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How We Started With YurtsAt our bed and breakfast inn we wanted to provide a unique lodging environment for our guests so we introduced yurts to our accommodation mix. Guests who have stayed in them love them. They provide an outdoor experience with the comforts of home.The roundness of yurts follows Feng Shui principles that seem to invoke the creative spirit and a feeling of peacefulness. Not surprisingly, many artists and writers have chosen to stay in our yurts and guests from all walks of life comment on how well they slept in the yurt and leave our inn relaxed and energized.
The simplicity of the structure is appealing and environmentally friendly. We like the fact that they provide a "green" structure with a minimal footprint on the Earth.
Many guests who stay with us want a yurt of their own and want to know about our experience in erecting and maintaining our yurts. This site was developed to share some of the knowledge we acquired from setting up and using our yurts.
Customize Your Yurt to Fit Your NeedsYurts can provide a simple full-time permanent home or an inexpensive weekend getaway. Other uses are artist or yoga studios, meditation spaces, guest cottages, temporary housing, unique commercial spaces, churches and home school classrooms. There are many options from building your own yurt to buying a complete kit that contains the structural framing elements and exterior covers. Manufacturers build them in a variety of sizes from 12 to 30 feet in
diameter with prices varying according to size. Purchased as a kit, they can also be equipped with many options like extra windows, stove pipe flashing, fabric upgrades and much more.
diameter with prices varying according to size. Purchased as a kit, they can also be equipped with many options like extra windows, stove pipe flashing, fabric upgrades and much more. Interior partition walls can be added to separate the living area from bedroom and bath areas making it feel like a home. Adding a smaller yurt to a larger central one can create a larger space with private areas. Larger ones typically have higher ceiling heights that allow for a second floor loft or storage space.
An Affordable Housing OptionPurchased at a cost far less than a conventional cabin or home yurts can provide great affordable housing for those on a tight budget. They can also be erected in a couple of days. Another benefit is that they can be easily disassembled and moved to another site.
A yurt can serve as a temporary shelter while building a permanent cabin or weekend home. Once the permanent structure is completed, it can be left up as a guest cottage, office or studio. Some have even chosen to forgo the construction of a permanent dwelling since they love yurt living so much.
Making Yurts LivableMany yurts are equipped with electric, heat, plumbing, insulation and other features to make them more comfortable. A well or rainwater harvesting system can be installed to supply fresh water. Some are totally off the grid and utilize solar or wind power. Composting toilets can also be added easily to avoid expensive and environmentally unfriendly septic systems. In some parts of the country a grey water system can be installed to process shower and sink water created by the bathroom or kitchen. Many ways of making these unique structures livable are discussed on this site.
One area of caution: Be sure to investigate the local building codes/restrictions for your area. You may be required to get a building permit, meet applicable codes and educate local officials.
Disclaimer Of Liability And Warranty- we specifically disclaim any warranty, either expressed or implied, concerning the information on these pages. We will not have any liability for loss, damage, or injury, resulting from the use of any information found on this, or any other page of this site.