Magic Forest Farm Yurt

Stunning, hand crafted yurt made on property. This secluded, colorful gem is like no other experience. Tucked away in the foothills of the Catskills, our organic farm has miles of hiking trails and mountain bike paths to explore! We also have many friendly ducks, goats, peacocks, chickens, donkeys, a horse and the friendliest dogs in the world that guests can interact with.

The space
The yurt is a traditional temporary dwelling used by the nomadic indigenous people of Mongolia. This yurt was built during a class at Yestermorrow design and build school in northern Vermont that Joan participated in. We bought the finished product after the class concluded. This design was modified for modern living. The traditional smoke hole is now a plastic dome. The shell is made of waterproof vinyl rather then felted wool soaked in milk or fat. There is also a layer of insulation which keeps the temps more stable inside.
Inside the yurt there is a folding memory foam queen size mattress that serves as a couch, but unfolds into a bed that lies on the floor. This is not a ‘fold out bed’ but more like a futon without the frame.
The bathroom faculty is now a porta potty located just before you enter the parking area for the yurt, it is serviced weekly by the company who supplies the portapotties. Unfortunately we had to close down our lovely outhouse, due to health Dept requirements.

There is a 5 gallon jug of water set up on the sink outside the yurt for washing up. We provide a camp shower bag, but recommend using the outdoor shower by our barn which has hot water.
We leave a hammock in its bag inside the yurt for guests to use. You must set it up yourself though, as we no longer leave hammocks outside because chipmunks kept eating the fabric! So, please put it back when you are finished using it.
Please use provided water jug to extinguish any fire or hot coals in fire pit before you leave the yurt area.

Guest access
Miles of hiking trails to explore, and guests are allowed to wander the farm. We ask that no one enter the animal pens though, but you can pet them through the fence.
Other things to note
Firewood is for sale at Yurt

This is a tent located deep in the forest and you might see small creatures, like mice or chipmunks, or insects. If you are afraid of insects or small forest creatures don’t book!

Small propane heater is available for use during cold winter months only. Directions are on heater. Please turn off when not in yurt!!

Can get muddy in early spring or late fall. Might require 4wd or a short walk