Hollyhock, British Columbia | Yoga and Meditation Retreat Center

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Hollyhock

Upcoming Retreats at Hollyhock

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Plant Medicine

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A/C in Rooms

Free Wifi

Spa

Sauna

Pool

Towels

Free Parking

Kitchen

Tour Assistance

Hot Tub

Coffee/Tea

Cafe

Restaurant

Fitness Center

Yoga Studio

Housekeeping

Bicycles For Rent

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

Since 1982 Hollyhock has built upon the history of this land as a place of gathering, a pioneering homestead, and the site of an important human potential education centre. On this foundation of gathering, pioneering and learning, Hollyhock’s founders dreamed of creating a lifelong learning and leadership curriculum to inspire, nourish and support people intent on service to a better world.

Hollyhock became a not-for-profit in 2006 to strengthen carrying out our mission into the future. With your help we can keep this as a thriving centre for skill-building, lifelong learning and stewardship of the natural world, inspiring, nourishing and supporting people making the world better for another 30+ years.

Meals

Menu Types

Vegan

Vegetarian

Pescetarian

Ayurvedic

Includes Meat

Organic

Gluten Free

Dairy Free

Nut Free

A feast for the senses! Renowned fresh, sumptuous food has made our Hollyhock kitchen famous. Our French-Intensive garden supplies vegetables, herbs, fruit, and flowers to each meal, gracing your table with food that is nourished with care every step of the way. Our healthy, organic, vegetarian fare features ingredients from our abundant gardens located just outside our kitchen door, and well as local BC foods. Meals at Hollyhock are globally-inspired and prepared with love and skill in our Hollyhock kitchen. Enjoy weekly wild seafood dinners and beach-side oyster appetizer barbecues. We serve organic grains and organic produce sourced locally, whenever possible. Organic herbs, flowers, greens, and vegetables are harvested daily from the Hollyhock garden. Our orchard produces many beautiful fruits featured on the dessert menu seasonally and served in our 24/7 fruit bowl offering. Our meals are created and served “family style”.

Getting Here

Hollyhock, 445 Highfield Road, Cortes Island, British Columbia, Canada

Directions

Our address is: 445 Highfield Road, Manson’s Landing Cortes Island, B.C. V0P 1K0 Canada There are a variety of ways to get here. They include: Seaplane: 1 hr from Vancouver 2 hrs from Seattle Fly & Water Taxi: 2 hrs from Vancouver 3 hrs from Seattle Roadtrip Approx 6 hrs from Vancouver Approx 10 hrs from Seattle Public Trnsport (Ferry) Approx 6 hrs from Vancouver Approx 10 hrs from Seattle Other ideas: Rideshare: Lighten your footprint and cost by sharing a ride with a fellow Hollyhock traveler – you might make a new friend! Create a free account on our secure Ride Share Board. Electric Charging Station: We are proud to offer an electric vehicle charging station on campus. Plan your stops with PlugShare. Hollyhock Shuttle: Complimentary for Onsite guests to and from ferry, seaplane, water taxi and ferries.

Customer Reviews

4.78 out of 5.0 average rating

Elizabeth • Nov 21, 2021

5.0

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Tantra: Living Presence and Prana

I really enjoyed the course. I felt a great release and opening in my body, calming of the mind and a new awareness of holding patterns in my body. Thank you Maitreyi Yogacharini and Hollyhock! I am looking forward to the recorded session as I would like to follow the practice again.

Natalie • Jun 27, 2021

4.0

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Profoundly grateful!

Hollyhock's virtual Activate Summit was a much needed breathe of fresh air. The program gave me the chance to harvest and claim the long-forgotten power I have within, and the opportunity to connect with like-minded leaders to emerge - as an individual and as part of a community - able to shape the future, inwards out. The depth of knowledge and understanding of workshop leaders and plenary speakers made the program that much stronger - I only wish it was longer!

S.Portico • Sep 24, 2019

5.0

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The Healing is Part of the Journey

Do not let the planes, ferries, shuttles, or taxis required to reach Hollyhock deter you. This is part of the magic of the place. By the time you arrive much of what you need to leave behind has been untethered into one of those named transportation devices. The setting is astounding. The overall vibe is that everyone is happy to be there, and happy to have you among them.

Leslie • Sep 22, 2019

5.0

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seriously funny, in writing and in life

Great session! Not too large, not too small. Our group came together with just the right energy and the retreat centre provided the serenity and safety to let us be both serious and crazy.
Hollyhock is well known for its beauty of location, but even better known for the delicious dishes its amazing staff serve up. And equally famous for its bread...both gluten and gluten free.
Best of all...inter conversations between everyone attending concurrent sessions. Just pick a table and jump in. This is where lifelong friendships happen.
In this crazy world it's reassuring to know that Hollyhock is there.
Thank you.
Did I mention the view from the outdoor Hot tub? Or the oyster roast on the beach? Yum!

Odette • Sep 04, 2019

5.0

Verified

connection, skill building

The Podcast from Hear was an audio storytelling program at Hollyhock. How much honesty and strength a circle of women can have, multiplied by the setting. We shared and grew, our group of diverse identities and experiences. Young empowered women and courageous professionals and artists of decades of expertise. Poets, scientists, Indigenous artists, sound engineers, soundscape artists, audio storytellers, professors of journalism and writing~ we had it all, we shared openly and with great heart.
I strongly recommend this amazing program!
https://hollyhock.ca/p/909/podcasting-the-story-from-hear/

Mission & Vision

Hollyhock is a not-for-profit dedicated to personal and professional development that advances consciousness, connection, and community toward solutions for a better future. An internationally renowned centre for learning and well-being, Hollyhock presents over 100 social learning programs and conferences on our Cortes Island campus and in Vancouver, BC.

Our spectacular natural setting on Cortes Island is an ideal backdrop for transformative experience. Connect deeply to like-minded people, exceptional teachers, and the natural world. Our campus is also the perfect setting for dreamy island holidays.

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Upcoming Retreats at Hollyhock

Partnering with Compassionate Spirits: An Introduction to Your Medicine Council

Helping the Helpers: Social Justice, Restoration and Hope for Those Who Give

Collective Reset: A Leadership Retreat

From Age-ing to Sage-ing®: Deepening the Sage Within

Ebb & Flow: Kayaking & Yoga Practice

Tending The Fire Within: A Creative Journaling Journey

Write from Your Heart

A Financial Therapy Retreat with Bari Tessler and Danielle Cohen

The Heart of Communicating

Climate Readers' Retreat with Guest Author John Vaillant

Writing The Great Turning: Climate Writing

Finding Clarity & Joy in Times of Change: A Life Balance Retreat

Skymind: Sacred Land, Sacred View

Deepening Tranquility and Insight: A Silent Meditation Retreat

Resonance: A Deep Listening, Somatic Retreat

Places, Sounds, Portals, Worlds: A Soundscape Ecology Immersion

Dance of Connection

Mindful Self-Compassion

Qi Medicine: A Silent Qigong and Tea Ceremony Retreat

Coastal Foraging Adventure

Wild Soma Being and Becoming: Embodied Practices for Collective Thriving

Raise Your Vibe With Reiki: Levels 1 & 2

Contemplative Mind, Spontaneous Brush: Ink, Colour and Japanese Washi Papers

Shakti is Nature: How to Listen for the Divine Mother

Being Human Takes Practice

Ebb & Flow: Kayaking & Yoga Practice

Slow Art, Somatic Practice, and Creative Rest

Discover Cortes: Adventures in Nature

Four Agreements for a Better Life

Meditation in Action: Becoming One with the Spirit of the Drum

Partnering with Compassionate Spirits: An Introduction to Your Medicine Council

Helping the Helpers: Social Justice, Restoration and Hope for Those Who Give

Collective Reset: A Leadership Retreat

From Age-ing to Sage-ing®: Deepening the Sage Within

Ebb & Flow: Kayaking & Yoga Practice

Tending The Fire Within: A Creative Journaling Journey

Write from Your Heart

A Financial Therapy Retreat with Bari Tessler and Danielle Cohen

The Heart of Communicating

Climate Readers' Retreat with Guest Author John Vaillant

Writing The Great Turning: Climate Writing

Finding Clarity & Joy in Times of Change: A Life Balance Retreat

Skymind: Sacred Land, Sacred View

Deepening Tranquility and Insight: A Silent Meditation Retreat

Resonance: A Deep Listening, Somatic Retreat

Places, Sounds, Portals, Worlds: A Soundscape Ecology Immersion

Dance of Connection

Mindful Self-Compassion

Qi Medicine: A Silent Qigong and Tea Ceremony Retreat

Coastal Foraging Adventure

Wild Soma Being and Becoming: Embodied Practices for Collective Thriving

Raise Your Vibe With Reiki: Levels 1 & 2

Contemplative Mind, Spontaneous Brush: Ink, Colour and Japanese Washi Papers

Shakti is Nature: How to Listen for the Divine Mother

Being Human Takes Practice

Ebb & Flow: Kayaking & Yoga Practice

Slow Art, Somatic Practice, and Creative Rest

Discover Cortes: Adventures in Nature

Four Agreements for a Better Life

Meditation in Action: Becoming One with the Spirit of the Drum

Your Guides

Venue & Amenities

Meals

Menu Types

Getting Here

Directions

Tantra: Living Presence and Prana

Profoundly grateful!

The Healing is Part of the Journey

seriously funny, in writing and in life

connection, skill building

Mission & Vision

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