Hollyhock lies on the sunniest southeastern beach of Cortes Island, British Columbia. Cortes is nestled at the entrance to enchanting Desolation Sound, between the glaciers of Vancouver Island and the Coast Mountain range of the mainland, about 100 miles (160 km) north of Vancouver.

Accommodation

Accommodation packages range from camping to private rooms and prices range from $97 a night to $315 a night. All packages include: Three healthy, organic vegetarian meals daily with weekly wild seafood dinners and beachside oyster barbecues, naturalist guided walks through a spectacular temperate rain forest, relaxing and rejuvenating morning movement or yoga and meditation class, unlimited access to the outdoor hot tub, library and beverage/toast bar with juices, teas and coffee. During your stay, make sure you take a walk along the beachfront or the bio diverse forest trails and breathe in the fresh air and beauty of the restorative garden. For more information about Hollyhock Retreat Centre visit their website at: www.hollyhock.ca.

Activities

For an additional charge, you can book a bodywork session, rent kayaks, or take part in a scheduled kayaking or sailing adventure.

Travel

Getting to and from Cortes Island is quicker than ever.  Options include traveling by floatplane from Vancouver, by plane from Vancouver International Airport (main terminal or south terminal) then a water taxi, or by driving and taking the ferry (check out Hollyhock’s Rideshare Board for more info). Additional travel tips are on the Hollyhock website.  Check out Van City Seaplanes, $180 each way direct from Vancouver to Cortes Island.

Please ensure you make reservations in advance for a smooth journey and cost savings!

"Hollyhock is a phenonmenal venue. And SVI has truly changed the way I approach my company, lifestyle and career. The ripples have just begun."

- SVI 2010 Participant