A space for

....Me Time is an oasis crafted with self-care (and feeding your creative well!) in mind. ✨🫶

A space for

....Me Time is an oasis crafted with self-care (and feeding your creative well!) in mind. ✨🫶
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The Me Time Mindful Makerspace

is a live/work studio called “Me Time” that serves as a space for strengthening bridges within the creative community & within oneself.  Me Time is a DIY-forward artist retreat space in San Antonio, TX, complete with an interactive private gallery that encourages inward exploration, mindful making, and personal well-being.

For Mindfulness Enthusiasts & Creatives:

Book a stay or an appointment to receive healing, create content, or simply to treat yourself to some quality Me Time in a thoughtfully curated urban oasis (:

For Heart-Centered Solo & Entrepreneurs

Use this space to grow your business by having a beautiful, spiritually grounded, dedicated workspace to host private sessions with your clients.

Me Time is a special space, one where I could drift into dreamspace under the painted hues of bubbled-blue--thoughtfully curated and calming. I loved how intentional and inviting the studio is, it really feels like I could cozy up, reflect, and create into the clouds. Would love for artists to experience Me Time and the love that was put into this place!

— Mugen

"...The place look amazing quiet peaceful and Super cute... everything easy pleasant and was super helpful and polite thank you !!!The Place is amazing Me Time !! Was very need it love it !!"

— Melva

"Accommodations were excellent! Bed was nice and soft, the sheets were very clean, and the AC unit was super helpful in cooling down the space! ...plenty of space to spread out. Bathroom and shower were clean and plenty of towels were given. I would definitely stay here again!"

— Geoffrey

"everything was great. the attention to detail on the art work is great. its a good place to post up and chill for a while or really anything. bottom line its laid back and friendly."

— Sean

Book studio time, or an extended stay

Perfect for traveling artists, creators, and seekers in need of a space to get away from the big city for some good ol’ fashion *Me Time* to relax & create in solitude. Me Time can be your very own live-work studio, equipped w/ private gallery + creative gear for use during your Me Time.

You’ll have access to the huge, peaceful backyard & covered patio ideal for relaxing, reading, morning tea or birdwatching.

Reserve yourself some much-needed Me Time, so you can quiet your mind, recharge, incubate, or create your next project at this thoughtfully curated artist retreat space.

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daily rentals (quickest option)
customize a private lease

Me Time is qpoc owned, offered, and maintained by one crafty nonbinary 5th-gen San Francisco-born product of the Bay Area and descendent of survivors from Hong Kong. In order to keep costs lower and divest from partnering with booking platforms with harmful footprints like airbnb, we are prioritizing use of other avenues for bookings including private contracts that are fair and focused on realizing healthier community ecosystems.    

Book an extended stay

Perfect for traveling artists, creators, and seekers in need of a space to get away from the big city for some good ol’ fashion *Me Time* to relax & create in solitude. Me Time can be your very own live-work studio, equipped w/ private gallery + creative gear for use during your stay.

You’ll have access to the huge, peaceful backyard & covered patio ideal for relaxing, reading, morning tea or birdwatching.

Reserve yourself some much-needed Me Time, so you can quiet your mind, recharge, incubate, or create your next project at this thoughtfully curated artist retreat space.

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Visiting & Resident Makers

Ongoing Offerings w/ Resident Makers:

✨ Creative Block Tarot Readings w/ Marisol de la Muerte

Book a Session

"Taking time for yourself and prioritizing self-care is essential for overall well-being and personal growth. 'Me time' allows us to recharge, reflect, and reconnect with our true selves."

— Psychology Today

"Having regular 'me time' is not selfish, but rather a necessary act of self-care. It provides the opportunity to reduce stress, enhance creativity, and improve overall mental and emotional health."

— The Huffington Post

"Me time is not just a luxury; it is a vital component of a healthy and balanced life. It enables us to nurture our passions, explore our interests, and cultivate a strong sense of self, which positively impacts our relationships and overall happiness."

— Forbes

Visit the Me Time Private Gallery

Current exhibit on view:

“TAP IN” — an intercommunal archive & collection of posters featuring the work of space-makers that lean into our interconnectedness and the power we can access when we ‘tap in’; intergenerationally, inter-communally, as individuals, as people. 

For those looking to ‘tap in’ themselves, these selected works and their origin stories offer touchpoints and inspiration that can help guide one along the process. 

Curated with care by The House of Malico.

View the gallery

FAQ

What does Me Time offer?

  • A private gallery with rotating artwork
  • live/work space for 1-3 people
  • kitchenette w/ microwave & mini fridge
  • newly renovated bathroom w/ utility sink
  • studio space for creative play
  • Curated space with meditation resources
  • Interactive QR codes
  • unique backdrop for filming/photography
  • a venue to host 1-on-1 sessions, small gatherings, or facilitate community care
  • a big, green backyard

What's in the private gallery?

  • an ✦ experience ✦
  • exclusive poster prints
  • QR codes that lead to thought-provoking reflection questions from the makers themselves, and buying options for framed or unframed prints!

How can I visit?

There are a few options, all with varying length & price points.
  1. If you book a session with a Resident Maker, the time and cost would be determined by the Maker & the services they offer. You can see the current offerings and book sessions with Makers here.
  2. Me Time is a live/work studio, it does have a full bathroom and kitchenette, making it a great place for short term stays, where you'd have the place to your self. We currently offer a 21% discount for weekly stays, and a 33% discount for monthly stays, though this space is more equipped as a creative studio and gallery, than a place to cook. You can see a full list of amenities & book a stay instantly here, OR! save on 3rd party processing fees & request a private lease here.
  3. If you'd like to check out the space to see if it's right for hosting or becoming a Resident Maker, schedule a viewing here.

Is there creative equipment?

Yes! Me Time is made with creative play in mind, and being that it's a makerspace, we are focusing on providing space for things you do with your hands, or in your body. Think: drawing, painting, writing, tattooing, photographing, filming, accupressure-ing... you get the picture. We do have wi-fi, but consider this a space to tap out of the matrix, and get Lo-Fi (: Anyway, here are some tools we provide to get you started:
  • chalkboard wall
  • photo/video backdrop stand w/ sandbags & standard backdrops
  • travel tripod (for shoots on-the-go!)
  • custom all-over mural backdrop
  • utility sink
  • 2x classic black stools
  • aesthetic chairs available upon request

What services can I host?

This space is ideal for healing practitioners & creative entrepreneurs. The possibilities are abundant! Here are just a few examples:
  • talk therapy
  • private photoshoots
  • tarot reading
  • body & energy work (reiki massage, cupping, acupressure, etc)
  • hair braiding
  • sound baths
  • creative & healing consultations or repeating sessions
  • small team meetings (2-6 people)
  • yoga (2-6 people max)

How do I book a session?

Click "CYOA", then "BOOK" in the menu above to see current offerings by Resident & Visiting Makers!

Can I bring my pets?

Nope, sorry. In order to protect the health & safety of our allergen-sensitive community members, animals are not allowed inside the building. If you must bring your animal, you'll be required leave them outside.

Hosted by Lala Openi

For the past 15 years, Lala Openi Cheung 張 has made offerings of curated virtual & physical spaces, as well as digital, tactile, and auditory artworks to the multifaceted communities in which they’ve lived, worked, loved, and grown.

Housed at House of Good Qi

The House of Good Qi is home to artfully revived vintage apartments, for people to live a more sustainable and balanced life, providing queer-owned designer dwellings in San Antonio, TX.

Gallery by The House of Malico

The House Of Malico creates inclusive productions & public programming centering and cultivating safe(r) spaces for healing and joy within black, brown & queer communities.