Michigan’s ‘Largest Cannabis Dispensary’ Opens At Gibraltar Trade Center
The historic Gibraltar Trade Center in Mount Clemens will soon see new life. After shutting down in 2017, Michigan cannabis brand Pleasantrees is taking over the 9,000 square feet of the 250,000-square-foot building.
According to Pleasantrees’ website, they’ve been occupying its new space since 2022 at only partial capacity. Now, they’re opening the space at full capacity. They’re celebrating this news with a grand re-opening weekend. Customers will have the chance to see the new space on March 29 and March 30 by signing up through their link here. “There will be pop-ups, food, drinks, games, giveaways, and more, with a portion of all proceeds going directly to location charities and non-profit organizations,” they said.
The local non-profits include Turning Point, Carehouse, and Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers. They added that space is limited, so “be sure to secure your spot.” The event is free to attend.
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The celebration starts on Friday, March 29, from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m., and continues on Saturday, March 30 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. They say, “Attendees will be able to enjoy on-site consumption in a fully reimagined space inside the Gibraltar Trade Center adjacent to our new retail space with carnival games, contests, giveaways, brand pop-ups, and more. The first 100 people in attendance on both days will receive a ‘Pleasantrees doorbuster VIP Box.'”
In November, Pleasantrees commissioned Detroit Sign Painters to repaint the iconic Gibraltar Man sign in a new blue suit to mark the building’s tune-up. “I grew up, born and raised here, and for me and many folks in the area, Gibraltar was always a place of commerce, a place to go on the weekend, whether it was for shopping at the market or a particular event they had going on there,” Pleasantrees president Bryan Wickersham told Detroit Metro Times.
“For us, it was very much trying to really strike some nostalgic memories of folks in the area and trying to bring back some of that Gibraltar feel to the space which is why it is a bit oversized for a typical cannabis dispensary.”
'420-Friendly' Places To Stay In Michigan
Art Farm Fennville
This place to stay is not too far from Saugatuck, Douglas, and Fennville. Art Farm Fennville offers cannabis-friendly ‘Farm 2Fork’ events throughout the summer and fall. The events feature marijuana-inspired menus with live music, dinner parties, and more. They also host private events such as weddings and birthday parties.
Celebrity Bud & Breakfast
Celebrity Bud & Breakfast is a private lower level of a home located in Niles. They offer complimentary cannabis when guests arrive. Being just minutes from Notre Dame, guests will be provided with a ride to the stadium for football games.
Haven
They’re currently booking for its opening weekend on May 5. This space is a rustic campground located in Kalkaska near Traverse City, Gaylord, Petoskey, Cadillac, and Roscommon. Haven has 33 campsites spread over 10 acres. A unique feature of Haven is that each campsite is named after a Michigan tree. They are bud-friendly, dog friendly, and veteran owned.
