Shay’s Space

04/24/2024

We’ve been silent for a while … so we’re here to tell you why:

Sadly, after months of negotiations and meetings and attempt after attempt to satisfy the requirements for approval… the Town of Amherst NH denied our permits to move forward. The location that we signed our lease for, was denied by the Town of Amherst to operate under our intended business usage. Due to technicalities, we have been forced to pull out of our lease and start back at square one in our search for a home.

We’re here to say - most importantly - we haven’t given up - we are disheartened and disappointed, but we will keep you updated as we approach a new WHERE and WHEN…

To be continued…

03/06/2024

We promised we would take you along for the ride on our road to Opening Day … Even though it’s not ✨pretty✨ it is very exciting!!! We have several appointments scheduled this Friday 3/8/24:

👷🏼‍♀️ Starting off with an Asbestos Test to make sure we are safe to demo and begin our fit-up … This is a big step in obtaining a Building Permit; so we are excited to have this scheduled to submit results and be one step closer to a permit 🙌🏽

👚👕 Next, we are meeting with our Apparel Company to review our “Swag Designs” and get an order placed! We can’t wait to open our online store on our website once the Swag comes in!! 🥰 We’ll keep you posted to get your order placed!

🛠️⚙️ Closing out the day with a meeting with our HVAC and Mechanical Company to make sure our system is top notch and ready for hook up! We want to make sure we can offer the most comfortable facility year round for you and your little(s)! 🔥❄️

We’re getting there … one step at a time 🤗

03/05/2024

03/03/2024

An entire wall full of mirrors? Yes please 🙌🏽 We love mirror selfies and being able to have eyes in the back of our heads 👀 to see everything the littles are doing 👀😉

02/26/2024

Introducing our basic floor plan model 🤩 Our intentions are to maximize the amount of open-concept floor space available (for so many activities!!! *cue the line from Step Brothers when they rearrange the bedroom and make bunk beds 😂😅*)

The immediate front entryway will have a half-wall creating a lobby space leading you to the front desk for check in. After checking in, you will enter the main floor which is designed to be an open-concept space that we can freely and frequently rearrange furniture and equipment to suit day-to-day activities.

At the rear of the space (top left), we have a private Changing Room/Mother’s Room that will be equipped with a Changing Table and Nursing Area; we envision this private space to also serve as a Quiet Room in the event any Littles need a Space to breathe and re-set with their adult.

We will also have 2 bathrooms and a kitchenette style counter space in the hallway that connects the bathrooms where our refreshment station and coffee bar will live 😍

The spaces shown to the top right will be designated for staff and behind-the-scenes needs 🤍

Any other MUST-HAVE facility features you would want to see? Comment below to let us know before it’s too late! 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽

02/22/2024

A little about our vision✨

Our goal at Shay’s Space is to encourage fitness and exploration for Littles and their Adults. 🤍

We plan to offer a variety of Fitness Classes and other Wellness Workshops on a rotating weekly schedule that are open to Littles and their Adults to attend.

▫️ How does this concept work? Shay’s Space will be an open-concept facility offering unobstructed sight-lines between Littles and their Adults. Staff will be on duty to oversee the floor while classes are in session, however the ultimate responsibility for Littles will remain with their respective Adult. Classes/Instructors will give grace to those who need to tend to their Littles with no questions asked so there’s no need to feel guilty or like a nuisance for interruption. We know it takes a village, and we strive to be that village 🤍✨

▫️ What if I’m not a “class person” and I’d rather work out alone or just chill and do my own thing? We got you! Shay’s Space will have designated timeframes in our schedule for Open Use. During Open Use, Shay’s Space will be available to members and drop-ins on a first come first serve basis to use our facility and equipment at your leisure.

▫️ What kind of equipment will Shay’s Space have? Our floor space will be designed to include a Children’s Play Area equipped with Montessori Style Climbers, Slides, Foam Play Equipment, Ball Pits, Playsets, Busy Boards, Toys and More! The Fitness aspect of our facility will include a Treadmill, Assault Bike, Concept Rower, Dumbbells, Kettlebells, Yoga Mats & Blocks, Resistance Bands, Boxes, Benches, Ballet Barres and More! Shay’s Space will frequently be rearranged to suit the needs of each Class, Event, Workshop, etc.

▫️ What if I am not a Mom? Shay’s Space is open to whatever relationship to the Little that you may be - Mom, Dad, Aunt, Uncle, Grandma, Grandpa, Nanny, Older Sibling (18+), Babysitter, Friend - our goal is to be inclusive of all possible Caregiver & Child combinations that may exist.

If you have more questions, drop them below or reach out to us at [email protected]! 📧

Tag a friend who could use a Space like this! 👇🏽👇🏽

02/21/2024

Thank you to Albee Electrical Services LLC for getting us powered up today! ✨Lights are officially on 🙌🏽✨

02/15/2024

“Officially Official” 🤍 Our address IS:

71 Route 101A Units 9 & 10
Amherst, NH 03031

02/07/2024

Meet our Owner/Founder, Bridget Monteiro! 🩶🤎

Hi All!

I am Bridget - Mom to Shay & Kai! I have always dreamed of opening my own Fitness Studio, but could never figure out exactly what - until now! I have most recently been Coaching CrossFit for 9 years - previously I spent my entire childhood competitively involved in dance and gymnastics. I minored in Dance in College at UNH with a Bachelors Degree in Hospitality Management. I then went on to dance in NYC at Alvin Ailey before switching gears to manage nightclubs in Boston to put my college degree to use. Needless to say, Mom-life entirely changed my priorities, thus Shay’s Space was born! I can’t wait to open our doors and invite you all in to my lifelong dream! ✨🤍

🤍✨xoxo

01/26/2024

AirBike, Treadmill, Rower or Eliptical? Eventually we would like to offer a variety of cardio equipment if space allows, but we want to know which one would be the MOST desired for adults to use during Open Use Hours?! Comment your fav 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽

01/17/2024

We have our first batch of stickers on order! 🤩 We’ll send a free one to the first 10 people to comment below (if you already got one from Instagram, no worries, we’ll send you a second one!) These are weatherproof and waterproof meaning they’re perfect for the rear car window or on your favorite tumbler or cup taking a bunch of trips thru the dishwasher!

01/13/2024

A few things that have made it into our Shopping List ✨🤎🤍 What else would you and your kids like to see at Shay’s Space? 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽 Let us know! 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽

01/10/2024

Starting to piece together an for the interior decor at Shay’s Space! Aiming for organic, neutral, calming colors with a variety of textures and natural elements. 🌵🤎🪞🤍 Let us know what you think 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽

01/09/2024

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01/08/2024

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