Adventure & Exploration
Summer Tides: Sailing, Sauna & Sanctuary (Mini Retreat)
With Breanne Kemp, Kai Harvey and Jonas Fineman
Slow down and settle into the rhythms of summer on the Salish Sea during this lightly facilitated coastal mini retreat. Designed with spaciousness and flexibility in mind, Summer Tides blends restorative downtime with extraordinary experiences on the water — including a sailing excursion to Mitlenatch Island and a floating sauna experience in Desolation Sound. Spend […]
Ebb & Flow: Kayaking & Yoga Practice (July)
With Kai Harvey and Jordan Best
Immerse yourself in the rhythms of the natural world and the ebb and flow of the Salish Sea. Hollyhock, located on the southern coastline of Cortes Island (on the unceded land of the toq qaymɩxʷ (Klahoose), ɬəʔamɛn qaymɩxʷ (Tla’amin), and ʔop qaymɩxʷ (Homalco) Nations) is an ideal basecamp and launch point for kayaking adventures. Against […]
Salish Shorelines: A Saltwater Journey
With Jonas Fineman, Kai Harvey and Jordan Best
Join Cortes Island guides and mariners for a kayaking exploration of the Salish Sea surrounding the renowned Hollyhock Campus. Each day’s adventure offers a safe and comprehensive foray into the seascapes and histories of Desolation Sound and the Discovery Islands. Launching from various beaches around Cortes Island as well as from the 43 foot schooner […]
Nature & Nurture Yoga: Embracing Abundance
With Fiji McAlpine
Embrace the late summer abundance in the Pacific Northwest on spectacular Cortes Island. Late summer is the season to savour the fruits of the year’s growth. The warm air is thick with the smell of sweet berries, and the forests are vibrant and lush. This retreat will explore the natural elements in our body on […]