I WANT A YURT. I have the perfect spot for it.
Why replicate an ancient structure used by Caucasian nomads in my backyard? Well, it could serve as a guest room, office, hang-out.
Do I really need a yurt right now? No, of course not. Somehow, though, the vision has taken hold.
Pacific Yurts seems to be the leading supplier. They can cost as little as $5,000, though that, of course, is the base model, and you have to have a platform built. As it’s more of a tent than a permanent structure, I don’t think it would require a permit.
A Chinese yurt, from Kate James’ Flickrstream, below
The perfect spot, below.
Something to mull over the winter…anyone have experience with yurts?
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October 20, 2010 at 12:58 pm
Mary-Liz
You already have a house & a pied a terre!!!!
I like the Chinese one, but the Pacific one looks more mellow.
I don’t have any experience with yurts, but I have a friend with a teepee. Would you consider a teepee??
October 22, 2010 at 9:15 am
Quinn
How about a gazebo????
October 22, 2010 at 1:36 pm
cara
OK, so I’m greedy, ML. A teepee could be fun. What does your friend do with hers? And I love the idea of a gazebo (maybe a rustic one like they have at Mohonk Mountain House), but you can’t put guests in a gazebo for the night.
October 22, 2010 at 5:08 pm
Reed
We love Yurts too! There is also this site: http://www.yurtworkshop.com/ But they are across the pond and shipping might be expensive.
October 23, 2010 at 7:03 am
jan
hi – i have a friends in CT with a teepee.
we LOve staying in it when we visit – and consider it a treat.
they have a small fire place igloo in it – as well as a single and double bed – outfitted with handmade quilts… lanterns …. hides… very cozy.
i can easily see it in your space.
at night when you stare all the way up – past the structure – and see the stars – it is incredible.
November 6, 2010 at 11:36 pm
Melissa Danielle
I’ve always wanted a yurt for an “outdoor” yoga space. My friends in Oregon have a teepee – an unusually cathartic experience. The Chinese yurt looks more, familial. Go for it!