The True Cost of Building a Yurt: The Platform
Our yurt experts created this series to help customers calculate the cost of building a yurt from be...
Posts by Mike Oberdick
How Long Does It Take to Build a Yurt? Step-by-Step Guide
I've had several requests recently for general yurt information, and I thought there are probably more of you out there who are just starting to learn about yurts and their many uses. Think of this as a helpful PSA all about yurts!
Luxury She Shed vs She Yurt: Which is Right for Your Backyard?
A customer who purchased a 16’ yurt from us a couple of years ago just picked up his second one of the same size a couple of weeks ago. When I asked him, “why two yurts?” he replied, “The first yurt was for me … this one is my wife’s ‘She Yurt!’ ”
Glamping Tent Floor Plans: Create Your Ideal Layout
I gave a yurt tour today to a nice gentleman from the Netherlands who had never heard the word “glamping.” But his face lit up immediately when I said, “glamorous plus camping.” I don’t know exactly when glamping became a word - according to Wikipedia, it first appeared in the United Kingdom in 2005. While the word itself is relatively new, the concept goes back centuries. Many cultures strive to have comfortable accommodations while out in the wild with nature at the doorstep. African safari tents were the first iteration of what is now our Lakedale Canvas Cottage.
Create the Ultimate Yurt Office for Productivity
In these challenging times, many of you are asked to work from home and create a home office environment. What do you do if you don’t have the space or need to be separate from the rest of the family to attend video conference calls? Thankfully we have to work from home options with many remote yurt home office solutions. Between our two models and 7 different-size yurts, we’ve got you covered. And if you are a current yurt owner, check out some of our favorite home office items for smaller spaces below.
Luxury Rainier Yurts at SageCliffe Resort & Spa
Cave B Estate Winery opened in the early '80s, being one of the first wineries/resorts to open in Washington State. The section of the property containing the resort was renamed by the new owners towards the end of 2020 and is now known as SageCliffe Resort & Spa.
The True Cost of Building a Yurt: Package
You want to build a personal oasis within a budget. You've felt the inspiration, read about the adventure, and now you want an introduction to the true cost of building a yurt. For years, Rainier Outdoor yurt owners have provided creative feedback and innovative ways to guide the way through all things yurt. This is part two in our series, “The True Cost of Building a Yurt: Package.” In this part, we will provide insight into three new yurt owners and price comparisons of their custom yurts.
Yurt Sizes in Metrics
We've had several questions just this week from want-to-be yurt dwellers outside of the U.S. asking for our yurt sizes in metrics. Here are the conversions.
How to Heat Your Yurt: Best Heating Solutions
What if I don't want to use only a wood stove to heat my yurt? Two is always better than one, so I recommend that if you can, you use two sources of heat for your yurt.
Choosing Yurt Interior Flooring
The true beauty of a yurt is on the inside. Hardwood floors make quite an impression and add a down-home feel. Below we give you a rundown of what steps to take next and what to expect when installing interior yurt flooring.