Yurts

Yurts are a circular domed dwelling. They’re portable and self-supporting and originally used by nomadic Mongol and Turkic people of central Asia.

They used pelts and sheep’s wool to cover the lattice walled frame. From there struts lead to a central roof ring. All of this held together with ropes which were usually made out of animal hair.

Pelts and wool were used for insulation. More was used during the winter and less in the summer.

Here’s what a traditional yurt looks like in use...

They're now being used not only to live in but as office spaces, yoga studios, backyard retreats and more.

Anyways, we’ll explore that--and more--in the pages below. Including places where you can vacation in one. Below are some of the future topics I'll be covering on yurts. So get excited and bookmark this site!


Living in a Yurt
What it’s like to live in a yurt and the benefits of a round open spaced dwelling.

Yurt Homes
This page features pictures, videos and info on people in the West that use a yurt as their home.

Portable Yurt
How portable is a yurt? How long it takes to put together, take apart and how many people it requires.

GoYurt Shelters
The most portable, lightweight and easiest to setup yurt on the market. Made to last with high quality non toxic materials.

Shelter Systems Portable YurtDomes
This company offers the least expensive and most portable yurts. They come in an array of sizes and can serve several purposes.

Homemade Yurt
What a homemade yurt looks like and what kind of work it takes to put one together.

Wooden Yurts
Wooden yurts are the permanent alternative to the canvas versions. Learn more, see pictures and links to resources.

How to Build a Yurt
Different ways to build a yurt and options for home made versions as well as kits and building plans.

Yurt Plans
Resource page for yurt building plans.

Yurt Floor Plans
Yurt floor plans that show bedrooms, kitchens, bathrooms, living areas and more.

Yurt Vacations
Places where you can rent a few nights in a yurt.

Yurt Companies
My two favorite yurt companies. They are on the market now for recreational, living, office, and business purposes.

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