The Artist Tree, Farmingdale’s fourth cannabis dispensary, debuts

Local News The Artist Tree, Farmingdale’s fourth cannabis dispensary, debuts By Timothy Bolger … Comments Posted on November 8, 2026 The Artist Tree in Farmingdale sells cannabis and local art (The Artist Tree) The Artist Tree is taking root as Farmingdale’s fourth adult-use recreational cannabis dispensary and the first East Coast location of a California-based chain hosts a grand opening celebration scheduled for Nov. 14. As the name suggests, the new pot shop and art gallery rolled into one will feature rotating quarterly exhibits from local artists whose works will be sold alongside the cannabis. The proprietors say it will be the largest weed store on Long Island. “We’ve always believed a dispensary can be more than a place to purchase cannabis,” Lauren Fontein, who cofounded The Artist Tree, said. “It can be a place where people connect with their community, discover local artists, and feel welcome, regardless of their level of cannabis experience. We’re excited to bring that vision from California to New York.” The Artist Tree is the 18th New York State licensed recreational cannabis dispensary on Long Island since the state legalized it five years ago. Farmingdale has the most in a single community, although they all are on the Suffolk County side of the neighborhood that falls within the Town of Babylon, which was one of four towns on LI that did not opt out of allowing recreational sales. The other three towns are on the East End, although some Nassau County villages are exploring opting in. The Reading Institute with Founder Dr. Katie Pace Miles Schneps Connects https://podcasts.schnepsmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Dr.Miles_SchnepsConnects.mp3 Subscribe: RSS iTunes Spotify Stitcher Amazon Google Play Patrons will find at The Artist Tree a menu of more than 1,000 cannabis flower, pre-rolls, vapes, concentrates, edibles, beverages, tinctures, and wellness products from licensed brands with daily deals, and a staff who can make personalized recommendations — all set in a California-inspired ambiance. The first works being exhibited in the art gallery will be from local artists Diego Garcia, Joseph Gattulli, Solty, and Artboii, the company said. “California taught us that consumers want more than a transaction — they want an experience,” said Fontein. “We’re thrilled to bring that philosophy east and become part of Farmingdale’s thriving and creative community.” The grand opening celebration scheduled for noon-3 p.m. Nov. 14 will feature free food from local food trucks, discounts, live music, and a chance to win a free tote bag for those who register at theartisttree.com/nyvip . The Artist Tree is located at 900 Broadhollow Rd., Farmingdale, and is open 7 days a week for in-store shopping and express pick up. For more business coverage, click here. About the Author Timothy Bolger Timothy Bolger is the Editor in Chief of the Long Island Press who’s been working to uncover unreported stories since shortly after it launched in 2003. When he’s not editing, getting hassled by The Man or fielding cold calls to the newsroom, he covers crime, general interest and political news in addition to reporting longer, sometimes investigative features. He won’t be happy until everyone is as pissed off as he is about how screwed up Lawn Guyland is. All comments are subject to our Community Guidelines . Schneps Media does not endorse the views shared by readers in our comment sections.