The modern yurt has come a long way. A few decades ago, a yurt was primarily considered a unique dwelling for those who wanted to live closer to the land. Only the more adventurous among us even knew what they were and would give a yurt a try. The next step in the progression was […]

There is a growing trend in the events industry that has us more than a little excited. With the move towards creating unique, one-of-a-kind experiences for guests and attendees, more people are choosing to use yurts for their personal or business events. We think this makes perfect sense! Yurts are indeed unique, but they are […]

The skiing community has taken a keen liking to the modern yurt. Every year, many ski resorts are adding new yurts up and down Alpine trails and around lodges, just in time for ski season. The main reasons yurts are trending at ski resorts seem to be related to the appeal of three important things: […]

From their very beginning, yurts were made for families. Within the nomadic tribes of Central Asia, each family yurt (or Ger) was the hub of life for the family unit. The modern yurt is also an ideal lodging option for families looking to spend quality time together, indoors or out. Their circular shape and the […]

An increasing number of creative artists are able to make their living by selling their work online and are finding that a modern yurt is the ideal art studio space. And we couldn’t agree more! Many artists prefer a studio that is separate from their living spaces for many reasons. Some of the reasons are […]

As the pace of work and life increases, so do our needs for rest and relaxation. We are all getting more familiar with the ill effects of long-term stress and schedule strains. As a result, vacations are rapidly becoming less of an optional luxury and more of a necessary break for a large portion of […]

Pacific Yurts was founded with the goal of allowing people to get closer to nature while minimizing their impact on it. Yurts are inherently eco-friendly structures; their lightweight, circular design maximizes interior square footage while curtailing required construction materials. Moreover, yurts often require just a simple post and beam platform as a base. As such, […]

International yurts are popping up everywhere. Our yurt-loving friends and customers can be found all over the globe. As yurt kits can be shipped internationally, many of our yurts can be found as settings for exciting adventures and peaceful retreats. With the many creative uses for yurts, it’s easy to see their international appeal. The […]

Recent trends in home design and renovation show a huge uptick in choices to add outdoor living spaces to all kinds of homes, including traditional homes and yurt homes. This steady growth in popularity of outdoor living spaces, sometimes called outdoor rooms, has resulted in an industry that will come close to six billion (with […]

Light in our living spaces can create a sense of openness and energy. This is especially true in yurts. Lighting can enhance daily routines and infuse moments with friends and loved ones with feelings of peace and serenity. The natural daytime lighting from the skylight in a yurt serves to illuminate and supplement the airy […]