The Alchemist Den is the physical embodiment of a decade-long journey through healing, entrepreneurship, creativity, and community building. It began long before the storefront existed—first as Love & Light Healing in 2012, a wellness brand centered on spiritual grounding and holistic healing. From there, our offerings expanded into Millenheirs, launched in 2016 as a Natural Lifestyle Brand dedicated to clean, intentional products for mind and body, centered on spiritual growth, ancestral practices, and a personal health and belonging journey. We crafted everything by hand—first in our kitchen, then our basement, and eventually at local festivals, markets, and community events. During the COVID-19 shutdown, demand for our small-batch products, herbs, and metaphysical tools grew beyond what our basement could hold. This growth, paired with a calling for deeper community connection, led to the official birth of The Alchemist Den as a brick-and-mortar metaphysical sanctuary in Austell, GA.

The Alchemist Den is owned and operated by Marquita “Ta-The Alchemist" Millen and Chasity "Iya Efunranti" Millen, two Black, queer, healing-centered creatives committed to building safe, uplifting, and liberatory spaces for LGBTQIA+, Trans, POC, and spiritually curious communities. Everything in our store—from the herbs to the handmade products to the space itself—is created, curated, or chosen by us with intention, integrity, and love.

We proudly hold space for: LGBTQIA+ and Transmasculine communities Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Spiritual seekers, mystics, healers, and practitioners Neurodivergent individuals Survivors and people in transition Creatives, dreamers, and empaths Those seeking wellness, grounding, clarity, ritual, or transformation The Den is intentionally designed to be a home, a refuge, and a portal for those who rarely find themselves centered in traditional spiritual or metaphysical spaces.

We offer a wide range of metaphysical and holistic items, including: Crystals, herbs, smudge wands, incense & resins Tarot and oracle decks Sacred tools for ritual, meditation, and grounding Handmade natural body, skin, beard, and hair products 120+ loose herbs for tea, smoke blends, and spiritual baths Books, candles, and intention-based wellness items Community workshops, pop-ups, meetups, and healing-centered events Everything is curated to support transformation, spiritual alignment, healing, and personal empowerment.

True Alchemy Gardens is the natural next step in our evolution as healers, educators, and community leaders. As our journey grew beyond the walls of the shop, we envisioned a land-based healing, agricultural, and experiential space where people could reconnect with nature, the elements, and themselves. True Alchemy Gardens expands The Alchemist Den’s mission into: agriculture & food sovereignty herb cultivation & education spiritual retreats & nature healing outdoor classrooms, workshops, and apprenticeship pathways community wellness experiences It is where the metaphysical meets the earth. Where transformation becomes embodied. Where community meets land.

As we witnessed the needs of our community—especially elders, single mothers, low-income families, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people displaced by socioeconomic conditions—we knew we needed a formal structure to respond and rally resources. Fertile Ground Incorporated was created to: provide home repairs for the elderly support energy-efficiency upgrades build ADA accessibility (ramps, rails, modified entrances) assist families with emergency needs expand access to food, hygiene, and wellness essentials serve as a bridge for donors seeking direct community impact What began as quiet acts of service through The Alchemist Den grew into a full nonprofit dedicated to caring for the people who built and sustain our communities.

Yes. Love & Light Healing remains the spiritual foundation of all our work. Born in 2011, it was our first brand—a wellness line rooted in grounding, clarity, emotional resilience, and spiritual nourishment. Its teachings and products live through: our handmade oils and butters our bath blends and intention products our energy-centered approach to community care our workshops and spiritual offerings Love & Light Healing is the heartbeat of The Den.

Millenheirs is our Natural Lifestyle Brand, established in 2016 and grown into a full product line available at The Alchemist Den. Millenheirs focuses on: natural beard, skin, and hair care holistic hygiene products intentional grooming and lifestyle wellness Millenheirs is the place where masculine-centered beauty, natural ingredients, and intentional masculinity meet. It is a sibling brand to The Alchemist Den—both housed within our creative ecosystem.

As we built our storefront, managed renovations, staged spaces, and transformed environments, a natural path opened into real estate and design. Through The Alchemist’s Realty & Design, Ta expanded into: real estate sales & investment residential design & conceptual development community-based real estate projects small-scale development evolving into multifamily and commercial projects building economic opportunities through the Austell Business Association The same alchemy that transforms people also transforms neighborhoods. The storefront opened the door—real estate allowed the vision to grow.

Our storefront became a hub for connection, safety, creativity, and spiritual grounding. This naturally expanded into broader leadership roles, including: -serving in partnership with and on the city's agricultural committee -serving as President of the Austell Business Association -supporting local entrepreneurs and new businesses -advocating for economic and cultural revitalization -community-centered herbalist, certified community midwife, & priestess of New African Vodun -uplifting youth, creatives, and other first-time business owners -building coalitions with city officials, organizations, and residents -modeling what community-powered development looks like The Alchemist Den became not just a shop but a catalyst—sparking transformation far beyond metaphysics.

Yes. They are part of our ecosystem—each serving a different dimension of healing, empowerment, or community transformation: Love & Light Healing – spiritual & physical wellness Millenheirs – natural lifestyle, wellness, & grooming The Alchemist Den – metaphysical sanctuary & community refuge The Alchemist’s Realty & Design – real estate & development Rhythm & Black Ltd Co –Food, Beverage, & Accommodations True Alchemy Gardens – land-based healing & agriculture Fertile Ground Incorporated – community care & emergency response Together, they form a unified approach to healing, empowerment, economic mobility, and transformation—for individuals and for communities.

You can support by: Shopping in-store or online Booking workshops or private sessions Donating to Fertile Ground Incorporated Supporting the development of True Alchemy Gardens Sharing our work with your network Volunteering for community programs Attending events, retreats, and gatherings Every act of support helps us expand our impact and serve more people.

Follow our updates through Meta(Formerly known as Facebook), Instagram, TikTok, Subscribe to our newsletters, and look out for Tea Time with The Millens , our audio/visual podcast we are building a team to start and/or "With the Millens" a small but ambitious docuseries we are looking to build a divinely aligned team to produce via Youtube(coming soon): The Alchemist Den (metaphysical + store updates) Fertile Ground Incorporated (housing stability & community impact) True Alchemy Gardens (land + agriculture + retreat development) Love & Light Healing & Millenheirs (natural lifestyle & wellness) The Alchemist's Realty & Design (Real Estate Development) ABA (community and business development) We are always growing—and you’re invited to grow with us.