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1447 4th St, San Rafael, CA 94901, USA

Phone Number

(415) 524-8693

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Review by Silvie Deirdre Gregory

Always feel better and more centered just from entering the shop and taking in the aromas. My lungs, sensitive creatures, are very grateful for this place natural wonders and delights. A particular Lung Tincture was pointed out to me. It is helping my symptoms quickly and better than Guaifsen. Thank You Gathering Thyme

Review by Quilley Powers

An asset to my community. These women are knowledgeable and ready to help. They keep records of purchases so others may know what to do. I haven't taken any classes yet, but I will. And they know they don't know everything and help with referrals. I can't say enough good about them. When the body needs help, go here first.

Review by Mary Pat Palmer

Cheryl Fromholzer - and the others at Gathering Thyme - know their stuff! Cheryl continues to study herbal medicine as well as teaching and providing great teachers such as Matthew Wood. A wonderful offering for the community!

Review by Traci Gearhart

I went there today for some hard to find supplements and was completely amazing at the quality of service I received and the selection was great. i will definitely be back!!

Review by Jon Michael Ahrens

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About San Rafael, California

San Rafael ( SAN rə-FEL; Spanish for "St. Raphael", Spanish pronunciation: [san rafaˈel]) is a city and the county seat of Marin County, California, United States. The city is located in the North Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area. As of the 2020 U.S. census, the city's population was 61,271, up from 57,713 in 2010. San Rafael was founded by the Spanish in 1817, when Vicente Francisco de Sarría established Mission San Rafael Arcángel, initially as an asistencia (sub-mission). San Rafael Arcángel was upgraded to full mission status in 1822, a month before Alta California declared independence from Spain as part of Mexico. Following the American Conquest of California, the community of San Rafael incorporated as a city in 1874. Read More

What is a Dispensary?

A dispensary is a store that sells special items or dispenses the specialized items. Cannabis or marijuana dispensariers started in the US some time in the early 1990’s when Dennis Peron opend the San Francisro Cannbis Buyers Club. Back then the cannabis dispensary faced a ton of hardships, but Dennis, his team and dream helped pave the future for all future recreational and medical cannabis dispensaries. In 2014 the first recreational dispensary, 3D Cannabis opened it’s doors in Colorado. As of 4-1-19 33 states have medical dispensaries and 10 states have recreational dispensaries.

At a dispnsary one will find many differnt kinds of cannabis flowers (buds) and concentrates, edibles along with smoking untensils, but have a limited selection compared to online shops like Elev8 Glass Gallery. The dispensary also will have what is called a budtender to help you find what you are looking for. If you need help with cannabis info Elev8 Presents is a good resource.

What is the difference between a medical or recreational dispensary?

In realtiy medical and recreational dispensaries are the same thing. This all comes down to the states laws on cannabis. We feel cannabis is just like alcohol and medical will happen first and then recreational will follow, and so far history is showing this. Dispensaries are an excellent place for patients and recreational smokers alike to find the cannabis that best suits their needs!