What Pacific Yurts does

Pacific Yurts, founded in 1978 in Cottage Grove, Oregon, is the original designer and manufacturer of the modern yurt, credited with creating the modern yurt industry by adapting traditional Mongolian ger design principles into precision-engineered, code-compliant structures. The company manufactures circular dwellings in six diameters (12' to 30') priced from $9,145 to $20,420 base, with modular upgrades including custom doors, low-E curved glass windows, NASA-derived reflective insulation, and engineered snow/wind kits. Core technical components include an expandable lattice wall system, a laminated through-bolted compression ring, aircraft-quality galvanized steel tension cable, kiln-dried Douglas fir rafters sourced from Pacific Northwest timber, and architectural-grade acrylic-coated polyester fabric walls. Customers configure purchases through an exclusive Yurt Builder 3D™ online design and pricing tool, with phone sales support and direct freight shipping from Oregon to global destinations.

Pacific Yurts operates a direct-to-consumer business model with no dealer or distributor intermediation, selling primarily one-time yurt purchases supplemented by replacement parts, accessories, and downloadable planning resources. The company serves three primary customer segments: individual homeowners seeking alternative housing or vacation structures; commercial operators including glamping resorts, ski resorts, campgrounds, retreat centers, and hospitality chains (e.g., Bluegreen Vacations, Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park, Sundance Resort); and government/institutional buyers including state parks and military recreation. Pricing follows a one-time perpetual license model with extensive unit-priced upgrades, generating margin-rich attached revenue per transaction. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and the company is founder-owned and privately held with no disclosed institutional investment.

The business is supported by extensive marketing assets including 360° virtual tours, photo and video galleries, a customer blog, email newsletter, and a Yurt Vacations rental directory that drives demand generation by connecting travelers with Pacific Yurts properties. Notable customer proof points include military recreation deployments that paid for themselves in year one, ski resort installations surviving record snow/wind loads, and a documented 20-year-old yurt still in service via replacement parts. The company has received multiple industry recognitions including the IFAI International Achievement Award for Excellence and SBA Exporter of the Year awards.

Name

Pacific Yurts

Legal name

Pacific Yurts, Inc.

Website

https://yurts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pacific Yurts is the original designer and manufacturer of modern yurts, founded in 1978 in Cottage Grove, Oregon. It sells precision-engineered circular dwellings direct-to-consumer through an online 3D configuration tool, serving individual homeowners, hospitality operators, and government/institutional buyers across six product diameters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Prefabricated Yurts

akta.pro primary industry

Yurts, Tipis & Nomadic Tents (THAMADAD)

Keywords

• Yurt manufacturing
• Prefabricated yurts
• Custom yurt design
• Portable structures
• Glamping accommodations

Headquarters

HQ city

Cottage Grove

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Yurt Sales (One-Time Purchase): Pacific Yurts generates revenue primarily through one-time sales of manufactured yurt kits. Customers purchase the yurt structure (lattice walls, rafters, center ring, door, dome, tension cable, side cover, fabric windows, top cover) plus any optional upgrades. Base prices range from $9,145 (12') to $20,420 (30'). Additional revenue comes from custom features, accessories, replacement parts, and shipping/handling fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Pacific Yurts manufactures modern yurts in six sizes (12' to 30' diameter) with customizable features, sold direct to consumers, businesses, and government agencies through their website and toll-free phone lines. The company produces both standard and engineered yurts with options for snow/wind kits, power dome openers, and various accessories, with shipping available to all 50 U.S. states and internationally.

Product overview

Pacific Yurts is the original manufacturer of modern yurts, founded in 1978, offering precision-crafted circular dwellings available in 6 diameters (12' to 30'). The core product line centers on the Pacific Yurt itself, supported by the exclusive Yurt Builder 3D™ design tool for custom configuration. Customers can personalize their yurts through extensive add-on options including door styles (panel, window, French, fiberglass, screen), glass window systems, insulation liners, dome openers, and snow/wind structural upgrades. The company also provides replacement parts, free downloadable planning resources (platform plans, floor plans, manuals), and maintains a customer support portal with extensive FAQ coverage. A yurt vacation rental directory is offered for travelers seeking unique accommodations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pacific Yurt Modern round yurt available in six sizes (12', 16', 20', 24', 27', and 30' diameter) with customizable features including snow/wind engineering kits, deck systems, and accessory options. Manufactured in Cottage Grove, Oregon for personal, business, and government use.
• Yurt Builder 3D Online 3D configuration tool that allows customers to design and price custom Pacific Yurts by selecting size, structural options, windows, doors, and accessories in a real-time 3D environment.
• Yurt Replacement Parts Replacement parts and components for Pacific Yurts, including architectural fabric, hardware, structural elements, and accessories for maintenance and repair.

Quantifiable outcome

• Yurts can sustain 100-120 mph winds for extended periods with no structural damage
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Colorado Yurt Company: One of the most established modern yurt manufacturers in the U.S., directly competing with Pacific Yurts across consumer, glamping, and government segments. Offers comparable product lines with multiple yurt diameters, snow/wind options, and custom fabric choices for residential and resort customers.
• Yurts of America: Direct competitor in the modern yurt space serving residential, commercial, and government customers. Competes on similar dimensions including size, insulation, and weather engineering for the alternative housing and glamping markets.
• Shelter Designs: Custom yurt and alternative fabric structure manufacturer with a comparable product offering and customer profile. Directly competes in the residential and small commercial yurt segment using a similar direct-to-consumer distribution approach.
• Blue Ridge Yurts: Custom yurt manufacturer and direct peer offering comparable round, lattice-wall structures for residential and commercial use. Competes for the same homeowner, glamping operator, and resort customer base across multiple diameters and configuration options.

Broad incumbents

• Sprung Instant Structures: Large, established manufacturer of tensioned fabric structures serving industrial, commercial, military, and event applications. Operates at a much larger scale and broader scope than Pacific Yurts but competes in adjacent engineered fabric structure markets.
• ClearSpan Fabric Structures: Manufacturer and distributor of fabric and metal building solutions for agriculture, commercial, and recreational applications. Broader portfolio than Pacific Yurts but competes for budget allocated to alternative low-cost, quick-deploy structures.
• Alaska Structures: Major manufacturer of engineered fabric buildings and tensioned membrane structures serving military, government, and commercial customers globally. Significantly larger and more diversified than Pacific Yurts, with overlap in extreme-weather engineered shelter products.

Others

• Studio Shed: Manufacturer of modern, prefabricated backyard studio and ADU structures. Adjacent to Pacific Yurts in addressing demand for alternative small-footprint outdoor living and workspace structures, though focused on conventional rectangular forms.
• Tuff Shed: Large national manufacturer of storage sheds, garages, and small buildings sold through a dealer network. Not a direct yurt competitor, but addresses overlapping customer demand for affordable, quick-deploy backyard structures in the alternative outdoor living space.
• Tumbleweed Tiny House Company: Pioneer in the modern tiny house movement, offering plans and small dwellings for the alternative housing segment. Adjacent to Pacific Yurts in addressing demand for non-traditional, small-footprint residential structures, though focused on conventional construction rather than yurt-style circular design.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/pacificyurts
• Facebookfacebook.com/pacificyurts

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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