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 […]

Stress affects our bodies and minds in ways we are still discovering, but as humans we also tend to grow used to the surging amounts of adrenaline, tension, and other road signs shouting to us that it’s time for a break. It’s vital we get away from it all to reconnect with ourselves and recalibrate […]

In our 40 years of building yurts, we have found that some of our potential customers are concerned about the idea of setting up a yurt on their own. We completely understand! Yurts are unique, which can be wonderful when it comes to design and location options; but, their uniqueness can also be a little intimidating. […]

Multi-family vacations are a popular way to get some much-needed rest, relaxation, and fun. They allow kids, parents, and grandparents to make memories together, while sharing costs and responsibilities. Experts agree the benefits of vacationing with other families are hard to ignore. Easier on the Budget: When traveling together, the expenses can be split up, […]

We are excited to share with you that there is a growing connection between modern yurts and some of the best wineries in the country. Why is this exciting? Mainly because they are a perfect pairing! Yurts go beautifully with the pace and pleasantries of vineyards and wineries. Some are using yurts as lodging for […]

While yurts are relatively simple to construct, your platform and flooring design will always require some focused attention and a little expertise. For first-time yurt buyers and for those looking to upgrade or re-do their current yurt finishes, this question comes up a lot: What do we do about the floor? With this article, we’d […]

Have you heard of glamping? This newer term combines “glamour” and “camping” to describe a trend in outdoor enjoyment, namely camping in luxury. While the word glamping is fairly new, dating to 2005, the idea of camping in luxury is not. Sixteenth-century Ottoman sultans enjoyed lavish feasts and theatrical performances in richly decorated pavilion tents. In the […]

Woodall’s Campground Management recently featured a nice article all about Pacific Yurts. Here’s an excerpt: Pacific Yurts Celebrates 40 Years of Producing Modern Yurts In 1978, working in a dairy barn that served as a small business incubator not far from its current location in Cottage Grove, Ore., entrepreneur Alan Bair hatched Pacific Yurts… …WCM […]

Adventure Sports Journal recently featured a nice article all about Pacific Yurts; how we started and how we fit into the growing ecotourism market. Here’s an excerpt: The rise of ecotourism means resorts are the fastest growing segment of Pacific Yurt’s business. “A lot of campgrounds and sustainable lodges want a light footprint, and visitors […]