“Queer” is a reclaimed umbrella term for the broad LGBTQIA+ community, AND can refer to people who defy mainstream conformist expectations. It was originally a derogatory term that has been reclaimed.
While most of our collective members identify as queer in some way, and we revel in a unique opportunity to be in a queer-centric workspace in a predominantly straight world, we certainly see all kinds of clients and whole-heartedly welcome attending to all humans in proximity to our values. We especially welcome queer and bipoc folx.
Our central feature is the group room. We currently host 5-8 groups per week, and are attracting more groups, collective members, and events as we unfold!
We have 3 offices available for subleasing, click on Office Rentals in the menu! We welcome more than mental health therapists… educators, prescribers, movement practitioners, and more…
Many healing professionals and creatives describe their work as deeply meaningful, while also isolating and lonely. This is exactly why this space was built, to gather like-mindeds who want to practice together, and feel supported and connected to larger village. With this increased safety and rootedness together, we can flourish and thrive even more freely.
bienvenidos!
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Group Room
The group room is a central feature of our space, welcoming local creation.
- host your groups, workshops, events, gatherings…
- included at no additional cost for collective members
- capacity: 20 people
- some of our recurring group room users repeatedly cite our having big-bodied furniture, an elevator, and gender-neutral bathrooms as among their biggest draws. This signals inclusivity and care to your invitees.
- well, the colors too, including the leopard-print throne chair
- coming soon: a page to automate group room reservations, currently, contact me: Percy Hawkes
- $30/hour, with a 2 hour minimum
- $75 for half day; $100 for full day
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Lobby
People can wait for their appointment or group comfortably in our lobby. There is filtered water, a selection of herbal teas, and keurig coffee. We have a community board for local sharing and profile board highlighting our collective members. The lobby intentionally has space for wheelchairs or mobility devices.
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building amenities
ADA accessible, elevator, and gender neutral bathrooms. Our suite 206 is on the second of three floors.
24 hour exterior-facing security cameras, secure doors with fobs and codes for clients.
Parking in surrounding residential area; property management on site; janitorial services provided.
A gluten-free bakery and cafe is on the first floor of our building.
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potential office renters:
Seeking ideally established professionals for low turnover and community-minded for rooted geographical space. Ideally you are: group leaders, activist-mindeds, people that are good with people, space holders, and independents. We especially welcome other BIPOC and disabled folks.
Be willing to attend a monthly collective meeting on the second Wednesdays of the month midday. This is part of what builds our community and culture.
Bonus for you: Renters in our space often share open / extra office days with each other.
Security deposit: first and last month’s rent.
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The Geode
The Geode is the name of our building. A geode is a hollow rock brimming with crystals, or mineral matter, seen in some cultures as reservoirs of potent vibrations, protective talismans, and conduits of positive forces.
The Geode houses sculptor and building designer Martin Eichinger’s studio and gallery, as well as professional creative businesses. The original one-level building was built in 1928, and modernized in 2018. Skylights carry light into the building furthering the geode fracture theme. The two entrances are lined with two LED light blades that span from the ground to the roof.
It’s located in SE Portland on Division Street and 25th Avenue. Within a couple of blocks is: Clinton Street Coffeehouse, Theater, comics, fabrics, leather, famous Reel M Inn chicken, cooking classes, yoga, restaurants, a bicycling corridor, and much more. Within a few more blocks is New Season’s grocery and Ladd’s Addition.
