Jason Littlefield spent his formative years in Lynden, a farming town by the Canadian border. His time there instilled him with a sense of community and pride in what you purvey. Fast-forward to 2011, when he made his journey to Seattle in search of something bigger. This is where his professional Cannabis journey began, starting as a budtender for a medical dispensary in Fremont.
Jason was attending nursing school, and his friend had started a medical dispensary. As a patient with lupus, he knew the benefits and wanted to be part of the movement. Starting as a volunteer, he found a true calling: providing patient care without having to prescribe detrimental pharmaceuticals. The connection he felt with patients, the stories and the experiences made a lasting impression and provided motivation to help others that continues today.
After a decade in Seattle and seeing the changing landscape of Cannabis over the years, he made his way back up north and now calls Bellingham home. Upon his return three years ago, he found his way into Trippy Hippie Cannabis Co., a landmark that has been a Bellingham staple since the introduction of Initiative 502.
Known locally for its relaxed and positive vibe, the floor space has doubled since opening, and the energy has only grown. You’ll know you’ve stumbled upon a unique store when entering this well-lit and decorated space. It almost has that Shenanigan’s feeling, but not tacky: lots of memorabilia, curated themed display cabinets, artwork and sculptures donated by regular customers, a large functional glass display and a supply drive supporting local shelters.
The inventory can’t be beat. Focused on the farms they work with, Trippy Hippie prioritizes quality, cleanliness and working with fellow Cannabis enthusiasts. You won’t find those big-name brands at this store; just good quality medicine and a way to consume for everyone — and Jason plays a large role in this. You can still find him on the floor budtending, but he’s also the store’s purchaser behind the scenes. Years of experience taught him how to stay on top of trends and decipher what is fluff and what really works so that customers always have access to the latest and greatest products. Jason calls it “retail with an impact.”
“I’m a bong guy, but I also love some tasty dabs,” Jason told Northwest Leaf when asked about his favorites. “It’s usually one week of BTs followed by a week of dabs. I like to change it up for tolerance reasons.”
While discussing the differences between grades of processed Cannabis today, Jason said, “If you’re looking at flower, that’s your beer. If you’re looking at dabs, that’s your whiskey. If you’re looking at traditional/bubble hash, that’s your fine wine. You can find ones that you age, that’s a little classier, it takes a little more effort, but it’s worth it. There’s nothing wrong with just smoking flower and having dabs. It’s like mixing your beer with some whiskey at the bar, but sometimes you want that fine wine, that full-bodied everything.”
Next time you are up in Bellingham, check out this gem of a shop and meet Jason and the team. You’ll enjoy the great selection and experience amazing energy at Trippy Hippie!
Jason’s Favorites
- Flower: Vanilla Lime by Honey Dew
- Concentrate: Twinkiez by Magic Garden Hash
- Edible: Cookies and Cream Sweet Ass Mini Waffle Cones by Kelly’s Sweet Hash Edibles
- Preroll: Sodo GMO by Sky High Gardens
- Vape: Magic Marker by Plaid Jacket
