High Peaks operates as both a premium cannabis brand and flagship dispensary experience in New York State. Located at 137 Maple Avenue in downtown Saratoga Springs, their flagship dispensary offers in-store shopping, online order pickups, and delivery services. The retail operation features a comprehensive product selection including flower, pre-rolls, vaporizers, concentrates, edibles, beverages, tinctures, topicals, and accessories.Their innovative "interactive flower station" allows customers to safely sample products through specialized pods with touch screens that provide detailed strain information, farm origins, and ordering capabilities. As a product manufacturer, High Peaks delivers refinement, sophistication, and exclusivity through meticulous craftsmanship and commitment to quality, curating exceptional drinks, flower, and more.The majority of products they carry are from small farms located in New York, many practicing regenerative and sustainable farming, while supporting local businesses and craftspeople. High Peaks maintains rigorous quality standards throughout their operations, from sourcing to retail, ensuring customers receive premium cannabis products that meet their elevated living standards.
High Peaks emerged from the vision of Roger and Christine Sharpe, longtime Saratoga Springs residents who transformed their successful event production company into New York's cannabis industry. In 2011, Roger's vision expanded with the addition of his wife, Christine, to the team. Together, they have propelled their production business, High Peaks Event Production, to unprecedented success with clients including Skidmore College, Proctors, The Palace Theater, SPAC and various municipalities. Their journey from managing major events like the FISU World Games in Lake Placid to cannabis retail represents a natural evolution of their commitment to premium experiences.Roger Sharpe has been working in the cannabis industry for 30 years, so when it became possible to get a license in New York they jumped at the opportunity. High Peaks Canna became Saratoga Springs' first recreational dispensary, opening in 2024 as a pioneer in New York's legal cannabis market. The brand has since expanded beyond retail, with High Peaks flower products appearing in partner dispensaries like FlynnStoned, establishing their reputation as both a premium retail destination and quality product manufacturer throughout New York State.
High Peaks' mission is clear: to champion local farmers who cultivate cannabis using sustainable, chemical-free methods, thereby promoting ethical practices within the industry. Driven by their vision to establish new standards of excellence in the cannabis industry, they deliver refinement, sophistication, and exclusivity in everything they do.They understand the significance of empowering customers and are committed to curating highly knowledgeable staff who offer guidance and education to newcomers while providing expertise sought by experienced consumers. High Peaks aims to offer more than a place to buy cannabis - they provide an experience involving education to drive destigmatization, where cannabis, culture and community meet.As passionate advocates for education, they host informative workshops at community venues and within their store to further engage and enlighten the community, fostering responsible cannabis use and breaking down barriers through knowledge and premium experiences.
At Calm Effect, we're impressed by High Peaks' comprehensive approach to cannabis excellence. Their unique position as both premium product manufacturer and flagship retail destination gives them unmatched insight into what consumers truly want. The interactive flower sampling station represents innovation that puts customer education first - exactly what deal-seekers need to make informed purchases.Their commitment to supporting small New York farms practicing sustainable cultivation means customers get authentic, locally-sourced products while supporting the state's emerging cannabis agriculture. As Saratoga Springs' pioneering recreational dispensary, they've proven their ability to navigate New York's complex cannabis landscape successfully.What truly sets High Peaks apart is their educational philosophy. Roger and Christine's decades of event production experience translates into exceptional customer experiences, while their 30 years in cannabis ensures product expertise. For deal-seekers, this means access to premium products backed by genuine knowledge and community commitment - a combination that's rare in today's rapidly expanding cannabis market.