The Captain's Blog

Bombay Mahogany is a perfect match for the bar. Good call, Kayla! There is only 128 feet of shelving left to stain.  I learned that cleaning the brushes by hand is NOT a good idea though! It felt good to start moving stuff to the porch and get the flag hung today. Slowly but surely, it's starting to come together. Members of the AREA 42 Social Club are often faced with tough questions like... Which is prettier: The trichomes on this BOP or the purples of the Butterscotch Skun

This time-lapse covers the first few days of painting the blacklight-reactive space mural dubbed "Trichome Cowboy." Thank you, Loop Art Services and Jess Zottola, for making this large-scale masterpiece. It is truly out of this world (and so are YOU)! This piece is the incredibly hardworking (and easy to work with) Nick  and Jess! You can find Loop Art Services  by traveling all over the state or by simply following his page. Show them some love!

Look who dropped in today! They are helping me plan our grand opening that is sure to be a blast! New shirts are in! This one feels soft and lightweight. Get yours at https://www.area42events.com/product-page/get-elevated-tee What is new at AREA 42? Well, we now have plumbing! Next week, the concrete will be poured. While waiting, I am trying to stain some shelving to match this sexy bar that I got for the lounge, but I have never done anything like this before! The bar is r

Check out a sneak peak of our space-themed lounge! Enjoy a live DJ and yard games, indulge at our taco bar and s'mores bar, check out the art vendors, and be mesmerized by captivating fire-spinning performances. If you are a homegrower or just curious about cannabis, this is an opportunity to mingle with other like-minded individuals. RSVP to see our progress on the venue and to learn more about our Private Membership Association. Parking is limited so come early and carpool

Hop aboard the cannabis-friendly party bus for an unforgettable day of celebrating sisterhood, "high" fashion, and hot bargains. This exclusive event is designed for women who use cannabis, are 21 or older, and love thrifting. Enjoy an enhanced shopping experience as we tour the top-rated thrift stores in the area. You can hunt for unique fashion treasures and vintage finds or just enjoy the laid-back atmosphere and connect with like-minded women. Between stops, indulge in re

The construction crew dug out footing holes, and all three of our kids enjoyed rescuing frogs from the depths of them. After we passed the footing inspection, things really started to pick up. We actually had a frame together! All was going well until June 10th, when the construction crew stumbled upon a surprise that was more pungent than pleasant. A skunk a wandered into one of the holes overnight and could not get out. We spent the whole day trying every way we could think

There are moments in life that remind us why we take risks, why we pour our energy into something bigger than ourselves, and why we keep going even when the path feels overwhelming. For me, one of those moments came when my two-year-old son Johnny stepped into the role of a “real” construction worker. His joy was so pure, his pride so radiant, that it felt as though the entire vision of AREA 42 had crystallized in that instant. Watching him put on his hard hat and proudly joi

From the very first moment he could grasp a toy, Johnny has been captivated by the world of construction. His room is a vibrant testament to this passion, filled with an array of toy trucks—bulldozers, dump trucks, excavators—each one lovingly caked with dirt, a badge of honor from countless adventures. For hours on end, he transforms our gravel driveway into a bustling construction site, pushing his trucks across the stones, scooping up rocks, and meticulously crafting his o