Locals Over Labels: The Truth About “That Alien Shop”
Crowds gather in downtown McMinnville for the annual UFO Festival, celebrating local culture, alien lore, and small businesses like Green Ridge Apothecary.
May in McMinnville means one thing: it’s UFO Festival time! And while aliens may be welcome, we think *local support* is truly out of this world.
You may have noticed a dispensary down the street with a bright alien logo and flashy signage. What you may not know? That business is owned and operated by out-of-state venture capitalists. Every dollar you spend there helps fund another investment portfolio—not our town.
Green Ridge Apothecary is 100% Oregon-owned, rooted right here in McMinnville. We’re raising our families here. We hire local. We reinvest in our community. And when the going gets tough (like it did this year), we don’t cut and run—we dig in and grow deeper roots.
This weekend, while tourists wander downtown in search of saucers and sightings, we invite our hometown crowd to shop with intention. Stop by Green Ridge for festival-weekend specials and let us show you the difference local makes.
We don’t need an alien to tell you who to trust. Shop local. Support local. Stay grounded.
Rooted in Resilience: Why We’re Still Here (And Growing Stronger)
May marks a powerful turning point for all of us at Green Ridge Apothecary. Just a few short months ago, we were reeling from betrayal—the kind that shakes your core and tests your faith. But this month, we’re not just surviving. We’re thriving.
Hundreds of thousands of dollars were stolen from our small, family-owned business by people we trusted. What could have been our breaking point became the spark that reminded us exactly who we are—and why we do this.
We are McMinnville locals. We are mothers, daughters, neighbors, and friends. We are not owned by some faceless investor from out of state. We don’t answer to hedge funds—we answer to our community.
Through your support, we’ve rebuilt more than just inventory—we’ve restored trust, strengthened our systems, and renewed our commitment to putting people before profits. This month, you’ll see more local specials, more community involvement, and more transparency than ever before.
We’re launching our *Rooted in Resilience* campaign as a thank-you to everyone who stuck with us—and a promise to keep growing stronger.
Stop by. Say hello. Let’s keep building something real, together.
Green Ridge is Still Growing. Support Local.
A word from the owner
It all begins with an idea.
Owning a dispensary in the town where I grew up has been an incredibly enriching and fulfilling journey. It offers a truly unique opportunity to contribute positively to my community while fostering a deeper understanding of cannabis and its numerous benefits. Over time, I've witnessed firsthand the evolving perspectives surrounding cannabis, and it is genuinely rewarding to provide a welcoming space that promotes education and responsible use. By actively engaging with residents and local businesses, we work together to break down long-standing stigmas and create a more inclusive environment for everyone. At our dispensary, we strive to be a trustworthy and reliable resource for quality products and accurate information, making a meaningful and positive impact on the lives of those around us.