Wine + Weed Country
Pack your bags, cannabis travel is popping off
Wow! Big news this week from the White House on marijuana reform. While the announcement caused an eruption of celebratory cheers, there’s been plenty of criticism that the scope is limited and the absolute minimum that could have been done. The announcement doesn’t make any real policy changes to decriminalize cannabis, but it is a step in the right direction. We could criticize what more could be done but for now I’m going to take a moment to celebrate this small victory.
Read more about the implications of Biden’s announcement in this excellent overview by journalist Mary Jane Gibson.
When big change feels far away and like an impossible task, focus on the small steps in front of you. Keep putting one foot in front of the other. Next time you pause to look up, notice how far you’ve gone.
According to recent polling, a record high of 68% of Americans support legalizing cannabis for adult use and 69% of Gen Z aged 18-24 prefer cannabis to alcohol. So what’s the holdup? Welp, our elected leaders who make policy decisions for our country are relics and architects of the war on drugs. Be a part of change, exercise your right to VOTE and participate in your local and state elections.
Vol. 8 // In This Issue:
Cannabis Travel + Tourism
Taste Test: Snoop Dogg’s new cannabis infused chips
Tickets for a 5-course cannabis dinner in Los Angeles
Cannabis Travel + Tourism
Last week I set off on a week-long road trip through wine and weed country in Sonoma, Mendocino, and Like counties in Northern California. These growing regions, prized and renowned for their wine vineyards, are where some of the best sun-grown, organic cannabis in the world is grown. My road trip companion and I drove winding roads through golden oak-dotted hills, up and over crisp, cloud-covered mountains to meet some of the most badass, award-winning cannabis farmers, just in time for harvest season when the buds are at their juiciest.
I’ll share my Weed + Wine Country Road Trip Itinerary in next Sunday’s issue for paid subscribers.
As more states legalize cannabis, a budding cannabis travel industry has sprouted inspiring boutique bud and breakfasts, cannabis-friendly hotels, farm stays, infused dinner series, and spa amenities.
Guests can book cannabis-friendly lodging through Bud and Breakfast, search for 420-friendly spaces on Airbnb, stay at hotels like The Clarendon in Phoenix, Arizona or The Madrones in Anderson Valley, California. A quick search turned up a list of “The Best Cities in America for Next-Level Cannabis Experiences” with recommendations of where to enjoy mary jane in 14 major metropolitan cities across the U.S.
Pack your bags! Where to next?
What’s Baking This Week:
Read // Travel Story: “36 Hours Stoned in Santa Rosa,” my baked boondoggle on EMBER
Get // Gifts for Baked Bakers: “There’s Weed in These Cookies” decorative wooden spoon by Bex
Taste Test: Uncle Snoop’s Snazzle Os, a new savory cannabis snack unlike any other edible. I did a taste test with some foodie friends, and the verdict is…
Drink: Did you know that Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart both have a wine with 19 Crimes? I love those two together.
Listen // Dose of Inspiration: “Nothing great, nothing worthwhile, nothing that stands the test of time has ever been built overnight” by Wemi
Events: Where To Get High
10/30 (Hollywood) The Cannabis and Movies Club: Halloween Double Feature – Beetlejuice + Paranormal Activity
11/19 (West L.A.) 5-Course Cannabis-Infused Harvest Dinner by Food Flower Future Chef Khara Peches (limited seats available – selling out fast!)
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COMING UP NEXT WEEK FOR PAID SUBSCRIBERS
Vol. 8.5 // A Weed + Wine Country Road Trip Itinerary
Go off the beaten path and follow my road trip itinerary from SF to wine and weed country.
Where to find cannabis-friendly lodging, food and drink experiences, a curated list of the best *catnip* the Emerald Triangle has to offer, and where to find it.
Plus, best hidden spots to shroom in nature.
I’m back from my road trip to Hall of Flowers Santa Rosa, a cannabis industry conference and exhibit where brands launch and show off new innovative products. My trend report from the show will be published later this month on EMBER. I’m proud of myself that last year’s trend report and prediction about savory cannabis was spot on.
Cheers to making positive change, one small step at a time!
Onward and upward we go! Christina W.
