# Social Entrepreneurship Retreats Hollyhock SVI Supports Mission-Based Businesses and Founders By Bianca | Published 2012-03-20 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hollyhock-svi References: [hollyhock](http://www.hollyhock.ca/) The Social Venture Institute (SVI) at Hollyhock is a learning centre and wellness retreat for "people who are making the world better." This September marks the 17th annual retreat, which brings together social entrepreneurs to network and engage in mentorship opportunities. The solar powered Hollyhock Centre is located on remote Cortes Island on Canada's west coast and is open year round. Hollyhock offers opportunities for guests to work on personal and professional development, ranging from acquiring new skills in workshops to nurturing relationships over local, organic food. The retreat offers an array of courses, and even has a scholarship programs for those requiring financial assistance. Hollyhock also offers programs off the island, including the first Social Venture Institute leadership conference in Vancouver this May. "SVI offers the mission-based entrepreneur an opportunity to share challenges, successes, and experiences with peers in an atmosphere of trust and goodwill," [Renewal Partners](http://www.renewalpartners.com/svi-vancouver) explains. "Each attendee brings a commitment of social change to their enterprise, whether a for-profit business or a non-profit organization. Over the years, SVI has provided over 2,300 entrepreneurs the opportunity to strengthen their business skills, network with other social change leaders, and rejuvenate their passion and vision." **Contact Information** Social Venture Institute (SVI) Hollyhock [website](http://www.hollyhock.ca/) SVI Hollyhock on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/#!/HollyhockLive) SVI Hollyhock on [Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/SVIHollyhock) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Social Entrepreneurship Retreats:** Opportunity to network and engage in mentorship for social entrepreneurs at retreats. - **Mission-based Businesses:** Chance to share challenges, successes, and experiences in an atmosphere of trust and goodwill for mission-based entrepreneurs. - **Personal and Professional Development:** Opportunities at retreats for guests to acquire new skills and nurture relationships. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Learning Centers:** Learning centers like Hollyhock SVI provide retreats for personal and professional development. - **Wellness Retreats:** Wellness retreats like Hollyhock SVI offer opportunities for guests to rejuvenate their passion and vision. - **Leadership Conferences:** Leadership conferences like the Social Venture Institute provide a platform for social change leaders to network and strengthen their business skills. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Supermodel-Hosted Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sacred-renewal.md) - [Connecting Surrogate-Targeted Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sacred-surrogacy.md) - [Virtual Wellness Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/williams-sonoma-virtual-wellness-retreat.md) - [Four-Day Longevity-Focused Wellness Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-slow-retreat.md) - [Emotional Recovery-Focused Escapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camp-heartbreak.md) - [Multifaceted Cultural Destinations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hale-muskoka.md) - [On-Campus Business Incubators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovate-bay.md) - [Creative Networking Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designer-hikes.md) - [Experience Cocktail Workshops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spirithouse-toronto.md)