The Birth of Avalon Yurts:

It began over 10 years ago, the first time I saw a yurt I instantly fell for the structure, I was intriqued by the convergence and symmetry of the beautifully curved frame and the crown.

Easy to move, yet sturdy and strong, it was new and exciting. Inspired, I began researching Yurts and was drawn in to a new world of canvas covered structures built by people who lived simple and completely nomadic lives. The Mongolians have been living and traveling with yurts for over a hudred years.

Unlike a Tipi 'Though elegant' – Yurts used wood burners which made keeping warm and breathing possible.
Unlike Domes – Yurts offered nurturing gentleness and a view of the sky.
Unlike Tents – Well, that goes without saying!

Before we started making yurt for customers we decided to experience the lifestyle first hand while we built an alternative structure inspired by yurts as a home. As our home came together we lived in a yurt in the garden.
My experience of living in a yurt was a fantastic experience; it was peaceful, it was simple and very calm. Collecting wood, carrying water and keeping cosy by the fire on the cold nights, my favourite part was watching the moon through the crown. THE EYE TO THE HEAVENS as some would say. It took me back to that time as a child when you built dens with all the material and cushions you could find. Our home lasted over 14 winters with a curved yurt like roof made from flexible hazel poles and vertical walls.

My Partner and I began making Yurts for people in 2005 as the yurt craze began, and at that time there were only 3/4 Yurt makers that where established, we were fully booked for months in advance.

I have focused on creating the best possible method for a ethical and eco product that will last, making the erection and creation of the yurt as simple and sturdy as possible.

The present:
We are a family run business with my son and daughter joining the team. We have now completed over 250 yurts and we are always busy. We supply campsites up and down the country, as well as to many individuals with homes, summer spaces, traveling stalls and/or play rooms.

As well as building yurts for clients, we have up to 11 yurts for glamping at events like Glastonbury festival and Green Gathering, weddings, corperate events, parties, etc.

The future:
Our goal is to continue to provide the best, top quality yurts in the country to many exsisting clients and new clients. We will keep hiring out, but are looking to find more hire gigs. And we would like to be setting up our own camp site to offer a great affordable Yurt Experience, with out own unique twist. We would like to support worthy organizations creating campsites that in-part, use Yurts to encourage people to experience more of the outdoor lifestyle.

We are conscientious people who value heart over money.
We won’t let you down!

Testimonials:

Hi Joel,
I recently commissioned a yurt from Avalon Yurts, to be used as our birthing space for our first child. From start to finish the whole process has been a pleasure. Joel listened with sensitivity to our particular requirements and was very accommodating with meeting them all including the heart-shaped window in the door! Throughout the making he communicated clearly, calls were returned promptly, and the discussed timescale was kept to. As was the price which I felt was good value.
Now it’s up, we’re really happy with the result! All the components seem to be of high quality, and it really feels like Joel’s experience has led him to perfecting his design. He certainly knows his stuff, and communicated well what I needed to know when it comes to putting it up on my own next time. It’s such a beautiful space, everyone who has seen it has said so – the perfect place to bring our baby into the world.
Thank you so much Joel (and Lisa too!),
from Dan and Maya

Hi Joel,
It was good to meet you last weekend, I hope you had as good a time as we did! We absolutely loved the yurt.
The reason we decided to go for what at first sight seemed a slightly extravagant option was that we were only at the festival for 2 nights and the thought of another battle with the elements while putting up/taking down tent was not appealing.
The reaction of the girls when we opened the door was a picture. Their jaws dropped, their eyes bulged and there was a ‘WOW’ in unison. The sheepskin rugs, velvet throws and – a mirror! – turned a camping weekend into a luxury holiday.
Inside, despite torrential rain and wind outside, we were warm and cosy – and the wood burner was just the icing on the cake.
Any constructive criticism? Only that the butler was missing…. Seriously, we would wholeheartedly recommend you and will certainly be using your services again.
Thanks a million,
Jeannie