Bellefonte is getting its first medical marijuana dispensary in early 2025.
Terrapin Care Station, located in the former URBN Flavorhaus space at 205 Park Place, will begin serving patients with a soft opening on Jan. 6, according to the company. A grand opening event will be held at 11 a.m. on Jan. 9.
Founded by Pennsylvania native and Penn State alumnus Chris Woods in 2009, Terrapin initially started with dispensaries in Colorado and expanded to other states. But after becoming one of the first 12 grower/processor licensees in Pennsylvania when the commonwealth launched its medical marijuana program in 2017, the company shifted its focus solely to the Keystone State.
Headquartered in Clinton County, Terrapin produces medical cannabis flower, extracts, vapes, troches, topicals, capsules and tinctures that have been sold through partner dispensaries. After a change to Pennsylvania law earlier this year allowing qualified independent grower/processor licensees to open dispensaries, Terrapin will open three of its own.
Each will be located in underserved areas, with Bellefonte being the first followed by Lewisburg in Union County and Lock Haven in Clinton County in the coming months. While Centre County currently has four medical marijuana dispensaries, all of them are located on the North Atherton Street corridor in the State College area (where another is also expected to open soon).
Approximately 43 people will be employed among the three Terrapin Care Center locations, according to the release.
“It is an honor to live out the mission of Terrapin by establishing roots in underserved communities,” Woods said in a statement. “We are committed to being a true community partner who plays an active and engaged role in helping all individuals live the best quality of life. We are thrilled to open our doors in Bellefonte and to get to know and serve our neighbors.”
The grand opening event on Jan. 9 will include remarks from Terrapin representatives, along with recognition of the Bellefonte Intervalley Area Chamber and community leaders, followed by a ceremonial ribbon cutting.
“Bellefonte is fortunate to have Terrapin join our local business community,” Borough Manager Ralph Stewart said in a statement. “We look forward to working collaboratively for the benefit of our residents, visitors and fellow businesses.”
FaithCentre Food Bank is Terrapin’s nonprofit partner for the Bellefonte location and the grand opening will include a food drive. Patients who donate canned food items will receive a special gift bag of Terrapin merchandise, while supplies last. The business’ employees also participated in a Toys for Tots donation event on Monday, assisting FaithCentre with bagging selected holiday gifts for the Bellefonte nonprofit’s registered clients.
“We feel very fortunate to partner with Terrapin to elevate our mission and impact within the community,” Nicole Summers, FaithCentre executive director, said in a statement. “Their ongoing support and commitment to our organization will have a lasting, positive impact on Bellefonte’s residents.”
Terrapin Care Station’s hours will be 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.
Bellefonte is getting its first medical marijuana dispensary in early 2025. Terrapin Care Station, located in the former URBN Flavorhaus space at 205 Park Read More
