{"id":178,"date":"2026-04-10T19:02:18","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T19:02:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test-uwsp-multi.pantheonsite.io\/central-wisconsin-environmental-station\/?page_id=178"},"modified":"2026-04-10T19:28:04","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T19:28:04","slug":"accommodations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/central-wisconsin-environmental-station\/accommodations\/","title":{"rendered":"Accommodations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bannerheight650 hero-fww bpcc blockspacebottom overlay-image-container\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/central-wisconsin-environmental-station\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/04\/Fir-Cabin-outside.jpg)\"><div class=\"smaller-banner\"><div class=\"bannerheight650 bpcc smaller-banner-image-container site-width\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/central-wisconsin-environmental-station\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/04\/Fir-Cabin-outside.jpg)\"><\/div><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"imgforsmallscrn\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/central-wisconsin-environmental-station\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/04\/Fir-Cabin-outside.jpg\"\/><div class=\"overlay-text-backdrop\"><div class=\"bannerheight650 overlay-contentwidth\"><div class=\"hero-purple-bg overlay-pos-ll overlay-attach  overlay-text-container\"><div class=\"hh-mobile-textwidth\"><div class=\"overlay-headlineone\">CENTRAL WISCONSIN ENVIRONMENTAL STATION<\/div><div class=\"overlay-headlinetwo\">Accommodations<\/div><div class=\"overlay-linkbuttons\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explore our Facilities at the Central Wisconsin Environmental Station<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Central Wisconsin Environmental Station (CWES) offers a range of facilities for both indoor and outdoor activities. The&nbsp;<strong>\u201cRick Wilke\u201d Sunset Lodge<\/strong>&nbsp;is the main meeting and dining space, seating up to 120 people. It includes a spacious main room with 90 seats, two projection monitors, and a smaller Wilderness Room for 24 people. Guests can also enjoy Wifi and a wood-burning fireplace with beautiful views of Sunset Lake. Outdoors, the&nbsp;<strong>Outdoor Fireplace<\/strong>&nbsp;is a peaceful spot with Adirondack chairs overlooking the lake. For overnight stays, there are five Scandinavian-style log cabins, each sleeping 8 people, and nearby&nbsp;<strong>Anderson Lodge<\/strong>&nbsp;offers a central lounge and heated sleeping bays for up to 22 guests.&nbsp;<strong>Becker Lodge<\/strong>&nbsp;provides a smaller meeting space for 20 people, with a display monitor, wifi, and forest views. CWES\u2019 facilities are ideal for schools, retreats, and special events. Please note that to ensure the comfort of all guests, pets are not permitted on the premises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore the Central Wisconsin Environmental Station with our <strong>detailed map<\/strong>, designed to help you navigate our facilities and surrounding areas. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CWES-Map-2024.pdf\">Click here to view the map and plan your visit today!<\/a> <strong>Interested in reserving our facilities?<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/uwsp.az1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_beJJHjoncd0l3kW\">Contact us today to learn more and book your event!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-cards white-solid blockspacetop blockspacebottom\" id=\"\"><div class=\"site-width\"><section class=\"hcard-container\" aria-label=\"Horizontal Card\"><div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-card-container\" aria-live=\"off\">\n<div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-block\" id=\"hcard17755881440594563\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split6633 hcard-imgright\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h5 class=\"hcard-microtitle\"><\/h5><h3 class=\"hcard-title\">Rick Wilke Sunset Lodge <\/h3><h4 class=\"hcard-subtitle\"><\/h4><div class=\"hcard-content\">The<strong> Rick Wilke Sunset Lodge<\/strong> is the main meeting space at CWES and serves as the dining hall. With a total capacity of 120, the main room and side room (Wilderness Room) can accommodate many visiting schools, conference groups, retreats and special events. Bathrooms and the food service window are adjacent to the meetings spaces within the building. The main lodge seats 90 and has 2 projection monitors. The Wilderness Room seat 24 and has a projection monitor. Wifi is available throughout the building. The lodge offers a wood burning fireplace and spectacular views of Sunset Lake.<\/div><div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"hcard-mediacell\"><div class=\"hcard-images hcard-fourimg\"><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/central-wisconsin-environmental-station\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/04\/SunsetLodge7.jpg)\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/central-wisconsin-environmental-station\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/04\/SunsetLodge3.jpg)\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/central-wisconsin-environmental-station\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/04\/SunsetLodge2.jpg)\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/central-wisconsin-environmental-station\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/04\/Sunset-Lodge-Event11200x900-scaled-1.jpg)\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"hslider-buttoncontainer\"><button class=\"hsliderBack horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"previous slide\">\u276e<\/button><div class=\"single-card-nav\"><\/div><button class=\"hsliderForward horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"next slide\">\u276f<\/button><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-cards white-solid blockspacetop blockspacebottom\" id=\"\"><div class=\"site-width\"><section class=\"hcard-container\" aria-label=\"Horizontal Card\"><div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-card-container\" aria-live=\"off\">\n<div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-block\" id=\"hcard1775588307784574\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split6633 hcard-imgleft\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h5 class=\"hcard-microtitle\"><\/h5><h3 class=\"hcard-title\">Outdoor Fireplace<\/h3><h4 class=\"hcard-subtitle\"><\/h4><div class=\"hcard-content\">Adjacent to the Rick Wilke Sunset Lodge, the <strong>Outdoor Fireplace<\/strong>, donated by Paul and Patti Adamski, is the perfect outdoor meeting location. Sit back in Adirondack style chairs while taking in the views of Sunset Lake.<\/div><div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"hcard-mediacell\"><div class=\"hcard-images hcard-twoimg\"><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/central-wisconsin-environmental-station\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/04\/outdoorfireplace1.jpg)\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/central-wisconsin-environmental-station\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/04\/outdoorfireplace3.jpg)\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"hslider-buttoncontainer\"><button class=\"hsliderBack horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"previous slide\">\u276e<\/button><div class=\"single-card-nav\"><\/div><button class=\"hsliderForward horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"next slide\">\u276f<\/button><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-cards white-solid blockspacetop blockspacebottom\" id=\"\"><div class=\"site-width\"><section class=\"hcard-container\" aria-label=\"Horizontal Card\"><div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-card-container\" aria-live=\"off\">\n<div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-block\" id=\"hcard17755884312723442\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split6633 hcard-imgright\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h5 class=\"hcard-microtitle\"><\/h5><h3 class=\"hcard-title\">Scandinavian Style Log Cabins <\/h3><h4 class=\"hcard-subtitle\"><\/h4><div class=\"hcard-content\">Five cozy<strong> Scandinavian-style cabins<\/strong> are nestled around a shared bathhouse, offering comfortable accommodations for up to 8 people per cabin. Perfect for groups, these cabins provide a peaceful retreat while enjoying the natural beauty of the Central Wisconsin Environmental Station<\/div><div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"hcard-mediacell\"><div class=\"hcard-images hcard-twoimg\"><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/central-wisconsin-environmental-station\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/04\/Cabin1.jpg)\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/central-wisconsin-environmental-station\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/04\/Fir-Cabin-outside.jpg)\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"hslider-buttoncontainer\"><button class=\"hsliderBack horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"previous slide\">\u276e<\/button><div class=\"single-card-nav\"><\/div><button class=\"hsliderForward horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"next slide\">\u276f<\/button><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-cards white-solid blockspacetop blockspacebottom\" id=\"\"><div class=\"site-width\"><section class=\"hcard-container\" aria-label=\"Horizontal Card\"><div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-card-container\" aria-live=\"off\">\n<div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-block\" id=\"hcard1775589597584763\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split6633 hcard-imgleft\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h5 class=\"hcard-microtitle\"><\/h5><h3 class=\"hcard-title\">Anerderson Lodge <\/h3><h4 class=\"hcard-subtitle\"><\/h4><div class=\"hcard-content\"><strong>Anderson Lodge <\/strong>features a central classroom\/lounge equipped with a wood stove, stove, refrigerator, and microwave. The lodge includes three heated sleeping bays with bunk beds, accommodating up to 22 guests. Convenient restroom, shower, and dish-washing facilities are just a short walk away, making it an ideal choice for group stays at the Central Wisconsin Environmental Station.<\/div><div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"hcard-mediacell\"><div class=\"hcard-images hcard-threeimg\"><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/central-wisconsin-environmental-station\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/04\/Anderson-Lodge-outside1-1.jpg)\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/central-wisconsin-environmental-station\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/04\/Anderson-Lodge-inside1.jpg)\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/central-wisconsin-environmental-station\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/04\/Anderson-Lodge-inside3.jpg)\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"hslider-buttoncontainer\"><button class=\"hsliderBack horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"previous slide\">\u276e<\/button><div class=\"single-card-nav\"><\/div><button class=\"hsliderForward horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"next slide\">\u276f<\/button><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-cards white-solid blockspacetop blockspacebottom\" id=\"\"><div class=\"site-width\"><section class=\"hcard-container\" aria-label=\"Horizontal Card\"><div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-card-container\" aria-live=\"off\">\n<div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-block\" id=\"hcard17755899048652136\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split6633 hcard-imgright\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h5 class=\"hcard-microtitle\"><\/h5><h3 class=\"hcard-title\">Becker Lodge<\/h3><h4 class=\"hcard-subtitle\"><\/h4><div class=\"hcard-content\"><strong>Becker Lodge<\/strong> offers a versatile meeting space, featuring tables and chairs for up to 20 people, a display monitor, and Wifi. Guests can enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding forest, making it an ideal setting for small gatherings, conferences, and events at the Central Wisconsin Environmental Station.<br>&nbsp;<br>Explore the Central Wisconsin Environmental Station with our detailed map, designed to help you navigate our facilities and surrounding areas. Click here to view the map and plan your visit today!<\/div><div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"hcard-mediacell\"><div class=\"hcard-images hcard-twoimg\"><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/central-wisconsin-environmental-station\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/04\/Becker-Lodge1-1.jpg)\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/central-wisconsin-environmental-station\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/04\/Becker-Lodge3.jpg)\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"hslider-buttoncontainer\"><button class=\"hsliderBack horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"previous slide\">\u276e<\/button><div class=\"single-card-nav\"><\/div><button class=\"hsliderForward horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"next slide\">\u276f<\/button><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Explore our Facilities at the Central Wisconsin Environmental Station The Central Wisconsin Environmental Station (CWES) offers a range of facilities for both indoor and outdoor activities. 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