Best Dispensary Near Me Hartland VT: Windsor (Same I-91 Exit) Has Two Shops and a Lower Tax (2026)

TL;DR: Quick Pick

Hartland's Options on I-91

Hartland is a Windsor County town of 3,446 straddling the Connecticut River on Vermont's eastern border with New Hampshire. It has no cannabis dispensary of its own — no Vermont municipality in Hartland's population range has licensed a dispensary along this stretch of I-91 — but it sits in an unusually good position: two dispensary clusters are within a short drive in opposite directions on the same interstate.

To the south, Windsor is on the same I-91 Exit 9. The exit sign reads "Windsor/Hartland" — you exit once and choose a direction. Windsor village is about 5 miles south on US Route 5, and it has two dispensaries. To the north, White River Junction (in the town of Hartford) is about 13–14 miles up I-91 at Exit 11, with three dispensaries. Both clusters serve the Upper Valley's visitors, workers, and residents looking for licensed adult-use cannabis.

One material difference separates them: tax rate. Windsor's cannabis tax is 20% (no local option tax). White River Junction's is 21% — Hartford adopted a 1% local option tax effective July 1, 2025. On a $100 pre-tax purchase, that is $1 per visit. For Hartland residents who plan weekly or biweekly trips, the Windsor 20% rate is the more efficient option — and it requires no additional driving beyond the same exit.

Going South: Two Shops in Windsor (~5 Miles, Same Exit)

Stone Leaf Cannabis (71 Artisans Way, Windsor VT)

Stone Leaf Cannabis at 71 Artisans Way is Windsor's dispensary for people who care about what goes into the cannabis before it reaches the shelf. Co-founded by Nick Castro — who brings more than 20 years of cannabis genetics and breeding experience — and Sam, who cultivates on a farm in Marshfield, Vermont (the Northeast Kingdom), Stone Leaf runs an integrated operation: breed, grow, extract, and sell.

Castro has developed more than 40 proprietary cannabis strains through selective breeding — cultivars designed for Vermont's climate, high cannabinoid content, and natural pest resistance. These strains are not available at other Vermont retailers; the Windsor shop is the direct source. The extraction program is solventless: no butane, no propane. The team uses water hash and rosin methods exclusively. Cultivation follows Korean Natural Farming techniques — a soil-biology-centered approach that feeds plants with teas brewed from local plants rather than synthetic fertilizers. A 500 kW solar project in Springfield, VT powers Stone Leaf's facilities.

The retail mix covers flower, edibles, and concentrates, with lab results available for purchased products. If you want to buy cannabis made by the people who bred it, under one roof, this is the shop.

Hours: Daily 10:00 AM–6:00 PM. Confirm at stoneleafvt.com or call (802) 674-4674 before visiting.

From Hartland: Take I-91 South to Exit 9 (Windsor/Hartland). Follow US-5 South into Windsor. Stone Leaf Cannabis is at 71 Artisans Way in Windsor's commercial district, near the Artisans Park area.

DePot Shop (25 Depot Ave, Windsor VT)

DePot Shop at 25 Depot Ave is Windsor's Vermont-sourcing dispensary. Every cannabis product on the shelves — flower, edibles, concentrates, cartridges — is grown and processed within Vermont. DePot Shop's associated cultivation brand, Depot Cultivators, is part of that Vermont supply chain. If you want to know that the cannabis you're buying was produced in this state, DePot Shop is built around that premise.

One policy to know before you go: DePot Shop is cash-only. On-site ATMs are available, but budget for a potential ATM fee and plan accordingly. The shop's Loyalty Weednesdays program is worth noting for regular customers: earn points on every purchase, then redeem them on Wednesdays for up to 10% off. If your schedule allows Wednesday trips, the combination of Windsor's 20% base tax and Loyalty Weednesdays points can make the Exit 9 run meaningfully cheaper than driving north to White River Junction.

Hours: Daily 10:00 AM–6:00 PM. Confirm at depotshopvt.com before visiting. No phone number is publicly listed — check the website for the latest hours and menu.

From Hartland: Same Exit 9. Follow US-5 South into Windsor, then continue to Depot Ave near Windsor's historic depot area. Stone Leaf (71 Artisans Way) and DePot Shop (25 Depot Ave) are within walking distance of each other in Windsor.

Windsor's 20% Tax — The I-91 Exit 9 Advantage

Windsor has not adopted a 1% local option tax. The cannabis rate is exactly the Vermont base: 14% excise plus 6% state sales tax, for 20% total. White River Junction (Hartford) and Woodstock both charge 21%. That 1-point difference is real: on a $100 pre-tax purchase, Windsor costs $20 in tax versus $21 in WRJ or Woodstock. Over a year of monthly $100 visits, that is $12 in avoided tax — plus the savings in drive time by not continuing north from Exit 9 to Exit 11.

Going North: Three Shops in White River Junction (~13 Miles)

White River Junction (part of the town of Hartford) has three CCB-licensed adult-use dispensaries clustered in its downtown. The drive from Hartland is about 13–14 miles north on I-91 to Exit 11. The tradeoff versus Windsor: more shops, later hours, and broader product selection — but 21% tax instead of 20%.

The Tea House (50 Woodstock Rd, White River Junction)

The Tea House is the Upper Valley's earliest-opening cannabis shop, Monday through Saturday at 7:00 AM. Founded by Miriam El Guemri, a minority and woman-owned business, The Tea House has won Vermont's Best award three consecutive years, including 2025. The shop holds both an adult-use and a medical license, serving the full range of customers. Veterans receive a 10% discount. The Tea Time VIP loyalty program rewards repeat visits. Curbside pickup is available. Medical delivery runs Tuesday and Friday routes for registered Vermont patients and caregivers.

For Hartland residents heading out early — or anyone who needs a 7 AM option — The Tea House is the answer. Windsor's shops do not open until 10 AM.

Hours: Monday–Saturday 7:00 AM–7:30 PM; Sunday 10:00 AM–6:00 PM. Confirm at teahousevt.com or call (802) 332-6043.

Five Seasons Cannabis Co. (52 Bridge St, White River Junction)

Five Seasons closes at 9:00 PM Monday through Saturday — the latest of any dispensary near Hartland, and the go-to option for after-work or evening visits when Windsor's 6 PM close has already passed. The shop operates an in-house cultivation brand, Strange Kloudz, based in Bradford, Vermont, giving it a house-grown Vermont product line alongside its broader selection. A loyalty program and online ordering are available.

Hours: Monday–Saturday 9:00 AM–9:00 PM; Sunday 10:00 AM–6:00 PM. Confirm at fiveseasonscannabis.com or call (802) 281-6817.

The Hidden Grove (230 S Main St, Suite 1, White River Junction)

The Hidden Grove, located inside White River Grow Pro at 230 S Main St Suite 1, is a wellness-focused shop with a notable discount structure: 15.8% off for customers who hold a medical cannabis card from any U.S. state, including expired cards. This is one of the most accessible medical-holder discounts in Vermont — it does not require a Vermont medical card. The shop also carries cannabis clones for home cultivators. Its smaller size and community focus make it a different experience from the larger WRJ shops.

Hours: Monday–Saturday 10:00 AM–6:00 PM; closed Sunday. Confirm at thehiddengrove.com or call (802) 281-6186.

Vermont Cannabis Law in 2026 (S.278)

Vermont Senate Bill S.278 took effect July 1, 2026, raising possession and purchase limits for adults 21 and older. You may now possess up to 2 ounces of cannabis flower and 10 grams of concentrate. The single-transaction purchase limit also rose to 2 ounces of flower or the equivalent in other forms.

Standard Vermont rules apply at all nearby shops: no public consumption, no consumption while driving, adults 21+ only with valid government-issued photo ID at every point of sale. Cannabis purchased in Vermont must stay in Vermont. Hartland's eastern border runs along the Connecticut River into New Hampshire — which has no adult-use cannabis program. Transporting cannabis across the river, even a small amount, is a federal offense.

See also: Stone Leaf Cannabis full listing — 71 Artisans Way Windsor, daily 10–6, 40+ proprietary strains, solventless extracts, solar-powered; DePot Shop full listing — 25 Depot Ave Windsor, daily 10–6, Vermont-only products, cash-only, Loyalty Weednesdays; All Windsor dispensaries directory; The Tea House full listing — 50 Woodstock Rd WRJ, Mon–Sat 7 AM–7:30 PM, veteran discount, loyalty, delivery; Five Seasons Cannabis Co. full listing — 52 Bridge St WRJ, Mon–Sat 9 AM–9 PM, in-house Strange Kloudz cultivation; The Hidden Grove full listing — 230 S Main St Suite 1 WRJ, Mon–Sat 10–6, closed Sun, 15.8% medical card discount any state; All White River Junction dispensaries directory; Best Dispensary Near Me Windsor VT — full two-shop deep-dive with shop comparisons; Best Dispensary Near Me White River Junction VT — all three WRJ shops covered; Best Dispensary Near Me Woodstock VT — two shops, ~10 mi northwest via VT-12; Vermont Cannabis Law Changes 2026 (S.278); Full Vermont dispensary directory; Vermont Strain Match — find the right product by effect.