Happy Trees is a different kind of store, where imagination meets the physical world. Beyond the amazing facade created for the mind’s eye, the attention to detail is far beyond the typical retail store.
Founder Paul Brice has been in the industry since the medical days and knows that providing an experience matched with quality products and customer care is what keeps people coming back to find “their happy.”
Paul Daley, the store manager, was on hand, and he also has a lot of experience in the industry. This is a passion project for him. He considers being a part of the community a gift and wants to help patients and consumers alike find the best products available on the market, all while doing it in a safe and serene environment.
I really enjoy the energy as you first walk through the door, as well as the curated sections for different types of products. The “Hall of J’z” and constantly running projections on every available wall space really stand out. The entire shop was decorated for Halloween when the Northwest Leaf visited, but the team changes it up for every season and holiday. The huge center column display of vapes, the wall of edibles and the wide array of concentrates are second to none.
At the Happy Trees store, I definitely didn’t feel like I was in a small farm town in southeast Washington. Wes Abney, founder of the Northwest Leaf, describes it as a “weed Meow Wolf.” On top of the available selections, Happy Trees is also known for its impressive vendor days that usually feature two to three producers at a time in a nice open side area just outside the main store.
Now, let’s talk about the vending machines that Brice refers to as his “crash ’n’ grab displays.” The vending machine system — a popular topic among Washington’s retailers for years — is executed proficiently by the Happy Trees team. Vending machines add another layer of security between would-be thieves and these stores’ valuable inventories. Additionally, these machines allow customers to view a larger selection of products in a familiar and easily accessible manner. It’s not the only way to shop at Happy Trees, but this system adds another dimension to what’s out there.
If you find yourself in the Yakima Valley or Cle Elum areas, don’t miss this stop — it’s like stepping into another world!
Top sellers:
Vapes: Fire Bros. Yellow Gold
Flowers: Artizen Dutchberry
Concentrates: 111 Ranch Ghost Train Haze
Edibles: Pioneer Squares Pineapple Crush
Prerolls: Ooowee Seattle Strawberry Cough
