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.
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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...)
Other Ways You Can Help
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