Yurts
238 Quaker City Road Acworth, New Hampshire (603) 499-2568 twogirlsyurts@gmail.com
WE ARE CURRENTLY TAKING ORDERS FOR YURTS FOR OCTOBER 2023.
The focus of our business is creating shelter for people in New England. We handcraft our yurts on the farm here in Acworth, NH, using un-milled round wood saplings for the rafters and split-lattice walls. Our materials are sustainably harvested from local coppiced hardwood forests, and we power all our tools by the sun. We have lived in our yurts through the New England winters for a very long time, and have developed knowledge about materials and systems that work well for wet and cold weather. Visiting Us.
What's Included
The four-season yurt includes:
heavy duty 40mil cover (roof is the same Duro-Last material that some folks sell as an optional heavy-duty roof). All white with red bands (traditional: this is the hot fashion trend among eastern nomads for the last few thousand years) or tan roof with green walls and black trim (blends in better in the trees but gets hot out in the open).
Windows: Clear removable covers with screen panels sewn in. One in the 14', two with the 17' and 20, and three in the 25'. Evenly spaced around the perimeter.
Sapling roof rafters and split lattice wall.
Hand-built roof ring.
Nine-pane arched Mongolian-style skylight with UV-resistant polycarbonate panes. Copper ribbing. Optional chimney through center. These are the first and only (that we know of) to be made in the western hemisphere. And the only ones of this style (ever?) built all sealed up with glass and a center chimney.
Thirty-two inch handmade wooden door with full tempered glass window
All assembly hardware.
We schedule pickups each May and October on a first-come basis when we receive your deposit.
Price:
14' Yurt ~ $5,600
17' Yurt ~ $7,300
20' Yurt ~ $8,500
25' Yurt ~ $11,500
Options:
Insulation: Foil-faced foam with inner liner. Walls and roof. Floor insulation not included.
14' Yurt ~ $1,250
17' Yurt ~ $1,600
20' Yurt ~ $1,800
25' Yurt ~ $2,850
Chimney: 6-inch. Insulated.
--Through skylight. Includes stovepipe adapter and rain cap: $580
--Through the wall. Supported by posts. Includes tee, clean-out, etc: $1,080
You provide the connecting single-wall flue pipe, any elbows, a hearth (two if against the wall), and the stove.
Second door: across from each other: $1,000.
Taller Wall: Five-foot wall is standard. Six foot wall for $650 on the 14' yurt, $860 on the 17' yurt, $960 on the 20' yurt, and $1,560 on the 25' yurt. More details on our faq page.
Individual Parts
For those who wish to create their own yurt frame, we have roof rings ($700), skylights ($950), and doors ($1,000). Also covers ($4,000 for 20', $4,900 for 25'). Inquire for other a-la-carte prices.
Solar Box
- 400w panel on a ground rack. 2kw psw inverter. 100ah lithium battery.
Ready-to-go solar kit. Designed for daily use. The kit charges phones and laptops, powers speakers and lights, runs small electric appliances, and will run a small efficient refrigerator year-round. Both kits come with an AC outlet, 2 USB plug-ins, and remote box with AC and DC power and a DC light. Also a digital voltage meter and manual. Can be customized now or expanded later.
This kit is better than anything we can find online. But like any photovoltaic setup, they are limited by sunshine. If your site is not in full sun, solar will not work for you. Cost: $2,950
To order a Two Girls Yurt:
We make everything by hand ourselves, so unfortunately we cannot accommodate everyone. Year-round yurt living in New England is our forte, so we make every effort to facilitate folks ready to take the jump out to year-round yurt living. Yurts, like cabins, work best when they are lived in (or at least loved) year-round.
Our yurts are available for pickup in May and October.
We accept a 50% deposit with your order. We do not accept electronic payment: check or cash works best. If you have to cancel, there is a $500 restocking fee once we have begun customizing your yurt (sometime after the first of the year). We have lots more useful information available on our FAQ page. For more information, to visit us, or place an order, call (603) 499-2568 or email twogirlsyurts@gmail.com