Here at Pacific Yurts, we consider it a privilege to be able to partner with our customers to bring their unique home and vacation rental to fruition. We are happy when our fellow yurt lovers create the peaceful or adventurous retreat they have been longing for. So, when we get to see these dreams realized, […]

We have a wonderful guest blogger for this piece. Recently, we asked Pacific Yurt owner Mitch Bacon to share the story of how he came to learn about us, and how his yurt has impacted his life, and the life of others. We hope you enjoy reading his story! Pacific Yurts & GroundPDX A little […]

The Portland Monthly recently did a fun piece featuring Pacific Yurts and our founder/owner Alan Bair. Here’s an excerpt: Yurts evoke a indefinite, yet alluring, past. (Meanwhile, Pacific has invested heavily in innovation, from electronic welding techniques to NASA-developed insulation material.) Their mobile character allows for improvisation. “You can use a yurt to get to […]

For decades the modern yurt has been growing in popularity, first with the early adopters and adventurous souls who loved its unique presence in nature and now more recently with the many who are finding the peaceful enjoyment of yurt living. Just as traditional yurts have been a staple of some cultures for thousands of […]

There are a lot of myths that circulate around yurts. Here we address some of the most common myths we hear and offer our solutions. Myth #1: Yurts are just like tents with no insulation value, so they are always too hot or cold. The Facts: Although the yurt’s compact, circular shape and conical roof encourage […]

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: […]

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 […]