Maybe it’s just us, but the beginning of Summer inspires a sativa-like excitement, with countless outdoor activities, social events, and adventurous times to be had. However, the summer’s end provokes a more indica-like experience, one with the mellow calmness of floating down a lazy river at dusk. And in the Pacific Northwest, we’re reaching the indica stage of the season.
While we enjoy experiencing all four seasons in Portland and finding beauty in their differences, saying farewell to Summer is particularly sad for us at Greeley Gallery. As one of our favorite seasons, we’re always looking for ways to savor it. As a cannabis dispensary, we thought we’d share our four favorite ways cannabis helps us savor Summer in case you’re searching for ways to make the season last, too.
Sensory Enjoyment
First and foremost, we must gush about the amazing connection between cannabis and music. Whether playing tunes from speakers in your home, listening to music on headphones during a stroll around the block, or especially, attending a live music event, cannabis can heighten our musical experience and inspire a deep sense of presence.
If you haven’t already, check out one of the many free Portland concerts or other local events. That said, if you plan to navigate crowds, we recommend choosing Sativa cannabis products with uplifting effects and low THC or a hybrid. Our favorite cannabis product for heightening our musical experience is the Lemon-Lime Sherbert hybrid cannabis strain because smoking provides quick activation, allowing us to be transported into the musical realm right away.
Chill Socializing
Another picturesque summertime activity is the chill socializing that occurs during backyard fires and BBQs. So, before Summer ends, why not host a 420-friendly cookout? There are countless ways to incorporate our favorite plant, such as using cannabis-infused BBQ sauces, a cannabis potluck with edibles, joints, and more – or serve cannabis beverages rather than alcohol.
Pro tip: Set up a chill zone with shaded areas and comfortable seating to encourage conversation among guests. Cannabis can help us feel more open and connected with others. Not to mention, it’s always enjoyable to see where our conversation takes us as we allow it to unfold.
Connect with Nature
Similar to how cannabis encourages us to connect with others, it also helps us unveil our connection with nature by boosting our creativity, curiosity, and awakening something profound and ethereal within us. Luckily for us, Portland, Oregon, is the perfect place to nurture our relationship with nature in its many forms. Within just a couple of hours’ drive in any direction from the city, you’ll find mountains, ocean, forests, deserts, and just about any other formation nature takes.
Or stay in town for a picnic, hike, or simply enjoy any of Portland’s many parks and trails. Just remember to keep hydrated and choose familiar areas while under the influence of cannabis to help prevent disorientation and to better relax while noticing the feel of the earth under your feet, sunlight on your skin, shapes of the clouds, and details amongst the trees. Also, be sure to take your Medicine Farm Botanicals stick for any sore or achy muscles you may experience afterward.
Boost Mindfulness
After you’ve enjoyed some music, socialized with friends, and connected with nature on a deeper level, you’re ready to combine cannabis with mindfulness to savor the final wisps of Summer. We at Greeley Gallery recommend a cannabis product with high CBD or indica to encourage a serene calmness in your body and mind.
Try a gentle yoga routine before sitting with your thoughts. Feel the warm breeze across your skin and inhale the sweet summer air as you lie on a blanket in the grass, watching the sky change color. Cannabis has a way of helping us notice the beauty all around us if we just take the time to notice it.
Final Thoughts
In our opinion, cannabis is the perfect addition to every season, but there’s just something special about summer and we can’t help but want to make it last just a little longer. Thankfully, cannabis can amplify our sensory enjoyment from tasty foods and live outdoor music to sunsets and the ocean splashing across our toes. Our favorite green plant soothes our sore muscles after playing, and encourages social bonding to help us hold on to summer for just a bit longer.
We hope you stop by our recreational and medicinal cannabis dispensary, Greeley Gallery, to pick up your favorite cannabis products to savor the last bit of summer. We’re located on the corner of Rosa Parks Way and Greeley Avenue in North Portland, and always offer a selection of high-quality, locally grown, and produced cannabis products to choose from. See you soon!
Written By: Katrina Paulson
