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Affordable Studio Rental & Private Workspace in Portland
The Way Home Studio: An Intentional Wellness & Community Space for Practitioners, Facilitators & Creatives
A Grounded Place to Gather, Create, and Heal
At The Way Home Studio (TWHS), we believe that when individuals are supported in their creative and therapeutic work, the entire community thrives. Located in the heart of Portland, our studio is designed with intention and ease to serve as a sanctuary for practitioners, facilitators, and creatives. Whether you are hosting a movement-based workshop, a private therapeutic session, or seeking a quiet, professional workspace, TWHS adapts to your needs with a focus on privacy, presence, and ease.
The Space + Support You Need
Our 750 sq. ft. studio offers full private access, ensuring a serene environment for you and your clients or attendees. To ensure you feel fully supported, we provide a turnkey experience where all the logistics are handled, allowing you to stay focused on your practice:
A Pristine Environment: Each rental includes weekly professional cleaning, with all toiletries and cleaning supplies provided.
Seamless Logistics: Focus on your work with all utilities included, high-speed internet, and central heat and air conditioning for year-round comfort.
Seamless Accessibility: Dedicated on-site parking for you and abundant free street parking for your attendees, ensuring everyone arrives with ease, presence, and intention.
Fully Furnished: The space is intentionally curated and ready for use—visit our ABOUT page for a detailed list of furnishings and amenities.
Community Visibility: All rentals include an optional listing on our Community Calendar, plus access to our window display and bulletin board space to help you share your work.
Join the TWHS Membership Community
A Partnership in Livelihood and Intentionality For those who use the space on a regular basis, we offer membership tiers designed to help you maintain low overhead while building a consistent presence in Portland. We believe that a well-supported practitioner is better equipped to share their energy with the world.
Our members enjoy priority booking access and significantly reduced hourly rates within a consistent, fully supported wellness environment. To meet you wherever you are in your professional journey, we offer three distinct tiers of rooted support:
🌱 Sprout Membership: For a light practice requiring occasional weekly access.
🌿 Fern Membership: For a steady practice building rhythm and presence.
🌲 Evergreen Membership: For a rooted practice using the studio as a primary home base.
Rooted in Community: Membership at The Way Home Studio
Created with intention to support the livelihood, presence, and ease of regular practitioners, facilitators, and creatives
Join the TWHS Membership Community
A Partnership in Livelihood and Intentionality
At The Way Home Studio, we believe that when individuals are supported in their creative and therapeutic work, the entire community thrives. Our membership is designed for practitioners, facilitators, and creatives who seek a consistent, grounded place to work in Portland. By joining our community, you benefit from our deepest commitment to affordability and support, allowing you to maintain low overhead while focusing your energy on your clients and craft.
The Membership Edge
Membership offers more than just a room; it provides a fully supported wellness environment where you can grow with intention. As a member, you enjoy:
Priority Booking Access: Secure your preferred dates and times for workshops or sessions before they are opened to the general public.
Significantly Reduced Rates: Access our most affordable pricing tiers, specifically designed to support your sustainable professional growth and livelihood.
A Consistent Sanctuary: Benefit from the ease of working in a familiar 750 sq. ft. space where you have full private access, ensuring absolute privacy and presence for your work.
Community Visibility: Gain access to our Community Calendar and physical window display space to help share your offerings with the local community.
A Shared Commitment to Stability
To keep our studio stable and supportive for everyone, our memberships are built on a few shared agreements that honor the space and our mission:
Weekday Focus: Memberships are designed for consistent use of the studio Monday–Friday, helping you build a predictable rhythm for your practice.
Long-Term Growth: To support sustainable development and community stability, we ask for a 6-month minimum commitment.
Registration: A one-time $110 registration fee helps us maintain our fully supported environment.
Weekend Flexibility: While memberships focus on weekdays, weekend access is available separately. Members receive priority booking and a reduced member rate on all weekend rentals.
Find Your Rhythm
We offer three distinct tiers of rooted support to meet you wherever you are in your journey. Explore the options below to find the level of access that fits your weekly practice.
🌱 Sprout Membership: For a light practice requiring occasional weekly access.
🌿 Fern Membership: For a steady practice building rhythm and presence.
🌲 Evergreen Membership: For a rooted practice using the studio as a primary home base.
(See the section below for full rate details and to find the tier that fits your practice.)
Find Your Rhythm: Membership Tiers for a Rooted Practice
Flexible support designed to grow with your weekly presence—from first sprouts to an evergreen home.
Choose Your Rhythm: Membership Tiers
Our memberships are designed to help you maintain low overhead while building a consistent presence in a fully supported creative and wellness studio environment. Each tier grants you full private access to our 750 sq. ft. sanctuary, ensuring absolute privacy and presence for your work.
🌱 Sprout Membership (Light Practice)
For practitioners who need occasional presence for client sessions, classes, or focused professional work.
2–8 hours/week
$22/hr | Monthly base: $176
The Benefit: A grounded place to begin rooting your practice with minimal commitment and low overhead.
🌿 Fern Membership (Steady Practice)
For facilitators building a consistent rhythm and steady presence in their professional practice.
9–13 hours/week
$17/hr | Monthly base: $612
The Benefit: A dedicated sanctuary that adapts to your needs with ease and intention, providing a stable home for your growing community.
🌲 Evergreen Membership (Rooted Practice)
For members using the studio as their primary home base for ongoing professional practice and presence.
14–22 hours/week
$13/hr | Monthly base: $728 (Capped at $850)
The Benefit: Our most affordable rate, reflecting our deepest commitment to your time, energy, and livelihood. This tier offers the stability of a permanent professional home.
🗓️ Weekend Access: Space for Gathering & Growth
While our memberships focus on weekday rhythm, we intentionally keep weekends open to support workshops, trainings, and community gatherings. Weekend space is limited to preserve the studio’s rest cycles and ensure equitable access for all who wish to share their work.
All Members Receive:
$5 Off regular weekend hourly rates.
10% Off Full Day, Weekend (2-day), and Extended Weekend (3-day) rates.
Priority Booking: Secure your special event or overflow dates before they are open to the general public.
💡 Questions or Custom Arrangements?
We believe that when you are supported, the entire community benefits. If your work requires a unique configuration, we are happy to explore what rhythm best supports your livelihood and energy.
Welcome home.Ready to step into The Way Home community?
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Membership Rentals (6+ Months)
For consistent, ongoing use (weekly bookings of 6+ months), Membership Rates include:
Discounted hourly pricing
Priority scheduling
Reserved, recurring weekly studio time
Membership Includes
Studio Access
Private use of the fully furnished 750 sq ft studio and amenities (see “About” page).Cleaning & Supplies
Weekly professional cleaning
Cleaning supplies and toiletries provided
Utilities
All utilities, Wi-Fi, heating, and A/C included
Parking
Free street parking
One assigned on-site parking space
Promotion
Listing of public offerings on calendar/Events Page
Optional social media reposting (at TWHS discretion)
One onsite poster display
Membership Terms
Deposit
$110 non-refundable deposit required to reserve recurring studio timeTerm
6-month minimum commitmentRenewal & Changes
At term end, you may adjust schedule (min. 1 hr/week), subject to availability.
Your existing studio time is prioritized if renewed without interruption.Continuity Requirement
Membership requires consistent use of reserved studio time.
Lapses may result in loss of time slot and/or membership status.Exceptions: Emergency or health-related breaks may be considered case-by-case.
Reinstatement After Lapse
Subject to availability
Requires new $110 deposit
Payments
Billing Start
If studio time begins in a future month, only the deposit is charged until start.Invoicing
Sent by the 25th for the upcoming month
Based on your weekly studio time schedule
Totals vary for 4 vs. 5-week months
Due Date
Payments due on the 1stMethod
PayPal invoice (credit/debit accepted)Late Payments
5-day grace period
After 5 days: 15% late fee
Fee compounds every 7 days
Non-payment may result in loss of studio time and/or membership termination.
Cancellations & Weather
Cancellation Policy
Reserved studio time is held exclusively for you.No refunds or credits for missed or canceled time
Full monthly payment required
Inclement Weather
If unsafe conditions prevent use:Reschedule if availability allows
If not, credit may be applied to the following month
No-Commitment Studio Rental
Flexible & Accessible Private Workspace in Portland
A Grounded Space for Your Next Gathering
Whether you are hosting a workshop, seeing private clients, or simply need a consistent and grounded place to work, our 750 sq. ft. studio adapts to your needs with ease and intention. Each rental grants you full private access to the entire furnished space, ensuring the privacy and presence necessary for movement-based, therapeutic, or professional work.
Our standard rates are intentionally designed to help you maintain low overhead while offering your own services to the public without commitment.
Weekday Rental Rates
Focus on your practice and professional rhythm during the week.
$26/hr | Daytime (5:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
$32/hr | Evening (5:00 PM – 11:59 PM)
$200 | Full Day (8 Hours)
Weekend Rental Rates
Ideal for workshops, special sessions, and community gatherings.
$38/hr | Standard Hourly (5:00 AM – 11:59 PM)
$275 | Full Day (8 Hours)
$500 | Full Weekend (2 Days: Saturday + Sunday)
$700 | Extended Weekend (3 Days: Friday/Monday + Sat/Sun)
Rental Policies & Ease of Use
To ensure the studio remains a stable and supportive environment for everyone, we offer flexible scheduling options:
Hourly Minimum: All rentals require a 1-hour minimum.
Flexible Extensions: Need a little more time? Additional space can be added in 15-minute increments (at 25% of the applicable hourly rate).
Full Day Bookings: A "Full Day" is defined as 8 hours of private access.
Ready to share your work with the community?
We believe that when people are supported in gathering and sharing their work, the entire community benefits. If you have something you want to host or create, we would love to support your vision.
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Rental Fees & Deposit Information
One-Time Studio Use Full payment is due at signing to secure your scheduled studio time.
Short-Term Recurring Use Full payment is required upfront, even if your scheduled use:
spans multiple consecutive days
repeats weekly or monthly
(These are considered one-time agreements unless under a Membership contract.)
Long-Term Studio Use (6+ Months) For consistent, ongoing use, Membership Rates are available and include:
Discounted hourly pricing
Priority scheduling
Reserved weekly studio access
Please inquire to determine if a membership with us would be a better fit for your needs.
Payments
Accepted Methods Check, credit card, or PayPal
Paying by Check Make payable to The Way Home Studio and:
Mail to: 8435 SE Stark St., Portland, OR 97216
Or drop through the studio’s front door mail slot
Online Paymentswww.thewayhomestudio.com/payments
Returned Checks $25 fee applies
Payment Responsibility Payments must be made on time without reminders. Late or missed payments may result in loss of reserved studio time.
Optional Discount
A 10% discount is available for:
Community elders (65+)
Veterans
Public servants
BIPOC individuals
Non-profit organizations
Offered in gratitude and optional to apply.
Cancellation & Weather Policy
Cancellations
30+ days notice: full refund
14–29 days notice: credit toward future studio use
Less than 72 hours notice: no refund or credit
Severe Weather (Snow/Ice) If unsafe conditions prevent attendance:
One-time bookings will be rescheduled when possible
Studio Use Guidelines
Minimum booking: 1 hour
Additional time: 15-minute increments (25% hourly rate)
Start times for public offerings: on the hour or half-hour
Setup & Cleanup Must be included within reserved time (15 minutes before and after is recommended)
End Time Must vacate by end of scheduled time $25 fee for exceeding reserved time
Transition Buffer 15-minute buffer between bookings Not part of reserved time and may not be used
Promotion
Included Listing of public offerings on website calendar
Required After Scheduling Submit: “TWHS Studio Offering Description & Registration Info” form
Description of offering
Registration link(s)
On-Site Promotion You may display:
One indoor 8.5" x 11" poster
One front window poster
Poster Drop-Off Options
Neighboring shop (during business hours)
Studio front door mail slot (anytime)
Renters are responsible for printing materials. TWHS may refuse inappropriate or misleading signage.
Additional Promotion No guaranteed marketing beyond calendar listing. Social reposting may occur if you tag us clearly, at our discretion.
Instagram: @thewayhomestudio_pdx
Facebook: @thewayhomestudiopdx
Responsibility TWHS is not responsible for attendance or financial outcomes.
A Space for Intentional Practice
Who thrives at TWHS?
A Place to Land with Intention
Whether you are gathering others or tending to your own private practice, The Way Home Studio (TWHS) is designed as a grounded place to work where creativity and community can unfold with ease. We welcome practitioners, facilitators, and creatives who seek a fully supported wellness environment in the heart of Portland.
Group-Focused Offerings Our 750 sq. ft. sanctuary is optimized for experiences that bring people together in ways that are grounding and nourishing. The space adapts with ease and intention for:
Healing & Support: Sound baths, support circles, and meditative gatherings.
Movement & Somatics: Yoga, dance, somatic practices, and sound healing journeys.
Workshops & Education: Thoughtful, impactful classes and community events.
Private Practice & Creative Focus
The studio ensures the privacy and presence required for one-on-one sessions and independent professional work. We are a consistent home for:
Therapeutic Practice: Sound healers, massage therapists, energy practitioners, mental health professionals, and coaches.
Creative Office Space: Freelancers and remote professionals in need of a quiet, supportive sanctuary.
A Shared Commitment to Integrity
We are intentional about who we share this space with, seeking to partner with ethical practitioners and community leaders. By offering some of the most affordable studio rates in Portland, our goal is to support your energy and livelihood so that your work can benefit the entire community.
Ready to Begin Your Practice Here?
If you feel that you’ve found a home for your work, we would love to welcome you. Our inquiry process is designed for both standard flexible rentals and membership applications.
Check Availability: Review our Community Calendar to see how your rhythm fits the current studio schedule.
Submit a Request: Click below to share a bit about your offering, event, or the membership tier you are interested in.
Next Steps: Our team will follow up within 5 business days to help you land in the space.
Returning to the Studio?
We’ve been waiting for you!
Welcome Back to Your Creative Home
We are honored that you are choosing to return to The Way Home Studio; truly, we’ve been waiting for you to help facilitate the next chapter of your work. Our mission remains rooted in great intention, providing one of the most affordable studio environments in Portland to ensure your practice continues to thrive. We believe that when your time, energy, and livelihood are prioritized, the entire community benefits from the work you share.
Whether you are returning for a single session or looking to establish a more rooted presence through membership, The Way Home Studio team is standing by and ready to provide you a home away from home, where your mission can flourish.
Ready to Book Again?
To ensure a smooth return to the space, please follow these steps:
View the Calendar: Check the Community Calendar to see if your preferred dates are available.
Submit a Request: Use the Established Rental Request form to share the details of your upcoming session, workshop, or class.
Confirm Your Time: Once approved, we will send over your agreement to finalize your studio time.
We look forward to welcoming you back and supporting the next chapter of your work.
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Cleanup & Closing
Leave the space in equal or better condition.
Required
Trash/recycling removed
Floors swept (vacuum if needed)
Surfaces wiped, spills cleaned
Items returned to original locations
Closing
Lights off (except porch)
Doors locked
Keys returned
Fee
$25 if space is not properly cleaned/resetGeneral Rules
Do not share lockbox code
Maintain respectful noise levels
Shoe-free when possible
Children must be supervised
Incense allowed in moderation
Report issues immediately
Prohibited
Alcohol, smoking, narcotics, weapons, uncontained candles, smoke machines, damaging materials, unapproved signage, and loose materials (e.g., glitter, sand)
Liability & Conduct
Safe Space
Respectful, inclusive behavior requiredLiability
TWHS not responsible for lost/stolen items
Renters are responsible for damages
Independent Operation
You assume full responsibility for your studio time and participants
(Liability insurance and waivers strongly encouraged)Right to Terminate
TWHS may discontinue access (2 weeks notice when possible)Agreement
By signing, you agree:
All activities comply with applicable laws
All policies are followed
Non-compliance may result in termination, loss of privileges, and forfeiture of payments.