The yurt
The Simple Beauty of a Circle, made from natural materials.
wood, canvas, hemp wool, glass.
Living space · Studio & workspace · Retreats · Sauna . Greenhouse
A yurt can be shaped around how you want to use it. Some people live in a yurt full-time, others use it as a space for their work. Others like it to have it as their Sauna or Greenhouse.
Ways to use it
One Circle, Endless Possibilities
A yurt is versatile. A few ways people use them:
- Living / staying
- Year-round, seasonal, or for weekends.
- Guest space
- A cozy, unique stay for family, friends or visitors.
- Studio & workspace
- Home office, art or music studio.
- Retreats & classes
- Yoga, meditation, workshops, music.
- Sauna yurt (10–14 ft)
- Small, round and warm. Read more on the sauna page.
- Greenhouse yurt (12–16 ft)
- A bright, round space to grow vegetables and plants. Read more on the greenhouse page.
The maker
From the road to the yurt
For more than two years, I traveled by bicycle; from Germany to Iran, around Europe and most recently across Canada. Everything I needed was packed on my bicycle. I spent most nights wild camping, living a simple life close to nature.
Somewhere along those journeys, the idea of building a yurt came to me. A simple, cozy home, close to nature. It took a couple of years, but eventually I made it happen.
I built my own yurt with love and care, using as many natural materials as possible. The roof rafters and central posts are made from branches I found in the forest, and the insulation is natural hemp wool. I love the irregular shapes and natural curves of the wood, and the little imperfections that give the yurt its own character. I like that it feels handmade, rustic, and alive.
I adapted the design to the mild, wet climate of Vancouver Island and made sure the yurt could be taken apart and moved. Today, I live in the yurt I built.
Inside & Out
See all photos →How it works
From first message to first night
01
Talk
Tell me about your land, the size you're dreaming of, and how you'll use it.
02
Build
I gather the wood and build your yurt by hand in my workshop on the Island.
03
Raise
We raise it together on its platform — usually in 3–4 days, depending on the size and how many people help.