When we talk to folks who are thinking about dipping their toes into the yurt life for the first time, a question we often hear is: What can we do with a small to mid-sized yurt? We think the better question is: What can’t you do? Pacific Yurts come in five different sizes, and each […] The post Get Inspired with These 16-Foot Yurt and 20-Foot Yurt Floor Plans first appeared on Pacific Yurts ..read more

Put two like-minded organizations together, and great things can happen – not just for the organizations themselves, but for their customers as well.  Hipcamp is the go-to app to discover and book incredible campsites, connecting operators of camping and glamping sites with people who love sleeping under the stars. But more than a booking site, […] The post Pacific Yurts and Hipcamp: Good for the Glamping Business first appeared on Pacific Yurts ..read more

The rich, green lands of northwest Oregon are home to a smattering of agricultural trusts that surround the Portland and Canby areas. On one of those trusts sits a Pacific Yurt with a particularly rich history. The owner of the trust bought the yurt more than twenty years ago, and since then, it has seen […] The post How a 21-Year-Old Yurt Started a New Chapter for an Oregon Family first appeared on Pacific Yurts ..read more

Let’s start with a little history lesson: in 1978, we became the first company to produce the modern yurt. We haven’t stopped listening to feedback and modernizing yurts ever since. In the 1980s, we added dome skylights, water catchment systems, and NASA-quality insulation. In the 1990s, we developed French doors, yurt perimeter gutters, and ceiling […] The post Introducing Our New Porch Cover Kits and XL Glass Window Systems first appeared on Pacific Yurts ..read more

Far from a trendy buzzword, sustainability has been a huge focus for businesses and consumers for quite some time. At its core, sustainability is all about reducing environmental impact wherever possible – and it’s something today’s travelers are keeping top of mind. According to Booking.com’s 2023 Sustainable Travel Report, 65% of people prefer to stay […] The post How Yurts Can Help Your Business Go Green and Boost Revenue first appeared on Pacific Yurts ..read more

If you like spending time in the great outdoors, you probably care about protecting it too. We feel the same way. That’s why when you stay in a Pacific Yurt, you’re able to enjoy the beauty of nature without leaving a heavy footprint on it.  For us, sustainability isn’t just a policy, it’s at the […] The post Why We Treat Sustainability as More Than Just a Buzzword first appeared on Pacific Yurts ..read more

Whether you’re looking to live off-grid in a yurt, create an alternative home office space, or start a yurt glamping business, choosing the right yurt design to suit your needs can be intimidating. We’ve compiled some of our best resources to help our customers choose the right yurt. Build a Pacific Yurt With Confidence Pacific […] The post How To Design The Perfect Yurt For Your Needs first appeared on Pacific Yurts ..read more

Building a thriving campsite today means meeting travelers where they are. For many, that looks like offering amenities that may not have been common 10-20 years ago. The post From Weekends to Weeks – How Yurts Can Extend Campsite Stays first appeared on Pacific Yurts ..read more

Every year, OHI releases their Generational Camping Report, documenting camping trends across the US. For campsite owners and operators, this report is a goldmine of info, especially when it comes to the habits of younger campers. So how can campsites stay on top of these changing trends? It all comes down to adaptability.  How the Camping […] The post How Yurts Can Make Younger Generations Excited to Get Outdoors first appeared on Pacific Yurts ..read more

The prospect of adding a small kitchen to your yurt can be daunting, but by working with the space you have and not against it, you can create an efficient and beautiful kitchen that you’ll love cooking in. As always, we recommend eliminating clutter where possible to help open up your space and stay organized. There are a few elements that make for a successful small kitchen: Know your lifestyle A space-efficient layout Smart use of appliances Multifunctional storage solutions Read on for small space design tips to transform your yurt kitchen into a functional workspace for you and your fam ..read more