A Members Club for
Human Flourishing
The Portal is an invite-only membership club.
Our first location opened in San Francisco in 2024. We are launching our second location January 2027 in Austin, TX.
The Portal is a members club for leaders, founders, and creators to live their healthiest, happiest, and most connected lives.
We are home to a diverse tapestry of changemakers in technology, business, arts, culture, and wellness.
ART. CULTURE. THOUGHT LEADERSHIP. WELLNESS. CONNECTION. GROWTH.
Our Membership
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✓ Global access to all locations & reciprocal club network
✓ Members-only lounge & restaurant
✓ Members-only events annually
✓ Communal sauna, cold plunge, & rooftop pool
✓ Unlimited yoga & movement classes
✓ Members-only WhatsApp group
✓ Online content library
Become a Member
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$1,500 initiation fee
Membership: $4,000 annually or $1,000 quarterlyAvailable to members 1-50
Founding 50 Membership
Founding 100 Membership
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$1,700 initiation fee
Membership: $4,000 annually or $1,000 quarterlyAvailable to members 51–100
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$4,000 initiation fee
Membership: $6,000 annually or $1,500 quarterly
Standard Membership
Past Programming
"I am a convert! I came for the sauna/cold plunges and stayed for the community of the most loving, interesting, fun group of people I have ever met...it perfectly supports my needs for self care, connection to new and old friends and continued learning. I consider it the best money I've spent all year. I feel very blessed that The Portal has come to us."
– A.H.
The Location
The Portal Austin is a 15,000-square-foot urban sanctuary opening January 2027 in downtown Austin, located at 601 Rio Grande and crowned by a rooftop bar and pool with views of the city.
What People Are Saying
“The Portal, my favorite club house in Marin. A community of like-minded people, with a radically inclusive mindset & a desire to learn new things.”
-D.S.
"The Portal is a fantastic gateway to deep connection. Connection with self, with community and with the most important topics of our time. It has added so much to my life journey."
– I.S.
"Founding member here blown away by the connection, learning, wellness, and self-growth opportunities at the Portal. It's made my year. Can't get enough of it!"
– K.H.
Our Team
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Anwen Baumeister
CEO
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Tim Chang
CFO
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Brie Back
Memberships Manager
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Alex Chando
EA
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Austin Gavlak
Global Music Director
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Naomi Appel
Experience Lead
Advisors
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Archana Chattha
Vice President at VSC
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Arturo Marty
Executive Director at Supra Roma. Co-founder of the Two Lines Group
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David Denberg
Director of Ambiance, Curator, Partner at Summit
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James Joaquin
Co-founder of Obvious Ventures
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Randall Mays
Chairman Live Nation Entertainment, Co-Managing Partner, Mays Family Enterprises
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Jess Magic
Founder of Mwali and Soul Salon
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Justin Kan
Cofounder of Twitch; General Partner of Goat Capital
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Tim Ferriss
Entrepreneur, best-selling author, and investor
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Dr. Mark Hyman
Renowned physician, advocate, educator, and podcast host.
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Maya Jaguar
Executive Coach & Corporate High Priestess
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Miki Agrawal
4x Founder (Hiro / Tushy / Thinx / Wild)
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Melissa Tauton
Partner at New Enterprise Associates
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Nancy Fechnay
Advisor and Investor in World Positive Startups & Funds
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Snow Raven
Musician and Founder of Olox Life
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Zem Joaquin
Founder & CEO of Near Future Summit
Reciprocal Clubs
As a Portal member, you have access to 33 partner clubs worldwide.
Members have access to a separate reciprocal club network app where you can make reservations at each club.
Rooftop Em Casa,
São Paulo
The Embassies, Hamburg
FOOD & DRINK
Memberships FAQ
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The Portal is a private, invite-only members club. All spaces, amenities, and programming are exclusively available to members and their guests. By curating a committed, values-aligned community, we create an environment of trust, safety, and continuity. This allows relationships to deepen over time and members to feel a sense of belonging, shared purpose, and mutual care.
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We will have weekend family hours where members are welcome to bring their kids.
We will also have parent-friendly programming, such as Mindful Parenting Club and New Mothers Circles.
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There is plenty of street parking as well as a parking garage one block away. We will offer valet service as well.
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We are laptop friendly M-F 8am-6pm. We also have phone booths for members to take calls. We ask that members do not take calls in public spaces.
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You will be charged our standard $2k initiation fee upon acceptance. This is a one-time, non-refundable fee. You will not be charged regular dues until our grand opening date.
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If you don’t live in Austin, you are welcome to apply for our Remote Membership - https://www.theportal.house/remotemembership