LIV Cannabis Co. Opens Detroit Location This Weekend

On Saturday (June 17) at 9 a.m., LIV Cannabis Co. will celebrate the grand opening of its Detroit location at 12604 E. Jefferson Ave. The retail location, according to a release, is one of the first adult-use cannabis dispensaries in the City of Detroit. The grand opening event for Detroit LIV Cannabis will offer music, food trucks, vendors, deals on cannabis products and more. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at 10 a.m.

In the future, they has plans to expand and undergo a renovation. The location will be operated in partnership with Detroit's Jason Malone.

"We are excited to continue offering our amazing cannabis products in the heart of Michigan’s largest city and to serve the individual needs of our patients and adult-use customers in Detroit and beyond," Dennis Zoma, LIV Cannabis chief retail officer, said in a statement. "Working with Jason, we look forward to creating job opportunities, giving back to this thriving city and playing a key role in its ongoing revitalization."

"This venture represents all that a fruitful partnership should be, and together we will amplify the LIV Cannabis commitment to providing safe, high-quality and affordable cannabis products right here in the Motor City," Malone added. "Working together, we will remain focused on providing second-to-none customer service and creating a true entrepreneurial success story in the City of Detroit."

For more information, visit www.livcannabis.com.

April 20 will be here before you know it and for thousands of cannabis users, it's a day of celebration. Marijuana culture will be celebrated as medicine, food, fuel, and more on 4/20 with events and gatherings.

When you think of cannabis, Colorado and California may come to mind. But the Great Lakes State of Michigan has several dispensaries and facilities. In June 2022, sales of recreational marijuana totaled nearly $166 million in Michigan, compared with $107 million a year prior. There are cities in Michigan that allow recreational marijuana facilities. Some of those places include Ann Arbor, Battle Creek, Detroit, Ferndale, Grand Rapids, and more. While others only allow medical marijuana facilities such as Bangor Township, Hazel Park, Jackson, and others.

From condos and hotels to resorts and cabins. Michigan offers plenty of options if you’re looking for cannabis-friendly places to stay. Some hosts offer marijuana-friendly hotels and places to stay, cannabis-related events, activities, adventures, and cannabis-friendly accommodations for guests. There are also online services like Hibnb and Bud and Breakfast, that let property owners rent their spaces to traveling marijuana connoisseurs looking for a place to stay.

Here are “420-friendly” places to stay in Michigan.

They coin themselves as Detroit’s first "Bud & Breakfast." The Copper House Detroit is Black and queer-owned space that offers lodging and multipurpose event space for adults. Beyond cozy accommodations, the 420-friendly space features educational events and more throughout the year which includes, 'Smokes & Jokes,' 'Blunt Rolling 101,' 'Lifted Fitness,' and 'Smokes & Strokes,' (painting),  and more.

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.

Located in Central Lake, this space can be rented through Airbnb. It's a two-bedroom, two-level apartment that can host up to four people and is conveniently located next to Torch Cannabis Co. Guests 21 years or older staying at Bed, Bud & Boat by Torch Cannabis can receive 10 percent off all purchases when staying there.

According to the Cannabis Creek Cabins Facebook page, each night's stay comes with a cannabis package. The cabin is in Luther with cabin and tent sites available. There are also events held throughout the year for cannabis users including 'Gals Ganja Getaway.'

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.

Located in Hastings, Stargazer Firefly Studio is a one bedroom and one bath space at Victoria's Garden Farm. Their Airbnb page describes its space as a LGBTQ+ and BIPOC safe zone and 420-friendly. They are 45 minutes from Grand Rapids, 1 hour from Lansing, and 40 minutes from Kalamazoo.

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.

For adults over the age of 21, Manistee Farm CannaVentures Bud & Breakfast includes lodging and fully equipped camper sites in the Manistee Forest. Located in Luther, they offer medical marijuana advice, care, and a variety of products. The area has kayaking as well as ORV trails and hiking. On their premises guests can enjoy their Blacklight Barn which features air hockey, poker as well as jigsaw puzzles and painting.