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: a circular domed tent of skins or felt stretched over a collapsible lattice framework and used by pastoral peoples of inner Asia
also
: a structure that resembles a yurt usually in size and design
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The Wingate Campground, Wingate Yurts and Moenkopi Yurts are open during winter, with the heated yurts able to sleep up to six people.
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Catherine Garcia, theweek, 7 Feb. 2024
Zoom in: Attendees have the opportunity to tour small living structures, including tiny houses on wheels, container homes, yurts, skoolies, converted vans, RVs and ADUs.
—Maxwell Millington, Axios, 11 July 2024
These experiences can vary dramatically as accommodations can be traditional camping tents, yurts, rustic cabins, or even luxurious cottages.
—Jean Chen Smith, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2024
Additional cancellation rules for lodging currently include: Cancellations made any time after processing a reservation until the close of business the day before your scheduled arrival date will incur a $10 cancellation fee for overnight lodging (cabins, yurts, pop ups) and $50 for modern lodges.
—Tanya Wildt, Detroit Free Press, 12 Mar. 2024
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Catherine Garcia, theweek, 7 Feb. 2024
Zoom in: Attendees have the opportunity to tour small living structures, including tiny houses on wheels, container homes, yurts, skoolies, converted vans, RVs and ADUs.
—Maxwell Millington, Axios, 11 July 2024
These experiences can vary dramatically as accommodations can be traditional camping tents, yurts, rustic cabins, or even luxurious cottages.
—Jean Chen Smith, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2024
Additional cancellation rules for lodging currently include: Cancellations made any time after processing a reservation until the close of business the day before your scheduled arrival date will incur a $10 cancellation fee for overnight lodging (cabins, yurts, pop ups) and $50 for modern lodges.
—Tanya Wildt, Detroit Free Press, 12 Mar. 2024
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yurt
noun
: a light round tent of skins or felt used by nomads in central Asia
Etymology
from Russian yurta "a domed tent, yurt"; of Turkish origin
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