LIFESTYLE
“We wanted Alchemy House to be a place where people could walk in and immediately feel comfortable … somewhere you could slow down, relax, maybe just sit with a cup of tea and breathe for a minute,” said Gunlicks. “We also wanted a place that invites curiosity, where you might feel inspired to join a class, try a session with a practitioner, or open yourself up to something new.” She continued, “More than anything, we wanted it to feel safe—for healing, for exploring, and for finding connection.” Randall had already owned a building at 5001 Grant Street on the east side, so the pair got to work on the interior vision for their concept. Randall, who is also the owner and lead interior designer of Renee Designs , wanted the entire space to feel both grounded and ethereal at the same time— the combination of the energetic and physical worlds. The duo brought in a greenhouse, spreading plant life throughout to give the feeling of being surrounded by nature at any time of year.
MEGAN RANDALL
“The deep reflection, perspective, and nervous system healing I found in
practices were profound and could not be denied. That very connection and combination of expanded consciousness with grounded reality has been so monumental, and I am passionate about sharing it with others.”
Megan Randall
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