This September, we celebrated ten flowery years of cannabis cultivation at Nature’s Grace and Wellness (NGW)! What started as a simple grow out of a heritage farmstead in southern Illinois has transformed into one of Illinois’ largest cannabis brands over the past decade – and we couldn’t be prouder. As the owners of Bud & Rita’s, NGW has been pivotal in celebrating women-owned businesses in the cannabis industry and providing some of the best quality canna-products on the market.
Based in Macomb IL, O’Hern Stock Farms has been in the O’Hern family for five generations – and has been a cornerstone in the community for just as long. With decades of farming expertise, the O’Herns decided to focus on cannabis after a family member approached them seeking a new method for pain relief. As the medical cannabis industry was in its infancy at the time, this farming family decided to get a head start and invest in this newly legalized form of wellness in 2015. With our current grow in the neighboring town of Vermont, NGW is committed to investing in Illinois businesses – be it on the retail, wholesale, or consumer-facing side.
After years of growing, NGW acquired a dispensary license and thus the journey of Bud & Rita’s began! Named after the parents and grandparents of our founding family, Bud & Rita’s has grown from a humble idea honoring the O’Hern’s dedication to wellness to a now five-strong set of retail shops across Illinois.
Today NGW is home to hundreds of canna-products, ranging from rich concentrate, to mouthwatering gummies, to our classic high-quality flower. Our grow team’s dedication to creating new strains, incorporating the newest tech, and using clean and varied methods of growing have brought us to yield some of the most robust flower on the market!
To honor our decade of growth, we released our beloved NGW Chocolates
encased in special edition packaging – these eye-catching, creative designs reflect the unique nature and constantly-evolving artistry of NGW! Check out some of our one-of-a-kind limited edition packaging when you buy NGW Chocolates from your favorite Bud & Rita’s.
Our Ten Year Anniversary party at Homestead on the Roof in West Town was an amazing night of live tunes, amazing company, and lots of product exploration. Thank you to all our wonderful Budrista Club members for celebrating with us and for our loyal customers for sticking with NGW – we wouldn’t be where we are without you!