Adirondack Yurts

Adirondack Yurts Authentic Mongolian Yurts have been developed over centuries, using mostly organic materials, to cope with the most extreme climates, Talk about a "green" home!

"Authentic Mongolian Yurts (or Gers) have been developed over centuries, using mostly organic materials, to cope with the most extreme climates, hot or cold, winds or snow: they are probably the most efficient dwellings ever devised!" (from the Groovy Yurts website). The insulation is made from sheeps wool, while ropes are made from horse hair. The matrix wall supports are made from flexible but s

trong split aspen, while the outer canvas covering is a breathable cotton, keeping the interior of the yurt warm and pleasant, but never musty. Extra windows and doors, hot and cold water, electricity (solar or underground electric feeds from adjacent buildings) and composting toilets (or standard toilets with septics) are among the common options for a yurt. They may be heated by wood stoves (which can double as cooking surfaces), heat monitors, or a combination of the two, if you don't feel like loading the wood stove in the middle of the night. Large yurts may be compartmentalized into individual rooms or spaces. Yurts may be used as temporary structures for weddings, parties, meetings, or even as vacation rentals for folks who want the outdoor experience, but don't want to bring a tent or stay in a lean-to. Yurts are the perfect solution for young couples and folks coming out of college, as an affordable and movable alternative to living with Mom and Dad. In an economy offering low paying jobs for graduates saddled with student loans, yurts may even be placed on family properties, as building codes are greatly relaxed for yurts, and insurance companies look on them as auxillary buildings which may be fully insured. Yurts could be the new paradigm for starter homes, as the economy slowly recovers. Live in your fully equipped yurt, while you build your dream house, then use the yurt as the guest house. Steve and Alex

Another Adirondack Yurt installation of a "Groovy Yurt". Thanks Scott!
10/22/2015

Another Adirondack Yurt installation of a "Groovy Yurt". Thanks Scott!

Adirondack Yurts sold Paul Smith three yurts, and Alex helped supervise construction. From Lake Placid News.
10/08/2015

Adirondack Yurts sold Paul Smith three yurts, and Alex helped supervise construction. From Lake Placid News.

PAUL SMITHS — It takes dedication to build a village of yurts.

Paul Smiths College of the Adirondacks put up 3 "Groovy" yurts from Adirondack Yurts, with help from Alex Hall of Adiron...
09/07/2015

Paul Smiths College of the Adirondacks put up 3 "Groovy" yurts from Adirondack Yurts, with help from Alex Hall of Adirondack Yurts and Yves Ballenger of Groovy Yurts: http://sites.paulsmiths.edu/osgood/

Yurts & Dirt Reflections from the Osgood Pond Semester About Our society is in the midst of an environmental paradigm shift. Students today have had lifelong exposure to terms such as global climate change, community supported agriculture and homesteading. Many are asking questions: Where does our f…

In nature, sometimes it helps to look like a predator.
06/01/2015

In nature, sometimes it helps to look like a predator.

Meet the snake-mimicking butterfly (Dynastor darius). While this slick master of disguise may show off impeccable imitation skills, prior to taking on this serpentine appearance it was simply a furry, nondescript caterpillar, and it looked pretty much how you would expect any old caterpillar to look…

What can you say when a state criminalizes reporting criminals.
05/13/2015

What can you say when a state criminalizes reporting criminals.

Imagine visiting Yellowstone this summer. You wake up before dawn to take a picture of the sunrise over the mists emanating from Yellowstone hot springs. A thunderhead towers above the rising sun, and the picture turns out beautifully. You submit the photo to a contest sponsored by the National Weat…

10/29/2014

How do we put them together?

Here are just a few pictures from Mongolia. As usual, Bataa’s family and other suppliers were absolutely amazing. If the...
03/18/2014

Here are just a few pictures from Mongolia. As usual, Bataa’s family and other suppliers were absolutely amazing. If the organisation is sometimes a bit chaotic, it is balanced with extreme willingness to do well, hard work and flexibility. The yurts are beautiful and the containers on their way now.

On another note: With Enerel, who coordinates GroovyYurts’ efforts here in Mongolia, we have been researching reforestation programs in Mongolia and have finally met with an amazing person, M. Radnaabazar in the Selenge province, north of the capital city. He is a forest engineer and runs a forest community project. Among other things, they grow trees that they plant regularly in the forests of this area and which produces a lot of wood used for yurts.
In May this year, they will plant 3000 trees from their nursery on behalf of Groovyyurts in this area. By financing this action, the idea is to largely cover for the wood we’re using to produce our gers.

Please note that the 10 years special is over, but that we still offer a $100 discount per wall on selected yurts until April 15th. http://www.groovyyurts.com/en/specialdeals/ for more details.

Sunny greetings from Mongolia!


Yves

While you're here to look at our yurts, go on the Wolf Walk at the Adirondack Wildlife Refuge.
03/03/2014

While you're here to look at our yurts, go on the Wolf Walk at the Adirondack Wildlife Refuge.

Cree and Zeebie, with Alex and Connor out on the Wolf Walk... have you been out on the wolf walk yet?

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