Ebb & Flow: Kayaking & Yoga Practice (July)

With Kai Harvey and Jasmine Hillier

July 6 - 11, 2025

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Date and Time Details:
Program begins: July 6, 2025
Program ends: July 11, 2025
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Location: Hollyhock Cortes Island

Address: Cortes Island, Strathcona, BC, Canada

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  • Private Cabin Oceanfront – CAD $4,450.00
  • Single w/ensuite Oceanfront – CAD $3,450.00
  • Single w/ensuite – CAD $3,250.00
  • Single w/shared bathroom – CAD $2,825.00
  • Couple w/ensuite Oceanfront – CAD $5,485.00
  • Couple w/ensuite – CAD $5,090.00
  • Couple w/shared bathroom – CAD $4,695.00
  • Twin w/ensuite oceanfront – CAD $2,745.00
  • Twin w/ensuite – CAD $2,545.00
  • Twin w/shared bathroom – CAD $2,345.00
  • Three-share w/shared bathroom – CAD $2,140.00
  • Women Dorm – CAD $1,895.00
  • Male Dorm – CAD $1,895.00
  • Mixed Dorm – CAD $1,895.00
  • Tent Site Single – CAD $1,870.00
  • Tent Site Couple – CAD $3,490.00
  • Commuter – CAD $1,695.00
  • All Packages Include CAD $1,570.00 Tuition and meals

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 the stunning backdrop of Desolation Sound, explore the intricate and rugged coastlines of the Discovery Islands, searching for wildlife along the way. 

Each day will begin with mindfulness, meditation or yoga practice followed by kayaking. A new adventure awaits each morning as we explore nearby islands and coastlines. Aboard your kayak, learn basic safety and paddle techniques. Engage with local history and the Indigenous ways of life interwoven within these unique ecosystems. Watch for humpback whales, orcas, harbour seals, sea lions, and an abundance of bird life. Paddling closer to shore, explore vibrant intertidal ecosystems and the incredibly diverse organisms found within them. 

One evening after dinner, we will gather in our kayaks and experience the magic of bioluminescent phytoplankton, lighting up the water as we paddle under the stars. 

Meet the end of each day with a relaxing yoga session. Yoga classes will focus on strengthening postures and improving flexibility while working specifically with your individual needs. 

Designed for fun, rejuvenation, and education, this beginner-friendly program will awaken your senses, enliven your body and deepen your relationship with self and nature. 

Equipment & Gear

Kayaks and most gear provided and included in the cost of the program. Participants will receive a packing list about 6 weeks before the start of the program.

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Daily Schedule

A detailed schedule will be emailed to you about 30 days prior to your program. Click here to view a sample program schedule.

 

About the Presenters

Kai Harvey

Kai Harvey has a deep love and appreciation for the sea and the natural world. Growing up on Cortes, she spent most of her time in the forest and on the water. While in university, Kai became a certified guide through SKGABC and worked for the tourism local company as a kayak guide and deckhand […]

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Jasmine Hillier

Jasmine Hillier (she/her) has played on the ocean for much of her life. During her time away from the ocean, she discovered the practice of yoga and the profound physical, mental, and energetic transformations that come along with it. Learning to observe energetic subtleties through her yoga practice allowed her to feel that nature also […]

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