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Imagine booking a getaway for relaxation,and it leadsto an encounter that launches your business.Thisis the story of Nicole and Jimmy: a customer who turned friend, consultant, and community collaborator. For many, community hasbeen foundin many areas: gender, politics,and so on. For others,communitywasn’t found, wasn’t nurtured, and wasn’t under the umbrella of expansion untiltheir community was foundunder the umbrella of cannabis and other plant medicines.
Plant medicine has a history of being communal, ceremonial, shared,and so on. For Nicole and Jimmy, their encounter started with Jimmy being a guest at Nicole’s business, and from there, conversations, flourishing connections, and networking- set a foundation that nurtures the growth of both personallifeand business life. This story has the makings of ‘your network is your net worth‘and ‘the power of community for all levels of expansion.’
Meet Nicole and Jimmy, Owners of the 1st All-Inclusive Cannabis Friendly Bed and Breakfast and a Mycologist andResearcher
Nicole Butler is the founder and owner ofLucille Verde, LLCandCanna Cape CodDC. Jimmy Dimmick is a Mycologist and the founder and owner ofDistrict Mycological Research GroupandJimmy’s Serious Gourmet sh*t.
Nicole’s journey intocannabisbusiness began after retiring from cosmetology and having been a cannabis connoisseur for 20 years. She had been hosting small 420-friendly events for six years and overnight stays for three yearsprior toCanna Capecod.
She was encouraged by a friend to get listed on a B&B site but was hesitant because of her cannabis consumption. That changed when Nicole discovered that D.C. laws permit 420-friendly lodging.
Jimmy’s journey into the consumption and business of plant medicines started with his discovery of psilocybin years ago. After searching for relief from gastrointestinal issues that caused nausea and vomiting daily, Jimmy says he found mushrooms and admits that the stress of being a stock day trader didn’t help his condition; however, psilocybin was his first true sign of relief. He explained his first encounter with the magical fungi:
“A colleague in the financial industry suggested I try microdosing psilocybin and sent me capsules of psilocybecubensisthat he had grown himself. Within 72hrs my symptoms subsided, amongst others, such as sleep apnea and tingling/numbness from neuropathy. I had to know more about this mushroom and how it cured me, so I quit trading and devoted my time to researching mycology and psilocybin.”
About Lucille Verde, Canna Cape Cod, and Jimmy Dimmick, Jimmy’s Serious Gourmet sh*t and District Mycology Research Group
Canna Cape Cod is the firstall-inclusive 420-friendly bed and breakfastin the United States andis locatedin D.C.Justshow up,check in, and Nicole and her team take care of the rest.Guests have everything at their fingertips at this all-inclusive bed and breakfast, and that means cannabis, three infused meals each day (vegan and vegetarian options available), a 24-hour snack bar, cannabis accessories, infused snacks, and an open bar are all included in the price. The space is perfect for group travel, couples travel, andsinglestravel.
The bed and breakfastis decoratedwith gorgeous art, vibrant colors, and something for everyone: books, movies, hookah, and a backyardthat isperfect for relaxation, a group sesh,and/orconnection to the earth. Canna Cape Cod also offers day trip options.
ThroughDistrict Mycology Research Group, Jimmy focuses on potency/alkaloid testing of psilocybecubensis(magic mushrooms), notably the minor alkaloids such as Baeocystin, Aeruginascin, etc., in addition to the majors (psilocin and psilocybin). The current research focuses on trying to spot trends in alkaloid profiles and how they relate to consumer experience through anonymous experience reports collected online on the website.Jimmy’s Serious Gourmetsh*t,is where the magic grows as a Washington, DC I-81, Compliant Vendor.
The Weekend that Set the Foundation for Friendship and Expansion
Nicole’s Canna Capecod is a place where anyone can come and get pampered while exploring theirownconsciousness with allthingsmentioned above and be in the best company you can find to talk about anything in the world. Jimmy says:“I got a year’s worth of therapy in one weekend“.
Hegoes on to say:“A chance encounter one weekend when my finance booked a stay at Canna Cape Cod has turned into a life-changing journey for me in business.Meeting Nicole and having those conversations during our stay turned into so many introductions that led to networking and eventually led to melooking into the climate of decriminalization in D.C., and doing some recon on these gifting shops and realizing that there was a better way for people to experience the healing powers of magic mushrooms.
Seeing fungi and black market psilocybin productsbeing giftedalongside cannabis in this unique gray area market, unregulated, I decided I wanted to move my research to D.C. in a friendly jurisdiction and give a glimpse of how to self-regulate in an unregulated market with a focus or harm reduction. I felt like I could show the market a better way.”
The connection from one weekend hasreallyblossomed into something so special. It’s not a ‘never seen before,’ butdefinitelysomething we‘need to see more of.’ Jimmy and Nicole become friends, but Jimmy says:
“I would have to consider Nicole more like family to me. Put it like this: I’m getting married this summer, and Nicole and her family are the only people not related to me whoare invited. Through Nicole and her Cannabis Cape Cod community, I have met cannabis nurses, edible makers, real estate agents, cannabis growers, attorneys, and so many people who are like-minded and passionate, but most importantly, my business is open in D.C., where the connection began to cultivate.“
What’s in Store for The Two Friends and Business Owners?
Through/for Canna Cape Cod and guests, Nicole is working on cannabis events for every major holiday, as well assome coursed brunches and terpene tastings.The overnight experience isbeing offeredat a great discounted rate, and the new outdoor space brings our venue limit to 80 people.
Jimmy is working on collecting data through anonymous experience reports from people who are using mushrooms grown by Jimmy that have complete major/minor alkaloid profiles through HPLC testing. The focus is spotting trends in alkaloid profiles as they relate to different experiences in hopes of being able to one-day breed mushrooms for specific effects like PTSD, anxiety, depression, etc. Jimmy is also on stage, educating crowds. Most recently, he was on a panel discussing the effects of edible cannabis and fungi at the 2024 National Cannabis Festival.
Final Words
Jimmy closes our chat with:“Two different but similar worlds met up, and I was inspired tomake themoveto D.C. and set up a privately funded research lab. Nicole and the cannabis community here have been essential to my success thus far. After meeting Nicole, my wife and Iabsolutelyfell in love with her and realized we met ‘our people.’ In the end, Nicole found my lab through another one of her contacts.Thisis my second year in my lab, and I’ve been able to do this because of the opportunities Nicole led me to”.
No matter what, cannabis and plants have always connected different worlds to create one glorious one: together.
Veronica Castillo is known as theTraveling Cannabis Writer. Her body of work includes educational and informative insights on cannabis and various plant medicines, and she travels the country to provide insight on cannabis-friendly travel. She is a member of the Minority Cannabis Business Association (MCBA) Board of Directors, a collaborator, connector, content creator, and travelerspecializingin bringing to light the hidden gems in the plant space. Follow her journey: #travelingcannabiswriter.
Follow on social media: @vee_travelingvegcannawriter
Feature photo credit: District Mycological Research Group
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