Elevated Roots Dispensary in Kingston MA

Elevated Roots, grown right here

“Quality starts at the Roots.” That is the motto at Elevated Roots Dispensary in Kingston MA, a locally owned dispensary group on Massachusetts’ South Shore. Its Kingston store at 44 William C. Gould Jr. Way has been serving the area since 2021, and the company’s own cultivation team grows its in-house brands right here in Kingston.

Elevated Roots says its goal is to “elevate the cannabis industry” by giving the South Shore reliable, safe access to tested products, while strengthening community ties through health, wellness and education. Here is what to know before you visit.

Open since 2021

The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission lists 44 William C. Gould Jr. Way as an active, licensed adult-use cannabis retailer, open since March 24, 2021. The state also lists an active cultivation license at the same address, operating since June 2024.

Kingston is one of three Elevated Roots dispensaries, along with Halifax and the newest store in Abington, which opened in January 2026. President Matthew Martinez described that newest opening as “showing up for a community that’s supported our growth.”

From seed to sale in Kingston

Elevated Roots oversees its own cannabis “from seed to sale,” and it also partners with other licensed Massachusetts cultivators for flower, edibles, concentrates and more.

The Kingston grow is impressive. When it announced its first harvest in 2024, the company described an 18,000-square-foot facility with an 8,000-square-foot canopy, more than 600 plants in perpetual harvest and about 150 mother plants. Four grow rooms are each harvested every two weeks, and the facility recycles roughly 80% of its irrigation water, with energy-efficient systems throughout.

“This harvest signifies the culmination of years of perfecting our growing techniques,” Director of Cultivation Josh Barnhart said at the time. “I can’t wait to share these genetics and the stories behind them with our community.”

Nostalgia: a trip back in time

The first brand to come out of the Kingston grow was Nostalgia, which went on sale at the Kingston and Halifax stores on June 8, 2024. The idea is fun: Nostalgia focuses on classic cannabis genetics from the 1960s through the early 2000s. Each package comes with hand-trimmed flower under a custom glass dome, a curated Spotify playlist, a short history of the strain and packaging designed for its decade. Pre-rolls are available too.

Elevated Roots’ second house brand, Ritual, carries the tagline “A new way to elevate your everyday.” Both are grown by the company’s team in Kingston.

Budtenders who help

Elevated Roots says its budtenders are “carefully trained to help make the best possible product recommendations.” Reviews on the Kingston page back that up. “Every time i come in everyone is pleasant and eager to help me,” one shopper wrote. Another praised the store for giving medical cardholders a good discount, even though it is an adult-use shop.

Arcade Saturdays and more

Elevated Roots likes to keep things fun, and Kingston has a game to prove it. As part of its Nostalgia event series, the store set up a full-size, classic upright Donkey Kong cabinet on free play during store hours, for players 21 and up. Every player earned a daily entry prize, no purchase or quarters required, and Arcade Saturdays turned it into a tournament, with a live leaderboard next to the cabinet and prizes for the top scores, including Elevated Roots gift cards, swag and concert tickets. It is a perfect match for a brand built around throwback strains, and a fun reason to stop in even when you are not shopping for anything in particular.

The company has also hosted First Food Truck Fridays, and it partners with the Levitate Music Festival, including a Levitate ticket club. It also lists the Last Prisoner Project, the South Shore Chamber of Commerce and United Way among its partners. Check the blog and events for what is coming up.

Five stars from NECANN

Elevated Roots’ Kingston store has the hardware to show for its service. At the NECANN conference in Boston in March 2025, both the Kingston and Halifax stores earned 5-Star Dispensary honors in NECANN’s Best Dispensary Cup. Winners were picked by anonymous secret shoppers who judged atmosphere, customer service, product selection, pricing transparency and overall vibe.

“We couldn’t be prouder of our Roots Crew for securing the 5-Star rating at both our Kingston and Halifax dispensaries,” Director of Marketing Sheila Fey said. “That’s what sets Elevated Roots apart.”

Independent and local

Elevated Roots is proud to be independent. “Independent dispensaries like Elevated Roots are the heart of local cannabis,” the company writes on its blog. It makes the case for shopping local: buying from nearby growers supports people who put care ahead of scale, keeps jobs in the community and builds real relationships between shoppers and the people behind the counter. Its short version: “Support the community that supports us.” The store’s shelves reflect that, with house brands grown a few minutes away alongside products from other Massachusetts makers, so a trip to Kingston keeps more of your money close to home.

How to read a flower label

Elevated Roots has a handy guide to reading Massachusetts flower labels, and it is worth a look before your visit:

THC and CBD. “The percentage of THC helps you gauge potency.” CBD is listed separately.
TAC. Total Active Cannabinoids can be higher than THC alone, because it counts other cannabinoids too.
Harvest date. Check it “to ensure you’re getting fresh flower.”
Batch number. It tracks the product from cultivation through packaging.
Testing. Look for the lab name, testing date and contaminant results.
Terpenes. Some labels list them, such as earthy myrcene, citrusy limonene or piney pinene.
Who made it. The label names the cultivator, so you can learn more about who grew it.

Order online for pickup

Use the Elevated Roots online menu to check what is in stock before you go, then place an order for quick and easy pickup. The Kingston store carries flower, pre-rolls and infused joints, edibles, vape cartridges and disposables, concentrates, tinctures and accessories. Menus and deals change often, so look online first.

Elevated Insiders

Join Elevated Insiders, the company’s rewards and news club, to hear about new drops, in-store events, exclusive bundles and local happenings.

Tested and compliant

Elevated Roots says all of its products undergo rigorous testing to meet high quality and safety standards, and that everything it sells is state compliant. Purchase limits per visit follow state rules, and staff can explain the details in the store.

Plan your visit

Address. 44 William C. Gould Jr. Way, Kingston, MA 02364.

Hours. Open every day, 9am to 9pm.

Phone. (781) 689-0016.

Order ahead. Use the online menu for pickup.

Adults 21+. Elevated Roots Kingston is an adult-use dispensary. Bring a valid, government-issued photo ID showing you are 21 or older.

Massachusetts cannabis basics

Here are the state rules from the Cannabis Control Commission:

Age. 21 or older, with a government-issued ID for every retail purchase.
Carrying. Up to two ounces in public.
At home. Up to 10 ounces, and anything over two ounces must be locked up.
Where to use it. Not in public places and not on federal land.
In the car. No open containers in the passenger area. Use a closed container in the trunk or a locked glove compartment, and never drive under the influence.
State lines. It is illegal to take cannabis out of Massachusetts, and it cannot be mailed.

Your first visit, step by step

Check the online menu. See what is in stock.
Order ahead if you like. Pickup is quick.
Bring your ID. A valid, government-issued photo ID showing you are 21 or older.
Try something grown in Kingston. Ask about Nostalgia and Ritual.
Join Elevated Insiders. Hear about new drops and events first.

Make a day of it in Kingston

Kingston is a coastal Plymouth County town of 13,708 people (2020 census). Europeans settled the area soon after the Pilgrims landed in 1620, and Kingston became its own town in 1726, carved out of Plymouth, Duxbury, Plympton and Pembroke.

History is everywhere. The Captain Thomas Willett House, built around 1640, is among the oldest houses in Massachusetts, and the Major John Bradford Homestead dates to 1714. Silver Lake even got its name as a marketing move during the 19th-century ice-harvesting boom. Kingston was a shipbuilding center, too: the brig USS Independence was built on the Jones River and still appears on the town seal, and the town is home to a boatyard said to be the longest continuously operated in North America.

The Jones River flows from Silver Lake, the town’s largest freshwater pond, out to Kingston Bay, an inlet of Plymouth Bay. Gray’s Beach in the Rocky Nook neighborhood is a local favorite, and the Kingston Collection, the former Independence Mall, sits near the Route 3 exits.

Getting here is easy. Route 3 runs through the eastern part of town with three Kingston exits, and Kingston station is the end of the MBTA Kingston Line from Boston.

Why Elevated Roots Kingston is worth the stop

A locally owned shop with its own grow in town, a house brand that takes you back through the decades, budtenders who are eager to help and fun extras like Arcade Saturdays: Elevated Roots Kingston proves that quality really does start at the roots. Swing in off Route 3, say hello to the Roots Crew and see for yourself.

Cannabis is for adults 21 and over. Please consume responsibly.