The Copper Club, an invite-only social club for women, is gearing up to plant its flag in Phoenix’s Gaslight Square later this spring, taking over a members-only space at 3603 E Indian School Road. What began as a casual happy-hour gathering in early 2023 has morphed into a network of more than 150 professionals who say they are there for mentorship, philanthropy and curated dining rather than small talk at the bar. Founders Sarah Krahenbuhl, Michelle McGinty and Monique Porras Mason are planning a private room with concierge service, a metallic copper membership card and supper-club nights reserved for members.
Permitting and timeline
In mid-March, the group filed an application with the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control for the Gaslight Square space and is targeting a late-spring opening, according to WhatNow. That application starts the state review process that will determine when the club can officially begin members-only service at the new location.
Members, money and mission
Membership has climbed quickly to more than 150 invite-only members, and the club runs a philanthropic arm, Project Copper, that members say has directed more than $46 million to Arizona nonprofits. The organization presents itself as a hub for mentorship and collaboration, and the club's website bills it as "a private sanctuary to share success, aspirations, and challenges." Founders told local outlets they chose the Arcadia/Gaslight Square address to stay close to Phoenix's business and dining corridors.
Perks and membership mechanics
Members reportedly pay an initiation fee and monthly dues, and the Phoenix Business Journal said people have "invested financially in the club" with those costs. An Instagram post teased a supper-club program and perks such as exclusive wine-locker access at The Capital Grille and VIP treatment at sought-after Phoenix restaurants, according to WhatNow.
Why Gaslight Square
The planned club will sit in Gaslight Square, a neighborhood strip that rarely sees a vacancy, a trait the founders say makes it easier to host events while staying accessible to members. The Copper Club’s move joins a broader Valley trend of private supper-club concepts and membership-led hospitality that emphasize curated experiences over walk-in traffic.
Final details, including full membership pricing, a confirmed opening date and any public programming, still depend on licensing and build-out. The founders say they will start hosting members in the new room once the necessary approvals are in place and the space is finished.
