Welcome to the Hollyhock Presenter Portal!

We are delighted you will be joining Hollyhock in 2024 as a presenter for the 41st season to bring your depth of knowledge, experience, and skills to our community. Whether this is your first year as a presenter, or your 40th, we are here to support you and your program.

This portal is a new resource for Hollyhock presenters and we will be working on building it out throughout the season.

As a registered charity Hollyhock works to have a big impact but we do have a small staff. Without a big marketing team we rely on collaboration with presenters like you and our collective networks to help reach the audience who will best connect with your offering.

Every program and presenter Hollyhock hosts has an important story to tell. We look forward to working together with you to ensure a successful program in 2024 and sharing your stories in meaningful and creative ways.

Submit Your Information

If you haven’t already done so, please complete the forms below in order for our team to create your program page, marketing materials, and support your program. If you have not been asked to do this by the program team, we already have your information on file and you do not need to fill out these forms. You may also submit a blog post in this section.

Hollyhock Talks Blog Post Submission

Please use this form to submit a blog post for consideration to the Hollyhock Talks blog to promote your program or collaboration with Hollyhock.

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Include a short excerpt or description of post content for use on social media
If you are teaching a program at Hollyhock this year please include the program title and dates.
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Presenter FAQ

Contact & Registration

Remember to include Hollyhock’s contact info on promotional material and your website. People can register at any time by phone or online:

  • Phone: 1-800-933-6339
  • Web: hollyhock.ca

Restaurant

Bodywork

  • Rejuvenating bodywork sessions, including massage, acupuncture, and more. Book your session here or call the Hollyhock Store at 1 (250) 935-6937.

Off-Campus Adventures

  • Sailing: Embark on a sailing adventure with Misty Isles to admire rugged mountains and witness majestic whales.
  • Kayaking and SUP Boards: Experience the thrill of kayaking and paddleboarding with Cortes Kayaks and SUP Cortes.
  • For Kayak and Sailing Bookings, please contact 1(250) 935-6937 for availability.

Getting Here

Visit our travel directions page for support planning travel to Cortes Island and the Hollyhock campus.

Packing List

A suggested list of items to bring to make your stay at Hollyhock comfortable. Forgot something? Small personal items can be purchased at the Hollyhock Store.

Hollyhock Shuttle

For all onsite guests arriving and departing Hollyhock, we offer a complimentary shuttle to and from ferry, water taxi, and seaplane docks on Cortes Island (about 15 minutes drive).

Book 24 hours in advance at [email protected]

or 1.800.933.6339

Land Acknowledgement

Hollyhock Cortes sits on the traditional territories of the Klahoose, Tla’amin, and Homalco Nations. We are committed to renewing our relationships with the First Nations peoples on whose territories we are guests.

About Hollyhock

Hollyhock is a registered not-for-profit and relies on philanthropic support to help fund programming development, accessibility, and campus sustainability. Located on beautiful Cortes Island in British Columbia, we offer almost 100 programs each year. Each program is committed to a rich, innovative, wellness centred philosophy and centres the human experience.

HOLLYHOCK’S THEORY OF CHANGE

Hollyhock creates, curates, and hosts inspiring, meaningful experiences that provide both the inner and outer skills for personal growth and social transformation. So that…

Participants develop the skills, personal qualities, values, and networks that support them to live a life full of wisdom, compassion, and social impact. They in turn, inspire others to do the same. So that…

Together we create a critical mass of people who are contributing to creative social, environmental, and cultural systems change. So that…

We achieve a future where people live in right relationship with ourselves, each other, and nature; understanding that these are intricately connected.

Stay up to date on news and campus updates:

Read the latest updates from campus on the Hollyhock Talks blog: 

Marketing Your Program

Marketing your program at Hollyhock is a collaboration between our presenters and our team. We are a registered charitable non-profit with a small and mighty year round staff but no one knows your offering and community better than you. The following tools will help you to promote your program and reach a wider audience, if you need additional marketing support please reach out to us at [email protected]

Click the links below to access folders of presenter graphics, photos, logos, and videos to support your program marketing:

Here are some ideas and resources to help you announce your program:

  • Share your Hollyhock program regularly and early in order to build momentum.
  • From our experience the most successful presenters are the ones who generate excitement about their program from the beginning.
  • Send out an announcement to your mailing list or subscribers
  • Post an announcement on social media.
  • Add a link to your program page on your website
  • Make a short video or use one of the videos provided to share on social media as a post or reel.
  • Remember to let your network know about early bird discounts and that they can receive a 10% discount on accommodation if they book before the specified date on your program page.
  • Send out a “Save the Date” notice to your community today on social media, or via email.
  • Send personalized invitations to your closest supporters who will help champion your program.
  • Be sure to add @HollyhockLife as a collaborator to your program posts on Instagram and tag us @hollyhocklife #hollyhocklife so we can amplify your social media promotion.
  • If finances are a barrier remind your networks about applying for scholarships to increase program access.

Meet the Team

Get to know the team at Hollyhock who will be supporting your program:

Hollyhock´s Program Planning Manager, KK Hodder

KK Hodder

Program Planning Manager

Contact KK with any questions around scheduling, contract, program page or next steps along the way.

Meg Power

Program Planner

Contact Meg with any questions around scheduling, contract, program page or next steps along the way. Also, any Vancouver program logistics!

Max Souders

Program Administrator and Analytics

Contact Max with anything to do with tax waivers, program pages, program admin or next steps.

Hollyhock´s presenter, Jessika Hepburn

Jessika Hepburn

Digital & Brand Strategy

Contact with questions about marketing and design for your program.

Ayton Novak

Event Services Manager

Your go-to for all Cortes Island program operation needs! Onsite production, travel assistance and program schedules.