About Us
Our Vision
We elevate the cannabis retail experience to honor the plant’s contribution to community connection, physical health, and mental well-being.
Our Values
At Dockside, building connections is foundational to everything we do. We cultivate strong relationships with our staff, customers, growers, and communities creating a friendly and approachable environment where everyone can feel comfortable shopping for cannabis. We operate with integrity and are committed to continuous learning. We actively listen and seek to understand those we serve. We exist to elevate your cannabis experience. We meet you where you’re at, inspire curiosity, and provide reliable knowledge and the best products in the Pacific Northwest.
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.
Our stance is this: if you love people and you love cannabis, Dockside is probably the place for you!