At Elevate ADK, our passion for quality cannabis meets a commitment to local excellence. Founded on a deep-rooted belief in the value of community-focused business, we pride ourselves on exclusively partnering with New York-owned and operated farms. In a market dominated by multi-state operators (MSOs), we stand out by curating a unique selection of locally-produced products, many of which are grown and processed by family-owned businesses in our region.
Elevate ADK’s Cannabis journey began in 2014 when Doug Butdorf, alongside friends and investors, embarked on a mission to advocate fair cannabis regulations that led to the inception of North Country Roots, Inc. Despite facing challenges in the initial licensing process, our determination never wavered.
In 2022, the passing of the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA) marked a turning point, paving the way for us to secure a Conditional Adult Use Retail License.
By January 2023, with the invaluable addition of Eli Emery to our team, we were ready to launch the Elevate ADK Cannabis Dispensary. We proudly opened our doors for delivery in May 2023 and in-store sales in October 2023, establishing ourselves as the first licensed and tax-paying marijuana dispensary in the North Country.
Elevate ADK stands proudly as a beacon of excellence and reliability in cannabis. As a pioneering legal recreational-use dispensary in New York, we are thrilled to introduce you to an extensive range of strains, brands, and products, all locally grown and processed within New York.
Our commitment to exceptional service, a diverse selection of products, and a deep understanding of cannabis ensures that every visit is an opportunity to elevate your experience. Whether you’re seeking relief, relaxation, or recreation, Elevate ADK is here to guide you on your journey through the world of cannabis.
Christie Jerry2025-07-28 Everything's always ready to go if I pre order and it's quick. Staff are nice but a few need more education on differences between strains and just the simple difference between indica and sativa is a good start. I had an employee tell me something I knew wasn't true to to see how far she was going to go but I couldn't call her out cause I'm not in the live of hurting others feelings I just feel education is important especially when your dealing with some mind altering medication/recreational ingredents here. Thankfully I knew she was wrong and just asked for something else and moved on but I don't go anywhere else. ELEVATE ADK is my dispensary away from my home dispensary and yall have yet to fail me or steer me wrong!! We appreciate the quickness of our visit and getting in and out with discretion. Thanks so much for all your hard work and dedication to this lifestyle! Jenna BEar2025-06-29 Great weed Great employees (I guess they fired the mean guy who generated bad reviews) I had a great first time experience buying weed legally in NYS. Even though I’ve been smoking for 30 years around the world. I had a medical license before but it was before they sold real Flower. It was just oil or capsules, not real Weed. I prefer nature.. Nice staff & great weed. I got the pre ground VIP very important BEar 🐻 Sean Stadtlander2025-04-29 Fantastic knowledgeable staff!! Great selection and prices.
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