SHOP REVIEW

from Nov. 2022 - Oregon Leaf

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MADRONE CANNABIS CLUB MADRONE CANNABIS CLUB

Southern Oregon friendliness & charm abound at this vertically-integrated shop.

MADRONE CANNABIS CLUB was founded in 2015 under Oregon’s Medical Cannabis Program and transitioned to the recreational market in 2016. The beautiful building was chosen because of its discreet location and convenient access to I5. Founding Member Lillian Whitnell explained that it was important to find a location with plenty of space, not only for the dispensary itself, but to support their wholesale license and processing facility.

When you walk into Madrone Cannabis, you are greeted with a smile and made to feel at ease. Madrone was built on inclusivity. Working professionals feel comfortable coming to Madrone because it is “off the beaten path,” explains Clayton, Wholesale Manager at the dispensary. Nobody has to worry about parking on a busy street or their friends and neighbors seeing them walking into a dispensary. It creates a comfortable feeling of anonymity for those who keep their love of Cannabis quiet.

The shop space was designed with intention. Lillian said that they wanted an area that was very comfortable, clean, and inviting with upscale vibes that welcome all demographics.

Lillian explained that she wanted a space where you felt comfortable bringing your mom or your grandma along. “We are all very passionate about being a highly inclusive environment and continuing to cultivate more of that within the Cannabis industry.”

One of the ways the shop hopes to spark inclusivity is through art. Madrone Cannabis Club is affiliated with the Ashland Gallery Association, “a collection of galleries and artists, offering remarkably diverse and high-quality works of art.” At Madrone, you can find work from local artists such as Jesse Lee (@ sostoned_jewelry) as well as pieces from the well-known Darby Holm Glass. (@ darbyholmglass). When perusing the shelves, the custom, single-source Madrone Farms caught our eye. Starting from their farm in the beautiful Applegate Valley, this flower makes its way to the processing facility where they create their own brand of pre-rolls and award-winning live hash rosin. Elegantly packaged in ceramic jars, this in-house rosin has been thoughtfully cultivated from start to finish in Madrone’s hands. A whiff of their Honey Banana hash rosin did not disappoint! “The industry wasn’t ready for us last year,” says Clayton. “This year they better be prepared.”