a Quiet Place

Inner Reflection Device

A Quiet Place began as a pop-up inside the Deep Waters building, and it has grown to be a permanent participant in the Deep Waters’ family. It was created to reserve a portion of your day for reflection, inspiration, contemplation, and the improvement of everyday life. Calling it a co-working space would be to dilute its power. Calling it a tea shop would be to limit its identity. It is similar to many things, but incomparable as well.

We currently operate three days a week – Wednesday to Friday, 10am-4pm. Morning or afternoon sessions can be booked, and you’ll have three hours to lock yourself away and just be.

The Idea

This space offers an invitation to pause and reconnect to your own inner quiet place. A special location for sitting and listening – in pursuit of your next idea, hidden inspiration, an unrealized direction, and maybe a new connection.

The Location and Surroundings

Contrary to how one may feel here, this place is not always quiet. We are located on a busy street with a persistent Max line, across from a train yard, and below an overpass. The building shakes and breathes with its surroundings and inhabitants. The land beneath us has been witness to much human sorrow, and yet continues to hold us as we seek growth and more alignment with her.

Inside there will be music playing, occasional shuffling, book pages turning, and soft conversations to augment the tone of the building.

We are a reservation-based space and are not able to accommodate walk-ins. Please contact us for more information, clarification of house rules, and whatnot. If you’re ready to book - access reservations here.

House Rules

Thank you for spending some of your time in our space. We have some house rules + information to consider when planning your visit:

  • Our space operates on a strict reservation-only policy. We cannot and will not accommodate walk-ins.

  • You may arrive and depart at any point during your session window, but please note that sessions cannot be extended.

  • A quiet place is intended to be just that — quiet! While we do welcome soft conversation, We ask all guests to please be considerate of others throughout your experience here.

  • All guests must remove shoes prior to entering the space. We have storage cubbies outside for anything you’d like to leave behind. Do note that cubby space is not actively monitored, so take care accordingly. We are not responsible for lost or stolen items.

  • We do not allow phone or video calls in the space, nor do we allow photography or videography without prior authorization. If you are interested in renting the space for a photoshoot, please contact hello@aquiet.place for more information.

  • Your reservation includes unlimited tea. Please do not bring in any outside food or beverage.

  • Unfortunately this building does not currently have wheelchair accessibility. The entrance is atop a 6 step stair.

  • We are located in Lower Albina, Portland inside the Deep Waters building. Upon reservation confirmation, we will share instructions of how to access the building.

  • Due to our unique seating arrangements, the perfect size for a group is 3, no larger than 4. We are not able to rearrange seating during service hours. If you are interested in a gathering or special meeting, contact us about booking our private room - which can accommodate up to 8. Reach out to hello@aquiet.place

  • We love sharing this space with folks, and ask that you treat it with the same care as you would your own. We reserve the right to ask anyone to leave should they not honor the space, fellow guests, or house rules.