About Hollyhock

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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

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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

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

Directions

Our address is: PO Box 127, 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

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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.

We gather revolutionary teachers and thinkers at the leading edge of human development, all intent on service to a better world, for an alchemical mix of higher learning. The Hollyhock curriculum includes subjects as diverse as wellness and wisdom practices, creativity, and leadership development. 

Learning here is authentic and powerful. The ripple effect far exceeds the physical boundaries of this special place. Visit us to expand your mind and gain tools to broaden your impact, appreciating the natural beauty of our West Coast island home.

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