Welcome to Manchester House, a one-of-a-kind boutique event center tucked into a warm, residential neighborhood in South Austin (78745). We are not a sterile conference facility or a generic co-working space — we are a thoughtfully designed creative and healing campus where podcasters, chefs, teachers, techies, entrepreneurs, coaches, healers, and innovators come to do their best work. The property features four distinct, individually bookable rooms — Herald, Hearth, Hall, and Holistic — each with its own personality, purpose, and amenities. Rooms can be booked individually by the hour or as a half-day block, or the entire property (no yard access yet, just interior) can be reserved for events, retreats, multi-track events, certification weekends, and immersive experiences. What Activities Work Well Here? Manchester House draws an intentionally diverse crowd. On any given day you might find a functional medicine practitioner seeing clients in the Holistic room, a nutrition educator running a canning class in Hearth, a breathwork facilitator leading a group in Hall, and a content creator filming a coaching series in Herald. The space is particularly well-suited for: Podcast recording, video content creation, photoshoots, and social media content days (bring your own recording equipment — professional lighting is provided) Cooking classes, nutrition workshops, canning and preservation courses, culinary content creation, and commercial meal prep Workshops, certification programs, yoga, breathwork, meditation circles, distance learning streams, team meetings, and presentations (large projector available) Bodywork, massage, energy work, Reiki, NLP, hypnotherapy, sound healing, 1-on-1 coaching, and intuitive healing arts Corporate offsites, wellness retreats (once the yard is completed), and multi-day immersive programs that need a variety of room types under one roof Networking events and community gatherings (the treatment table in Holistic can be removed to open the space) Layout and How Each Room Can Be Used Herald — The Media Room A beautifully lit, intimate studio designed for on-camera work. Professional softbox lighting is built into the space, and the ultra-comfortable teal chairs and warm backdrop create an inviting, polished aesthetic straight out of the box. Bring your own microphones, cameras, and recording gear and you are ready to record. Herald is equally effective as a private coaching room, hypnotherapy suite, or healing session space when the cameras are put away. Hearth — The Culinary Kitchen A fully functional, spacious kitchen with generous counter space, a stainless steel prep island, and a welcoming atmosphere that feels like home rather than a commercial facility. Ideal for intimate cooking classes (demonstrations or hands-on), nutrition and wellness food education, canning and fermentation workshops, personal chef food prep, catering staging, and culinary content creation. The kitchen flows naturally and comfortably for groups learning together. Hall — The Teaching Room A serene, artfully designed classroom sets a tone of focus, wonder, and creativity. Flexible seating accommodates up to 12 participants in a variety of configurations — classroom style, circle, or workshop layout. A large projector is available for presentations, distance learning streams, and certification programs. Hall is equally at home hosting a yoga flow, a breathwork session, a team offsite, or a weekend certification intensive. Holistic — The Treatment Room A deeply private, plant-filled sanctuary draped in rich burgundy tones and warm lighting. The centerpiece is a premium master massage table available for bodywork practitioners, energy workers, and therapy modalities of all kinds. The table can be fully removed to transform the room into an intimate coaching space, a small networking lounge, or an additional breakout room for larger property buyouts. Every detail — from the trailing plants to the adjustable lighting — is designed to calm the nervous system and establish immediate trust with clients. Unique Features and Amenities Four distinct rooms with completely different aesthetics and functions, all under one roof Professional softbox lighting in the Media Room — no setup required Premium master massage table included in the Holistic room (removable on request) Large projector available in the Hall for presentations and live streaming Stainless steel prep island and full kitchen amenities in Hearth Residential neighborhood setting (we are zoned mixed use)— quiet, private, easy street parking, and a relaxed atmosphere that puts guests immediately at ease Boutique scale — the space never feels crowded or impersonal Full property buyouts available for retreats, certification weekends, and multi-day immersive programs (day use only) Coming soon: ¼-acre yard use, top-of-the-line podcast microphones, weekly networking events, and weekly community workshops Manchester House is the rare space that appeals to both the biotech and wellness professional and the alternative healer and creative — because we believe those communities belong in the same room. We look forward to hosting you! Individual rooms available by the hour or half-day. Full property buyouts available for half-day, weekend (Sat–Sun), and full week (Mon–Fri) blocks. Day use only. Custom packages available — reach out to discuss your event. Please note: We only rent out the individual rooms on weekdays. Equipment and chairs are all easily moved and reconfigured to suite your space usage. Please discuss your specific needs to ensure we have it set up to your liking!