A Tribute to Leo Hennessy
We are proud to hear about Idaho Parks and Recreation naming one of their latest Pacific Yurts after Leo Hennessy, the leader and developer of Idaho City’s backcountry yurt system. When Idaho Parks and Recreation unveiled The Hennessy Yurt sharing his namesake, he was there to humbly accept the honors. Hennessy retired from his longtime […]
Read moreHow to Find a Yurt for Your Next Glamping Getaway
Planning a yurt glamping trip and need suggestions? Rent a yurt for your next getaway through Airbnb, Glamping Hub, Reserve America, and more!
Read moreHow to Find a Yurt to Stay in Near Me
A yurt vacation is unlike any other getaway. Staying in one of our round spaces—even if it’s only for a few days—brings feelings of serenity and community. Everyone can make conversations and play music with equal voices, making gatherings with family and friends feel truly special. Yurts also keep you warm and dry as you […]
Read morePacific Yurts featured in Eugene Weekly
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 […]
Read morePacific Yurts Featured in Woodall’s Campground Management
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 […]
Read morePacific Yurts Featured in Adventure Sports Journal
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 […]
Read morePacific Yurts Featured in Specialty Fabrics Review
Alan Bair, founder and president of Pacific Yurts was recently featured on the cover of Specialty Fabrics Review. Here’s an excerpt: I never had an interest in going into business to just duplicate a product that already existed,” says Alan Bair, founder and owner of Pacific Yurts Inc. in Cottage Grove, Ore. “But early on […]
Read morePacific Yurts is Celebrating 40 Years!
Pacific Yurts, designer of the original modern yurt, was founded in 1978 in an old dairy barn. Forty years later, we now have thousands of yurts all over the world. Take a look at our company’s journey throughout the years, and let’s celebrate! The Pacific Yurts Prequel As a child, Pacific Yurts founder Alan Bair […]
Read morePacific Yurts Featured in Portland Monthly
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 […]
Read morePacific Yurts Featured in Recreation Management
Pacific Yurts was recently featured on the cover of Recreation Management and in their cover article titled Structural Integrity – Nonconventional Buildings Offer Savings and Customization. Here’s a snippet: Alan Bair, founder of a company that manufactures yurts, said his company has been producing more yurts than ever this past year due to the increasing […]
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