Santa Ana has long been a vibrant hub for cannabis culture, yet in 2024, the city’s cannabis scene reached new heights with award-winning products crafted by My Green Network. Located in Santa Ana, My Green Network is bringing together some of California’s finest artisanal cannabis farmers and craft brands in a community-driven facility dedicated to quality, education, and premium cannabis.
Among these trailblazing products is Ay Papi’s Whitethorn Rose craft rosin and single-origin gummies, produced in collaboration with Huckleberry Hill Farms, the first cannabis farm designated as a Cultural Landmark along The Cannabis Trail. Based in Northern California’s renowned Emerald Triangle—a region steeped in cannabis heritage and widely considered the global source of high-quality craft cannabis—Huckleberry Hill embodies the resilience and artisanal legacy that the Emerald Triangle is known for. Today, the Whitethorn Rose cultivar has become a symbol of excellence, winning accolades, including multiple awards at the 2024 Emerald Cup and the California State Fair Cannabis Awards and garnering widespread attention for the superior quality of legacy sun-grown cannabis.
Photo: Whitethorn Rose from Huckleberry Hill Farm
The Craft of Collaboration: My Green Network & Ay Papi’s Award-Winning Products
The partnership between My Green Network, Ay Papi, and Huckleberry Hill Farms signifies more than an award-winning product. It represents a profound connection between Santa Ana and the Emerald Triangle craft, blending Northern California’s legacy cultivation with Southern California’s burgeoning cannabis innovation scene. My Green Network, located in Santa Ana, not only crafts Ay Papi’s acclaimed products but also fosters an educational environment with cannabis craft workshops that reveal the intricate process behind each product. These workshops invite enthusiasts to witness the care, precision, and heritage behind the ultra-premium cannabis that graces dispensary shelves in Santa Ana and beyond.
Photo: Award-winning team at Ay Papi with Johnny and Rose from Huckleberry Hill Farm at the CA State Fair cannabis awards ceremony.
Santa Ana: A Hub for Cannabis Tourism
Santa Ana’s cannabis scene is booming. As the first city in Orange County to legalize cannabis, it has cultivated a unique environment for both enthusiasts and the canna-curious. The city’s dispensaries, such as Tropicanna, offer an impressive range of locally crafted products, including Ay Papi’s award-winning gummies and hash. For travelers looking to dive deeper, The Ganja Traveler’s Guide to Santa Ana is a comprehensive digital passport to the city’s cannabis scene, highlighting where to find top-quality products and travel-worthy experiences.
An Elevated Experience: Cannabis Tourism as a Cultural Journey
For those looking to understand the artistry behind cannabis products, My Green Network’s educational workshops are not to be missed. Among these is the Lost Art of the Hashishin Workshop, led by Madame Cannoli and Belle, a unique California experience where visitors learn the traditional techniques of hash-making. This event alone draws visitors from around the world to Santa Ana, highlighting the city’s place in the growing cannabis tourism landscape.
As cannabis continues to emerge from prohibition, My Green Network’s dedication to consumer education is bridging the gap between product and experience, providing visitors with a more informed and connected consumption journey. By understanding the heritage of products like Ay Papi’s Whitethorn Rose, consumers gain a deeper appreciation for the passion and legacy embodied in California’s craft cannabis culture.
From the Emerald Triangle to Santa Ana: A Story of Legacy and Innovation
The connection between Santa Ana’s My Green Network and the Emerald Triangle’s Huckleberry Hill Farms represents the coming together of two cannabis powerhouses. Through Ay Papi’s award-winning products, visitors to Santa Ana are invited to experience a sensory journey that honors California’s legacy of cannabis cultivation. Santa Ana has become a gateway to this heritage, bringing the unique essence of the Emerald Triangle to Southern California.
In Santa Ana, visitors can enjoy the best of both worlds: the high-quality, legacy-grown cannabis products from Northern California’s most awarded cultivation region alongside the lively culture, culinary delights, and vibrant arts scene of this Southern California city. Whether you’re a seasoned cannasseur or simply curious, Santa Ana’s cannabis scene offers an exceptional travel experience that showcases California’s pioneering spirit in craft cannabis.
Explore Santa Ana’s cannabis scene with The Ganja Traveler’s Guide to Santa Ana, and uncover the story of legacy, community, and innovation behind the award-winning Made in Santa Ana cannabis products.
Photo: Ay Papi gummies produced at My Green Network in Santa Ana.
