The Story Behind The Botany Bay – Kentucky’s Trusted Head Shop
ABOUT THE BOTANY BAY
Since 1997, The Botany Bay has been on a mission to educate people about hemp, cannabis, and alternative wellness. We’ve come a long way — proving once again, you’re only crazy until you’re right.
OUR STORY
In 1996, founder Ginny Saville bought a bundle of goods made from industrial hemp from legendary Kentucky hemp activist Gatewood Galbraith. Little did she know, that moment would spark a journey that would come to define her life — and eventually, help shape Kentucky’s head shop scene for decades to come.
“You know how people say they start on a shoestring… well, we started on a broken shoestring,” Ginny laughs when talking about The Botany Bay’s humble beginnings.
Today, The Botany Bay is a well-known name across central Kentucky, with three retail locations — including two in Lexington — and a growing online head shop offering everything from legal THC products like Delta 8 and THCA to Kratom, vapes, glass, and smoking accessories.
We know there’s a lot out there to choose from, and that’s why we use our experience, our long-standing vendor relationships, and our community reputation to offer only what we believe in: top-quality products, affordable pricing, and the kind of friendly service you only get from people who truly live the lifestyle.
OUR MISSION
To bring innovative new counterculture and alternative health products to market….and having a great time along the way!
OUR VISION
To be an active part of a thriving community! We enjoy having fun jobs and offering ways for our employees to succeed right along with us.
OUR VALUES
We believe that life is too short to be lived in an ordinary way, and if you lose your ability to enjoy new stuff you’re just living the same year over and over again.
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