Parlor Coworking

A private cowork space for extraordinary women
Located at 135 McDonough St. Portsmouth, NH
And soon to be located at 90 Bridge St. Westbrook, ME

Parlor is more than a workspace. It's a sanctuary designed for women to create, connect,
and thrive in a community that gets it.

For the business women and the entrepreneurs and creatives
For all of the dreamers and the doers
We see you because we are you

Virginia Oldoini Rapallini b. 1837 – d. 1899

Pricing and Membership

Private Offices
All offices include 1 membership and all utilities
Portsmouth offices are waitlisted
Westbrook has offices available immediately priced 650 - 750

Memberships
250/mo
with a 3 month minimum commitment

Amenities included:

24/7 access
Guaranteed seating for all in our open concept common room with a variety of long tables and more personal tables for dedicated focus
The Rachel Wall Library and Reading Room
Phone Booths
Conference Room - 2 hours complimentary per month 30/hr thereafter
-all genders may have access to our conference room
Free on street parking
Walking distance to downtown Portsmouth / Westbrook
High Speed Wifi
Free Printing
Office Supplies
Kitchen
Organic Loose Leaf Tea and Swedish Coffee Bar
Exclusive access to our monthly Salon Series
Restorative soft craft and art supply shelf
1 person infra red sauna
And of course, a community of extraordinary, brilliant, and supportive women

Sign Up

Parlor Membership ~ Portsmouth

$250.00 every month

Sale

Parlor Membership ~ Portsmouth 1 Year Commitment

$2,500.00 $3,000.00

*available only to first time members

About Us

We Built the Space We Needed.
Literally. One team of badass multi-talented women did the entire buildout of our new space. A lot of polar seltzers, giggles and saw dust, and several bruises, but we did it. All girl built, bottom to top.

We built this space because we noticed that traditional coworking spaces often missed the mark for women—they felt cold, transactional, and isolating.

Parlor was founded on a simple belief: your work environment should fuel your ambition without forcing you to sacrifice your well-being. We’ve intentionally designed every detail ~ from the ergonomic crosslegged chairs and private phone booths to the curated event calendar and calming color palette ~ to support the whole you: the professional, the entrepreneur, the creator, and the person.

Our Nordic inspired workspace is located in a sunlit historic 2,500 sf space in Portsmouth’s West End.

Parlor is uniquely designed to help you feel productive as well as nourished. No terrible office carpeting, no glaring overhead lights. And in true Scandic spirit, an abundance of plywood has been creatively deployed for maximum efficiency and an aesthetic joy rooted in the power of ingenuity.

Our complimentary tea and coffee bar is home to an apothecary level selection of organic loose leaf teas and herbs perfect for you to make your own bespoke blend, or try one of ours. Our coffee bar features Löfbergs, a classic family owned roastery founded in Sweden in 1906 and now run by it’s 3rd and 4th generation of Löfbergs. Perfect for a pour over or a French press.

We are a no shoes space, kick your shoes off at the door, and feel free to BYO slippers to leave here, or borrow a pair of our Moroccan babouches.

We do not use single use products. In our kitchen, the napkins are real and tea towels replace paper towels. There are no disposable utensils, cups or plates. We minimize plastics wherever possible.

Our Library and Reading Room is designed for restorative breaks, a true hygge experience with a fireplace and a knitting basket. Choose from a selection of our creative break supplies: colored pencils, embroidery, or puzzles to rebalance your right brain with your left.

Our Salon Series features monthly gatherings for our members with an expert who will share their knowledge over a cup of tea or wine. Just like the classic salons of eras past, where women hosted artists and intellectuals and revolutionaries in her parlor to disseminate knowledge, art, and culture to her nearest and dearest.

Historic Postcard: subjects and photographer unknown

The History of the Parlor

Parlors were more than just rooms, they were spaces deeply intertwined with the lives and culture and pet projects and passions and even the resistance and revolutions
of women.
It was where she did all of the entertaining for the entire household. But more importantly, in an era of restricted mobility for women, the parlor was a safe and socially acceptable place to host female friends. Here, they could gather, share news, offer support, and build community over a cup of tea. From the Victorian era all the way up through the Harlem Renaissance, the parlor served as a crucial sanctuary for female connection.

And like those who came before us, we have created a space that is thoughtfully designed, comfortable, and aesthetically pleasing. A world away from a sterile, gray cubicle farm.

We invite you to join us in reclaiming a room that was once a symbol of restricted femininity as we transform it into a symbol of empowerment, productivity, and entrepreneurship.

A hub for professional networking and community building.

A communal setting in a safe and supportive environment where women can work, create, and thrive on their own terms.

We are not just offering desks and Wi-Fi.

We are inviting you to become part of a renaissance and an evolution of women’s spaces
Where the "parlor" is no longer a confine but a launchpad for both personal and professional growth.

All built on the timeless power of female connections.

Danish postcard of a girl in a pirate costume dated 1909: subject and photographer unknown

Viewing Request Form

If you are interested in checking out the space before signing up, please fill out the Viewing Request form below. Viewings are by appointment only as we are not open to the public. You will be contacted via text to schedule your appointment!

FAQ’s

Q: What are your hours?
A: We are a private members only space, we do not have public access or drop-in/open hours

Q: How do I come check out the space before I sign up?
A: Viewings are by appointment only, just fill out the viewing request form above and we’ll be in touch via text!

Q: Is there parking?
A: There is free on street parking all over the neighborhood

Q: Do you have day passes?
A: Not at this time

Q: Are trans women welcome?
A: Yes forever

Q: How do I pay for my membership
A: Your membership is auto billed monthly

Q: How do I cancel
A: Reach out to us via email to request cancellation at any time after your initial 3 month commitment, but do not forget! you must return your key before cancelation

Q: Is there a minimum commitment?
A: Yes, we have a short 3 month commitment

Q: Does the conference room allow for co-ed meetings?
A: Yes - the conference room is a detached unit

Q: Are men allowed in the cowork space?
A: No, however you are able to meet with all genders in the conference room

Q: Are dogs allowed in the cowork space?
A: Extremely well behaved dogs (no floor pooping, floor peeing, jumping, barking) are allowed in the cowork space.