In Hudson Valley Magazine's Best of Hudson Valley 2025 awards, the winner listed under "Adult-Use Cannabis Dispensary" was a Sullivan County shop: Platinum Leaf in Rock Hill. That's notable: New York's licensing data counts roughly 90 operating dispensaries in the Mid-Hudson region, from Westchester and Rockland up through Ulster, and the award gives this small Catskills shop a profile well beyond its town.
The dispensary is at 196 Rock Hill Drive in the hamlet of Rock Hill, in the Town of Thompson. It holds CAURD license OCM-CAURD-24-000108, which state records show was issued on March 15, 2024. The store opened to the public on March 30, 2024, making it the earliest of the six storefronts now operating in Sullivan County, according to state records.
Reading the "Best of" award
The magazine lists Platinum Leaf in the Health & Beauty section of its 2025 "Best of" package, alongside winners for acupuncture, barbershops and yoga studios. Hudson Valley Magazine's 2025 page doesn't spell out how each category was decided. This page's headline uses "voted," but the most precise description is that Platinum Leaf was named the 2025 winner in its category. When we checked in October 2026, the magazine's 2026 link still redirected to the 2025 results, so it remains the most recent recognition we found.
Awards are a signal, not a guarantee. The more useful takeaway is that a shop in the far western end of the Hudson Valley caught the attention of a regional publication that covers the whole valley. For context on the rest of the region, see our guide to the best dispensaries in the Hudson Valley.
Rock Hill and the Exit 109 location
Rock Hill sits along Route 17 (the future I-86) at Exit 109, and the shop is just off that exit. That makes Platinum Leaf an easy stop for drivers coming up from Orange County and the city toward Monticello, Bethel and the western Catskills. Resorts World Catskills in Monticello is a short drive up the highway, and the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, site of the 1969 Woodstock festival, is farther west in the same county. That puts it on the route for summer visitors, concertgoers and second-home owners as well as year-round Sullivan County residents.
Delivery, pickup and the menu
Platinum Leaf's online menu, which runs on a Dutchie storefront at menu.theplatinumleaf.com, lists both delivery and pickup for recreational customers. The shop describes itself there as "a high-end adult-use retail dispensary, at affordable prices." Menu categories include:
- Flower
- Pre-rolls
- Edibles
- Vaporizers
- Concentrates
- Tinctures
- Topicals
- Orals
- Accessories
- Apparel
The Dutchie menu wouldn't give us a stable brand or price snapshot during our October 2026 research, so this guide leaves brand names out. The fall harvest season is a good time to look for fresh outdoor flower from New York farms; our Croptober guide and our explainer on sun-grown versus indoor cultivation explain what to ask about.
Planning a Catskills stop
Many Platinum Leaf customers are passing through, so a few New York rules are worth keeping in mind. Adults 21 and older can possess up to 3 ounces of cannabis flower and up to 24 grams of concentrate. Cannabis can be smoked where tobacco smoking is allowed, but not in a vehicle, even a parked one. Rental cabins, hotels and resorts set their own policies, and many prohibit smoking indoors, so check before you book. If you're heading home to Pennsylvania or New Jersey via Route 17 or I-84, remember that carrying cannabis across state lines is a federal offense.
The shop's website invites customers to sign up for email updates on specials, sales and events. Its online menu also offers account login for personalized recommendations and quick reordering, which is handy for regulars and seasonal visitors who come back each summer.
"Bernie's Bud Blog"
One small but distinctive touch: Platinum Leaf's website hosts "Bernie's Bud Blog," written by a staff member the shop calls its top master budtender, Bernie. The blog bills itself as a friendly neighborhood guide with tips, industry news and fun facts. It's a sign the shop leans on staff expertise and personal service, which its contact page underlines with the line "Our staff cares about you."
Hours and contact
Platinum Leaf's phone number is 845-796-0418. State records show the store opening at 10 a.m. every day, closing at 8 p.m. from Monday to Saturday and at 6 p.m. on Sunday.
The shop's website shows same-day hours rather than a full weekly schedule, so call ahead around holidays and during the summer season.
A small shop for a seasonal county
Sullivan County's population changes with the seasons. Summer camps, lake houses, bungalow colonies and resort traffic bring a big influx of seasonal residents and visitors, and many of them pass Exit 109 on the way in. For a single-location shop, that means busy summer weekends and quieter winter weekdays. If you're visiting in peak season, ordering ahead through the online menu is the simplest way to avoid waiting. Year-round residents may find the off-season the best time for an unhurried conversation with staff, which fits the personal-service tone of the shop's website and blog.
Sullivan County alternatives
Sullivan County went from one licensed dispensary to six between spring 2024 and summer 2025, according to state records. Platinum Leaf's county neighbors now include:
- CannaPlanet Monticello at 73 Pleasant Street in the village of Monticello (opened January 2025)
- Woodstock Oasis on Kingston Avenue in Wurtsboro (January 2025)
- Amber Jane on Route 17B in White Lake, on the way to Bethel Woods (October 2024)
- A licensed shop at 187 Mill Street in Liberty (September 2024)
- The Green House on Route 52 in Jeffersonville (August 2025)
Compared with those, Platinum Leaf has the longest track record in the county, the regional award and an easy highway location. Amber Jane is the more convenient stop for concertgoers heading straight to Bethel. Shoppers driving east toward Orange County will find many more choices around Middletown and Newburgh.
Who should make the stop
- Sullivan County residents in Rock Hill, Monticello, Wurtsboro and Bethel
- Route 17 travelers who want a licensed shop right off the exit without detouring into a village center
- Visitors heading to Bethel Woods, Resorts World Catskills or a lake house who prefer a dispensary with a regional reputation
- Delivery customers within the shop's service area
- Shoppers who like a knowledgeable counter, given the shop's emphasis on its master budtender and staff-written blog
Planning a weekend upstate? Check current cannabis deals and the High Today directory of licensed shops first.