Date & Time

Starts with Dinner
September 17
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Ends with Lunch
September 22
Location

Cortes Island
Tuition

$725 CAD
Campus Rates:
Includes accommodations, meals, Hollyhock activities, use of hot tubs and campus facilities (does not include tuition).
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Discover the unparalleled beauty and strength of the Hollyhock Garden in an entirely new way! 

This is an immersive therapeutic horticulture experience. It goes beyond how to cultivate a garden and focuses on nurturing and deepening your connection with plants and the environment. We will work with and in the Hollyhock Garden to awaken your senses, stimulate your cognitive functions, and nurture your innate sense of compassion, purpose, belonging, and hope.​

Step into the captivating world of horticultural therapy and embark on a truly transformative journey that will touch your heart and invigorate your senses. We will explore the magical realm of Hollyhock, be greeted by a vibrant tapestry of plants, captivating environments, and delightful hidden gems at every turn. Come immerse yourself in the wonders of nature as you discover the profound healing power of horticultural therapy.
What is Horticultural Therapy?

Horticultural Therapy (HT) is a formal practice that uses plants, horticultural activities, and the garden landscape to promote well-being for its participants. HT is goal oriented with defined outcomes and assessment procedures. HT sessions are administered by professionally trained horticultural therapists.

During your time at Hollyhock Garden, you can anticipate:
  1. Understanding the Distinctions: Explore the unique qualities of Horticultural Therapy and distinguish it from related disciplines like Forest Therapy or Ecotherapy.

  2. Daily Therapeutic Nature-based Practices: Engage in memorable, enjoyable activities in and around the garden that are immediately effective at reducing stress and its impacts.

  3. Reconnecting with Nature: Discover proven methods of reconnecting with nature, which enhance personal resilience and deliver measurable benefits across five key wellness domains: physical, psychological, cognitive, social, and spiritual.

  4. Cultivating Meaningful People-Plant Relationships: Embark on a four-step process to cultivate meaningful connections with plants, observe personal responses, and maximize therapeutic outcomes.

  5. Embrace the Joy of Play and Appreciation: Take the time to play, breathe deeply, and relish in the scents of roses but also radishes and many other delightful natural wonders.

  6. Customized Nature-based Wellness Plan: Develop a personalized nature-based wellness plan, integrating the practices you learn into your personal or professional life. No actual garden is required at home or work to benefit from these transformative techniques

​Register here:

Time:
6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Her profound connection and understanding of the natural world is exciting, vibrant and contagious - leaving you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.
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~D. Ratcliife 
Vancouver