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Recreational Marijuana Dispensary Near East Chatham, NY

Winner: Best Dispensary in Massachusetts 2024

The Sweetgrass Experience

Sweetgrass Botanicals is your closest recreational dispensary near East Chatham, NY. We have everything you need; just swing by after your breakfast at The Gnome Bistro or before heading out on a hike through the Ooms Conservation Area. Our dispensary offers an exceptional cannabis experience in a welcoming lakeside setting.

We’re a calm, welcoming space in a converted lodge overlooking Laurel Lake in Lee, MA. Visitors from East Chatham and Columbia County love our premium selection of cannabis flower, solventless extracts, in-house edibles, and the down-to-earth service from our passionate team. With our incredible mercantile lounge, it’s no surprise we were named Best Dispensary in Massachusetts by NECANN in 2024.

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Closest Dispensary Near Me? We’re Just Across the Border!

Getting to Sweetgrass Botanicals from East Chatham is quick and easy. Just hop on the Taconic State Parkway, merge onto I-90 East, and take Exit 10 toward Lee. From there, it’s a short 5-minute drive down US-20 West to Laurel Street, where you’ll find our welcoming dispensary waiting.

Whether you're driving from the Librarium, Rock City Road, or Kinderhook Street, we’re your closest full-service recreational dispensary. No medical card needed!

What Sets Our Cannabis Dispensary Apart?

In a world full of fast-paced, corporate cannabis shops, Sweetgrass offers something different. We’re a woman- and minority-owned recreational dispensary near East Chatham, with deep roots in cannabis culture and legacy craft. 

You won’t find loud screens or rushed checkouts here. Instead, you’ll discover thoughtful guidance, a curated menu, and space to slow down. Our knowledgeable staff, comprising educators, budtenders, and experienced hash makers, is ready to help you explore what works for your needs. Take a look at our solventless extraction viewing window as you browse through our shop. Trust us when we say this cannabis dispensary experience is different from any other store you’ve visited. 

Products That Reflect the Plant’s Power 

At Sweetgrass dispensary near East Chatham, we’ve curated a menu that reflects our values: high-integrity products made with care and attention. Everything on our shelves is something we’d use ourselves, all tested for quality, selected for effect, and chosen with you in mind.

Here are just a few things you’ll find in-store:

  • Flower: From Sweetgrass house jars to strains by Tower Three, OMG, and Aruna
  • Pre-Rolls: Freshly rolled .5g and 1g options, ideal for exploring the trails at Borden’s Pond or relaxing post-concert
  • Edibles: Vegan hash-infused gummies, small-batch chocolates, and infused butters from our kitchen
  • Tinctures & Topicals: Crafted with solventless rosin, organic ingredients, and intention
  • Vapes: Solventless cartridges and high-quality hardware to match
  • Concentrates: Award-winning live rosin, temple balls, and hash you can watch being made through our viewing window (back-to-back winner Best Solventless Concentrate in 2024 and 2025)

For our first-time visitors or our returning guests, our goal is the same: to offer cannabis products that reflect the plant’s true power. Our staff will walk you through options, address your concerns, and offer plenty of knowledge to back it up. We’re more than happy to help you explore, without overwhelming you with information. Don’t forget to check out our daily deals to save even more on your favorite products.

SEE WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT OUR DISPENSARY NEAR East Chatham

Testimonials

Your East Chatham Day Trip, Powered by Sweetgrass

East Chatham, NY, is a quiet hamlet in Columbia County known for its rural charm, open skies, and slow-living spirit. Nestled between Old Chatham and Canaan, it’s surrounded by wooded trails, small farms, and historic homes. With easy access to the Taconic State Parkway and NY-295, this hidden corner of New York is the perfect base for exploring the Berkshires and Hudson Valley.

Ooms Conservation Area at Sutherland Pond 

A local gem for birdwatching, hiking, and reflective solitude, this 180-acre preserve features farm fields, woodlands, and a tranquil pond perfect for stretching your legs and soaking in the quiet. This is one of our favorite places to get to know the birds, wildlife, and landscape of Chatham.

Sundog Cider

A small-batch cider maker offering crisp, complex flavors made from local apples. Located just outside East Chatham, it’s a lovely post-dispensary stop to sip and sample seasonal pours.

Old Chatham Country Store & Café

Located just a few minutes west, this quaint country café blends rustic charm with delicious baked goods, coffee, and hearty farm-fresh meals.

Jackson’s Old Chatham House

A Columbia County favorite for classic American dishes and a warm tavern atmosphere. Whether you're a local or visiting, it’s a great spot for dinner after your dispensary trip.

FAQ

Because it doesn’t feel like a typical dispensary experience, we’re tucked beside Laurel Lake in Lee, MA, just over the state line. We bring together handcrafted products, welcoming vibes, and knowledgeable staff who take the time to talk with you. Folks come from Rock City Road, County Route 9, and even the trails near Sutherland Pond because they know they’ll be treated like neighbors.

Yes, they can! As long as you’re 21+ with a valid, unexpired photo ID (like a NY driver’s license or passport), you’re welcome to purchase adult-use cannabis in Massachusetts. That includes East Chatham, Old Chatham, and anywhere else in the Hudson Valley.

Not at Sweetgrass. We’re a recreational dispensary serving all adults 21 and over. No medical registration or card required.

Make sure to have a valid, unexpired driver’s license, state ID, or passport. Temporary or photocopied IDs won’t be accepted. You must be 21 or older to enter and make a purchase.

Per Massachusetts law, you can purchase:

  • 1 ounce of flower
  • 5 grams of concentrate
  • 500mg THC in edibles

Our team will help you mix and match across categories while staying within legal limits.

The total comes out to about 20%, including:

  • 10.75% excise tax
  • 6.25% MA sales tax
  • Up to 3% local tax 

It’s all clearly itemized on your receipt—no guesswork required.

We accept debit cards and cash. If you forget, no stress! There’s an ATM on-site.

Yes! East Chatham dispensary customers love our rotating weekly specials, seasonal discounts tied to local events, and volume pricing on flower. 

  • Weekly specials on flower, pre-rolls, and concentrates
  • Seasonal promotions tied to holidays and local events like the Tanglewood Summer Series or 420
  • Exclusive drops and limited-time savings on select brands

Sign up for our newsletter to stay in the loop, or just ask when you arrive. Our staff is always happy to walk you through current promotions.

Serving East Chatham and the Greater Region

Come see why Sweetgrass is a favorite dispensary near East Chatham, NY. Your next visit is closer than you think and more rewarding than you’d expect. We are here to help East Chatham, Old Chatham, Canaan, Austerlitz, and the greater Hudson Valley access more thoughtful cannabis education, curated products, and a space that encourages exploration. Check out all the areas we serve!

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Hours of Operation:

Monday - Saturday: 9am - 7pm
Sunday: 10am - 7pm

 

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Massage Oils and Lube

Our Massage Oil is the result of input from massage therapists and body workers of several modalities, based on an infused organic jojobo oil with a slight deep forest scent.

As for our Organic Lube…no mystery what this is for! Specially-crafted with a non-allergenic organic infused oil designed to increase your pleasure and open your heart.

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THC and CBD Tinctures

Another intentional recipe from our herbalists bringing you the restful impact of chamomile, hops, california poppy, valerian and skullcap.

If that sounds like a snooze already, it's even more calming with our curated selection of solventless hash in the mix.

Sweet dreams!

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Full-Spectrum Herbal Salves

The result of a collaboration with our herbalists to create a powerful balm that was effective before we added our solventless hash.

For deep relief and relaxation this product includes organic wildcrafted arnica, St. John’s wort, comfrey and essential oils of ginger and wintergreen.

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Infused Fruit Smoothies

Our versatile and delicious pre-prepared smoothies are highly-customizable and ready-to-blend. Just pop in the blender, add your liquid of choice and you’re good to go! All ingredients are 100% vegan, so enjoy with soy, oat, or nut milk for a dairy-free treat!

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Infused Frosting and Ganache

Hash-infused candied ginger and lemon cream cheese frosting. Good enough to eat (with a carefully gauged measuring spoon!) from the tub, but even better on a baked good like carrot cake.

Organic Fairtrade bittersweet chocolate is melted with organic VT cream and our in-house solventless hash to make the stuff of dreams. If you don't know about the myriad things you can make from ganache, get ready to find out!

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Cannabutter and Infused Olive Oil

What was your first experience making or consuming a cannabis food? Most of you will answer cannabutter, often in a brownie. Butter is a fundamental ingredient, versatile, beloved and familiar. We have a million ideas of what you can do with this, in case you need inspiration!

Olive Oil is another easy to integrate ingredient from our everyday lives, and it's vegan. Our organic extra virgin olive oil is infused with organic chilis and rosemary.

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Events

For over a century, 635 Laurel Street has stood as a beloved gathering place for the town of Lee and the wider Berkshires community.

We are keeping this tradition of hospitality alive by hosting a roster of cannabis experts, hash-makers, herbalists - as well as our own in-house experts - to share their knowledge open a dialogue and answer questions about the ever-changing landscape of cannabis science, plant medicine and regenerative practices.

Join our mailing list or check our calendar for our slate of talks, educational seminars, book signings and other events starting in late winter 2024.

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Mercantile

Our vast lakeside “mercantile” is stocked with necessities, curiosities and luxuries for the cannabis lifestyle. 

We share our passion for functional glass art with a wide range of smokeways, from stock unique pieces created by renowned local artisan, Hickory Glass, to high-tech vaporizers, to simple glass pipes and chillums  

We also carry a wide range of cannabis-related books, homewares, apparel, and small items perfect as gifts. Come browse a while to uncover a treasure that you can't live without.

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Therapeutics

Our network of herbalists, holistic practitioners and cannabis experts have all conferred on the development of our line of topicals and tinctures.

As with all our in-house products, the therapeutic line is exclusively powered by pure and potent solventless hash produced in our own on-site lab. Our hope is to treat your body to a full-spectrum, chemical-free experience 

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Kitchen

Sweetgrass crafts unique infused, handmade edibles using our in-house solventless hash oil, plus all-natural and organic ingredients. 

Operated by our Founder, Cassandra Purdy, a chef and writer/translator with 30+ years’ experience in both the culinary and cannabis communities, her unique, chef-driven  approach brings a new expression of quality cannabis comestibles to the Berkshires.

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Solventless

Sweetgrass’ in-house lines of concentrates, cartridges, edibles and topicals are powered by our state-of-the-art solventless extraction workshop, designed and operated by award-winning hashmaker Ben McCabe. 

Using using only water, ice, pressure and heat, we produce pure and potent solventless hash varieties representing the natural, unadulterated terpene and cannabinoid profile cultivated by the growers.

Only top-shelf product can be used for solventless - and we work closely with our grow partners across the state to identify and process distinctive cultivars where its plant-forward characteristics will bring you a unique, rewarding experience.

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Dispensary

Our dispensary offers a curated line-up of distinctive, quality cannabis for every budget, selling only products we consume and personally enjoy, from cultivators we know and trust.

For our in-house lines, we craft limited drops that are unique and intentional - each handmade with care to identify and savor the highest expression of the trichomes.