Parlor Coworking

A private cowork space for extraordinary women
Located at 135 McDonough St. Portsmouth, NH

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

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 stage for performing caged femininity but a launchpad for both personal and professional growth.

All built on the timeless power of female connections.

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, several bruises and maybe some swearing, 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. Our boutique size requires we maintain very short membership rolls to ensure guaranteed seating for everyone. Once we meet our maximum, a waitlist will be opened.

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.

Pricing and Membership

Parlor has 3 private office spaces
Offices include 1 membership
All offices are now full

Parlor has only one membership tier
We do not offer day passes
Viewings are by appointment only
24/7 access

Memberships
250/mo
with a 2 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

• High Speed Wifi

• Free Printer/Copy/Scanner

• Office Supplies

• Kitchen

• Organic Loose Leaf Tea and Swedish Coffee Bar

• Exclusive access to our monthly Salon Series (coming this winter)

• Restorative soft craft and art supply shelf

• 1 person infra red sauna

• And of course, a community of extraordinary, brilliant, and supportive women

Salon Series

Text Josie to Reserve your Spot

MARCH 4th WED 6-8 PM $39

Field Trip!

Join us for an extra special off site salon with member Taylor O’Connor at Banya for

Womens Wednesday!

A women's only evening dedicated to heat, connection, and self-care led each month by a different woman from our community.

Each gathering will flow through the Banya ritual: cycles of sauna, cold plunge, and rest, paired with gentle guidance from that month’s host. You might experience meditation, movement, breathwork, or simple conversation in between rounds with each leader bringing their own touch to the evening.

This is not a class, and there’s nothing to “get right.” It’s an invitation to slow down, listen inward, and share space with other women doing the same. Whether you come solo or with a friend, you’ll leave feeling grounded, restored, and connected.

Come as you are. Step into the warmth.

APRIL 30th THURS 6-7:30pm $45
BOTANIC PERFUMES

In this workshop, participants will learn the basics of making botanical perfumes and wildcrafting their own seasonal ingredients. We’ll cover carrier oils, infusions, sourcing essential oils, and making blends. Each participant will leave with their own roller and spritz!

A portion of proceeds will go towards women and wildlife via Haven NH and Center for Wildlife

About the instructor: Kristen Lamb, Petrichor Potions

Kristen has a degree in Wildlife Ecology from UNH, and has worked in wildlife medicine, nature based education and conservation for over 20 years. She founded Petrichor Potions in 2021, called to create botanical perfumes, balms, lotions and other aromatherapy and bath products that are gentle on the earth. She is honored to be the executive director of Center for Wildlife in Cape Neddick, ME.

UPCOMING: prices and dates tba

MAY: Perimenopause & Pelvic Floor Teach In w/ Dr. Sara Marchese from Thyme Medicine

JUNE: Learn Tatreez ~ Palestinian Embroidery w/ Local Fiber Artist and Activist Stephanie Fredette

JULY: Paint & Sip ~ Watercolor Botanicals w/ local artist and activist Jocelyn Toffic

AUGUST: TBD

SEPTEMBER: Braiding Circle w/ Maine Fiber Artist & Activist Veronica Perez

OCTOBER: Something Wicked This Way Comes: Witches and Witchcraft ~ A 6 week course with Professor Betsy Salerno

NOVEMBER: TBD

DECEMBER: Origami String Lights ~ perfect for the holidays

Interested in giving a lecture or doing a teach in at Parlor? Reach out!

Viewing Request Form

If you are interested in becoming a coworking member, please fill out the Viewing Request form below. Tours are by appointment only and are required before signing up for membership. You will be contacted via text to schedule your appointment. Once we reach membership capacity, membership rolls will close and you will be automatically added to the waitlist.

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?
A: Viewings are by appointment only, feel free to fill out the viewing request form above

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

Q: Do you have day passes?
A: No

Q: Are trans women welcome?
A: Yes forever

Q: How do I pay for my membership
A: You will be given a link to sign up for autobilled monthly payments

Q: How do I cancel
A: Reach out to us via email to request cancellation at any time, however you must return your key before cancelation

Q: Is there a minimum commitment?
A: Yes, we have a short 2 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.
Caveat: if a member has severe allergies, this will no longer be viable

Conference Room

Members Only:

Book your conference room time slot here

The conference room may be used for anything you wish: classes, baby showers, plotting, scheming, etc.

Parlor Coworking
135 McDonough St. Portsmouth, NH
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