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Hollyhock Retreat is a retreat located on the sunniest southeastern beach[1] of Cortes Island, British Columbia that offers a range of personal and spiritual development programs[2] on topics including wellness and wisdom practices, arts and culture, business and leadership development[3], relationships, nonviolent communication, Tibetan Buddhism, yoga, holistic health, integrative medicine, kayaking, leadership,[2] and social ventures.[4]

It was created in 1982 on the grounds of the former Cold Mountain Institute.[4]

The CEO is Dana Bass Solomon,[1][5] and the current volunteer president is her husband, Joel Solomon,[4].

References

  1. ^ a b "Hollyhock retreat: 'Paradise with purpose'", Surrey Now, May 26, 2009.
  2. ^ a b "Short Trips: Holistic programs work on body and soul", Seattle Post-Intelligencer, March 21, 2007.
  3. ^ How big money drives social change Green philanthropists are striving to turn Metro Vancouver into a sustainable nirvana, Vancouver Sun, August 8, 2010.
  4. ^ a b c "Building Hollyhock’s legacy", Georgia Straight, April 26, 2007.
  5. ^ "Hollyhock retreat offers tool for change, hope and optimism", Canwest News Service, June 26, 2009.


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