Oregonix operates as a licensed craft cannabis cultivator in Illinois, dedicated to redefining standards for craft cannabis products throughout the state. Located in Huntley, Illinois, their current operations span 5,000 square feet of flower production within an advanced 27,500-square-foot cultivation facility.The company sells their products under the Northern Heights brand, available at major dispensaries including Phili Dispensary, Nature's Treatment, Mapleglen Care Center, Trinity, The Happy Cannabis Co., Consume, nuEra, Vertical Dispensary, Karma Club, and RiverBluff. Their product lineup includes flower in 3.5g and 7g options, prerolls, blunts, and top-shelf live rosin.Northern Heights specializes in exotic genetics and cutting-edge strains, offering varieties like Super Boof, Sherb Cake, Strawberry Gary, Bomb Sauce, Garlic Breath 2.0, Bacio Belts, and Unicorn Sherb. Their state-of-the-art irrigation capabilities enable precise control over growing variables, bringing out the full potential of each carefully hand-picked strain they cultivate. The facility is specially designed to provide optimal care for each plant, emphasizing people per plant over plants per square foot.
Oregonix Farm represents the perfect fusion of cannabis cultivation expertise spanning over two decades. Founded by CEO David Schwimmer and COO Owen Papworth, the company began its roots in Oregon's mature cannabis market, where the founders accumulated over 20 years of cultivation experience under the Oregon medical cannabis program. David previously found success in the insurance industry before transitioning to cannabis, eventually taking the reins at Green Oasis Dispensary in Oregon and achieving a successful exit.When Illinois issued new craft grow licenses, Oregonix saw a prime opportunity to extend their expertise from Oregon's 25-year-old cannabis industry to the Illinois market. The company established operations in Huntley, Illinois, just outside Chicago, with a 27,500-square-foot phase 1 cultivation facility featuring 5,000 square feet dedicated to flower production.In late 2024, Oregonix launched their inaugural brand "Northern Heights," introducing a curated selection of premium cannabis products to adult-use dispensaries throughout Illinois. The company has ambitious expansion plans, aiming to increase flower production space to 14,000 square feet while adding processing facilities and an infusion kitchen in phase 2 development.
At Oregonix Farm, we are cultivators with an unwavering commitment to excellence, dedicated to providing the pinnacle of cannabis craftsmanship for both aficionados and novice enjoyers alike. Our core mission centers on the principle that quality triumphs over quantity - we're committed to growing the best rather than the most.We believe in honest and ethical practices at every level of our business, embracing both time-honored techniques and cutting-edge advancements to stay at the forefront of integrated growing practices. Our goal is to help cultivate a stigma-free culture around cannabis use, starting with legal and criminal justice reforms.We're not just growers; we harness collective wisdom gained from cultivating cannabis across various regions, creating a hybrid-farming experience that caters to discerning connoisseurs who seek the absolute best. Through Northern Heights, we aim to set a new standard for craft cannabis, providing consumers with an unmatched experience while elevating the entire industry.
What makes Oregonix truly special is their authentic craft approach in an Illinois market dominated by massive multi-state operators. As one of the few craft grow operations in Illinois, they bring a refreshing focus on quality over quantity that really resonates with cannabis connoisseurs.We're particularly impressed by their variety of exotic flavors and cutting-edge genetics - few other cultivators in Illinois are working with such innovative strains. The reviews have been fantastic, with some calling them "the best cannabis available to buy in Illinois" - and that reputation is well-earned.Their Northern Heights brand name cleverly pays homage to Northern Lights while declaring their intent to raise the bar for Illinois cannabis flower. The combination of Oregon's 25 years of market expertise with Midwestern farming care creates something truly unique. For deal-seekers, this represents exceptional value - premium craft quality that's competitively priced compared to mass-market alternatives. At dispensaries like Parkway, their flower ranges from $60-$90 for eighths, delivering craft quality that justifies the investment.