Michigan’s ‘Largest Cannabis Dispensary’ Opens At Gibraltar Trade Center

The historic Gibraltar Trade Center in Mount Clemens will soon see new life. After shutting down in 2017, Michigan cannabis brand Pleasantrees is taking over the 9,000 square feet of the 250,000-square-foot building.

According to Pleasantrees' website, they've been occupying its new space since 2022 at only partial capacity. Now, they’re opening the space at full capacity. They're celebrating this news with a grand re-opening weekend. Customers will have the chance to see the new space on March 29 and March 30 by signing up through their link here. "There will be pop-ups, food, drinks, games, giveaways, and more, with a portion of all proceeds going directly to location charities and non-profit organizations," they said.

The local non-profits include Turning Point, Carehouse, and Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers. They added that space is limited, so "be sure to secure your spot." The event is free to attend.

The celebration starts on Friday, March 29, from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m., and continues on Saturday, March 30 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. They say, "Attendees will be able to enjoy on-site consumption in a fully reimagined space inside the Gibraltar Trade Center adjacent to our new retail space with carnival games, contests, giveaways, brand pop-ups, and more. The first 100 people in attendance on both days will receive a 'Pleasantrees doorbuster VIP Box.'"

In November, Pleasantrees commissioned Detroit Sign Painters to repaint the iconic Gibraltar Man sign in a new blue suit to mark the building’s tune-up. "I grew up, born and raised here, and for me and many folks in the area, Gibraltar was always a place of commerce, a place to go on the weekend, whether it was for shopping at the market or a particular event they had going on there," Pleasantrees president Bryan Wickersham told Detroit Metro Times.

"For us, it was very much trying to really strike some nostalgic memories of folks in the area and trying to bring back some of that Gibraltar feel to the space which is why it is a bit oversized for a typical cannabis dispensary."

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.