Ever heard of a YURT? Can you guess what the name stands for? (See below) My friend, Toga Tuite, stayed in one a few years ago and posted a great picture. Then, a few months ago, Brian's boss found and planned a stay at a YURT in Arkansas. Didn't know there were any here! When you Google "yurts in arkansas" you will find some at Lake DeGray and some near Lake Ft. Smith, called StoneWind Retreats. We chose the latter and spent last Saturday through Monday there. I was SO excited to see what this was really like- and it was even better than I expected! It was much bigger than I expected. And I thought the walls were probably solid, not tent-like, as they turned out to be. Here is what the outside looks like:
It is similar to camping, except you have this instead of a cookstove:
And this instead of a trek to the community showers:
And this instead of a campfire (that was the only almost-negative):
And this, instead of a sleeping bag:
Throw in temperature controls, wrap-around deck, hot tub, DVD player & available movies, internet access, ... Can you tell I LOVED this experience??? It is so wonderful when the actual experience lives up to, and even exceeds, the anticipated fun! This may have to be an annual pilgrimage. We highly recommend it for a time when you want to run away from home!
ANSWER: YURT stands for "Year-round Universal Recreational Tent"
PS Here is the website, to make your reservation-making even easier!
http://www.stonewindretreat.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=swr&utm_term=yurts+in+arkansas+exact
that is a fancy yurt! the ones I have seen have smelly old cots, a table and chairs and maybe a futon in them. congrats on finishing 55!! I am guessing your birthday is soon. happy early birthday! - Steph
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