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Reflections: SVI Hollyhock 2012

By Heidi Hartman on November 5, 2012 - 3:39pm

In mid-September, 140 business leaders and social entrepreneurs gathered on Cortes Island to share challenges, successes, and experiences with peers during the 17th Annual Social Venture Institute (SVI) at Hollyhock. Here is what this year’s participants had to say about it.

"Hollyhock is Good for the Soul" article in the Vancouver Province

By Rebecca Cuttler on October 1, 2012 - 2:39pm

Alexandra Staseson's recent article in The Province highlights how Hollyhock, Canada's Lifelong Learning Centre on Cortes Island B.C., can restore body, mind and soul.

From High Finance to Impact Investing: Q&A with Kate Storey

By Rebecca Cuttler on September 27, 2012 - 10:49am

Article written by Camille Jensen, Axiom News. Kate Storey has seen both sides of the financial spectrum having worked at a large Canadian investment bank, and now joining Renewal2, which invests in businesses at the forefront of social and environmental innovation. We caught up with Kate, who was attending Social Venture Institute (SVI) Hollyhock, to hear more about what she’s seeing in impact investing, and what she’s learning from a gathering of 140 social entrepreneurs.

Working with Hollyhock

By Heidi Hartman on July 26, 2012 - 10:22am

Article written by Camille Jensen, Axiom News. One of the first events I attended as a newcomer to Vancouver was Vert-ality, a once-a-year party for the sustainability movement. Entering the event I was handed a small booklet entitled “Hollyhock,” while overhearing fellow patrons strike up conversations about their most recent Hollyhock experience or upcoming course at the lifelong centre located on Cortes Island.

5 Reasons to Register Now for SVI Hollyhock

By Heidi Hartman on July 12, 2012 - 3:39pm

The 17th annual Social Venture Institute at Hollyhock, September 12-16 is just two months away! If you are still on the fence about attending this September, here are five reasons why signing up NOW will give you a good reason to look forward to the end of summer:

SVI alums Jennifer Williams and Peter ter Weeme featured in the June issue of SEE Change Magazine

By Pamela Chaloult on June 13, 2012 - 10:38am

SVI alums Jennifer Williams and Peter ter Weeme featured in the June issue of SEE Change Magazine

SVI Alumnae, Vanessa LeBourdais, featured in the Vancouver Sun

By Pamela Chaloult on February 29, 2012 - 11:18am

SVI Alumnae, Vanessa LeBourdais, was featured today in the Vancouver Sun.

In the article "Actor Gets Down To Business", LeBourdais mentions the Social Venture Institute (SVI) at Hollyhock as a key factor in the success of her DreamRider Theatre.

Vertality2: A Celebration of Renewed Vitality

January 26 – 27, 2012

Club 560, Vancouver, BC

Vertality2, an eco-chic celebration of renewed vitality, is a place to connect with Vancouver's community of change-makers, innovators and sustainability entrepreneurs.

What: performance art | fine tunes | local organic eats | new connections

Who: change-makers | innovators | sustainability entrepreneurs | new friends

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Reflections: SVI Hollyhock 2011

By Heidi Hartman on October 21, 2011 - 3:36pm

In mid September, 140 business leaders and social entrepreneurs gathered on Cortes Island to share challenges, successes, and experiences with peers during the 16th Annual Social Venture Institute at Hollyhock.

Authentic Leadership: From Burnout to Balance

October 26 – 30, 2011

Hollyhock Retreat Centre, Cortes Island, BC

Too many brilliant leaders have been overcome by unrealistic workloads, cynicism and isolation resulting in burnout and depression. Social change organizations contribute to this cycle through work environments that are frequently out of synch with our progressive mandates. This deep individual and collective gap can be addressed through nurturing self-awareness, authenticity, truth-speaking, and energy management skills.

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