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Dating as far back as the 13^th Century, yurts have provided comfort and security to those who have recognized their value. While the yurt has been, and remains, the traditional residence for nomadic tribes of Central Asia, the value of a yurt was not widely recognized within the United States until the second half of the 20th Century. Yurts are currently used as homes, camping facilities, yoga houses, spa rooms and resort lodging, as seen at Bluegreen's Shenandoah Crossing resort in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley. The benefits of a yurt include its accessibility, versatility and environmental friendliness.

When it comes to efficiency, a yurt reigns supreme.

A yurt is warm in the winter and cool in the summer, thanks to its wall structure, insulation and coverings. The round walls of a yurt provide less surface area for heat to escape and allow wind to move naturally around it, wind proofing windows and preventing chilly leaks. The support system of a yurt is self-sufficient. The roof is held up by a compression ring and tension band, which needs no additional internal support. The self-supporting roof not only proves efficient, but also leaves the room completely open. This structure works beautifully amid the trees and cabins found at Bluegreen's Shenandoah Crossing.

Yurts are environmentally friendly.

As yurts are built upon a raised platform, they produce little impact upon the elements they stand on. The building beams and fabrics are environmentally friendly, and can be completely sustainable. The fabric used to insulate and shroud a yurt leaves only a small footprint, and can even prove beneficial for people with chemical sensitivities to the materials used in contemporary building supplies.

As well as being environmentally friendly, a yurt is environmentally compatible. The rounded façade of a yurt blends into its natural surroundings better than its rectangular contemporaries.

Yurts give the user flexibility.

The structure of the yurt allows the building to withstand earthquakes, strong winds and heavy snowfall. Their strength and durability allow for their use in many areas of the world (including our Bluegreen resort in the Shenandoah Valley). The portability of a yurt is an attractive feature for those who want to experiment with mountain, forest or beach living without committing to a permanent structure.

The openness of the interior allows for its many uses as well. Yurt owners can partition areas designated for sleeping, eating and cooking, or, leave the entire building open. Yurts can be used for basically anything, basically anywhere. Whether you want a yoga studio on the cliffs facing the Pacific Ocean or a loft situated in a valley of the Rockies; a yurt can make that happen.

On top of the many tangible benefits of a yurt, the aesthetics and conditions of a yurt are often attributed to healing, as well as creative, communal and spiritual advancement. The warm, embracing and nourishing structure of a yurt is often used by resorts and retreat centers to facilitate meditation, spiritual practice, dancing and healing arts. Overall, yurts just feel good.

If you have yet to experience the protective and soothing space created by a yurt, it is time for you to check out the yurts at Bluegreen's Shenandoah Crossing. Experiencing the benefits of a yurt first-hand is necessary to understanding what the craze is all about.

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