Deemed “Re-Creation,” Northern Nights 2019 will witness the birth of a cannabis and CBD infused wellness experience curated by local cannabis brand Humboldt Farms and San Francisco’s City Fit Fest co-founder Nate Mezmer. Spanning all three days at the festival, the programming includes a variety of wellness classes, workshops and mindful gatherings open to attendees 21 and over. This groundbreaking wellness activation will explore movement, mindfulness, healing, and community, in combination with the restorative powers of cannabis and CBD.

Some of the sessions include Breathwork & Cacao guided by Paola Ucelo, Self Care: Cannabis & CBD 101 with Letesha Holley, Self-Massage and Stoned Yoga with neuromuscular therapist Katy Karns, Movement is Medicine with movement coach Vishal Kumar, Restorative Acro Yoga with Adam Frater & Sammie Mancine, CBD & TLC with Relationship Coach Leah Morris, Cannabis & Medicinal plants workshop with Humboldt Farms Co-Founder Liz Lux, Body Work by Missy Kai, Hypno Trance Dance with Amanda Silvati, Infused Yoga with Kaeli Renae, and Soul Jam with musician Nina Grae.

Artwork by Aimee Epstein

Photography by Fanny Chu

It’s hard not to fall for The Unlikely Florist’s beautiful bouquets. Spilling from a 1980 VW Vanagon, the rustic arrangements of blushing protea, ruddy South African pincushions and mustard-yellow billy balls attract people like spring blossoms charm honey bees. Small children run to the modified camper van parked outside the beachy Great White café on Pacific Avenue as if it were hawking ice cream; parents wrangle them to get a family picture. 

Photography by Lisa C. Parker

Northern California-based cannabis brand, Humboldt Farms and The Unlikely Florist are teaming up to introduce Los Angeles to their organic products and bring the super bloom straight to Los Angeles by bringing handmade bouquets to cannabis dispensaries all across the city. 

California is in super bloom, a dramatic ramp-up of its wildflower population caused by the state’s recent heavy rain and ideal warmth conditions. Perhaps touring the poppy fields in Antelope Valley or Anza-Borrego Desert State Park’s lilies and primroses is the perfect stoned activity. At any rate, the super bloom has one California cannabis company thinking floral. Throughout the weekend of March 30th, Humboldt Farms is celebrating its products’ arrival to Los Angeles by passing out flower bouquets to dispensary customers.

The company is aiming for nature vibes with its product line, which includes flower, resin, and vape cartridges. Lisa Curiel Parker, Humboldt Farms communication and marketing manager, hyped that earthy link when she told High Times about this weekend’s flower giveaway with LA’s The Unlikely Florist, calling the company “completely in tune to the beautiful nature in the state.”

ALYSSA MELODY

Meet Alyssa Melody, acupuncturist, traditional Chinese herbalist, and founder of holistic herb company Root & Bones. She has called Humboldt home for eleven years, including her time as an undergrad at Humboldt State. Read on to discover more about our final Magic Maker of 2018…

What inspires you? 

People living their best lives; wild nature.

How has the natural landscape of Humboldt influenced your work?

I moved here specifically to be surrounded by the natural beauty. The nature here is wild and captivating, and very grounding for me. Anytime I am feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or anxious, I know I can be in the forest or on the beach in a matter of minutes with a totally different mind set. 

THE NATURE HERE

is wild and captivating, and very grounding for me.

How long have you been making your offering?

I have had my private acupuncture practice for 6 years, and Root & Bones has been around for a year and a half. 

How has the culture of Humboldt influenced your work?

Starting two businesses in Humboldt has been a wonderful experience. The Humboldt community has been very open and accepting to acupuncture and herbs, which allows me the space to grow. There are such incredible artists and makers here with a willingness to connect, collaborate support each others work. The slower paced life here feels better for my soul, and allows me the chance to focus on what is important to me.

I AM INSPIRED

by the people who have dedicated their lives to growing and offering powerful medicine to the greater community.

How has the cannabis industry in Humboldt County affected or contributed to your career or community?

I am inspired by the people who have dedicated their lives to growing and offering powerful medicine to the greater community.  

What are your favorite products and how do they enhance your overall well-being? 

I love edibles and CBD tinctures. CBD has helped me with anxiety, insomnia and menstrual pain, while the edibles are a night time treat to help me have restful sleep. Insomnia and extreme menstrual cramps have been a life long struggle for me. To be able to use a natural product to help with both of these things has made life much better! 

 How do they affect your creative process?

When I let go of my anxiety and fear I can be a better practitioner and business owner. Its helpful to have something that gets rid of the rigid ideas I can have of how I should be running a business, and instead allows me the space to do things authentically.  

To learn more about Alyssa and Root & Bones, check out her website and follow her on Instagram!

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