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About Altai Alternative Care
Welcome to Altai Alternative Care! Founded by brothers Matt and John Townsend, our Sunderland dispensary is named after the Altai Mountains, where ancient cannabis seeds were once discovered.
Folks from all over Pioneer Valley and Western Mass visit us for hard-to-find craft cannabis products. We’re delighted to have you in our community, whether you’re from Sunderland, Amherst, or make the drive to shop our menu of craft, curated flower, concentrates, and more. We’re here to support you in learning about cannabis and finding the ideal product for your needs.
Sunderland Dispensary Location and Hours
Mon-Wed: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Thurs – Sat: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunderland Dispensary Features
- Earn rewards whenever you shop (twice as many points on Tuesdays!)
- Abundant on-site parking, including accessible spots
- Pay by cash or debit
- ATM on-premises
- Extensive menu, including products from Massachusetts’ best craft cannabis brands
- Discounts for students, veterans, and older adults
- Located within 10 minutes of UMass Amherst
The Altai Customer Experience
All our interactions with you are rooted in three things: our passion for quality cannabis, our commitment to the greater Sunderland community, and our aim to enhance the average dispensary experience. We center honesty, integrity, trust, transparency, and quality to ensure you feel comfortable and confident as you explore cannabis at Altai.
It makes our day when you stop by. We want everyone to feel so at ease at our dispensary that they stay a little longer, chat with us, and tell us about their lives. We’ve gotten to know countless Sunderland residents simply by treating folks like they’re guests in our home. When you leave our dispensary feeling better than when you walked in, we’ve done our job right.
About Sunderland
From the pines to the people, Sunderland is uniquely comforting and welcoming to longtime residents, newcomers, and out-of-towners alike. We’ve opened our doors here because we love the sights, the sounds, and the neighbors.
That last part tugs at the heartstrings of what makes Sunderland so special. When we think of home, we think of the countless people we care about in Sunderland. With our town’s tranquil pace of life and abundant greenery, no wonder people stay a while. Sometimes, that means a day trip. Sometimes, that means living here for decades.
Sunderland is more than a zip code or a set of borders. It’s a community rooted in the beauty of rolling grass, rows of trees, and, at Altai Alternative Care, an especially profound set of plants.
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Directions to Altai Alternative
Directions from Mount Toby State Forest
- Starting at the Mount Toby Parking Area on Reservation Road, head northwest on Reservation Road. Bayberry Drive will be the first street you pass on the left.
- Take Reservation Road to Route 47 (Sunderland Road/Mountague Road). Turn left onto Montague Road/Route 47 South.
- Continue for about four miles, then turn left onto Amherst Road/Route 116 South. You’re getting close to the turn once you pass the iconic Buttonball Tree on your right and the beloved Blue Heron Restaurant on your left.
- Stay on Amherst Road/Route 116 South for about 1.3 miles. We’re in the parking lot immediately after the first set of apartments on your right.
Directions from Hadley Road
- Head north on Hadley Road until you reach its end at Old Amherst Road. If you’re coming from south of Smiarowski Farmstand and Creamy, bear right as you see the farmstand to remain on Hadley Road.
- Turn right onto Old Amherst Road, and continue until you reach the end of Old Amherst Road at Amherst Road/Route 116 South. You’ll pass Goten of Japan on your left about halfway through your drive along Old Amherst Road.
- Turn right onto Amherst Road/Route 116 South. We’re in the parking lot immediately after the first set of apartments on your right.
FAQ'S
Is Cannabis legal?
In Massachusetts, yes! In November 2016, Massachusetts voters approved ballot question 4, legalizing recreational cannabis for individuals at least 21 years old.
Do you have a rewards program?
Yes! By shopping with Altai, you are automatically enrolled into our rewards program. While there is not a mobile “wallet” to view rewards, our friendly Cashiers can give you point balances and apply rewards at the time of purchase.
$1 = 1 point | Double Point Tuesdays!
30 Points = $3.00 | 60 Points = $6.00
90 Points = $9.00 | 120 Points = $12.00
150 Points = $15.00 | 180 Points = $18.00
How much cannabis can I purchase?
Adults 21 years of age and older with a valid, government-issued ID can purchase one ounce of flower/pre-rolls, or five grams of concentrates, or 500mg of edibles. Recreational daily limits are a combination of cannabis. Please note that Altai may implement additional purchase limits from time to time based on product supply.
Do I need a medical card to purchase cannabis at Altai?
No, any adult 21 years of age and older with a valid, government-issued ID may make a purchase.
Do I need a Massachusetts Driver’s License or ID? What are the acceptable forms of ID?
We need to see a valid driver’s license, passport, or a valid State/Federal Photo ID. We do not accept paper temporary driver’s licenses. We do accept out-of-state Driver’s Licenses as long as they are not expired. For out-of-state customers we suggest bringing additional verification in with you (such as a bank card, social security card, credit card, etc.).
Is there ample parking? What should I expect when I arrive?
There is ample parking around the entire building at all of our locations.
Can I travel with cannabis?
You are permitted to travel with cannabis utilizing the guidelines below as long as you remain within mainland Massachusetts. Cannabis cannot be transported across state lines or across federal land or waters.
What are your hours?
Monday-Wednesday: 10am to 8pm
Thursday-Saturday: 10am to 9pm
Sunday: 11am to 6pm
What forms of payment do you accept?
We accept Cash and Debit in the form of Cashless ATM. There is a standard $3.50 fee for using your card.
Are there any fees to use my debit card?
Debit cards are processed using Cashless ATM. The Cashless ATM is a PIN based cash withdrawal that is used for products or services and transactions to go through the banking system just like a traditional ATM transaction. There is a $3.50 convenience fee to use this machine, which will reflect on your bank statement. There may be additional fees charged by your bank for using this method. There is a maximum withdrawal limit of $500 on this machine. *Check your individual bank’s maximum daily withdrawal limit* Orders totaling more than $500 will require more than one transaction, which will result in multiple fees. Additionally, any ATM withdrawal limits that have been placed on your account will be in effect.
Do you have products that contain CBD?
Certain flower strains, edibles, tinctures, and concentrates can contain CBD. Look for products with “1:1” or “1:1:1” for products that can contain CBD. We also have non-THC, CBD products.
What is your return policy?
All sales are final.
Defective cartridges may be exchanged within (7) days of in-store purchase. Exchanged products must be in original packaging with the product name and batch number fully legible. An exchange will be issued in the amount of the price paid or the remaining value of the item based on managers’ discretion. No exchanges are guaranteed. Empty cartridges will not be exchanged.
All sales on electronic devices are final. Defective devices must be returned or exchanged through the product manufacturer
What taxes are charged for adult use customers?
In Massachusetts, you are subject to a 6.25% state sales tax, a 10.75% state excise tax and up to a 3% local tax for certain cities and towns. (20% total cannabis tax)
Is an appointment required? Are walk-ins welcome?
Walk-ins are welcome! Appointments are not necessary to shop at Altai Alternative. However, walk-in customers may be subject to a wait in our lobby in the case our sales floor is at capacity.
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