There’s something calming about living in round spaces. Surrounded by curved walls that inspire creativity, the flow is graceful from one area to another. That feeling isn’t new. People have embraced living in round homes for thousands of years. The Alaskan Inuit still occasionally construct domed igloos, which rely on heavily compacted blocks of snow […]

For thousands of years, people have found shelter in tiny houses including yurts. Ancient Greek historian Herodotus of Halicarnassus described the first yurts as appearing between 600 BC and AD 300 in Central Asia. Nomadic herders took refuge in the felt-covered tents on steppes, mountains and in the desert. Today, tiny houses are in vogue […]

When days become shorter and temperatures drop, skiers and snowboarders everywhere start praying for snow. A Colorado ski vacation may be the antidote. The Centennial State sees more than 300 inches of snow a year and 300 days of sunshine. Nearly 30 resorts and ski mountains call Colorado home. Powder hounds of all levels can […]

When temperatures grow cooler and the leaves begin to fall on the East Coast, sometimes the best place to be is in a yurt in the middle of nature. The summer crowds fade as kids go back to school, leaving you and your family in peace to enjoy vibrant autumn colors and a wealth of […]

Visiting a new city puts you in the thick of local culture and the thrum of daily life. But when you’re busy exploring all day, it’s natural to want a peaceful place to recharge for future activities. Hotels are often the go-to choice, as they’re often centrally located, but their costs add up and most […]

Yurts have been found to be special places for a variety of uses. In addition to being lovely living spaces, they are proving to be ideal for everything from yoga studios to spas. We are seeing more and more of them used by creatives for their artistic endeavors. Artists of every kind are finding that […]

Recently, Pacific Yurts at Treebones Resort were featured in the Eugene Weekly. Here’s a snippet: We arrived just ahead of the storm we had been dancing with all down the coast. It rained hard for the rest of the afternoon and into the night. The Santa Lucia Mountains would get over seven inches of rain […]

Stress affects our bodies and minds in ways we are still discovering, but as humans we also tend to grow used to the surging amounts of adrenaline, tension, and other road signs shouting to us that it’s time for a break. It’s vital we get away from it all to reconnect with ourselves and recalibrate […]

In our 40 years of building yurts, we have found that some of our potential customers are concerned about the idea of setting up a yurt on their own. We completely understand! Yurts are unique, which can be wonderful when it comes to design and location options; but, their uniqueness can also be a little intimidating. […]

Multi-family vacations are a popular way to get some much-needed rest, relaxation, and fun. They allow kids, parents, and grandparents to make memories together, while sharing costs and responsibilities. Experts agree the benefits of vacationing with other families are hard to ignore. Easier on the Budget: When traveling together, the expenses can be split up, […]