Glamping, a blend of the words "glamour" and "camping," is a rapidly growing trend for those who love snoozing in the great outdoors. It’s the intersection of modern luxury and a rustic experience; upscale form and function, and nirvana. The concept of a yurt — a combination tent/house/hut — is nothing new. If you really think about the history of some of the world’s nomadic cultures, it’s how people lived long before there were established communities and modern cities. Although at their core yurts consist of canvas "walls" held up with metal or wooden framing materials and typically set upon a wooden platform, sans "manmade" heat or plumbing, today’s upscale yurts are often anything but. The following are three amazing yurts in Northern California that just may speak to your particular glamping penchant! Time for some yurt glamping in Northern California.
1. El Capitan Canyon – Santa Barbara, California
Located 20 minutes north of Santa Barbara, El Capitan Canyon is an upscale, all-season comfort camping destination with a contemporary rustic ambiance.
The Adventure Yurts feature a domed skylight, ceiling fan, queen bed, twin-size bed with an additional twin trundle, microwave, mini-fridge, electricity, and for those chilly nights, a space heater. El Capitan Canyon is an amazing glamping experience!
2. Orr Hot Springs Resort – Ukiah, California
Located in the idyllic landscape of Ukiah, Orr Hot Springs Resort offers some of the most wonderful yurt camping experiences in Northern California.
This gorgeous resort has wooden yurts that are quite well outfitted with comfortable queen beds, a skylight, reading chairs, and windows looking out on the lush forest. Each yurt has a separate sink and toilet and there is a communal kitchen where everyone can cook meals. The resort offers a bathhouse that is relaxing to soak in and it is in a remote location so that you can truly relax and get away from it all.
3. Treebones Resort - Big Sur, California
For a completely off-grid glamping experience, there’s Treebones Resort. Here you can choose from partial or full ocean views from your king-sized bed overlooking some of the most spectacular coastlines in the state.
Chic furniture, designer lighting, and comfortable flooring make a stay here truly unique. The Adirondack chairs on the expansive redwood decks are among the other inviting touches at Treebones Resort.
Whether a stand-alone on the precipice of a cliff, at a luxurious eco-lodge, or within a traditional campground setting, yurts—and some truly fabulous ones at that—are a very popular way to enjoy the great outdoors.
Have you glamped in any yurts in Northern California? If so, what did you enjoy the most? We’d love to see your photos and hear about your experiences in the comments. If you'd like alternate glamping options, here are some wonderful glamping resorts.
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