Featured in The Press Democrat, Goldenhour Collective is expanding its footprint in Northern California with a new dispensary in Point Arena. Led by industry veteran David Spradlin, the family-owned company is committed to craft cannabis and supporting legacy farmers in the Emerald Triangle. Despite statewide market challenges, Goldenhour continues to grow — with a warm welcome from the Point Arena community and plans for delivery and future locations on the horizon.

SFGate highlights Goldenhour Collective in Weed, CA, recognizing our mission to support local farmers and redefine cannabis retail on the Northern California coast and beyond.

“People love it, and I can give (craft cannabis) to the consumer at a significantly discounted rate. I can compete with any of the big boys that are vertically integrated on price,” Spradlin said. “It makes total sense, and it feeds into what’s a huge growing category across the board in every consumer category, which is conscious consumerism. People want to buy stuff that makes them feel good. They don’t want to buy some mass produced trash if they can avoid it – and if they can afford it. And we’re trying to hit both those marks.”

David Spradlin has spent the last several years working to bring cannabis dispensary to Point Arena. That vision is becoming a reality as Goldenhour Collective sets its opening for mid-April — just in time for the annual April 20 celebration.

To fulfill legalization's promise, California needs a more uniform regulatory framework, reduced barriers to market entry, reimplementation of provisional licensing, and targeted support for small operators through startup incubation programs and collective models. By addressing these structural issues, we can create a functioning cannabis market that honors our agricultural heritage while delivering safe, quality products to consumers and sustainable economic benefits to our rural communities.

The dispensary is owned by The Goldenhour Collective, a self-described family-owned cannabis dispensary with one location in Weed, Calif. The dispensary will be located at 138 Main St., most notably known as the site of the colorful hummingbird-laden mural “Sanctuary” by Nicole Ponsler. 

 Today, the family-owned cannabis retailer Goldenhour Collective announced new employment opportunities at its new Mendocino County dispensary (138 Main Street, Point Arena, 95468), set to open in spring 2025.

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"The white paper’s findings confirm what many of us in California's legal cannabis industry have long suspected: too many of these products aren’t natural, but laboratory-created compounds masquerading as hemp, dodging taxes and safety standards while pushing multi-generational cannabis farmers toward extinction.”

“We're excited to join the Weed Chamber of Commerce to better connect with local businesses and give back to the community we're so proud to serve," said David Spradlin, CEO of Goldenhour Collective. "Our chamber plays a pivotal role in fostering local economic growth and improving quality of life, and I encourage other local businesses to consider the value of the partnership. I also want to thank our community for being so welcoming and our legacy cannabis farms for providing our customers with the highest quality products, grown ethically and with love.”