Custer, WI Office

MREA’s Headquarters

PLEASE NOTE: In response to COVID-19 our physical office (including restrooms) is temporarily closed, but our staff continue working remotely to serve our mission. Our EV charging stations remain available for use 24-7. Please come prepared with your own sanitary measures as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control.

Our Custer, Wisconsin office is our demonstration site, educational facility, location of The Energy Fair, and serves as our headquarters. It’s powered by an assortment of renewable systems including solar electric, solar hot water, solar hot air, wind, and EV charging. Stop by or schedule a tour to learn more about the energy-efficiency technologies on site!

Address:
7558 Deer Road, Custer, WI 54423

Phone:
(715) 592-6595

Visit MREA

We love when folks drop in for a visit, to ask questions, take a tour, or just say hi. Our headquarters at the ReNew The Earth Institute (REI) are open Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. We’re located at 7558 Deer Rd, Custer, WI 54423.

One of Wisconsin’s first Travel Green Destinations, the REI is a 4,200 square foot building located on 20 rolling acres. We generate 100% of our electricity from renewable energy systems. The REI incorporates energy-efficient features, including passive solar design, energy-efficient light fixtures, solar hot air, roof and ground mounted solar PV arrays, in-floor radiant heat, timber framed lobby, masonry heater, and much more.

Tours

We provide tours to groups and individuals by appointment. Please call 715-592-6595 or email info@midwestrenew.org to schedule your tour. We invite folks of all ages to visit the MREA, view our renewable systems, and learn about renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable living.

Local Lodging Options

Looking for a place to stay near MREA in Custer, WI? Visit our Area Accommodations page for a listing of hotels, bed & breakfasts, motels, and campgrounds in the area.

View Area Accommodations

Event Rentals

Host your next event at our site! Nestled in the rolling hills of rural Custer, WI, our ReNew the Earth Institute is a Certified Travel Green Wisconsin Site, with indoor and outdoor rental space. Call our site manager for a tour: 715-592-6595.

Our site is great for:

Renewing your vows… or taking them for the first time
Renewing your relationships with a reunion
Renewing your fun with a party

MREA Members are eligible for site rental discounts. Join today!

Family, Business, and Individual Members – $50 off
Lifetime Members – $100 off

Contact MREA at 715-592-6595 with questions or to arrange an event rental.

Facilities and Equipment Rentals

We have the following facilities and equipment for Rent:

North building
Education Room
Conference Room
Picnic Tables
Wireless Internet
Camping
Pathfinder
LCD Projector (Mounted in Conference Room)
Laptop
Tents
Others Upon Request

Contact MREA at 715-592-6595 with questions or to arrange facility or equipment rentals.