Last verified: March 2026

The Farm-to-Table Cannabis Movement

The Hudson Valley's agricultural heritage has found a new expression in cannabis. The region's craft cultivators have built a farm-to-table cannabis identity that draws on the same philosophy that transformed the valley's food and wine scenes. Small-batch, sun-grown, and locally rooted — Hudson Valley cannabis is becoming a destination in its own right.

Kingston: The Cannabis Capital

Kingston has emerged as the de facto cannabis capital of upstate New York, with at least 7 licensed dispensaries. The city's embrace of legal cannabis reflects its broader reinvention as a creative hub in the post-industrial Hudson Valley.

• Domes Dispensary — Architecturally striking, Domes has become one of the most photographed dispensaries in the state.

Woodstock: Countercultural Legacy Meets Legal Cannabis

HERbal Woodstock opened on Tinker Street in spring 2025 — women-owned and community-focused, fitting perfectly with the town's countercultural legacy. The dispensary represents a full-circle moment for a town synonymous with the 1960s counterculture that helped shape American attitudes toward cannabis.

Newburgh: License Leader

Newburgh leads the region with 9 active cannabis licenses, making it one of the most cannabis-friendly municipalities per capita in the state. The city's embrace of the industry reflects both economic ambition and a recognition of the tax revenue potential.

• Curaleaf Newburgh — One of the major RO locations serving the Hudson Valley region.

Craft Cultivators

The Hudson Valley's craft cultivators have become the pride of New York's cannabis industry:

• Back Home Farm — Sold the state's first bag of legal flower, establishing the farm-to-table cannabis model.
• Hudson Cannabis — A craft cultivator building reputation through quality and transparency.
• Florist Farms — USDA Certified Organic and solar-powered, setting the standard for sustainable cannabis cultivation in New York.

Just a Little Higher

Just a Little Higher operates multiple locations across the Hudson Valley (as well as Manhattan and Queens), becoming one of the region's fastest-growing dispensary chains with six locations.

Visiting the Hudson Valley

The Hudson Valley is accessible from NYC via Metro-North and Amtrak. Kingston is approximately 100 miles north of the city, and many visitors combine dispensary visits with the region's food, wine, and outdoor recreation scene. The valley's cannabis tourism potential is growing alongside its established agritourism industry.