Swimsuits Required – Power, Culture, and Safety
This season Hollyhock implemented a new swimsuit policy in the hot tubs. Hollyhock CEO, Peter Wrinch, reflects on the change. The hot-tubs at Hollyhock hold a special place in the hearts of many [...]
On vulnerability, transparency, and accountability – musings of a new CEO
Oh the joy of being a CEO. What should I focus on? How should fill my days? Should I get into the weeds? Should I focus on the traditional pieces of the work (strategy, program, finance, [...]
Cortes Island Wetland and Wildlife Corridor Further Protected by New Conservation Covenant
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 48-acre campus of Hollyhock Leadership Learning Centre now under permanent protection The Land Conservancy of B.C. (TLC) and Hollyhock Leadership Learning Centre (Hollyhock) [...]
Behind the Misty Isles Life
At 43 feet, Misty Isles is certainly the biggest member of our family! Since purchasing the schooner in 1997, I’ve become known on Cortes Island as “Misty Mike,” as each summer [...]
KoKo & Scotty
I for one love Valentines Day. Yes, it’s incredibly commercialized. Yes, it can put unneeded pressure on couples to “prove” their status. Yes, those of us locked into singledom [...]