Yurt Factory

The Yurt Factory

Yurts for Sale

We offer a unique opportunity to buy completely hand-crafted yurts made from 100% locally sourced, sustainable, and wherever possible, recycled materials. The green alternative for camping, festivals, concerts, etc. Our Yurts are made from ash or alder, depending on the size, and is locally sourced and sustainable. The trellis is 'sewn' together using hand knotted, recycled insulated copper wire, and finished with 2 coats of sikkens preservative. The coverings are made from cordura and canvas. Cordura is a surprisingly lightweight, waterproof material used by the military and many other organisations, and comes in a range of colours and patterns. The one on offer at the moment comes with khaki and olive drab coverings. We only include the outer covering in order to keep costs down which makes owning a yurt achievable on a budget. Our models are especially easy to erect and dismantle and come with free, detailed instructions. We can also provide you with a hands-on demonstration or provide an erection and delivery service.

The Yurt Factory

Yurts for Sale

We offer a unique opportunity to buy completely hand-crafted yurts made from 100% locally sourced, sustainable, and wherever possible, recycled materials. The green alternative for camping, festivals, concerts, etc.

Our Yurts are made from ash or alder, depending on the size, and is locally sourced and sustainable. The trellis is 'sewn' together using hand knotted, recycled insulated copper wire, and finished with 2 coats of sikkens preservative. The coverings are made from cordura and canvas. Cordura is a surprisingly lightweight, waterproof material used by the military and many other organisations, and comes in a range of colours and patterns. The one on offer at the moment comes with khaki and olive drab coverings. We only include the outer covering in order to keep costs down which makes owning a yurt achievable on a budget.

Our models are especially easy to erect and dismantle and come with free, detailed instructions. We can also provide you with a hands-on demonstration or provide an erection and delivery service.

Offshoots is supported by:

Offshoots is managed by Groundwork Pennine Lancashire


The Yurt Photo Gallery

Fastening the trellis	Securing the crown	The skeleton yurt

Covering the yurt	Our 10ft yurt	Glen with the door

Erecting the 10 footer	Covering the 10 footer	The inner tent

The 16 footer	All dressed up!	Through the crown


Burnley Yurt-making Co-operative

	The Yurt Factory was brought together through the Offshoots Permaculture Project and Brunshaw Action Group, and lead by Glen Roberts, a master bodger, with over 40 years experience of greenwood working. Glen came to Offshoots to work alongside a group of people wanting to develop new skills making objects such as milking stools and small tables. This has now progressed to yurt making. The group are dedicated greenwood workers, who strive to protect the environment by using materials that are natural or recycled. Our 10ft yurt will accommodate 4 people comfortably, whereas our 16ft yurt will provide for up to 10 people. These structures are strong, economical and long-lasting and will withstand strong winds (no more foraging around looking for your accommodation after a storm!). They can be used for many purposes including,permanent homes, meditation spaces, saunas, information points, story-telling and puppet shows, and even tea and cake stalls!