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More than a tent, the yurt is the result of ancient savoir-faire and has been developed over hundreds of years. Browse our selection of Traditional Mongolian Yurts or Natural Wood Yurts. Check out our Furniture and Accessories collections to outfit and personalize your yurt!
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About Mongolia
At Groovy Yurts, we celebrate the rich heritage and craftsmanship of Mongolia, led by Bataa and his family. With generations of expertise, they pour their heart and soul into creating authentic, sustainable yurts that honor tradition while supporting modern lifestyles. Their dedication to quality and cultural preservation is the backbone of everything we do, connecting communities worldwide with the timeless beauty of yurts/gers.
Everyone is always welcome in a yurt. To knock on the door would even be considered impolite. The custom is to call out “Tie up the dogs!” as you approach.
One enters the yurt with the right foot. It would bring bad luck to hit or walk on the door frame since it is believed that there is a protective spirit living in it.
One walks clockwise in the yurt.
The door usually faces south.
Men are traditionally seated to the west, women to the east and special guests to the north. The north-facing wall of the yurt (opposite the door) is the most sacred area.
For Mongolians, the yurt symbolizes the universe. They believe the axis of the world runs down through the toono (central dome) to the center of the earth. The toono represents the interface between humans and the cosmos, being a passage to the divine world. The bagaans (central posts) also connect human and divine, earth and sky. They represent the woman and the man who equally support this universe.
Although the wooden parts of the yurt’s structure are often painted orange representing the sun shining over the grassland, the outside of the yurt is usually white, representing purity, good luck and nobility.
The yurt is not anchored to the ground, in order not to harm the earth.
In strong winds, the rope that hangs from the centre of the toono (central dome) is tied to a large rock to anchor the yurt. When not in use, this rope is wound in a serpentine fashion and stored behind the roof rafters (huns) to the north of the yurt, as a symbol of fertility above the parents’ bed.
4 and 5-wall yurts are the most common in Mongolia, and house families of 4 to 8 people. The 5-wall yurt has 81 huns (roof rafters). 81 is 9×9, nine being a sacred number for Mongolians.
Almost 20% of Mongolians are still nomads who herd sheep, horses, yaks, camels, and goats. There are about 10 horses for every person in Mongolia.
Mongolians are mostly Buddhists and shamanists. A smaller group, the ethnic Kazakhs in the West, are Muslim.
Although life in the countryside seems to have remained unchanged for centuries, Mongolians are well-educated. Their literacy rate is up to 98% — more than in most occidental countries.
Women light and care for the fire, they are allowed to say whatever they want without being interrupted while doing so.
Things are always given to someone with the right hand, with the left hand supporting the right arm or with both hands.
Mongolia is a vast, landlocked country, between Russia and China.
Its continental climate is one of the world’s most extreme: extremely cold winters, hot summers, and high winds… but mostly blue skies!
Because of harsh conditions, Mongolians have to rely on each other in rural areas. This has contributed to the development of an extremely hospitable culture.
800 years ago, the Mongolian emperor Genghis Khan, followed by his sons and grandsons, put together the largest empire ever, including most parts of Asia and some parts of Eastern Europe.
Hear from Our Customers
From homes to get-away stays, our yurts are used all of the world!
After 5 years, I still love my yurt! Yves made it happen. I didn't know how I was gonna get one but he was great in helping me get one here is Chisasibi. Thank you!
The yurt has withstood aggressive winds, blizzard and has kept me and my 4 babies warm, among the Secwepemc elders that have come to stay for a time too. Kukstsmec, Thank You.
It’s absolutely fantastic…thank you so much for all your help, advice and fun, Groovy Yurts! You are stars! 🙂