Weaving Ritual: The Embrace of our Grandmothers
Contributed by Andréa de Keijzer Ulate of Collective Rebozo The rebozo, which is a shawl that comes from Mexico, is…
Stories
Remembering David Drysdale: A Tribute to Grace, Generosity, and Living in the Present
The first time I met David Drysdale, I was a participant at Hollyhock. I remember walking into the Gateway building…
Catalyzing Collective Strength into Collective Action: Hope and Healing at Hollyhock
I feel a responsibility to turn away from despair, which for me has always been a paralytic emotion, driving me…
Join hands for program access at our Silent Auction
Six years ago I came to Hollyhock for the first time, on an invitation from a friend. I had recently…
Our Collective Amygdalae
Hollyhock CEO Peter Wrinch gave this speech at the 2022 Founders + Friends Soiree. Our Collective Amygdalae The human amygdala…
Pandemic Reintegration
How are you? How is your mental, emotional, and spiritual health these days? We’ve been through a wild ride, and…
Connection across 40 years: Technology, E.T. and welcoming our first Chief Product Officer
I can’t quite remember 1982. The memories are just fragments, images from photos and colours. I was seven years old,…
Hey – I wrote a book!
Are you there, Hollyhock community? It’s me, Madeleine. For those of you who I’m having the pleasure of meeting for…
Finding Your Voice
One of the hardest and yet most rewarding parts of being a writer is discovering and developing your voice. In…
#EveryChildMatters
Content warning: This post mentions Indigenous residential schools, sexual assault, death, and the ongoing violence committed against Indigenous peoples. Over…
Hollyhock is Open!
Wow it has actually happened. We are open for the 2021 season and I couldn’t be more thrilled! This week…
The Orchard Sanctuary
As I enter the Sanctuary, my voice drops to a whisper. While I am not a very religious person, I…
Learning to Love Rainstorms: Lessons from 2020
I’ve been learning to love walking in rainstorms. Recently, the lake near my house flooded over all the nearby paths as the winter rain poured abundantly down day after day. The ducks have been very happy.
SVI Partner Spotlight: Vancity
Vancouver City Savings Credit Union or Vancity, as it is commonly called, has been a longtime partner of Social Venture…
Virtual Connection
One of the most inspiring parts of my job is connecting regularly with our brilliant presenters at Hollyhock. A conversation…
SVI Partner Spotlight: Genus Capital Management
Genus Capital Management Inc. has been offering innovative investment solutions for more than a quarter century. Now, Genus is championing…
SVI Partner Spotlight: BDC
Getting funding as an entrepreneur is not always easy, but luckily The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) prides itself…
The Long Game
It was August 15th. That was the day that the full reality of the pandemic hit me full force. It…
SVI Partner Spotlight: Horizon Distributors
Horizon Distributors has been supporting SVI and its community for over a decade. We sat down (virtually) with Vice President…
Thinking on the Work Ahead….
Hollyhock’s garden was magnificent as ever when I visited campus in July, despite the changes and many program cancelations this…
Theres Always Growth
The Hollyhock Garden continues to be a source of inspiration and meaningful nourishment through the pandemic. This beautiful video was…
Discovering the Capacity for Resilience
Here we are, more than halfway through the year 2020. Earlier this year, as the fires waged in Australia and…
Black Lives Matter
George Floyd. Breonna Taylor. Tony McDade. Ahmaud Arbery. Nina Pop. These are the names of five human beings who, in…
Practice in Grace
As Hollyhock’s Development Director, I have the privilege of learning from many of our amazing presenters. A couple weeks ago,…
The Path We Choose in Uncertain Times
“Relax, everything is out of control” Dr. Gabor Mate shared these words, quoting a Buddhist teacher, in a recent interview…
Inspire, Nourish and Support: Reflections on Hollyhock
I have been wanting to offer some reflections from the experience of being a presenter at Hollyhock. As compassionate leaders…
The Next Chapter – Hollyhock Reading List
Looking for something interesting to read while cozying up next to the fire, on vacation, or while commuting into work?…
Fortune Tellers and Whispering Trees: The Story of Hollyhock’s Name
Rex Weyler, one of Hollyhock’s founders and founder of Greenpeace, shares his story on how Hollyhock found it’s name in…
Confronting Complicity: Blindspots and Bananas
I remember being a little girl growing up in London, Ontario. One of a handful of Asian families in the…
Raven
Perched near the top of a hill overlooking the ocean, Raven is a yurt-style wooden building with a large round…