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We kicked off the month of March with a super fun Club Swami Salon gathering in San Francisco at a wonderful new venue, Galleria Boheme.
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Guests stepped through the red velvet curtains from the bustling city into another world of old San Francisco Hippie/Bohemia surrounded by fellow cannabis connoisseurs.
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Great live jazzy music from Cam Sobalvarro, a big spread of stoner munchies and wake up coffees from Shelly's "The Fix" brought the vibe to a truly high place.
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And certainly Martyjuana, our fantastic featured farmer, and Brian's Psychedelic Wellness booth helped to keep it rising.
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It was joints and jollies all night as the camaraderie of Club Swami continues to thrive.
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We returned to Mendocino to winter, where the snow blessed us one more time this season. We never grow tired of it - even that year we were snowed in for 31 days! This was a real cold snap that lasted for about 10 days of pristinely quiet retreat time at the ranch.
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And then boom, just like the saying goes, "March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb." A delightful hot spell hit, and the daffodils and wildflowers instantly popped open.
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This is truly the best time of year with water everywhere, lush vibrant green surroundings, and spectacular birdsong.
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Only a few days until April 1st now (no foolin') and the gentle lamb has again turned a little rough, but this is a spring rain, the kind that saturates the ground and ensures little fire danger this summer.
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We took a few days to visit friends in Sonoma County, such as Lauren Mendelsohn and Omar Figeuroa - what a treat!
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Everything is in blossom down there, but up here at 2600 feet in the Mendocino HIGHlands, things go a little slower. We'll start our seeds soon for the coming season as we complete the annual circle of life.
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Meanwhile, we are in high gear planning for The Mendo Cup on May 4th in Willits. I hope we'll see you there!
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Peace and love to you all,
Swami & Nikki
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Wednesday, April 30th, 2025
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6:00pm - 7:00pm Pacific Time
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Special Guest: Richard 'RJ' Jergenson
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Take a trip with Richard ‘RJ’ Jergenson, the curator of the Cannabis Culture Museum & Archive, who has spent 5 decades amassing a staggering collection of cannabis culture artifacts and memorabilia right here in the heart of the Emerald Triangle.
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He has been collecting, archiving, and preserving many Cannabis Culture volumes, magazines, and artifacts, featuring resources from the 1960s to the present. RJ is also a co-creator of the famous Proto-Pipe with his brother Phil, who thought it up way back in the late ’60s.
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RJ will join us from the museum, giving Club Swami members a firsthand look at his vast collection – each piece a part of cannabis history. We look forward to hearing his stories and we hope you will join us on April 30th!
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WANT TO JOIN US ON ZOOM? IT'S SO EASY!
Step 1: Sign up for a free Club Swami membership with just a name and email address HERE :)
Step 2: Visit the Clubhouse page for more information about upcoming Club Swami events and find links to reserve your space :)
Step 3: Share this email with friends who may be interested in the Club Swami community :)
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Sunday, May 4th, 2025
2:15pm - 8:00pm
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Willits Grange
Willits, CA
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Lots and lots of planning is being devoted to The Mendo Cup, which doesn't happen until May 4th, but it takes time to create such an important event.
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A team of incredible Judges has formed, vendor booths are being arranged. and of course our famous Mendocino farmers are preparing their best flowers to enter into this one-of-a-kind competition.
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PLEASE NOTE: TICKETS WILL NOT BE SOLD AT THE DOOR - THEY MUST BE ACQUIRED ONLINE AT MENDOCINOPRODUCERSGUILD.ORG
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