Curio Wellness Partners with Viola, Opening its 3rd Far & Dotter Location in Pikesville, Maryland

Expanding Access to Elevated Retail Experiences and Award-Winning Products in the Greater Baltimore Area

Grand Opening Celebration and Ribbon Cutting on Thursday, April 17th with Viola Founder and NBA Star Al Harrington

TIMONIUM, Md., April 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Curio Wellness, a cGMP-certified, vertically integrated cannabis company and market-leading innovator in health and wellness products, today announced the opening of its newest Far & Dotter dispensary in collaboration with Viola, the premium cannabis company rooted in purpose, in Pikesville, Maryland. The store is located at 1852 Reisterstown Rd, Pikesville, MD 21208. This marks the company's third retail location in the state, joining existing dispensaries in Timonium and Elkton. A grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting will take place on April 17th starting at 9:30am, with appearances by Viola Founder and former NBA player Al Harrington, Co-Founder Dan Pattigrew, Maryland Cannabis Administration Director Tabitha Robinson, and the Curio Wellness executive team. Far & Dotter offers a premium and personalized dispensary experience along with a wide range of health and wellness products and spa services.

By working together, Curio Wellness and Viola have overcome the obstacles that many face in navigating the regulatory complexities of this industry. This partnership shows that an equitable, mutually beneficial collaboration is achievable and sets a strong example of what meaningful and inclusive partnerships can look like in the state. This collaboration is not just about expanding access to cannabis, it's about fostering an environment where diverse, community-driven partnerships can grow.

"In partnership with Viola, we're beyond excited to open our doors in Pikesville and expand Far & Dotter, and we are humbled by the faith and trust Viola has placed in us to represent them in the Maryland market," said Michael Bronfein, CEO of Curio Wellness. "As a family-led and operated business from this community, the Pikesville location is particularly meaningful for us, and we are eager to expand our reach, helping neighbors improve quality of life through a warm and inviting retail experience. We're proud to be a champion for cannabis education and science-backed products and look forward to growing with the communities that have supported us along the way."

"I started Viola because of my grandmother. Seeing how cannabis helped her find relief changed everything for me. That family-driven purpose has guided us from day one and Curio Wellness shares our commitment to wellness, education, and quality, which is why partnering with them is special," said Al Harrington, Founder of Viola. "The Maryland market has been on our radar for a while and we're excited to work with the Curio team to bring Viola products to shelves soon."

The Pikesville dispensary opening follows the first anniversary of Curio Wellness' first Far & Dotter franchise opening in Mississippi, as a part of its inclusive franchising model. Most recently, the company expanded to Missouri, bringing its award-winning flower and infused cannabis products. Later this spring, its Elkton, MD dispensary will rebrand as a Far & Dotter location, and it will open its first New Jersey franchise. Curio also announced a strategic partnership with Ascend Wellness Holdings, where Ascend will manufacture and distribute Curio products in states where they are operating, beginning with New Jersey this spring.

About Curio Wellness
Founded in 2014 in Baltimore, Maryland, Curio Wellness is a cGMP-certified, vertically integrated cannabis company and trusted wellness partner, with additional operations in Missouri and Mississippi. Recognized as the leading wellness brand in cannabis by BDS Analytics, Curio is committed to developing safe, effective, and reliable cannabis products that improve quality of life. For more information on Curio Wellness products, partnerships, and manufacturing efforts, please visit https://curiowellness.com/ 

About Viola
Viola, founded in 2011 by Al Harrington, is the leading Black-owned producer and licensed reseller of premium cannabis products. Inspired by Harrington's grandmother, who found relief from glaucoma symptoms through cannabis, he named the company after her and began his journey as CEO. With over 13 years of experience cultivating premium flower and producing award-winning extracts, Viola offers a wide range of strains and products across the U.S. and Canada. Viola's mission is to promote equity in the cannabis industry, ensuring Black and Brown communities have opportunities in a fast-growing field that has historically excluded them.

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