About Us
The Reason We’re Here
To be a trusted source of knowledge and products for every step of your cannabis journey, no matter where you’re at, with a welcoming and personalized experience.
The Way We Roll
Give Everyone the Best Experience
We’re all about creating a warm, welcoming vibe the moment you step into our store. We’re here to greet you with a smile and make you feel at home. Everyone deserves to be treated with patience, and respect and to be heard. We make cannabis accessible to everyone, even if you’re a rookie.
Commit to Growth and Change
We’re always evolving to stay ahead and keep things fresh. Staying flexible and open-minded helps us adapt to new trends and challenges while remaining dependable. We support each other’s growth and celebrate each other’s success.
Our Future Depends on Each Other
We’re all about learning, adapting, and working together to create something awesome.
Embracing different perspectives makes our ideas sharper and our work better. We strive to learn from mistakes and commit to improving when we fall short. We assume the best in each other and jump in to help whenever we can (because we’re all on the same team).
Our Brand
Our lotus logo, as well as the name Dockside, arose from the desire to cultivate a certain state of mind surrounding our brand. The lotus represents growth, rebirth, and new experiences; “Dockside” is a place that is both a launching point to explore the rest of the world, and a safe harbor to return to.
Our Story
Dockside Cannabis is a woman and minority-owned company, rooted in the belief that cannabis promotes wellness. In 2011, Dockside first opened its doors as a medical dispensary, Dockside Co-op, in the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle. As the legacy medical cannabis system gave way to the newly legal state-licensed recreational industry, Dockside Cannabis was born. Today, Dockside Cannabis encompasses four award-winning retail stores in the greater Seattle area that offer the highest quality service and selection to both medical and recreational cannabis shoppers.
Our Founders
Founders Aaron Varney, Maria Moses, & Oscar Velasco-Schmitz are the heart and soul of Dockside Cannabis, and they remain deeply engaged in the daily operations of the business. Collectively, they share backgrounds in business, entrepreneurship, and patient-centered cannabis retail. They also bring a wealth of experience in cannabis cultivation, advocacy, and technology.
We believe in making shopping for cannabis a comfortable and fun experience for everyone.