The Women's Environmental Institute provides accommodations for group meetings, retreats and overnight guests. WEI is committed to providing a quiet and serene space for activists, writers, teachers, students, scholar, artists, peace workers, professionals, and any persons or groups respectful of the mission of our organization and needing a place to rest and seek recreation.
WEI is located on an organically certified orchard overlooking the wooded hillside and prairie lands of Wild River State Park. This restful place is just over an hour's drive from the Twin Cities.
WEI provides an unique setting for:
- Group Meetings
- Family Gatherings
- Artists or Writers Sanctuary
- Outdoor Enthusiasts
- Cultural Workers
- Environmental and Agricultural Activists
WEI is committed to creating a space for health, well-being, creativity and healing. We especially invite writers and artists to consider WEI as a place to continue your work and social and environmental activists as a place to renew spirits and plan for the future. Wireless internet and library space are available.You must be a WEI member or one person in your group must be a WEI member in order to make an individual or group reservation. With a WEI membership, you are entitled to 10% off your first rental of the year.
ROOM RATES - Click below to view rooms
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AMADOR ROOM
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One weeknight
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$100.00
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One weekend night
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$125.00
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Weekend Special (2 nights)
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$200.00
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SUNRISE ROOM
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One weeknight
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$60.00
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One weekend night
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$75.00
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Weekend Special (2 nights)
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$125.00
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JENNY ROOM
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One weeknight
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$60.00
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One weekend night
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$75.00
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Weekend Special (2 nights)
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$125.00
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FIRESIDE ROOM
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One weeknight
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$80.00
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One weekend night
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$100.00
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Weekend Special (2 nights)
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$175.00
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MEETING/GROUP RENTALS
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Daily, small group meetings
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$150.00
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Entire facility for two-night weekend
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$500.00
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Unique Features of a WEI Eco-Holiday Retreat
Current WEI members receive a 10% discount on the first rental on your annual membership.
Silence, tranquility, fresh air, breakfast made from all organic ingredients and the presence of nature in smoke-free surroundings.
Easy access to Wild River State Park for nature walks, skiing, snowshoeing or canoeing.
Opportunities to learn about the WEI Organically Certified Farm and the Amador Hill Orchard.
Free use of the WEI media collection including environmental education videos, nature documentaries and movies for all ages and free use of wireless
Free access to the WEI reading library (includes children's section).
Media room with seating for up to 20 people.
Guests are invited to participate in gardening, harvesting, planting, pruning and other seasonal farm activities.
WEI policy is no pets, no smoking, no illegal drugs and no children without a caring adult.
Volunteers can receive benefits redeemable for overnight stays.
Please download the list of AREA ATTRACTIONS near WEI!
