Stone Road operates from their own 57-acre off-grid biodynamic farm in Nevada City, California, focusing on small-batch, organic sun-grown flower. They cultivate greenhouse-grown cannabis on just one acre while leaving the majority of their land natural and untamed.The brand is currently available in California, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, and Michigan, with over 400 retail locations across these markets. Their core product lineup includes signature 5-packs of 0.7g pre-rolls in recyclable tins made from 100% post-consumer materials, plus 1g solventless hash-infused pre-rolls.Stone Road joints contain only pure flower—never shake, filler, or distillate-sprayed cannabis—harvested using strictly organic practices. The farm uses living soil, solar power, and natural pest control methods like ladybugs and predator mites rather than synthetic pesticides. All products include access to curated experiences through their mobile app, offering everything from cannabis-friendly yoga to Hollywood Bowl tickets.
Stone Road was founded in 2016 by then-23-year-old Lex Corwin, a New York City native who transformed his passion for agriculture and cannabis into a groundbreaking business. The brand's name originates from Corwin's teenage growing days on Stone Road in Connecticut, where he first cultivated cannabis at age 16.After experiencing setbacks with original partners, Corwin convinced his family to back his vision of creating sustainable, accessible cannabis. The team purchased their Nevada City property out of foreclosure in 2016, spending the next year removing almost 10 tons of garbage and rehabilitating the remote 57-acre lot. They installed an artesian well, bringing the farm completely off-grid.Since launch, Stone Road has achieved remarkable 50% year-over-year growth despite challenging market conditions, operating with just a two-person core team generating nearly $5 million in annual revenue. The brand has expanded from California to six states including Massachusetts, Oklahoma, Michigan, with plans for New Mexico and Connecticut.
Stone Road's core mission centers on reimagining what affordable cannabis products can look, taste, and feel like through beautiful, minimalist design and attention to detail. As a queer-run, family-owned operation, they prioritize sustainability and accessibility in every aspect of their business.Their commitment extends to empowering local communities by hiring employees from their area and teaching farming skills, following the same mentorship model that helped founder Lex Corwin get started. Stone Road's branding centers around empowerment, authenticity, and celebrating beauty in all its forms, creating inclusive representation that reflects the cannabis industry's true diversity.The brand positions itself as "a reliable, go-to source for high-quality cannabis products that aren't going to break the bank," with marketing and branding that appeals to people from all walks of life. Their social responsibility includes environmental stewardship through regenerative farming practices and 99% recyclable packaging.
At Calm Effect, Stone Road represents everything we value in modern cannabis brands. Their authentic approach—from the queer-led leadership to the family-owned operations—creates products with genuine soul and purpose. What impresses us most is their ability to deliver premium quality at accessible prices, proving that craft cannabis doesn't have to be elitist.Their lean two-person operation achieving nearly $5 million in revenue demonstrates incredible efficiency and dedication. The stunning, minimalist packaging made from 99% recyclable materials shows their commitment to environmental responsibility. For deal-seekers, Stone Road offers exceptional value—consistently high-quality products that compete with premium brands at mid-tier pricing.Their unique app-based experience program adds genuine value beyond the product itself, offering customers access to exclusive events and activities. Stone Road proves that independent brands can thrive by staying true to their values while delivering what consumers actually want: quality, authenticity, and fair pricing.