For anyone looking to buy a yurt, many questions can arise. How much is this really going to cost? Are there limits to where I can put my yurt? Is this going to change how I live my life? We have found over the decades that discovering the answers to these questions gives our customers […]

What do you do? Do you have pets or children? What are your hobbies? These are a few “get-to know-you” questions that we all rely on when meeting new people. When preparing to buy a yurt, people use different questions to gain familiarity. Some customers wonder about heating and plumbing options, while others wonder about […]

Climate is an important consideration for all homeowners, including yurt owners. Since ancient times, the Mongolian people have relied on yurts to withstand harsh conditions. In the Mongolia steppes, winter night temperatures often hover around -30°, while summer heat blasts as high as 104° F, and high wind is common. Today, modern yurts are popping […]

Today’s yurts often serve as recreational rentals and eco-friendly homes. But did you know that they were originally designed as the primary dwellings of ancient nomadic tribes? The Bronze Age rock etchings in Siberia depict the earliest evidence of yurt dwellings, while yurts also served as the primary homes for the fierce Huns warriors in Mongolia […]

Yurts are the chameleons of the architectural world – they are suited to a variety of settings, from ski resorts to national parks to beachside accommodations. Easy setup/takedown, affordability, and singular design are just some of the myriad qualities that draw people towards them. Simultaneously, yurt visitors are aware of their connection to the natural […]

In 1978, we became the first company to produce a modern yurt. Since then, we’ve innovated continually, adding many design improvements over the years. In the ’80s we introduced dome skylights, water catchment systems, and NASA-quality insulation. The ’90s saw our development of yurt French doors, yurt perimeter gutters, and ceiling fan supports. And in […]

Bringing in consistent income requires creativity in all fields, including government. Many government agencies are looking for ways to add income without additional taxation. Recreational opportunities are ideal, as they offer a tangible service. When brainstorming around recreational income, government groups should make sure that yurt lodging is on the list. Yurts are circular structures […]

American children spend an average of six hours a day in front of electronic media, according to Harvard Medical School. Today’s adults are also primarily indoor creatures; the EPA estimates that 90% of our time is spent inside. Fortunately, the panacea is all around us, in nature. Spending time in natural settings and parks can […]

An unusual real estate trend is gaining steam across the country, flying in the face of long-held assumptions about what it means to live well. The tiny house movement advocates living in very small houses. Tiny homes are generally defined as those less than 900 square feet in size, although most tiny homes are just […]

Yurt living has come a long way since 400 CE. That’s approximately when peoples of the central Asian Steppe began using circular, portable housing now commonly known as yurts. Today, every modern convenience can be built into a yurt, given careful planning. Modern yurts may feature appliances, lighting, heating, plumbing, and even lofts. Through our […]