COLLABORATE.
CREATE.
CELEBRATE!
THURSDAY - AUGUST 27, 2026 9am - 9pm
A full day of connection, collaboration, creation, and celebration.
Experience Alchemy's newest home at Loray Mill with free access, masterminds, content creation, catered breakfast and lunch, and an evening celebration.
Free to attend. RSVP requested.
THIS ISN’T JUST AN OPEN HOUSE.
Spend the day experiencing how work, creativity, and community come together under one roof.
Choose a mastermind sessions that interest you, meet local founders and creators, grab lunch, create content at Alchemy Studios, or simply work from one of our coworking spaces. Then stay as we close out the day with cocktails, a ribbon cutting, music, and a live podcast recording in partnership with LINXY.
Stay for one session, come for the celebration, or spend the entire day. Either way, you'll leave with new ideas, new connections, and a firsthand look at what makes Alchemy different.
THE DAY AT A GLANCE
Connect collaborate create
From your first cup of coffee to the final celebration, here's what to expect.
9:00 AM - COFFEE & CONNECT
Kick off the day with coffee, casual conversation, and an opportunity to meet other, founders, creators, and dreamers before the day's sessions begin. We understand you have work to do, our offices and desks are yours for the day! Claim your workspace early.
10:00 AM - ADVANCED CREATORS MASTERMIND
For photographers, videographers, and marketing professionals generating more than $100K in annual revenue. Share strategies, challenges, and ideas with peers operating at a high level.
11:00 AM - B2B BUSINESS MASTERMIND
Designed for business owners and service professionals looking to grow through meaningful conversations and practical insights. Share challenges, exchange ideas, and connect with others building and scaling successful businesses.
12:00 PM - CATERED LUNCH
Take a break, enjoy lunch with new friends, and continue conversations sparked throughout the morning. Great food and even better connections are all part of the experience.
1:00 PM - FOUNDERS & FUNDERS
A unique opportunity for entrepreneurs and investors to connect, discuss ideas, explore opportunities, and build relationships that move great ideas forward.
2:00 PM - EARLY CREATORS MASTERMIND
Created for photographers, videographers, and marketing professionals building their businesses and generating less than $100K annually. Learn from peers, exchange ideas, and gain practical insights to help accelerate your growth.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM - OPEN STUDIO CONTENT SESSION
Bring your camera, your favorite outfit, or simply your creativity. Tour Alchemy Studios, collaborate with other creators, capture fresh content, and experience the studio spaces firsthand in a relaxed, collaborative environment.
THE DAY ENDS.
THE CELEBRATION BEGINS!
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Celebrate the opening of Alchemy's newest home with complimentary craft cocktails, a ribbon cutting, a live DJ, live podcast recording, and an evening of connection with Gaston's entrepreneurs, founders, creators, and business leaders.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
Everything you need to know before you arrive—from where to park to how to make the most of your day.
LOCATION
Alchemy Cowork at Loray Mill
300 S Firestone St.
Suite 200H
Gastonia, NC 28052
PARKING
Free public parking is available throughout the Loray Mill parking lot.
No permits or validation required.
Enter through the main tower entrance and follow the signs to Alchemy.
QUICK DETAILS
• Free admission
• Complimentary catered lunch
• Come for an hour or stay all day
• Open coworking from 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Celebration from 5:00 PM–9:00 PM
• RSVP requested
• Private offices available first come, first served
READY TO JOIN US?
Admission is free. RSVP below so we can save your place and send event reminders before August 27.