The Alchemy Guild is a group of alchemists from around the world who come together to exchange views, news, and research in all forms of practical and spiritual alchemy. The present Guild was formed by a confederation of practicing alchemists who trace their lineage back to Wilhelm von Rosenberg, who founded the original "Alchymie Cech" (or "Alchimie Gilde") in 1576 in a small town between Prague and Vienna. 

In 1968, the renewed Guild opened an office in Vienna, Austria, and in 1996, the headquaters of the Guild moved to the United States. Today, the Guild has members in 23 nations with new offices being set up in Australia and India, as well as dozens of local chapters throughout the world.

According to its charter, the purpose and goals of this non-profit organization are as follows:

• To serve as a repository of alchemical knowledge both ancient and modern.
• To support Guild members in their practical and spiritual work in alchemy.
• To provide a forum for exchange of new techniques and discoveries in alchemy.
• To release alchemical knowledge to the general public at appropriate times.

The Guild presents an annual Alchemy Conference and other lectures, organizes tours, and holds workshops around the world. The Guild also publishes the Alchemy Journal and supports the establishment of alchemy schools. Our members teach practical and spiritual alchemy locally at certified Alchemy Schools and Workshops and through the Alchemy Home Study Program, and we also offer a free Apprenticeship Program for Young People. Join our social networking site at Alchemergy.com or follow us on Twitter.

The Alchemy Guild oversees the release of alchemical research and maintains an extensive Archives of ancient alchemical texts, original drawings and engravings, rare and unpublished books, alchemical experiments and secret formulae, and private research papers from modern alchemists. The Guild Archives are the largest collection of its kind in the world at nearly 30 gigabytes of information. You can instantly search over 2,000 years of alchemy texts!

In our private Online Lodge, members can find special groups suited to their interests, trade alchemical insights and secrets in the member's forum, write personal blogs to share with other members, keep track of alchemical events, connect with local chapters and network with other members, view the member directory, join affiliate programs, receive special discounts and offers, review volunteer and job opportunities, access the Archives, and much more! (You must first log-in as a member for the doorway to the Lodge to appear.)