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Yurt-with-a-View in Vermont

Help us finish a yurt in Southern Vermont with a GORGEOUS view so we can open it to YOU!

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Yurt-with-a-View in Vermont

Yurt-with-a-View in Vermont

Yurt-with-a-View in Vermont

Yurt-with-a-View in Vermont

Yurt-with-a-View in Vermont

Help us finish a yurt in Southern Vermont with a GORGEOUS view so we can open it to YOU!

Help us finish a yurt in Southern Vermont with a GORGEOUS view so we can open it to YOU!

Help us finish a yurt in Southern Vermont with a GORGEOUS view so we can open it to YOU!

Help us finish a yurt in Southern Vermont with a GORGEOUS view so we can open it to YOU!

Taylor Buonocore
Taylor Buonocore
Taylor Buonocore
Taylor Buonocore
1 Campaign |
Dover, United States
$4,113 USD 23 backers
91% of $4,500 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

The Bottom Line

We launched this campaign to share a special place - The Yurt at Mt Snow - with you! We funded and built the yurt but we need two things before we can "open" - an incinerator toilet and a pellet stove (for heat).  Help us get The Yurt at Mt Snow over the finish line and access this exclusive opportunity!

Why It's Awesome: 1. The yurt is a cool dwelling to stay in! (And there are very few in this area open to the public for stays). 2. The view is tremendous!  3. The location is private without being remote. 4. There will be only a limited number of days open to the public each year, so this is a great a chance to get in!

Perks: High quality magnets, Bella & Canvas T-shirts and best of all...STAYS at the yurt!

 

Our Story 

Last year, our family bought a unique 20-acre property in Southern Vermont, about 10 minute from the ski mountain, Mount Snow. Thus began a year-long endeavor to build a special getaway there.

Our vision was to create a true escape: a place to relax, adventure, immerse yourself in nature, wake up with the sun, and disconnect from the day-to-day. As for where to sleep….well, we imagined something one-of-a-kind, private, cozy and comfortable, something that would be just as cool as Vermont is! Long story short, we built a yurt!

 

About the Yurt

Yurts (or gers) are traditional Mongolian nomadic structures.  They are circular, with a transparent dome at the top of the ceiling that lets in natural light and offers a special view of our forest canopy!  Our Pacific Yurt is 24’ in diameter and outfitted with a “snow load package” to handle a typical VT winter.  

Inside, there is a comfortable queen-sized bed, a futon and an armchair for gathering and a kitchen area where you can prepare simple meals.  This is a getaway in nature - the yurt is surrounded by maple and birch trees, and boasts a stellar mountain view.  We have electricity!  We do *not* have running water so there is no shower but there will be an incinerator toilet! There is a large bowl inside the yurt for rinsing small plates and washing hands.  Although it's rustic, it's comfortable and we have found that the running water trade-off is worth it for this setting!

 

The Surrounding Area: Dover, Wilmington, and Mount Snow

If you’re dreaming of your next unique getaway, an amazing experience awaits you here! 

If relaxation is your thing: You can spend time in the yurt just quietly relaxing on the couch enjoying a good book or watching the sky change over the mountain view. The yurt's simple kitchen (with a small fridge, toaster oven and hot plate) will enable you to cook simple meals together. The deck has a grill and chairs where you can sit under the shade of maple trees and relax the day away.

If getting your heart-rate up is your speed: You can hike (or snowshoe!) about 800 feet to the top of the property and peer through the trees at views of Mt. Snow and Haystack Mountains. Keep an eye out for the peekaboo views we’ve cleared in the forest along the way. And, about 1 mile up the road there's a public trail through the forest for walking, snowshoeing or cross-country skiing. The yurt is located 5 miles (10 minutes) from Mount Snow (now part of Vail). In the summer, we’ve enjoyed swimming at the local reservoirs where crystal clear waters and mountain backdrops paint the scene.

If you're like to walk through town:  The town of Dover, VT is 5 minutes away the yurt is  15 minutes from downtown Wilmington, VT - a charming town home to delicious eateries and unique shops.  In 30 minutes you can be in Brattleboro, VT.

 

Other Stuff to Know:

  • The yurt has an excellent location - in 10 minutes you can be at Mount Snow ski mountain, in downtown Dover, VT or in Wilmington, VT. There are food markets and a grocery store within 10 minutes. 
  • The yurt has a large deck for hanging out that has an A+ view over the mountains, outdoor furniture and a grill.
  • We've added lux touches here and there, including glass french doors to enter that also offer a view of the scenery from the inside of the yurt.
  • The yurt has sleeping capacity for 4 adults (Queen bed + Double Futon). There is also space for an aerobed on the floor. The maximum accommodated by the yurt is 5 people.
  • The yurt is rustic but we have electricity.
  • There is no wifi (by intention...you'll thank us later!) but you can usually pick up a cell signal from the deck.
  • There is a "kitchen" area with a toaster oven, hot plate and a dining table that seats 4 adults.
  • The property offers 20 acres for hiking and snow shoeing and is located just a mile from a public trail on the mountaintop.
  • Again, we do not have running water but there will be a toilet, and a bowl for hand-washing.
  • The yurt will be cleaned before your arrival and the double french doors overlooking the Green Mountains allow complete circulation of the air inside the yurt before your stay.
  • Experiences at the yurt change with the seasons - in the spring and summer you'll enjoy fresh forest growth, a flowing brook beside the yurt and warmer temperatures. There's plenty of hiking to enjoy and summer nights out on the porch. In the fall, the foliage will captivate your attention.  In the winter, the yurt becomes a winter wonderland, truly magical; however, be prepared to "hike in" from our lower parking area in your snow boots (about 100 ft up the driveway). 
  • As for getting your perks, one half of our team (Taylor) has launched and fulfilled a crowd-funding campaign in the past...we know the ins-and-outs of fulfillment and will make good on this campaign just like the last one! :)

 

 

About Us

Our team is a husband-wife duo, Ryan and Taylor, (hi!). We brought every skill set we have to this project from budgeting to building to experience design.  Ryan (a financial advisor by day) has a family background in construction and this is his second major building project for our family.  In fact, Ryan built the yurt’s platform himself on weekends throughout the summer of 2020.  Taylor (a management consultant and entrepreneur) has hunted for unique furniture and furnishings for the yurt and is behind a past successful crowd-funding campaign for a consumer product. Together, we’re excited to build a one-of-a-kind, simple getaway that is beautiful, comfortable and memorable.

 

COVID-19 Regulations

The State of Vermont has established guidelines for visitors from out of state due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  So, we've offered a generous booking window - July 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023 and will do all we can to ensure you get your stay if things change again due to COVID. (The latest guidelines for out-of-state visitors are here: https://www.healthvermont.gov/covid-19/travel-q...)

 

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The Yurt at Mt Snow Magnet

The Yurt at Mt Snow Magnet

$10 USD
The Yurt at Mt Snow has it's own logo! Reflecting the #yurtlife and our Green Mountain view. It's a quality magnet that will hold up some important stuff on your fridge!
Included Items
  • 4x4 Magnet
Estimated Shipping
April 2021
2 claimed
Ships to United States of America
The Yurt at Mt Snow T-Shirt

The Yurt at Mt Snow T-Shirt

$35 USD
Join The Yurt at Mt Snow family and enjoy a super comfortable Bella & Canvas t-shirt screen-printed with The Yurt at Mt Snow logo! This brand shirt is *the best.*
Included Items
  • The Yurt at Mt Snow T-Shirt
Estimated Shipping
May 2021
5 claimed
Ships to United States of America
1-Night Stay at the Yurt

1-Night Stay at the Yurt

$129 USD $175 USD (26% off)
Enjoy 1 night at the yurt. Your stay is valid between August 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023. Booking will be open on July 1, 2021, first come-first serve. Please review the campaign description for helpful stuff to know about staying in the yurt.
Included Items
  • 4x4 Magnet
Estimated Shipping
July 2021
0 out of 20 of claimed
3-Night Stay at the Yurt

3-Night Stay at the Yurt

$249 USD
Enjoy three consecutive nights at the yurt. Your stay is valid between August 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023. Booking will be open on July 1, 2021, first come-first serve. Please review the campaign description for helpful stuff to know about staying in the yurt.
Included Items
  • 3-Night Stay
Estimated Shipping
July 2021
6 out of 15 of claimed
Week-long Stay at the Yurt

Week-long Stay at the Yurt

$549 USD
Enjoy a full week (Saturday - Saturday) at the yurt. Your stay is valid between August 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023. Booking will be open on July 1, 2021, first come-first serve. Please review the campaign description for helpful stuff to know about staying in the yurt. We'll also send you a t-shirt!
Included Items
  • The Yurt at Mt Snow T-Shirt
  • Week-long Stay
Estimated Shipping
July 2021
1 out of 5 of claimed
PRIORITY BOOK Week at the Yurt

PRIORITY BOOK Week at the Yurt

$799 USD
With this perk, you get *first choice* of your week (Saturday-Saturday), between August 1, 2021 and December 31, 2023...and no week is off limits! This reward also includes a $50 gift certificate to local eateries to encourage you to explore the surrounding area! You have until July 1, 2021 to claim dates; after that, we'll open the calendar.
Included Items
  • The Yurt at Mt Snow T-Shirt
  • Week-long Stay
Estimated Shipping
July 2021
0 out of 1 of claimed
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