Refuge Sustainable Building Center

Refuge Sustainable Building Center promotes sustainability in the built environment through sales of products which respect human health and the natural world. We are a locally-owned business founded on the idea that consumers should have the power to make better choices for themselves, their families, and their world. Our team members are personally committed to making sustainable lifestyle choices, and to helping our customers do the same. Visit our store in Bozeman, Montana or contact us for help with your sustainable building project. In June 2010, Refuge changed hands and is now under the ownership of long-time Bozeman area businesswoman Alexa Calio. After graduating with a degree in Wildlife Biology in Virginia and working in Minnesota, Alexa moved to Montana to conduct research in Yellowstone park. During the 18 years that she lived in Gardiner, she built a log home from the ground up. After finishing the chinking portion of the project and "swearing never to touch the stuff again," she founded Roche Jaune, Inc., Chinking and Plaster Specialists. Many large and small, fine and rustic jobs later, Alexa moved her family and business to Bozeman. As the new owner of Refuge, Alexa has already brought several new products to the store, including Fireclay Tile, RAIS Stoves, and YOLO Colorhouse VOC-free paints. In addition, Refuge now offers free delivery service; contact us for details. Also ask about our free in-house design services, as well as plaster application, chinking installation services, and tool rental for DIYers looking to plaster on their own.