Design & Layout, Wall Tents

Glamping Tent Floor Plans: Create Your Ideal Layout

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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.
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Yurt Living, Yurts

Create the Ultimate Yurt Office for Productivity

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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. 
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Planning & Investing, Yurts

The True Cost of Building a Yurt: Package

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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.
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