Blue Dream defined an era in classic California stoner culture and was a first love for many. It might not hype right now, but from 2003 to present day, it continues to be one of the most popular cultivars that carries a sense of nostalgia and familiar comfort.
Popularity peaked in the mid-2000s and has slowly waned over time in favor of gelatos, biscottis, and candiez strains. Finding a real and truly authentic cut of Blue Dream is hard to come by. It became so popular that dupes were everywhere, everything labeled Blue Dream but lacked its distinctive flavors, aromas, and effects. Aficionados are in a never-ending search for the Blue Dream of their memories.
During last summer’s sun-grown road trip, I asked farmers what they were growing this season, and I heard from multiple people, “I have the original Blue Dream!” That sparked the beginning of an idea…
Will the REAL Blue Dream please stand up?
Come inside Budist Sessions: Blue Dream Tasting Party, a farm-to-table food and w**d tasting experience and comprehensive side-by-side flower tasting of the same cultivar.
Plus, the highest holiday of the year is this month! Celebration events are abundant. Below’s event roundup is just the start of an event-packed April. Don’t sleep on my 4/19 event, Mogu Magu presents Bad Asians, a Comedy & Tasting Show: 420 Edition with Jenny Yang. Live show in L.A. AND virtual livestream tickets available now.
*VIDEO BY FOREST CORNWELL OF CHERRY JANE STUDIOS
Vol. 46 // In this Issue
Inside Blue Dream Tasting Party
Gardening Club: ILGM
Save the Date
Event Roundup
“This is what craft needs.”
“Incredibly well curated event!” The real future direction of our industry.”
“You all brought the Dream to life. This event was, is and will be how c*nn*bis wins hearts and minds and ultimately embodies the California c*nn*bis lifestyle. The exceptional food, private setting, Budist experience, participants, sense of community, all of it… Bravo! We're here for it.”
PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOJO VALENTE @THEJOJOSNAPS
Inside Blue Dream Tasting Party
A fully immersive Blue Dream experience with paired culinary bites by Chef Wendy Zeng inspired by the nuanced flavors and aromas of Blue Dream.
Described as a perfect hybrid of a blueberry strain and haze, its described as similar to blueberries or blueberry muffins. “With a perfumy funk in its aroma, a hit of Blue Dream evokes tastes of earth and sweet berries that’s instantly familiar,” describes author and journalist Ellen Holland.
Where to Find Blue Dream Near Me?
Find Blue Dream in Los Angeles at Cornerstone Wellness in Northeast Los Angeles, 3x Best Dispensary in LA Emerald Cup award-winner with the largest selection of organic, craft, sun-grown ca***bis in SoCal.
Find Blue Dream in SF/Sonoma at Solful in Northern California, the Whole Foods of dispensaries that carries exclusively sustainable-grown, sun-grown, locally-sourced flower.
Featuring 12 different Blue Dreams from farms up and down the California coast.
Agricola (Sonoma County) Five-acre farm led by a doctor of traditional eastern medicine and utilizes farming principles focused on sustainability and restorative biology.
Autumn Brands (Santa Barbara County) Coastal-grown, woman-owned, using sustainable farming with zero pesticides.
Coastal Sun Farm (Santa Cruz) The first USDA Organic c****bis farm, leading the way in sustainable cultivation.
Garden Society x Joyridge Farms (Sonoma) Grown in the same terroir as world-class Pinot Noir.
Happy Day Farms (Northern Mendocino) Companion-planted with vegetables, benefiting from a cooler, wetter climate.
Humboldt Family Farms (Mad River Valley, Humboldt) Santa Cruz Cut Blue Dream, infused with solventless Blue Dream ice water hash.
Humboldt Nation (Southern Humboldt) Mad River Valley carries cool coastal air inland to combat heat coming in from the Central Valley to the east. An OG Santa Cruz cut that leans more haze.
Nasha x Mattole Valley Sungrown (Lost Coast, Humboldt) Regenerative sungrown in living soil, producing deep earthy and floral notes. Dragonfly Earth Medicine (DEM) Pure and Sun+Earth certified.
Pacific Stone (Santa Barbara County) Dutch greenhouse growers known for consistency and quality.
Solful x Alpenglow Farms (Southern Humboldt) Regeneratively grown, influenced by coastal fog and towering redwoods. Two different Blue Dreams, original Santa Cruz and Humboldt Arcata cut with a bubblegum forward nose.
Substance x Lady Bug Farms (Monterey County) Fourth-generation farmers using regenerative living soil techniques.
Thanks to our fellow Budists, Smoke Show Co., elevated massage and wellness station by Blue Sage Topicals, live bluegrass musicians. Vapor bar and terpene education by Halara. Tasting accessories thanks to Session Goods, PAX, Budmaster, Flower Mill, and Daysavers. Additional gift bag goodies from Kiva Lost Farms, Jetty, and seeds from ILGM.com.
Easy to Grow! Guests received Blue Dream seeds in their gift bags to grow at home!
ILGM is on tour across the U.S. making stops at 6 different cities along the #ILGM420Tour. Their crew, along with a decked out airstream trailer (that you can win!) are on the road traveling — happening now through April 20. Each stop features curated experiences, workshops, and classes with experts from coast to coast.
March 15: Rolling Loud, Los Angeles // March 22: Palm Springs, CA // March 29: Phoenix, AZ // April 5: Boulder, CO // April 13: Chicago, IL // April 20: New York City
Gardening Club
Last Sunday’s Seed Party & Workshop with Grow It From Home at Creature’s Plant & Coffee was so wonderfully wholesome and delightful! Newbies and longtime home growers gathered to learn about how to grow c*nn*bis at home from author Penny Barthell, Emily Gogol of Grow it From Home, and each other.
Some had never seen or touched a plant before. The runty, confused plant I brought for show-and-tell isn’t getting the correct light and it’s out of season, but everyone enjoyed smelling and touching the plant anyway. We all went home with a pocket full of seeds and native wildflower seed bombs.
Like w**d and gardening? Join the Weed Underground, a social club and meetup group in Northeast Los Angeles to connect st*ner gardeners in the neighborhood. Organized by Willy Christie who is an expert home grower, friend and fellow Cornerstoner. It’s free to join! Make friends and grow plants. Sign up for the email list. Get access to a private Discord community where you can interact digitally outside of in-person gatherings.
SAVE THE DATE: UPCOMING EVENTS CO-HOSTED BY YOURS TRULY
4/19 - Bad Asians, Comedy and Tasting Show: 420 Edition with special guest Jenny Yang, co-hosted by Mogu Magu. Celebrate the infamous high holiday with a gathering and comedy show with your fellow rebellious “bad” Asians. | Northeast Los Angeles + Virtual Livestream
5/3 - Pink Jesus Ice Cream Social, a multi-sensory culinary c*nn*bis showcase with Sonoma Hills Farm offering first tastes and first looks all the new hot collabs with Humphry Slocombe ice cream, Hot Cookie, 19-69 eau de parfum, Kiva Lost Farm, and more! | Northeast Los Angeles
6/1 - Plant Party & Growing Workshop with Grow It From Home. Last chance to pre-order seedlings and get your plants into the ground before Father’s Day. | Los Angeles
4/20 Edition: HIGH-ly Recommended Events
4/4 thru 4/20 - SF Space Walk, a week-long festival and citywide activations with w**d, art, music, food, and fun celebrating c*nn*bis culture. Formerly known as SF W**d Week. | San Francisco Bay Area
4/13 thru 4/20 - C*nn*bis Week, explore coast-to-coast a celebration of w**d culture, hosted by Grow It From Home. Search events near you, or host your own event and submit it be included on the calendar. | multiple locations
4/16 - Herbal Mint Workshop, learn how to make the easiest edible recipe ever Curiously Stoned Mints at Tansy, an adorable plant shop in Burbank. | Los Angeles
4/16 - M*rij*ana Meditation, a tranquil meditation, sacred sesh, and soundbath in a lush secret garden for aura expansion. | Northeast Los Angeles
4/17 - Fourtwenty Cookie Decorating with Cakes By Lexi and Reform Botanicals. | New York City
4/18-4/20 - Cannescape Celebration & Retreat at Mendocino Grove, a glamping two-night retreat experience tucked beneath the redwoods. Guest chef Haejun Chun, Big Bad Wolf SF
4/19 - Butterfly Dreams, dream collab popup shop with Uka Salon from Japan and Sundae School featuring limited edition merch, new gummies, and styles from the season. | New York City
4/19 - Plantshop 4/19 Sessions, live music, mocktails, munchies, games, contests, and more to enjoy the superbloom and shaded half-acre lounge. | Ukiah, Mendocino
4/19-20 - Elevated States, a wellness & creativity pop-up with NUNCHI and Reform Botanicals - two Korean American, women-owned brands – collaborating to celebrate wellness, identify, and creativity through a cultural lens. | New York City
4/20 - Buds & Bites, hosted by PuffDao at Pleasure Med. Live performances, DJ sets, flash tattoos, craft BBQ and cocktails, and free ice cream from Ben & Jerry’s | West Hollywood
4/20 + multiple dates – POT + Paint, a BYOB and 420-friendly pottery painting night. They’ll supply the pottery, glazes and good vibes, you BYI food, drinks, and herbal refreshments. | Los Angeles
4/20 - Pet CBD Parade & Wellness Market, dress your pet for the parade and learn about CBD for pets with local veternarians, VetCBD, and how to garden at home with Grow It From Home. Hosted at Benny Boy Brewing – this is a non-consumption event. | Northeast Los Angeles
4/20 - Zen & Kush, a spring awakening presented by elevated rap priestless Lizzy Jeff. Praise and worship, local farmer’s market, flowers and herbs, pilates in the garden, live music, workshops, and tea lounge. | Los Angeles
4/20 - Culinary Cultura, a sesh and 5-course infused meal showcasing c*nn*bis infusion students at Mission Langugage Vocational School. A night of community, conversation, y mota. | SF Mission District
4/26 - Unity Suppers Live! A night celebrating unity through taste, sound, and soul. Showcasing the bold flavors and creativity of SF’s top Black culinary talents, featuring live performance by DJ Pee.Wee. | San Francisco
5/1 - Hash Nouveau, a journey exploring the cultivators and artisans who bring hash to life—from soil to oil. Presented by Budist at TheWoods. | West Hollywood
5/3 - Cake Decorating Workshop with Chef Tara Canaday. Learn tips and tricks for assembling and decorating a gorgeous layer cake. Take home your own finished work of edible art and decorating supplies. | Portland, Maine
9/20 - Hall of Flowers Festival, an open-to-the-community event with brands, retailers, live entertainment, speakers, food, rides, games and art installations. | Santa Rosa
10/5-6 - PuffCon 2-Day Block Party & Festival, due to popular demand the celebration of hash expanded to TWO days this year. Saturday Day 1 must have Puffco Proxy, Peak, Peak Pro, or Pivot to gain entry with +1. Sunday Day 2 is open to the general public.
There will never be a Blue Dream Tasting quite like this one. It was the first of its kind and we’re proud to share the legendary Blue Dream with a new generation of aficionados.
Thank you to everyone who made Blue Dreams possible.
XOXO, Christina W.
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