Dutchess Roots
South Road Crossing, 2615 South Road, Poughkeepsie | (845) 266-6222
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At Dutchess Roots, empowerment is at the core of everything they do. Through personalized service, approachable education, and high-quality, accessible products, they make sure every customer feels informed, confident, and welcomed. They’re proud to cultivate a space where cannabis is understood, respected, and embraced. With competitive pricing, a convenient location, and top-notch customer care, Dutchess Roots is your local destination. Stop by their woman-owned dispensary and support local.
Gotham Dispensary Hudson
260 Warren Street, Hudson | (518) 249-7159
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Gotham Hudson is a cannabis and lifestyle shop at 260 Warren Street in the heart of Hudson, NY. They curate New York-grown cannabis alongside fashion, art, beauty, and home essentials, bringing together culture and cannabis in one thoughtfully designed space. Their team offers real guidance, whether you’re restocking a favorite or discovering something new. Visit them in-store seven days a week, or order delivery Monday through Sunday to zip codes 12534 and 12513. Rooted in the Hudson community and easy to access, Gotham Hudson is your local destination for elevated everyday rituals.
Green Goat Cannabis Shoppe
3 Cherry Hill Road, New Paltz | (845) 633-8765
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Green Goat Cannabis Shoppe feels like a beautifully crafted ode to the Hudson Valley. At 3 Cherry Hill Road in New Paltz, its spa‑like interior offers a serene, design‑forward setting for a truly local seed‑to‑sale experience. Just ten miles away, the brand’s sun‑grown cannabis is cultivated by a team of lifelong residents whose roots run as deep as their crops. Every product reflects artisanal care, and the menu is curated with purposeful balance and intention. It’s a microbusiness shaped by place, craft, and a genuine devotion to the community that raised it.
Farmer’s Choice Dispensary
18 Westage Drive Suite 7, Fishkill
New Paltz location opening in April
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Farmer’s Choice Dispensary was never meant to be just another place to buy cannabis. From the beginning, partners George Vlamis and Sharif and AJ Jamal imagined a destination: a retail experience built around curiosity and a sense of discovery. That philosophy has guided the success of their Fishkill location—and now it’s shaping their much-anticipated second outpost in New Paltz, scheduled to open in April.
The Fishkill dispensary established Farmer’s Choice as a standout by treating cannabis retail less like a transaction and more like an experience. Vlamis and the Jamals leaned into the familiar rhythms of the Hudson Valley—farm markets, local growers, approachable design—to strip away stigma and replace it with something inviting and fun. That mindset also informs the store’s massive product selection, now among the largest menus in the region, balancing well-known brands with carefully chosen offerings from microgrowers and smaller producers.
As the New York cannabis market grows more crowded, Farmer’s Choice has doubled down on curation. Products don’t just land on the shelves; they’re evaluated, tested, and discussed by a highly trained staff whose role is as much guide as salesperson. Customers range from longtime enthusiasts to people returning to cannabis after decades away, and the experience is built to meet all of them where they are.
The upcoming New Paltz location expands that vision dramatically. Located just off Route 299 near the Thruway, the 5,000-square-foot building will feature a 3,000-square-foot retail floor—making it one of the largest dispensaries in the Hudson Valley. The extra space allows the Farmer’s Choice team to fully lean into what excites them most: scale, playfulness, and surprise. Expect layered farm-market elements, familiar characters from the Fishkill store, and plenty of room to explore. The goal is simple: create an experience memorable enough that people want to return—and tell others about it.
For the Jamals, New Paltz also represents a homecoming. They grew up there, working behind retail counters long before cannabis was legal, and the town was always part of the long-term plan.
Looking ahead, Farmer’s Choice aims to be known not just as a retailer, but as the most engaging cannabis experience in the region: a place that makes cannabis approachable, community-oriented, and genuinely fun. It’s a dispensary like no other—and one worth the trip.
Dome’s Dispensary
268 Forest Hill Road, Kingston | (845) 768-3805
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Domes Dispensary offers one of the most distinctive retail environments in the Hudson Valley, operating out of a striking geodesic dome just off the Kingston Thruway exit that has quickly become a landmark in its own right. The architecture sets the tone: unexpected, design-forward, and unmistakably individual. But beyond the novelty of the structure, Domes has built its identity around substance—thoughtful curation, strong local partnerships, and an owner-operated ethos.
Founded and run by Jennifer Dundas and David Tivnan, Domes reflects the energy of a small, hands-on business. The couple remains deeply involved in daily operations, bringing an entrepreneurial work ethic and a direct line of accountability to every aspect of the store. In an industry increasingly dominated by larger players, Domes emphasizes personal service, staff engagement, and long-term customer relationships. Just ask one of their 8500+ Loyalty members.
A commitment to local agriculture anchors the dispensary’s mission. Domes works with New York cultivators including Hurley Grown, Alchemy Pure, and Ayrloom, prioritizing regional farms and honoring the state’s growing cannabis economy. That local focus exists alongside a steadily expanding product selection. Since opening, the menu has grown significantly, with an emphasis on offering something for a wide range of customers—whether they are value-focused shoppers, experienced consumers, or newcomers exploring the category.
Product decisions are guided by continuous customer feedback and careful market research, resulting in a dynamic inventory that evolves with demand. The experience begins with the dome, but it’s the combination of selection, service, and local commitment that keeps customers coming back.
Newburgh Kush Factory
1255 Route 300, Newburgh | (845) 926-0205
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Opening March 2026, Newburgh Kush Factory is a licensed microbusiness cannabis dispensary at 1255 Route 300, Newburgh, in the former Pier 1 location. Rooted in community, they offer high quality, carefully curated products in a modern, approachable retail space.
Farnsworth Fine Cannabis
New Paltz (845) 243-4927 Vanavercaravan.org
Since 2021, they have offered exceptional service and expert knowledge to customers ranging from the canna-curious to the connoisseur. Consider them a museum for marijuana or a palace for pot. It is their mission to make cannabis easy, elegant, and for everyone. Local, family, and queer owned.
HERbal Woodstock
117 Tinker Street, Woodstock | Herbalwoodstock.com
HERbal Woodstock is 100% Women/Mother-Owned, run by trusted plant educators with local roots. The only legal cannabis dispensary in Woodstock, they offer a selection of products from smaller, independent growers, presented in a comfortable, easy to navigate atmosphere. Order ahead or come in for personalized service from expert budtenders ready to help get you “back to the garden”. A portion of sales goes directly to Woodstock and Ulster County.
Grounded Dispensary
3665 Albany Post Road, Poughkeepsie | (845) 240-1244
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Family-owned and Hudson Valley-rooted, Grounded Dispensary was built on trust—within a family, among a staff, and with a community that’s still getting its footing in New York’s legal cannabis landscape. For Frank Barone and his family, running Grounded means relying on one another’s strengths. “We all have our own set of skills,” Barone says. “By trusting each other to do our parts, we can each focus on our specific departments.” That sense of mutual reliance extends beyond bloodlines: employees are treated as part of the family, too.
Step inside Grounded and the difference is immediate. Familiar faces from Hyde Park, Poughkeepsie, and nearby towns greet customers in a space that favors conversation over kiosks. Barone likens the experience to shopping at Adams instead of a big-box grocery store—intentionally local, personal, and curated. Grounded prioritizes small New York growers and processors, keeping large corporate brands to a minimum and reinforcing its commitment to shopping local.
Education is central to the mission. Staff participate in ongoing trainings with cultivators and processors, and the owners maintain an open-door policy for discussing new products and trends. Grounded’s “Brunch and Grow” events bring farmers, educators, and even scientists into the shop for seminars ranging from cultivation basics to Cannabis 101 and 102, exploring how cannabis interacts with the body and mind. “We love to hold our customers’ hands and guide them through this journey,” Barone says.
Looking ahead, adaptability is key. As the industry evolves, Grounded aims to remain a good neighbor and a safe, welcoming place—while offering one of the freshest, most distinctive menus in the region. “Some things,” Barone notes, “you’ll only find at Grounded.”
For use only by adults 21 and older. Keep out of reach of children and pets. In case of accidental ingestion or overconsumption, contact the Poison Center. Consume responsibly. Cannabis can be addictive. Cannabis can impair concentration and coordination. Do not operate a vehicle or machinery under the influence of cannabis. There may be health risks associated with the consumption of this product. Cannabis is not recommended for use by persons who are pregnant or nursing. Concerned about your cannabis use? Contact the New York State HOPELine by texting “HopeNY”, calling 1-877-8-HOPENY, or visiting Oasas.ny.gov/HOPELine.
This article appears in March 2026.
