The Cannabis Lifestyle
A Sisterhood
By Dianne Armitage
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The Sisters of the Valley, a group of self-described eco-feminist nuns in Merced County, California, are on a mission to heal the world using plant-based medicines—many sourced from marijuana. Although unaffiliated with any formal religion, the sisters deem themselves very spiritual beings who just happen to be walking a physical path, which they feel is what helps them connect to others. With nearly 50,000 followers on Instagram, it appears they are likely on the right path. For founder Sister Kate, this path had a rocky start. A devastating divorce, after 17 years of marriage and four years living together, turned her previously comfortable world upside down. Not one to let adversity stop her, in the Fall of 2009, she founded a nonprofit cannabis collective, opening for business in 2010.
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In this capacity, she served cannabidiol medicine to local terminal patients. While doing this, she developed teas and tinctures so patients could experience their healing properties without needing to deal with smoking. After three years of service, Sister Kate realized the need to share these safe, non-addictive, non-psychoactive products with a larger audience. It was at this juncture, her vision of the Sisters of The Valley became a reality. During the Harvest Moon of 2014, Sister Kate developed their first line of products. From left to right, back row, Sister Sophia, Sister Kass, Sister Quinn, Sister Kate Front row:, Sister Luna, Sister Camilla 14 Cannabis by the Sea
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