Woman working to open first-ever marijuana consumption spa in Denver – Medical Marijuana Program Connection

DENVER — A vacant building in Denver’s Baker neighborhood could soon become a one-stop-shop where people can receive a spa treatment and buy and consume marijuana.

“The vision for Pure Elevation Spa and Garden is to really educate consumers about the benefits of medicinal marijuana,” said Rebecca Marroquin, the woman behind the idea. “My market was medicinal use to help my clients as a massage therapist get relief, whether it be from aching joints, arthritis, emotional and mental disabilities.”

Marroquin received tentative approval from Denver’s Department of Excise and Licenses on Tuesday for a marijuana consumption license. She plans to have an outdoor courtyard where cannabis can be consumed, a garden for meditative purposes, and a micro-dispensary that will sell coffee and snacks. She also hopes to offer full THC massages and body treatments if they become legal.

It is illegal to use marijuana — either through smoking, vaping or eating — in public places. The City of Denver is hoping to provide more spaces for marijuana users through its marijuana hospitality licenses.

“One thing we want to do is make sure that people are following the rules but also protect the businesses getting the required licenses,” said Eric Escudero, spokesman for Denver’s Department of Excise and…