About The Kilns

Brought to you by the team behind My Half of the Sky, The Kilns offers a blend of professionalism and inspiration, catering to busy professionals devoted to social impact and personal growth.

Named after the home of C.S. Lewis, the famous author of The Chronicles of Narnia, The Kilns was a place of weekly gathering for his friends to encourage, sharpen, and imagine a better world through good work + good culture.

Like Lewis’ home, our shared coworking lounge is for creators and makers to find refuge to focus, connect, and thrive without the distractions of everyday life.

Amenities

Work & Productivity

  • Convenient mobile app to book meeting rooms & amenities

  • 24/7 keyless access

  • Business-grade Wi-Fi

  • 4 complimentary conference rooms with Smart TB + whiteboard

  • 5 phone booth rooms

  • Printers & mailbox service

  • Private offices available

  • Lockers for monitor storage & BYOB

Comfort & Hospitality

  • Complimentary coffee, tea, & snacks

  • My Half of the Sky espresso bar & food menu available for purchase and delivered to your workspace

  • Shared community kitchen area

  • Dedicated on-site hospitality manager

Community & Connection

  • 2 free guests/day

  • Social network opportunities

  • Discounted event tickets for lectures, concerts, & more

  • Discounted event venue rental

  • Private members’ app with directory

  • A community of business & non-profit professionals, entrepreneurs, creatives, & makers of good things

Inspiration & Relaxation

  • Rooftop garden

  • The Rabbit Room Library

  • Inspiring coworking & social spaces

Meet the Team

Renee Pollino, Founder

In addition to The Kilns, Renee is also the CEO of My Half of The Sky Coffee Shop and the My Half Kitchen. Both the coffee shop and kitchen were launched to address social concerns and systemic injustice through opportunity.

Renee is passionate about creating hope & bringing healing to women with obstacles to employment due to poverty, addictions, trafficking, or life as a refugee. She believes opportunity & relationships are essential to helping women live a better story.

Renee is also a member of: Women’s Speakers Collective, Propel Women, and several Direct trade, Fair Trade & Ethical Fashion Movements.