In August 2008 the Alpujarra Yurt Inn will open. 

A yurt hoilday with a difference.

The Alpujarra Yurt Inn  is located high in the Sierra Nevada Mountains that have been made famous by Chris Stewart’s wonderful book “Walking Over Lemons”.  Staying in the mountain valley is the ideal way to unwind and comfortably enjoy the natural surroundings.

With shady forests, olive groves, natural springs, and two white washed villages close by, the site is full of adventure and has something for everyone.

 

Sleeping in a beautiful and authentic Mongolian Ger (a yurt) means comfortable nights while still living close to nature. Staying at the Alpujarra Yurt Inn gives you a chance for some adventure, to get back to nature, whilst still living comfortably.

 

The yurt is arranged and furnished for your comfort.  Tastefully decorated, comfortably arranged.  The yurt has its own private space to enjoy the sun, or sit in the shade while you enjoy the splendid views, play with the children or simply chill out.

 

During the season the temperatures is generally warm and the flora and fauna in abundance.  The sound of the river trickling by, the birds singing and the sound of the gentle sway of the poplar trees is the backdrop to the peaceful and relaxing environment.

 

Find our more about Yurt Holidays In Spain and the Alpujarra Yurt Inn

 

23 February 2007:
The Ger Goes Into Space: Yurt Workshop Reaches For the Stars

We have been honoured with a commission for a custom built "Special" ger for Yorkshire’s first planetarium, based at Harewood House near Leeds.

Project Director, Richard Everiss, visited the workshop this week to meet Rob and the Yurt Workshop staff. He spent two days with us while we finished covering the ger.

Richard’s specifications included three 2m doors, extra high walls and a silver finish on the outer cover. He also commissioned a painted crown that would emphasise the space theme.

The chance to construct a "special" is something we welcome and 3 months down the line the hard work is paying off and the ger is shaping up.

Richard wrote the following, "The Ger itself is simply a thing of understated beauty. Adapted to meet my requirements it could have been a disaster but the care and attention which has been lavished on it during its construction is evident. Rather like finding a smooth pebble on a beach, so Robert and his wife Ratna have handcrafted a building that is wonderful to touch and feels naturally balanced. "

Later next week the "The Space Ger" will be taken to Leeds and pitched inside one of the enormous geodesic domes where it will be used as a chill-out area and classroom.

More information about The Yorkshire Planetarium can be found here: www.yorkshireplanetarium.co.uk