Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Pink House Alchemy HQ Stirs Up Unique Mixture of Arts

- — BECCA MARTIN-BROWN BMARTIN@NWADG.COM

Pink House Alchemy HQ debuts as an art gallery tonight — and patrons can rest assured it’s just as unique as one might expect from an Emily Lawson project.

“Pink House Alchemy is a Fayettevil­le based maker of simple syrups, bitters and shrubs,” explains Lawson, the founder of Pink House Alchemy. “The new headquarte­rs on College Avenue is a combinatio­n storefront, gallery, event space and cafe” with coffee and sodas made with handmade flavoring, as well as arts events and parties.

Tonight’s guest is Little Rock artist Lakey Goff, whose ethereal paintings “focus on the holiness of remembranc­e and include themes of dreams, meditation, nature intelligen­ce and the angelic realm.”

“My purpose is to elevate others to higher consciousn­ess,” says Goff, who also calls herself Siri RajDeva. “We already have the wisdom in our bodies; we just need to remember [and] step into the unknown in a state of pure innocence.”

Goff practices Kundalini yoga, which she describes as “the yoga of awareness … an ancient yogic science to manage your energy. When we manage our energy through meditation, breath work, mudras, mantras, we access our highest creative potential. It’s a technology that gives you stamina plus energy plus vitality and awareness.”

Goff says Kundalini yoga found her several years ago “at a turning point in my life.”

“It has changed the trajectory of my life in the most profound, miraculous way,” she explains. “I went into teacher training to heal, to learn discipline, to have an experience with my soul. Our discipline is our freedom. Teaching Kundalini yoga is about being a clear vessel for the ancient practice to empower others, so they can experience their creative potential in every way.”

During tonight’s art opening, Goff will offer aura readings for $65, and she will also lead a meditation and Kundalini yoga class at Pink House Alchemy HQ from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday. The cost for the yoga class is $18.

Chef Michael Robertshaw and Meredith Butlers of food truck Persphone on Wheels will also be on site tonight, and drinks will be served by Pink House Alchemy.

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