Rutland County VT Dispensaries: Complete Guide (2026)

Rutland County is the geographic and commercial hub of central-western Vermont — county seat at Rutland City (Vermont's second-largest city, ~15,000 residents), the Route 4 East ski corridor leading to Killington and Pico Mountain, and the US-7 South corridor connecting to Brandon and the Champlain Valley. As of mid-2026, the county has 10 CCB-licensed adult-use cannabis dispensaries across three cities: six in Rutland, one in Killington, and three in Brandon.

TL;DR: 10 Rutland County dispensaries. Most sit at Vermont's base 20% cannabis tax — all six Rutland City shops and the Killington shop; only Brandon's three shops charge 21% (Brandon adopted a 1% local option). Mountain Girl Cannabis on West Street holds RTLR0001 — Vermont's very first adult-use retail license. The on-mountain Killington shop opens at 8 AM daily, but Rutland City's six-shop market offers far more selection at the same tax rate. Brandon's three shops — Lucky 7's self-service deli bud bar, The Greenhouse with its Saturday chess club and a guitar shop upstairs, and Pine Grove Organics (the county's only integrated medical-plus-recreational shop outside Rutland City) — are an underrated stop on the US-7 corridor.

All 10 shops at a glance

Rutland City — Vermont's second-largest city (6 shops)

Rutland City is the seat of Rutland County and Vermont's second-largest municipality — a working city of roughly 15,000 people anchored by Merchants Row, a regional hospital, and two major corridors: Route 4 East (toward Killington Resort ~12 miles east and Pico Mountain ~7 miles east) and US-7 (north to Brandon and Middlebury, south toward Manchester). Six CCB-licensed adult-use dispensaries operate within the city limits — the second-highest dispensary concentration in Vermont, after Burlington.

The historical starting point is Mountain Girl Cannabis at 174 West Street. When Vermont opened adult-use cannabis retail on October 1, 2022, Mountain Girl received license RTLR0001 — the very first adult-use retail license issued in the state. Three shops opened statewide on that first day; Mountain Girl was one of them. The shop takes a boutique approach: staff describe themselves as "wellness guides" and focus on personalized service and curated Vermont craft cannabis across the full product range. The longest weekday window is midweek — a 9 AM open and 8 PM close Wednesday through Friday. Hours: Monday–Tuesday 10 AM–6 PM; Wednesday–Friday 9 AM–8 PM; Saturday 10 AM–7 PM; Sunday 10 AM–6 PM. Phone: (802) 353-0034. Website: mountaingirlcannabis.com.

On the Route 4 East corridor, Vermont Cannabis Café at 778 US Route 4 E opens at 8:00 AM every day — the earliest of any Rutland dispensary. Visitors heading to Killington or Pico Mountain on Route 4 pass the shop before leaving the city, which makes it the natural first stop for skiers. Standing discounts apply for multiple groups: locals, seniors 65 and older, veterans, and first responders all receive reduced prices with applicable ID. Hours: Monday–Thursday 8 AM–7 PM; Friday–Saturday 8 AM–8 PM; Sunday 8 AM–5 PM. Phone: (802) 342-5544.

Two shops tie for the latest close in the city at 8 PM daily. West Street Cannabis at 7 West Street — the newest Rutland dispensary, opened January 2026 — is in the downtown core, a few blocks from Merchants Row. Online ordering for pickup is available at weststreetcannabis.dispensary.shop. Somewhere On The Mountain at 158 North Main Street also closes at 8 PM every day, but with a specialized product focus: solventless concentrates. The shop carries live rosin, hash rosin, and dry sift kief — formats that require dedicated fresh-frozen processing and are uncommon at most Vermont dispensaries outside Burlington. In-house live-rosin chocolate edibles are made on-site; the stock includes Highly Rooted and Mad River Terps alongside a focus on locally grown Vermont cannabis. Phone: (802) 776-4447. Website: somewhereonthemountain.com.

Little Amsterdam at 302 West Street is Rutland's boutique option — and the area's only Black woman-owned dispensary. Owner Reese Earle designed the shop around an Amsterdam identity: custom artwork, intentional interior design, and a sourcing philosophy centered on local Vermont cultivators. Cannabis is sourced primarily from Verdiggity Organics Cannabis Co. in Manchester, VT. The full menu covers flower, pre-rolls, concentrates, edibles, vapes, tinctures, and topicals alongside a rotating selection of complementary goods. Hours: Tuesday–Saturday 10 AM–7 PM; Sunday and Monday 10 AM–5 PM. Phone: (802) 353-5953. Website: littleamsvt.com.

South Main Street's anchor is The Gas Station at 180 South Main Street. Vermont family-owned and operated, the shop carries the strongest customer reputation of any Rutland dispensary: roughly 4.8 to 4.9 stars across more than 200 Google reviews — a record that reflects consistent execution on product quality, staff knowledge, and atmosphere. The weekly Wheel Wednesday promotion draws regulars. Hours: Monday–Saturday 10 AM–7 PM; Sunday 11 AM–6 PM. Phone: 802-855-8357. Website: gasstationvt.com.

See the full Rutland near-me guide for directions to all six shops and deeper individual profiles.

Killington Mountain — on-resort (1 shop)

Killington Resort is the largest ski resort in the eastern United States — 155 trails, six interconnected peaks, a 3,050-foot vertical drop. The town of Killington sits at the Route 4 / Killington Access Road junction, roughly 12 miles east of Rutland City. Year-round, the area draws skiers, snowboarders, mountain bikers, and foliage visitors.

One CCB-licensed adult-use cannabis dispensary operates within Killington's town limits: Killington Mountain Dispensary at 2384 Killington Road, on the resort access road above the Mountain Merchant Market. Hours match the ski-day schedule: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, seven days a week. Phone: (802) 422-2283. Website: killingtonmd.com.

On tax, Killington is simple: its 1% local option tax applies only to meals and lodging — not to cannabis — so the dispensary charges Vermont's base 20% rate (14% excise + 6% state sales tax). That is the same rate as all six Rutland City shops; only Brandon's three shops, 15 miles north, charge 21%. In other words, there is no tax reason to pick Killington over Rutland City or vice versa. The reason to drive 12 miles west into Rutland City is selection depth: six shops, a full spectrum of product types and price points, and specialist options like Somewhere On The Mountain's solventless concentrate program. The Killington shop trades selection breadth for pure convenience — no drive required.

Note that Killington Resort is smoke-free: smoking and vaping cannabis on the slopes, lifts, and in base lodges is prohibited. Consume only in private accommodations.

See the Killington near-me guide for resort-area dispensary options including Windsor County shops (Green Union in Plymouth, Woolly Mammoth in Bridgewater) within 10–12 miles on the eastern approach.

Brandon — US-7 corridor (3 shops)

Brandon is a town of about 3,800 on the US-7 corridor in Rutland County — roughly 15 miles north of Rutland City. For its size, Brandon has an exceptional dispensary count: three CCB-licensed adult-use shops, all within a few blocks of each other in the historic downtown. Travelers on US-7 between Rutland and Middlebury pass through Brandon, and the three shops together offer a meaningfully different experience from the Rutland City cluster.

Lucky 7 Dispensary at 2146 Grove Street is Brandon's earliest-opening shop — doors open at 8 AM Monday through Saturday, and 8 AM on Sunday (with a 3 PM Sunday close). The format is distinctive: a deli-style bud bar with products from more than 25 Vermont cannabis brands on display for self-service inspection before purchase. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all products. Bulk discounts are offered, and the shop uses tax-inclusive pricing — no surprise total at the register. Online ordering at lucky7dispensary.com. Hours: Monday–Saturday 8 AM–8 PM; Sunday 8 AM–3 PM. Phone: 802-538-2022.

The Greenhouse Dispensary at 12B Conant Square is downtown Brandon's community hub. Co-owners Ellie Romp and Dan Lovely source roughly 80% of the cannabis on the shelves from their own grow or nearby Vermont cultivators — a local-sourcing commitment that rivals any shop in the county. The space is intentionally bohemian (green velvet, reclaimed wood) and functions as a genuine community gathering point: a Saturday morning chess club (11 AM–1 PM), monthly live music events, and regular vendor showcases. Upstairs, musician Adam Dewey operates Greenhouse Guitars — a vintage and used instrument shop carrying guitars, mandolins, violins, drums, and vintage clothing. This combination of cannabis dispensary and instrument store is unusual anywhere in Vermont. Hours: Monday–Saturday 10 AM–7 PM; Sunday 10 AM–5 PM. Phone: 802-345-2061. Website: thegreenhousevt.com.

Pine Grove Organics at 16 Park Street holds both a Vermont adult-use retail license and a medical dispensary registration — making it the only Rutland County dispensary outside Rutland City where patients registered with the Vermont Medical Marijuana Registry can shop alongside recreational customers. Medical patients are exempt from the 14% excise tax and local option tax, paying only the 6% state sales tax. For recreational customers, Pine Grove runs the most comprehensive discount structure in Brandon: Vermont residents receive 5% off, military and veterans 10% off, and local business owners 10% off. A free loyalty program earns points toward member-exclusive discounts. Dutchie Pay is accepted for cashless transactions; an on-site ATM with high withdrawal limits serves cash customers. The shop has accessible parking and a wheelchair-accessible entrance. Pine Grove's hours are the latest in the Brandon cluster: 8 PM Thursday through Saturday. Hours: Sunday–Wednesday 10 AM–7 PM; Thursday–Saturday 10 AM–8 PM. Phone: 802-265-0136. Website: pinegroveorganics.org.

All three Brandon shops charge 21% cannabis tax (Brandon has adopted the 1% local option sales tax). See the Brandon near-me guide for full individual profiles and directions.

Tax rates: where Rutland County splits

Vermont's base cannabis tax is 20%: the 14% state cannabis excise tax plus the 6% state sales tax. Municipalities may optionally add a 1% local option sales tax. In Rutland County as of mid-2026:

• 20% total — Vermont's base rate, with no local option on cannabis. This covers all six Rutland City shops and the Killington shop (Killington's 1% local option tax applies to meals and lodging only, not cannabis). Seven of the county's ten shops charge 20%.
• 21% total — Brandon has adopted a 1% local option sales tax that applies to cannabis retail, so all three Brandon shops charge 21%.

On a $100 pre-tax purchase, expect about $20 at any Rutland City or Killington shop and about $21 at a Brandon shop. Menu prices at all shops typically exclude tax, so the total appears at checkout — with one exception: Brandon's Lucky 7 Dispensary uses tax-inclusive shelf pricing, so the number on the label is what you pay.

See also: Mountain Girl Cannabis full listing — 174 West St Rutland, Vermont's first adult-use license RTLR0001; Vermont Cannabis Café full listing — 778 US Route 4 E Rutland, 8 AM open, multi-group discounts; West Street Cannabis full listing — 7 West St Rutland, Jan 2026, online ordering, 8 PM daily; Somewhere On The Mountain full listing — 158 N Main St Rutland, live rosin, hash rosin, kief; Little Amsterdam full listing — 302 West St Rutland, Black woman-owned boutique; The Gas Station full listing — 180 S Main St Rutland, highest-rated; Killington Mountain Dispensary full listing — 2384 Killington Rd, 8 AM–8 PM daily, 20% tax; Lucky 7 Dispensary full listing — 2146 Grove St Brandon, 8 AM open, deli bud bar, 25+ VT brands; The Greenhouse Dispensary full listing — 12B Conant Square Brandon, 80% local, chess club, Greenhouse Guitars upstairs; Pine Grove Organics full listing — 16 Park St Brandon, medical + rec, veteran and resident discounts; Rutland near-me guide — all 6 city shops, hours, and directions; Brandon near-me guide — all 3 Brandon shops; Killington near-me guide — on-mountain and surrounding Windsor County options; Addison County guide — 4 shops, Lake Champlain Valley; Windsor County guide — 12 shops, I-91 corridor and Killington eastern approach; Vermont Cannabis Law Changes 2026 (S.278); Vermont Strain Match; full Vermont dispensary directory.