Housing

Yurts: Living in the Round

Want to know what it is like to live in a yurt? The typical yurt is a portable, tent-like round structure distinguished by unique roof construction. Long spans achieved without intermediate supports create airy spaces that impart a sense of openness and connection. A hole or skylight in the center of the roof invites the sun in and the occupants’ gaze skyward. The yurt dwelling experience is described beginning with ancient, nomadic Turkic and Mongolian tribes in central Asia – the origin of these distinctive shelters.



You can find offers for luxurious yurt for you to take shelter after a wild adventure through the wilderness. Take the Brush Creek Ranch for example. Laughing and eating round the camp fire, while the stars above watch over you and your friends can also be quite a relaxing opportunity to spend your time. With 700 square feet of space, the circular tent can be rented out for a special day close to Nature. The interior features cozy cots and is accessible through-out all seasons. Check out the pictures provided and decide whether this amazing experience at Brush Creek Ranch is worth the while.
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Off Grid Tiny House Deep In The Woods of Northern California

This tiny house in the woods is dreamy and it takes only one look to notice this fact. It seems like the perfect gateway for a romantic weekend and a place where you can truly connect with nature. But most of all, it looks like the ideal place to relax and spend precious moments with your loved one. The house is situated in Northern California, hidden in the woods in a beautiful scenery. The whole structure came at a cost of only $1000 and it is run entirely on solar power so it is an environmentally conscious establishment. There is a large area where you can sit and do your daily activities and then transform it into a sleeping space. The structure was created out of the remains of an old ship and high quality wood and the large windows let the sunshine inside. The large window on the top of the tiny house offers a beautiful view and you can lay down and watch the stars at night together with your loved one.

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Fish right off your deck while staying in the A-Frame cabin. The front porch includes a hot tub and sitting area. Inside you will find an open concept sleeping, fully stocked kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, pots, pans and utensils. Sleeping arrangements for up to 6 include a queen bed downstairs and 2 lofts with a queen size bed in each….a truly unforgettable adventure!

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Yurts: the perfect cheap off-grid dwelling




The Polyurt 180 is big enough to be used as a one room cabin for 2-4 people, and small enough to be cozy and easy to build. The 12-sided round shape yields a very strong and efficient building.

The parts for this model are all cut from standard 4’x8′ material, with very little waste. The round shape encloses the 180 square foot area using about 15% less material than a square or rectangular shaped building of the same area would use.

The result is a stronger structure which requires less labor to construct, and has a smaller amount of exterior surface to maintain and lose heat through.

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