Hollyhock

06/09/2026

Write from the heart of your true nature. 🌿

"Writing with Intuition” is a transformational five-day writing retreat on Cortes Island.

Through whole-minded writing practices, intuitive field trips in nature, and evening dreamwork, you'll learn how to move from confusion into intuition.

This retreat is for writers who value solitude, focus, and mystery, and who want to learn how to use tarot and subconscious practices to unlock what their stories want to become.

Writing with Intuition: A Journey into Creative Consciousness with Sarah Selecky
HOLLYHOCK 5-DAY RETREAT
Dates: August 7 - 12, 2026

FIND OUT MORE: https://hubs.li/Q04kB7K60
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06/09/2026

"I left the program with the clarity and confidence I needed to make my next career move." — Past Participant.

Whether you are an attorney, a parent, a CEO, or someone in the middle of a major life shift, "From Chaos to Calm" offers the tools to reclaim your time.

Through guided meditations, journaling, and nature walks on the traditional territories of the Klahoose, Tla’amin, and Homalco Nations, you’ll cultivate a heightened appreciation for the power of being present.

Join Caroline Welch for an immersive weekend that transitions you from "dreading the change" to "leading the way."

What You’ll Gain
- Explore how to be fully present for more moments of each day.
- Cultivate the confidence that you can handle whatever life throws your way.
- Articulate your purpose for the various roles you play in your life.
- Leave the workshop with your custom “MAPP” –Mindful Awareness Practice Plan.
- Experience a heightened appreciation for the power of mindfulness and nature.

Step into your next chapter with confidence.
From Chaos to Calm: Bringing Presence & Purpose to Your Daily Life
Dates: August 7–9, 2026 at Hollyhock
Full details here: https://hubs.li/Q04kFpVP0

06/08/2026

Happy World Ocean Day! 🐚

Every day, the Salish Sea sets the rhythm. The pull of the tides and salt air that reaches into the forest. The Salish Sea also mediates the climate, making a mild growing season possible. Living on an island, so much of life is set by the rhythm of the ocean.

Ways to celebrate:
- Explore the intertidal. What are you finding at the waterline this week? 🐚
- Learn one thing about your local watershed. Where does your water come from? Where does it go?
- Reduce single-use plastics. Today and every day.
- Tell someone you love what the ocean means to you.

Support ocean stewardship
- Friends of Cortes Island (FOCI) Marine Stewardship program (https://bit.ly/4uHfgny).
- Coastal First Nations Great Bear Initiative (https://bit.ly/4u9JVc4)
- The Living Oceans Society (https://bit.ly/4ug8O5Y)
- Raincoast Research Society (https://bit.ly/4ucQ8E6)

06/07/2026

Step into a living, embodied conversation with Nature, with this transformative Hollyhock Retreat that bridges the gap between inner and outer landscapes. Dissolve the illusion of disconnect and remember what it feels like to truly belong to the Earth.

Join Saskia and Ruby for their program this September!

Hollyhock Program: Ecofluency: Rhythms of Remembrance Retreat with presenters: Dr. Saskia von Diest and Ruby Singh
Dates: September 5 - 10, 2026

REGISTER NOW:
https://hollyhock.ca/programs/8202/ecofluency-26/

Mapping the Ecofluency guides us in honour of the elements, we’ll use song, sound, movement, breathe, poetic expression and more, to attune our bodies as listening instruments for conversations with everyone in Nature; from gut bacteria to trees, and flocks of birds to constellations of stars.

Awaken your senses and imagination through biosonification and somatic movement. Learn practical, safe methods for two-way dialogue with Nature. Return home with skills to co-create a future aligned with all of life. 🌿

🥘 Delicious buffet meals
🌊 Oceanside dining
🏖️ Waterfront beach
♨️ Spa and sauna
🧺 Gift shop
🧘‍♀️ Yoga and Qigong and more!

Listen and learn about Saskia von Diest on Rooted Healing Podcast: "More-Than-Human Kinship: Interspecies Communication" 🎧 https://rootedhealing.substack.com/p/more-than-human-kinship-interspecies-398

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Listen now (63 mins) | Dr Saskia von Diest is the founder of Ecofluency, an organisation that offers consulting, teaching and facilitation in the science, art and practical magic of Nature communication worldwide.

06/07/2026

Meet our amazing bookkeeper, Jasmin! 🌿Originally from Mexico, Jasmin brought her community spirit to Canada in 2021 and happily found her home on Cortes Island. As an Accounting Support Clerk at Hollyhock, she channels her lifelong love for numbers, neat organization, and a keen eye for detail. For Jasmin, managing finances is more than balancing spreadsheets—it is about creating clear, reliable systems that help our organization thrive.

Driven by a deep curiosity for self-knowledge, Jasmin explores the human experience through the lenses of psychoanalysis, astrology, and Buddhism. She views everyday connections with others as vital mirrors for personal reflection and growth. At Hollyhock, she beautifully blends her analytical strengths with a mindful, warm, and collaborative heart.

Fun fact about Jasmin; She's an incredible birder! 🐦

Thank you for all that you do!

06/07/2026

Meet Raine! Many of us have learned to tune out what our bodies are trying to say. Raine (they/she) specializes in helping people find their way back, back to the body's own intelligence, rhythms, and signals. Through slow, attuned care, they guide attention toward sensation and breath, drawing on training in Craniosacral Therapy, Bodywork, and Life Coaching. With heart-centred listening and therapeutic touch, Raine works gently with the nervous system and connective tissues, creating space for ease, embodiment, and a deeper connection with yourself. 🌿

Book a session today: https://hubs.li/Q04k10kj0

06/05/2026

Persistent patterns of emotion and behavior deeply shape our leadership, our relationships, and our worldview.

From August 2 – 7, 2026, join Dr. Dan Siegel for an immersive workshop retreat: Nine Patterns of Developmental Pathways.

Dr. Siegel is the Founder and Director of Education of the Mindsight Institute and a clinical professor of psychiatry at the UCLA School of Medicine. A graduate of Harvard Medical School, he is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and the founding editor of the Norton Professional Series on Interpersonal Neurobiology, overseeing the publication of over one hundred textbooks in the field. As a 5-time New York Times bestselling author, his pioneering research has transformed modern understanding of the mind, attachment, and human development.

Drawing from the trans-disciplinary field of Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB), this program bridges modern empirical studies of temperament and motivation with frameworks like the Enneagram to explore how our personalities are formed—and how they can be intentionally evolved for greater psychological flexibility.

🌟 Program Highlights:

• Neural Mechanisms: Understand the science behind our inner lives and interpersonal dynamics.
• The "Growth-Edge": Learn targeted strategies to push past rigid behavioral patterns and expand your professional and personal capacity.
• Integrative Tools: Master practical, reflective exercises—including the Wheel of Awareness—designed to cultivate wholeness and systemic transformation.

Who is this for?

For clinicians, educators, leaders, and lifelong learners, learning from a global authority on the mind is a vital step toward unlocking human potential and fostering deep organizational and personal connection.

👉 Learn more about the framework and view the program details here:https://hubs.li/Q04kl4Cb0

06/04/2026

We’re honoured to partner with Oriane Lee Johnston, offering Horse Spirit Medicine.

Through equine-guided learning, these sessions invite you to slow down into “horse time”—where presence, awareness, and connection come naturally. Being with horses can help regulate the nervous system, build trust, and open space for insight, healing, and personal growth.

Whether you’re seeking guidance, confidence, or simply time in nature, this work offers a powerful and grounding experience—guided by the wisdom of horses.

Learn more: https://hubs.li/Q04g8jx_0

06/04/2026

Slow down and settle into the rhythms of summer on the Salish Sea. 🌊

Summer Tides is a lightly facilitated coastal mini retreat built around spaciousness — your days are yours to fill however you like, anchored by two extraordinary experiences on the water:

A trip to Refuge Sauna in Desolation Sound — heat, cold plunges, and total quiet.

A half-day sail with Misty Isles Adventures to Mitlenatch Island, home to the region's largest seabird colony.

Spots are limited. Link in bio to learn more.

06/03/2026

“Yoga is an opportunity to reorient our relationship with resistance and to rewire how we relate and react both on and off our mat.” - Fiji McAlpine

MOVE YOUR BODY! Step onto the mat, ignite change, and embrace transformation at Hollyhock at Nature & Nurture Yoga: Embracing Abundance with Fiji at on August 31 - September 5, 2026

🌿 The Experience
We will explore the 5 Elements (Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Space) both on the mat and in the wild, weaving them into our daily movement and outdoor adventures.

What’s included each day:
- 2x Daily Yoga: Invigorating, multi-level flow classes to help you move with alignment and ease.
- Nature Immersions: Guided forest bathing, crisp ocean swims, and peaceful meadow meditations.
- Exquisite Nourishment: Wholesome, delicious food crafted to fuel your body.
- Connection: Soulful space to unplug and bond with a vibrant community of new friends.

Who It’s For:
Whether you want to refine your yoga foundations or simply crave a deep nature reset, you belong here. All classes are taught with a welcoming, multi-level approach—all levels are welcome.

Come slow down, breathe deeply, and harvest your own inner peace.

🎟️ Spaces are limited. Register Now: https://hubs.li/Q04jZf_Y0

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