Alchemy Initiative is an urban model of sustainability and community in the heart of downtown Pittsfield, MA. We work to inspire and empower our community to transform the common into something special. We are an intentional living laboratory and a catalyst for social change, promoting the principles of holistic living, art-making, and sustainability.
Located in the former Notre Dame church and rectory in downtown Pittsfield, there are eight elements within our initiative. In just over a year we have converted the grounds into an Urban Farm. Raised beds have been hand-built; vegetables, fruit, herbs, and flowers are grown; and bees and chickens bring life to our farm. The former rectory, now the Urban Farmhouse, is being renovated into six separate living units. We work to reduce our carbon footprint and utilize environmentally sound living practices. We are an educational facility for the arts and sustainable community. Currently we function as a meeting space for the community and house Artisan Studios and a Workshop Space. Classes will include fiber-arts, culinary arts, gardening techniques, and more. Down the road our plans include a Commercial Kitchen, Reading Room, Café, Hostel and to further develop the Event Space.
We are dedicated to leading Pittsfield towards a more sustainable community and invite you to be a part of our intentional living laboratory. Learn more at www.AlchemyInitiative.org
