Journal of Moments
Our Journal catalogues memories of moments from every corner of the Hopper Reserve universe. Interviews with Dennis’ friends and family. Insights from partners involved in day-to-day life at Hopper Reserve. Discussions with genre-bending artists, wellness experts, and social advocates exploring the connection between creativity and cannabis. Flip the page and dive in.
Alive in a Deeper Sense: Dennis Hopper and the Act of Creativity
By Stephen Lee Naish There is a scene in Alison Maclean’s 1999 film Jesus’s Son in which F.H, the film’s lead character played by Billy Crudup is wet shaving Bill, played by Dennis Hopper. Bill is a resident at the same hospital F.H is currently residing in. Whilst in the act of shaving, they…
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Hopper Reflections: A Partial Topography of a Creative Mind in The Applied Arts
by John Mamus Overview and disclaimer. These are personal views expressed by the designer. I’ve been a creative for more than 30 years – most of it on Madison Ave. in New York City. I’ve been on the Advertising Agency side: Ogilvy, Young & Rubicam, Deutsch, Merkley + Partners. I’ve been on the client-side as…
Hopper Recs: 5 Must-Watch Cannabis Docs
Over the last decade, as the path towards federal legalization in the U.S. remains riddled with cultural and political challenges, there’s been a steady rise in real cannabis-related stories translated to film. The documentaries on this list aim to humanize and destigmatize cannabis, while giving a microphone to the faces behind the movement. Tag us…
Hopper Stories: Interview with Taryn Weitzman, Founder of Her Travel Style
In case you missed our first guest on our Instagram series, The Creative Commune, we caught up Taryn Weitzman, Her Travel Style founder and creative director, to continue our conversation. Her words captured below echo Dennis’ values of living creatively and truly. Taryn’s perspective as a creative continues to resonate with anyone aspiring to actualize…
Hopper Reflections: Dear American Dreamer
An open letter to our community from Hopper Reserve CEO, Evan Eneman Dear American Dreamer, Welcome to 2021! What an incredible first 21 days we have had. It’s as if each week has been a year, and our hearts and minds have most certainly aged as much, even if our bodies have not. Or…
Hopper Music: Playlist Inspired by Easy Rider
Last week over on the Hopper Reserve Instagram, we hosted a candid conversation between Hopper Reserve CEO Evan Eneman and Composer, Producer, and Creative Director of Bulletproof Bear, Jason Moss. Watch their episode of The Creative Commune here. With his knowledge and appreciation for all things Americana and Hopper soundtracks, Jason created this 20-track playlist…
Hopper Stories: A Year in the Rear View with FVF
As the clock winds down on 2020, we followed up with A Future for Veterans Founder, Alex De La Campa, for a reflective check-in about what this year has meant for him and the community he serves. Check out our conversation below! Note, a portion of Hopper Reserve’s proceeds are donated to FVF. Hopper Reserve…
Hopper Stories: A Future For Veterans Foundation
Hopper Reserve is proud to partner with A Future For Veterans Foundation, supporting their critical mission to provide education, resources (including cannabis and art therapy), and housing for Veterans in an effort to curtail Veteran suicide. We spoke with Founder Alex De La Campa all things FVF - click to learn more!
Hopper Stories: Ocean Grown Extracts
Casey Dalton (Co-Owner of Ocean Grown Extracts, Hopper Reserve's flower sourcing partner) shares behind-the-scenes insights on producing Hopper Reserve’s first line of pre-rolls, the advantages of science in their process, and why OGE is committed to de-stigmatizing cannabis use for everyone.
Hopper Stories: Marin Hopper Interview
We sat down with Hopper Reserve Founder (and Dennis’ eldest daughter) Marin Hopper to talk about her dad’s enduring legacy and her perspective on the connection between cannabis and creativity. What would Dad think about the state of cannabis today? Read on...
“There are moments that I’ve had some real brilliance. And sometimes, in a career, moments are enough.”
- Dennis Hopper
