A Trinity County Legacy
Meet Elias Thorne
Elias isn't a "green rush" grower chasing the latest trend. He's a third-generation Trinity County resident whose roots run as deep as the ancient redwoods that tower over his land.
His family were loggers and homesteaders, carving out a life in one of California's most remote and beautiful counties. In the 1970s, his parents were part of the "back-to-the-land" movement— idealists seeking a simpler, more sustainable way of life. They homesteaded 80 acres along Redwood Creek and, like many in Trinity County at the time, discreetly grew cannabis to make ends meet.
The Legacy
Elias grew up working the land alongside his father. He learned to read the soil, understand the seasons, and respect the natural rhythms that his family had observed for decades. When his father passed in 2010, Elias inherited not just the land, but the responsibility to honor the legacy of Trinity County's pioneering growers.
When California legalized cannabis cultivation, Elias saw an opportunity to bring his family's craft out of the shadows. But he refused to compromise on the values that made Trinity County cannabis legendary in the first place.
"We're not just growing cannabis; we're preserving a way of life. This isn't about scale or profit margins. It's about doing things the right way—the way my parents taught me. Sun-grown, sustainable, and with respect for the land that's given our family everything."
— Elias Thorne
The Redwood Creek Way
Today, Redwood Creek Reserve is a licensed, compliant operation, but it's built on old-school principles. Elias uses living soil—a regenerative approach that treats the soil as a living ecosystem, not just dirt. He collects rainwater in the winter, stores it in ponds, and uses gravity-fed irrigation in the dry season.
Every plant is grown outdoors under the Trinity County sun, hand-trimmed after harvest, and cured slowly in a climate-controlled barn that his grandfather built in 1952. No harsh chemicals. No factory efficiency. Just time, patience, and a deep knowledge of the craft.
For Elias, this is more than a business. It's a way to honor his parents, support his community, and prove that cannabis grown the old way—by farmers who care—is still the best way.
Experience the Difference
Discover cannabis grown with intention, integrity, and a deep respect for the land.