Join Cheney at Hollyhock this September!

I would like to invite everyone to my new immersive therapeutic horticulture experience on Cortes Island, British Columbia. Our focus will be on nurturing and deepening your connection with plants and the environment. We will learn and play together in and around 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.

Join me in immersing yourself in the wonders of nature as you discover the profound healing power of horticultural therapy.
Date & Time

Starts with Dinner
September 17
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Ends with Lunch
 September 22 
Location

Cortes Island
​British Columbia, Canada
Tuition

$725 CAD*
(Scholarships Available)
For the full Hollyhock experience,
​plan to stay on campus!
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

*Tuition does not include meals and accomodations
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, you can anticipate:
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  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, profound and sometimes silly 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. Embracing the Joy of Play and Appreciation: Take the time to play, breathe deeply, and relish in the scents and sights of the garden and many other delightful natural wonders from roses to rutabagas. 

  6. Customized Nature-based Wellness Plan: Develop a personalized wellness plan for 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.
​Hollyhock is located on beautiful Cortes Island in British Columbia, and offers about 80 programs per year. Each program is committed to a rich, innovative, wellness-centred philosophy and centres the human experience.
Hollyhock Welcome Video
Phone: 1-800-933-6339
Web: hollyhock.ca
Cheney's 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