One of the most common myths surrounding yurts is that they don’t last very long. When properly maintained, these unique structures can provide comfortable and secure spaces for decades to come. The longevity of your yurt depends on a number of factors. First, where will your yurt live? A yurt in the hot California desert […]

Yurts can stay comfortable year-round, but there’s one problem people who live in cold or wet climates could run into: Moisture. Maybe the windows keep fogging up, the roof experiences condensation, or the air inside feels humid. Mold or mildew might even be a concern. This is a common problem for some yurts, but it’s […]

If you live in an area prone to extreme weather conditions, you’re probably wondering how safe you are staying in a yurt during a storm. We know weather is a concern for many yurt owners, and we’ve made sure to engineer a yurt that can withstand extreme weather conditions to comfort your concerns about yurt […]

There’s something calming about living in round spaces. Surrounded by curved walls that inspire creativity, the flow is graceful from one area to another. That feeling isn’t new. People have embraced living in round homes for thousands of years. The Alaskan Inuit still occasionally construct domed igloos, which rely on heavily compacted blocks of snow […]

For thousands of years, people have found shelter in tiny houses including yurts. Ancient Greek historian Herodotus of Halicarnassus described the first yurts as appearing between 600 BC and AD 300 in Central Asia. Nomadic herders took refuge in the felt-covered tents on steppes, mountains and in the desert. Today, tiny houses are in vogue […]

When days become shorter and temperatures drop, skiers and snowboarders everywhere start praying for snow. A Colorado ski vacation may be the antidote. The Centennial State sees more than 300 inches of snow a year and 300 days of sunshine. Nearly 30 resorts and ski mountains call Colorado home. Powder hounds of all levels can […]

When temperatures grow cooler and the leaves begin to fall on the East Coast, sometimes the best place to be is in a yurt in the middle of nature. The summer crowds fade as kids go back to school, leaving you and your family in peace to enjoy vibrant autumn colors and a wealth of […]

Visiting a new city puts you in the thick of local culture and the thrum of daily life. But when you’re busy exploring all day, it’s natural to want a peaceful place to recharge for future activities. Hotels are often the go-to choice, as they’re often centrally located, but their costs add up and most […]

Yurts have been found to be special places for a variety of uses. In addition to being lovely living spaces, they are proving to be ideal for everything from yoga studios to spas. We are seeing more and more of them used by creatives for their artistic endeavors. Artists of every kind are finding that […]

Recently, Pacific Yurts at Treebones Resort were featured in the Eugene Weekly. Here’s a snippet: We arrived just ahead of the storm we had been dancing with all down the coast. It rained hard for the rest of the afternoon and into the night. The Santa Lucia Mountains would get over seven inches of rain […]