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WHO WE ARE

Education, Cannabis, and Unforgettable Experiences

We are Castleton-on-Hudson’s family-owned, licensed adult-use cannabis dispensary. We believe our primary job is to educate our community and provide safe, transparent, and high-quality cannabis access.

The Litmosphere Paradigm Shift

Litmosphere was born out of a desire to create a dispensary that is more than a simple transaction. It is a whole atmosphere. We realized that retail cannabis is often either sterile and clinical or over-hyped and unapproachable. We designed a space right in the middle: elevated, warm, intelligent, and focused on helping every patron find their ideal physical and mental environment.

Our founding team represents a unique blend of academics, biological anthropologists, operations experts, and culinary professionals. This enables us to translate complex cannabinoids, terpenes, and plant genetics into plain English. We explain everything from first-visit rules to chemical Certificate of Analysis charts under one lit roof.

Our Three Pillars

People First

We serve both the curious novice and seasoned connoisseur with equal respect, zero judgment, and customized advice.

Safe Environment

We operate a secure, 100% compliant space, sourcing from ethical NY craft farms that prioritize lab-tested transparency.

Health & Education

We bridge evolutionary biology and cannabis science to promote wellness and safe, predictable consumption.

OUR BOARD OF FOUNDERS

Certified Educators & Scientists

Micah Ben Reuben

Micah is a certified educator and health coach with over 12 years of experience. A graduate of SUNY Albany and The College of Saint Rose, he holds a specialized Cannabis and Edibles credential from the American Culinary Federation. He leads Litmosphere’s culinary cannabis programs, developing recipes and teaching cooking methodologies.

MICAH BEN REUBEN CREDENTIALS

Verified
ROLEFOUNDER & CANNABIS FORMALIST
CULINARY CERTACF SPECIALIZED CANNABIS & EDIBLES
ACADEMIC MASTATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK ALBANY
ACADEMIC MSTHE COLLEGE OF SAINT ROSE
EDUCATION WORK12+ YEARS AS COMMUNITY EDUCATOR

Robert Tagoe

Robert holds a B.S. in Biological Anthropology from Binghamton University. He bridges the gap between human health, cultural practices, and modern science. At Litmosphere, Robert leads our terpene research, product curation, and translates raw lab Certificate of Analysis (COA) data into easy, consumer-facing insights.

ROBERT TAGOE CREDENTIALS

Verified
ROLEFOUNDER & BIOLOGIST
ACADEMIC BSBIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY (BINGHAMTON)
FOCUS AREAHUMAN HEALTH & RESPONSIBLE ACCESS
METHODOLOGYEVOLUTIONARY MEDICINE & SCIENCE

Kahlil B.

Kahlil is an entrepreneur who focuses on logistics, safety, and operations. He manages our state-of-the-art compliance structures, ensuring our Castleton location is welcoming, clean, and secure. Kahlil’s work guarantees that every guest shops in an environment built on complete regulatory trust.

KAHLIL B. CREDENTIALS

Verified
ROLEFOUNDER & OPERATIONS LEAD
SPECIALIZATIONSECURITY, SYSTEMS, TRUST
MISSIONINCLUSIVE & COMPLIANT ENVIRONMENTS
NYS COMPLIANCEOCM REGULATORY EXPERT
LOCAL COOPERATION

Why Castleton-on-Hudson?

We chose 1649 Columbia Turnpike in the Town of Schodack because we wanted to be the local, trustworthy choice for Rensselaer County. We work closely with our local government and school systems. By purchasing legally, you support our local schools, municipal park upgrades, and highway infrastructure.

SAFETY & VERIFICATION

OCM Verified Lab Testing

Every flower jar, gummy pack, and vape cartridge we carry has passed strict New York State Office of Cannabis Management safety screens. We verify that all inventory is completely free of heavy metals, toxic pesticides, residual solvents, and molds. We sell peace of mind.