The team behind The Artist Tree will open their doors on Saturday, October 7th and become the first licensed, recreational cannabis dispensary in El Sobrante, California. The El Sobrante location will be the 8th venue in The Artist Tree chain and the first of their stores to open in Northern California. Known for being an art gallery that just so happens to sell cannabis, The Artist Tree highlights the natural synergy between creativity and the plant, seamlessly combining rotating displays of local art with high end retail shopping.
From over twenty applicants for a retail cannabis permit in unincorporated Contra Costa County, The Artist Tree emerged victorious to become the first dispensary to serve the El Sobrante community in the county. The space will contain custom free standing art displays that will feature the work of local artists, such as David Layton, a seamless open floor plan, industrial detailing, custom cabinetry, hardwood floors, and museum-style inlaid glass displays throughout the interior.
The Artist Tree venues go above and beyond just selling cannabis in hopes of serving the city through community events, education, and perhaps most importantly, by fostering creativity. Created by founders Lauren Fontein, Aviv Halimi, Avi Kahan, and Mitchell Kahan, The Artist Tree retail locations include West Hollywood, Koreatown (Los Angeles), Beverly Hills, Oxnard, Riverside and Fresno. They also operate one of the few public consumption lounges in the country, The Studio Lounge, in West Hollywood. “Shopping with us is an immersive experience unlike anything in the world,” says Lauren Fontein, co-founder of The Artist Tree. “Our El Sobrante space will transport visitors into a world of art and cannabis exploration. Visitors can enjoy numerous works of arts from talented local artists amidst artfully displayed cannabis products and interactive educational hubs.”
Make no mistake though, The Artist Tree puts as much effort into curating its cannabis offerings and buying experience as it does its creative showcasing. With over 600 items, including vape cartridges, topicals, edibles, CBD wellness products, craft strains, premium concentrates and pre-rolls, The Artist Tree’s highly trained and warm staff can assist cannabis novices and connoisseurs in finding their perfect fit. For those who enjoy browsing on their own, featured brand products will be showcased in secured custom display tables, and interactive digital screens will be positioned throughout the retail showroom where guests can get a personalized product consultation, product information, and even place an order at their own pace.
October 7th will be The Artist Tree’s official opening day. Later in October, The Artist Tree will host a grand opening party and campaign to greet the community and celebrate creativity and cannabis. The Artist Tree retail and art space will be open daily from 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM at 4100 San Pablo Dam Rd. El Sobrante, CA 94803. Shortly after opening, their delivery service will launch. Customers can place online orders for pick up and delivery at TheArtistTree.com.
