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This ingenious structure requires neither nail nor ground fastening. Its “walls” consist of crossed wooden strips in a lattice arrangement fixed together in a circle by braided horse hair. In the centre of the yurt is a dome (called toono), mounted on 2 (or 4) pillars. 81 rods, the huns, are introduced into the toono of a “5-wall” yurt thus creating the frame. The number of “walls” determines the size of the yurt, in other words the ground diameter. The yurt is covered by wool felt and a water resistant cotton canvas. Depending on its size, 3 people can put it together in roughly 2 hours…

This millenary abode, still home to the semi nomadic people of Central Asia is extreemly resilient, adaptable and can be used for parties, exhibitions, or agricultural/trade shows, as an inexpensive alternative or temporary housing, a hunting lodge or to cosy up in on a ski slope, as a guest room at the cottage or simply as a unique space to kick back in with family and friends. The possibilities are endless.

Visit a yurt in 3D -  click here (you'll need quicktime player to view the 3D picture and roam in the yurt).

A Mongolian yurt is a hand made product. The North American climate is often more humid than the Mongolian climate and therefore our yurts are specially adapted. We ensure the very best materials are sourced in Mongolia. Most parts of the solid wood structure are dried for an extensive period of time and subsequently carved and shaped by our manufacturer’s family. Our white felt (made in Mongolia) is more resistant to humidity than traditional Mongolian grey felt. It is very dense and guarantees great insulation. The canvas are also specially selected to best resist to Northern climates.

Although based on a millenary design, we continuously improve our yurts, in respect with the Mongolian traditions… and the needs of our customers. Still, it must be clear that these are hand made in Mongolia and that one cannot expect the exactitude and precision of an industrial product. This is also part of the beauty of these yurts!

Our yurts all include the following as a standard:
- a solid plain door combined with a double French door style frame
- a dome, the toono, covered on its front half with a very basic Plexiglas covering and a hole for chimney
- two central posts, the bagaans (or 4 for yurts above 6-walls)
- a set of huns (roof rafters)
- all of the above are hand painted with traditional motives
- a first cotton liner 
- several wall sections for the circumference of your yurt
- one layer of white felt
- a one piece water resistant and decorated canvas
- a top cover for the toono (the urgh)
- a bottom protection and decorative skirt (the rayartch)
- all necessary ropes

You will find more answers to your questions about quality and materials on our FAQ page.

In Mongolia the size of a yurt is measured by the amount of wall sections. A 5-wall yurt will measure around 19’ diameter, although these dimensions can vary slightly. Our most popular yurts are 4, 5 and 6 walls (16’, 19’ and 21’ nominal diameter).

Fairly low at the walls, Mongolian yurts are made to resits high winds, be easy to keep warm and easy to move and install. Even the tallest will have comfortable head room standing in a 5 wall yurt. Dimensions are proportional, so the bigger the diameter, the higher the wall. Instead of going too big, we often advise our customers to connect two or more smaller yurts, which is easy to do, more cost effective and practical… and avoids separating the yurt’s beautiful round space.

Type	Diameter	Ground surface	Min. height	Max. height	weight	Guests
2 walls	2.4 m / 8’	4.5 m2 / 50 sqft	48’’ / 1.2 m	70’’ / 1.8 m	120kgs / 330lbs	1- 4
3 walls	3.8 m / 13’	11 m2 / 130 sqft	52’’ / 1.3 m	75’’ /1.9 m	200kgs / 440lbs	2 - 8
4 walls	5.0 m / 16’	20 m2 / 200 sqft	56’’ / 1.4 m	83’’ / 2.1 m	300kgs / 660lbs	4 - 25
5 walls	5.8 m / 19’	26 m2 / 280 sqft	60’’ / 1.5 m	90’’ / 2.3 m	400kgs / 900lbs	5 – 35
6 walls	6.6 m / 22’	34 m2 / 380 sqft	64’’ / 1.6 m	96’’ / 2.45 m	500kgs / 1100lbs	6 – 50
7 walls (6)	8 m / 26’	50 m2 / 530 sqft	67’’ / 1.75 m	110’’ / 2.8 m	700kgs / 1500lbs	8 – 70
8 walls	9 m / 30’	70 m2 / 750 sqft	71’’ / 1.8 m	122’’ / 3.1 m	900kgs / 2000lbs	10 – 90
10 walls	11 m / 36’	95 m2 / 1000 sqft	75’’ / 1.9 m	130’’ / 3.3 m	1300kgs / 2800lbs	20- 120
12 walls	12m / 40’	130m2 / 1350sqft	79’’ / 2.0 m	136’’ / 3.45m	1700kgs / 3700lbs	20 -150

The above average weights and dimensions can vary from yurt to yurt, generally within +-5%. Dimensions can be tailored on special request.

The first time can be a little tricky even with our detailed installation notice. We can offer our clients optional set-up assistance. Your participation will ensure you can assemble and disassemble your yurt smoothly on your own in the future.

Anchoring the yurt is not necessary, although recommended in some areas subject to extreme winds. Yurts can be installed in almost any conditions, although some care has to be taken depending on the local climate.

A yurt can be installed directly on almost any ground, leaving no footprint, although we recommend using a platform.

Groovyyurts sells great insulated and transportable platforms, made in Canada. They can be assembled within minutes and require only a very simple sub frame or can even be installed directly on a gravel ground. Made in Canada on a SIP panel principle and a strong tongue and grove construction, they are easy to disassemble and transport. These platforms will really save you a lot of time and hassle! Check the pricing in our online catalogue.

You can build your own wooden deck and find plans online. We have also installed yurts on concrete platforms, floating platforms or even straw bale platforms (covered with plywood, it offers a great alternative for a decently priced insulated platform). You can insulate your platform and have even water and electricity run through it.

It is important to install a rim around the platform, which will be useful as a stop against lateral winds, to overlap the covers and evacuate rainwater and to prevent smaller animals to enter the yurt.

If you're setting up your yurt on your own, let us know the date: we'll make sure to have somebody on call even if it's late evening or week-end.

Last but not least, we encourage our customers to join our groovy network and become Groovyyurts representatives. They have a yurt, have made their experience, and are ready to help... This is also a nice opportunity for some additional revenues. You will already find such groovy support in Québec, Ontario, Alberta, BC, Montana, California, Utah and more will be added soon.

And because we are nomads too, we organise at least once a year our groovy delivery tour through USA and Canada. It gives us the opportunity to meet you and provide direct support and advice. Groooooovy!!

We have a wide range of yurts in stock in Montreal (QC) and some at our representatives, which we can deliver within a few days. They are available for sale or rent. We can deliver and help you with assembly. We also have various spare parts in stock such as huns (roof rafters), felt, tarps, ropes, curtains and other miscellaneous items, as well as the beautiful traditional furniture!

Anything is possible, just place the order and within 3 to 5 months, your wish is our command!

We can also supply custom made furniture, connect yurts together, add windows… or advise you how to do it by yourself.

You will find more examples of special yurts in our photo gallery.