Sleep Under a Circular Sky

A yurt stay offers something no hotel room or cabin can — the feeling of sleeping under a dome of lattice and canvas, with a crown of sky visible through the central opening above. Once the portable homes of Central Asian nomads, yurts have been reimagined by hospitality providers worldwide as unique, comfortable accommodations that connect guests to the landscape in a way traditional structures cannot.

Featured Destinations

Pacific Northwest

• Treebones Resort — Big Sur, California. Luxury yurts perched on a coastal bluff overlooking the Pacific, with a central lodge, infinity pool, and some of the most dramatic views in the state.
• Pacific Yurts at Umpqua — Southern Oregon. Comfortable yurts set in old-growth forest along the Umpqua River, with hiking trails, fishing, and stargazing.
• Lakedale Resort — San Juan Islands, Washington. Canvas-topped yurts on a private lake surrounded by forest, with kayaking, fishing, and farm-to-table dining.

Mountain West

• Yellowstone Under Canvas — West Yellowstone, Montana. Glamping yurts with wood-burning stoves, minutes from the park entrance. Summer-season operation with guided park tours available.
• Yurt Village at Solitude — Solitude Mountain Resort, Utah. Backcountry yurts accessible by snowshoe or cross-country ski, offering a true winter wilderness experience.
• Colorado Yurt Company Retreats — Montrose, Colorado. The company that manufactures yurts for the US market also operates a demonstration property where guests can stay in various models.

East Coast

• Savage River Lodge — Frostburg, Maryland. Year-round yurts in the mountains of western Maryland with a restaurant, fire pits, and access to miles of hiking and mountain biking trails.
• Huttopia White Mountains — Albany, New Hampshire. European-style yurt camping with modern amenities in the White Mountain National Forest.

International

• Three Camel Lodge — Gobi Desert, Mongolia. Traditional Mongolian gers (the original yurts) in the landscape where the design originated, with camel trekking and desert exploration.
• Kynren Yurts — Yorkshire, England. Luxury yurts on the North York Moors with wood-fired hot tubs and walking access to the moorland.

What to Expect

The Structure

Modern hospitality yurts feature insulated walls, wooden platforms, real beds, lighting, and often heating and cooling systems. The circular shape creates a surprisingly spacious interior, and the domed roof adds vertical drama.

Amenities

Luxury yurt properties typically offer:

• Real mattresses and hotel-quality bedding
• Electricity and lighting
• Wood-burning stove or radiant heating
• Private or shared bathroom facilities
• Outdoor decks or patios

The Experience

A yurt stay lands somewhere between hotel comfort and tent camping adventure. The canvas walls breathe with the wind, you hear the rain in a way you never would through drywall, and the circular floor plan creates a sense of shelter that feels ancient and deeply human.

Planning Tips

• Book early — Yurt properties are small and popular; peak season fills months ahead
• Check the season — Some yurt hotels operate year-round; others are seasonal
• Pack layers — Even insulated yurts can cool quickly after the fire dies down
• Embrace the experience — The sounds of nature are features, not bugs

Trade four walls for a circle and discover a different way to travel.