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Inspired by Colorado. Shipped all over the world.Back in 1976 we made our home in a tipi. We set our lodge on a mountainside in the

Colorado Rocky Mountains, watched the stars pass, the seasons change. We were

hooked on the simple life. It wasn’t long before some of our friends wanted the same

experience, and the adventure called Earthworks Tipis began.

Thirty years later this enterprise has evolved into the Colorado Yurt Company.

Located in Montrose, Colorado, our tiny workshop is now a small campus, and our

staff is a group of talented craftsmen and craftswomen. We feel incredibly fortunate

that our yurts,tipis and tents are known and respected worldwide. What gives us real

satisfaction is providing all kinds of folks with the opportunity to wake up out in the

woods, where, at least for a moment, there are no buzzes and beeps demanding

attention; no sound of traffic and no to-do list.

If you are moved to live, work or play in a unique structure and enjoy the gifts nature

has to offer, or you want a little piece of the Colorado Rockies, no matter where you

live, let our experience be your shortcut to the backcountry. We would love to help

you design and build a dream of your own.

You’ll find some pictures of the beautiful sites around our home scattered throughout

our brochure. Most of this spectacular scenery is right in our neighborhood. We hope

it inspires you as much as inspires us.

YURTSThe yurt is a place

to escape the daily

routine and live simply,

connected to your

surroundings. Our yurt is

a gathering place

for friends and family,

a place to share stories

and make memories.

A place we long to go

to and hate to leave.

Thanks Colorado

Yurt Company!

MARK & CATHERINE STEWART,COLORADO SPRINGS,

COLORADO

Black Canyon of the Gunnison in Colorado

A An Alaskan yurt “upstairs.” (courtesy: Seavey, Alaskan home for 7 years) B Home away from home. A cozy getaway. (courtesy: Stellema & Price, 24’ yurt at 8860’ in Colorado)

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Make It Your OwnCreate your space: luxurious, simple,

or somewhere in between. With its circular

design and spacious interior, the yurt

encourages both social activity and quiet

contemplation. Build it yourself in a couple

of days. Wire it. Heat

it. Plumb it. Create

big family meals in

the kitchen. Add a

bathroom or a luxurious

spa. Based on the

traditional Asian design,

the affordable, durable,

modern yurt can be just

what you’re looking for.

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Four Seasons and Two HemispheresColorado Yurts are lived and played in from

Alaska to Honduras. By selecting from our list

of custom features, your yurt can be designed

to suit your climate and fulfill your dreams. We

make five sizes serving a range of functions:

a smaller yurt makes a great backyard office,

guestroom or weekend getaway; the biggest

one—30’ with 706 square feet of floor space—

can seat up to 60 people and function as a

mini-conference center or as a home for a

small family. You can combine and connect

yurts too. Surfside, mountainside or alongside

your favorite trout stream…get out in one!

A WORLD OF

PRACTICAL POSSIBILITIES• Hunting and Fishing Camp

• Lake Cottage • Office

• Mountain Cabin • Guesthouse

• Rental Cabin • Retreat

• Kid’s Camp • Bed and Breakfast

• Classroom • Ski Hut

• Art Studio • Hot Tub Spa

• Yoga Studio • Your Home

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A A 30’ yurt in the desert. (courtesy: Raleigh, “Rock and Ice” magazine) B Durability and comfort all winter long is a must for this Keystone, Colorado yurt. C This year-around getaway on the Sweet River is beautiful in the fall. D The yurts at Orvis Hot Springs,

Ridgway, Colorado. E Kitchen and dining yurts at a fishing resort in Belize.

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C

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We loved our first yurt from

Colorado Yurt Company

so much we had another one

shipped to New Zealand to

create a great beach getaway.

JIM GRANGE, DENVER, COLORADO

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Craftsmanship + EngineeringThe handcrafted, wooden framework of

Colorado Yurts is made from clear, vertical

grain Douglas fir with machine stress rated

rafters. Just like home, our doors are a full

thirty-six inches wide. All wood components are

protected by natural penetrating oil. Certified

engineering ensures that they are capable

of withstanding heavy snow and high winds.

Colorado Yurts are strong and beautiful.

State of the art industrial fabrics cover the yurt

framework and insulation. With a palette of

twenty-eight different colors you can choose a

combination that will blend perfectly

with your environs—in a spruce

forest or by a turquoise sea.

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A A seaside eco-resort in Baja. (courtesy: Baja Air Adventures)B 12-sided compression ring with CORR brackets. C A cozy home in the aspens. (near Telluride, Colorado) D Majestic Mount Wilson in southwestern Colorado. E Some back country skiers enjoys each other’s company in the James Peak Yurt during a Colorado hut trip.(courtesy: Ron James)

Go Out and Get ItSTANDARD FEATURES• Domed Skylight: five-foot diameter clear dome

lets in loads of natural light.

• Complete Framework: a 12-sided Doug fir

compression ring; engineered rafters on

galvanized aircraft cable; vertical grain

Doug fir lattice wall; and a handcrafted

Doug fir door.

• Roof Cover: industrial fabric with a valance

that covers for a watertight seal; your choice

of three colors.

• Wall Cover: your choice of three tough fabrics

in multiple color combinations.

• Three Windows: includes screens, removable

vinyl storm window and a zippered privacy

flap, 48”x30” on standard yurts,

44”x44” on taller wall yurts. Custom

sizes available.

• Rain Cricket: standard over every door,

channels rainwater away from doorway.

• Natural Finish: all wood components are

finished with rich, natural, penetrating oil.

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A The remote location of the James Peak Yurt affords spectacular star gazing. (courtesy: Ron James) B Furnish and decorate your yurt as rustic or refined as you like. Dining room in a 30’ yurt. C A view along the Uncompaghre River in Colorado, with Mount Sneffles in the distance. D Yurt window flaps convert to awnings. (courtesy: Manitoba Provincial Parks) E French doors, available as an option on your yurt.

OPTIONS • Taller Wall: increases wall height from

5’10” to 6’9”.

• Duro-Last Roof: 15-year warranty;

your choice of three colors.

• Sky Path: translucent, rainbow shaped panel

in the roof.

• Insulation: wall, roof and window insulation,

reflects summer heat, holds in winter heat.

• Cistern System: captures rain water.

• Snow and Wind Load Packages: choose from

four exclusive packages depending on yurt

size and conditions.

• Winter Stout Alpine Yurt Package:

for extreme snow conditions that may

become unbalanced due to wind or

freeze/thaw conditions.

• Stovepipe Outlet: allows vent installation for

wood or gas stove, composting toilet,

clothes dryer.

• French Doors: 42” double doors with full

window in each side.

• Additional Doors and Windows: up to 12

windows and 3 doors on a 30’ yurt.

• Wooden Operable Window: wood framed

window that cranks open from the inside.

• Roll-Up Wall Section: 8’ section of floor-to-

ceiling window.

• Screen Door or Curtain: heavy duty screen

door or simple screen curtain for doorway.

• Dome Insulation, Shade or Mosquito Net:

shade or insulate the dome opening.

• Dome Lifter: operated from floor level, raises

dome up to 8” for ventilation.

• Tinted Dome: significantly reduces heat gain.

• Door and Window Awnings: keep sun and rain

out while letting breeze in.

• Ceiling Fan Mount: allows you to install a

ceiling fan under the dome.

• Handicap Access: grab bars, tread-plate door

thresholds and more.

Winter Stout Alpine YurtThe Colorado Yurt Company offers the ultimate

in load bearing capability. With an exclusive

design that handles real-life, unbalanced

snow and wind loads, the Winter Stout Alpine

Yurt meets the structural

requirements of the

International Building Code.

Site specific engineering

reports are available.

Call for details or visit

www.coloradoyurt.com

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Winter Stout

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A Crank open the window from inside the yurt with a wooden operable window. B Stove pipe flashing for venting wood or gas stoves.C A ceiling fan enhances natural ventilation. D Engineered comfort for four seasons. (courtesy: Kettner, solar powered in Colorado) E Alpine Yurt illustration. The Winter Stout is engineered to handle extreme and unbalanced snow loads.

Building Your Yurt… Get Into ItA yurt can go up in a day or so—after your

deck is ready— with a couple of helpers,

a good ladder and a few tools. Complete

instructions are provided but, in a nutshell,

here’s how it’s done.

• Gather some friends…two or three or a whole

bunch, and pull out the complete yurt

setup instructions.

• Stretch out the lattice wall like a baby gate

around the edge of the deck.

• Clamp both ends of the lattice to the door to

complete the circle.

• Lay the cable into the top of the lattice.

• Raise the compression ring, either with three

rafters (small and medium yurts) or a scaffold

(big yurts).

• Connect the rafters—one at a time—to the

ring at the top and the cable below,

to complete the framework.

• If you have insulation, put it in place. It’s precut

to fit and has a sewn liner.

• Lift the roof covering up through the ring and

spread it out over the rafters.

• Fasten the outer wall to the roof and slide it

into the door tracks.

• Secure the dome on top of the ring.

• Attach the bottom of the yurt to your platform.

• Locate a comfortable chair and the beverage

of your choice. Admire your handiwork and

try to fathom that in a weekend, you built your

own house!

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A An exploded view shows all the basic elements (without insulation). B These yurts are available for overnight rental at East Canyon State Park near Salt Lake City, UT. (courtesy: East Canyon State Park) C A remote yurt is framed and ready for its fabric cover. D Engineered comfort for four seasons.

(courtesy: Kettner, solar powered in Colorado) E Rafters connect to the compression ring with optional CORR brackets. F All rafters include a keeper screw which secures the notch over the cable. G Yurts can accommodate a full kitchen layout.

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Why Choose a Colorado Yurt?We believe in manufacturing the highest quality

yurt at a fair price. That makes it easy to stand

behind our product. When you call our toll

free number or visit our web site, you’ll be

drawing on over thirty years of experience and

a philosophy that success comes from making a

quality product and treating people right.

Colorado Yurt Offers More: • More standard features and color choices.

• Superior craftsmanship and attention to detail.

• Expertise and options to design for your

specific climate and needs.

• Certified engineering ensures

structural integrity.

• The Winter Stout Alpine Yurt has the highest,

unbalanced snow load rating available in the

fabric yurt industry.

• Experience in shipping all over the world.

• Exceptional phone support during planning

and set up.

• Environmentally responsible manufacturing

and operations processes.

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A Beautiful Allta Lake in southwestern Colorado. B A 30’ yurt at the Plains Conservation Center in Arvada, Colorado. C A 30’ yurt in the Alaska winter. (courtesy: Conkel) D Three yurts at Cornerstone Golf Course near Telluride, Colorado.

TIPIS

Our tipi is two miles high in

elevation. Yearly it gets covered

with feet of snow and battered

by the wind.

Our canvas has lasted through

such abuse for nine years now.

The interior has a wood burning

stove with a stone floor, a

raised platform bed with a living

room underneath, a kitchen

and battery and solar electric

capabilities. We lived in it for

five years and now use it as

a guest house for friends and

family. There is nothing better

than listening to the wind crash

through the trees like waves on

the ocean and be safe inside.

ASHLEY WERNERALMA, COLORADO Make It

Your Own

Temporary or permanent, traditional

or modern, make your tipi your own.

Pitch it at a campground for a weekend in

the woods, or on an elaborate deck adding

all the amenities of the finest resorts.

Perhaps the best way is right on top

of Mother Earth in your own backyard.

Craft your own mural in the round.

Our artists can walk you through painting

your tipi and liner yourself, or, create

a unique design and paint it for you.

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The pool below Colorado’s tallest waterfall, Bridal Veil Falls

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Authentic and FunctionalEarthworks tipis are patterned after the

three-pole Lakota design with the addition of

graceful, elongated, Cheyenne smoke flaps. The

design innovations made by the buffalo hunters

of the Great Plains are what distinguish true

tipis. The cone is tilted into prevailing winds,

making it nearly vertical in back. This makes

the tipi stand strong against the weather, and

increases the headroom and usable living

space inside. The smoke hole is moved slightly

down the more gently sloping front to control

the draw for the fire.

To the Native American of the Plains, the tipi

was home; warm in winter, cool in summer:

rugged, portable and easy to set up. It satisfied

the owner’s aesthetic and spiritual sensibilities.

The circular plan mirrored nature: the earth,

the sky, the seasons, life itself. Although we use

more modern, durable materials, we have been

reluctant to tinker with the original design of

such a perfect structure.

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Opposite Page: A A corporate retreat near Telluride, Colorado. (18’ tipis) B Buffalo hide reinforced door opening reveals an enchanting retreat. (Colorado, 28’ tipi) C A traditional design stands out against the red rocks at Zion National Park. (courtesy: Redwine, Utah Trails 18’ tipis)

This Page: A A comfortable tipi interior featuring a loft and a 9’ liner. (courtesy: Feddersen, Colorado, 28’ tipi) B 16’ and 20’ tipi against the Aspens, Breckenridge, Colorado. C A painted tipi near Aspen, Colorado. D A classic, noble lodge.

Size and Substance• Smaller tipis (12’, 14’ and 16’): weekend

camping, backyard retreats, and playhouses.

• Midsize tipis (18’, 20’, 22’ and 24’): year ‘round

retreats for a couple or a family.

• Big tipis (26’ and 28’): ceremonies, family

reunions, fulltime tipi home.

• Custom tipis (up to 36’): ceremonial and

architectural use.

We offer materials that are high tech, but have

low environmental impact and we inspect

every yard before sewing it into your tipi.

We offer two distinct fabric types in the heaviest

weights. Whether you choose Sunforger or Tuff-

Star fabric, we combine the best fabrics with

the highest quality workmanship to create a tipi

with the durability to last many years.

How Earthworks Tipis WorkThe tipi is a highly evolved and highly

functional structure composed of the

tipi cover, the poles, and the tipi liner working

together. The poles form the framework to

support the cover and hang the liner. When

a tipi is properly pitched, the cover is staked

several inches above the ground. The liner

hangs against the inside of the poles, seals the

bottom of the tipi, and creates a double wall

for a chimney effect to draw the smoke from

the open fire out through the smoke flaps. The

smoke flaps adjust with the direction of the

wind to enhance the draw for the open fire.

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This Page: A Three painted 18’ tipis in a meadow. (courtesy: Bower, Moab Outback) B A blazing fire and a liner are the keys to tipi comfort. (Colorado, 28’ tipi) C Soccer at day camp. Kids love tipis! Opposite Page: A Fall creeps into the Colorado high country. B A designer interior. (courtesy:

Anchondo, Colorado 18’ tipi) C A classic geometric design on an 18’ tipi nestled in the woods. D Painted tipis in the desert at Canyonlands Institute in Utah. (courtesy: Bower of Moab Outback)

Tipi Components:• Cover: the outer canvas covering.

• Pole Set: tall, thin, peeled lodgepole pine

tipi poles forming the framework to support

the cover and hang the liner.

• Liner or ‘dew cloth’: fabric, tied to the inside of

the poles, that hangs on an angle from a height

of six (or nine) feet and extends onto the

floor; creates a double wall to control

the draft.

• Ozan: a canopy covering the back third

of the tipi; holds in heat and shelters

the living area below.

LINER

OZAN

SMOKE FLAP POLE

TIPI COVER

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Pitching Your Tipi Pitching a tipi is one of the most ingenious

things you can experience. The method—

simplicity itself—draws on mechanical

advantage and the spirit of cooperation. Once

you get the hang of it, a mid-size tipi can be

pitched with the help of a friend in about an

hour. But be sure to set aside an afternoon

to get over the learning curve your first time.

Complete instructions are provided.

After you hammer the last stake and tie up the

liner, stand back and take in the tall, slender

cone of diffuse light. You’ve just created one

of the most beautiful and functional

shelters ever invented.

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This Page: A Tipi pitching accessories: wood stakes, steel stakes, ropes and lacing pins. B This beautifully painted tipi offers a peaceful retreat. C A summer encampment near historic tipi site on Dallas Creek, Ridgway, Colorado. D Make your tipi your own with a comfortable chair (courtesy:

Anchondo, Colorado) E Dinnertime at camp. (courtesy: Hoge, Provo, Utah) F Thanks to the genius of the plains Indians, pitching a tipi is easy. Opposite Page: A A tipi encampment under the grandeur of 14,150’ Mount Sneffels. (Ridgway, Colorado, 24’ tipi)

B Big, painted tipis with liners for privacy and warmth. (courtesy: Stanley, Colorado 24’ tipis)

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During a four-year

encampment in northern

Colorado our tipi weathered

high winds and heavy snows,

the fire blazing inside—

sometimes in a wood burning

stove. To withstand the

conditions, we reinforced

vulnerable areas of the tipi

with buffalo hide, hand rubbed

with beeswax. It is the key to

the long-lasting strength

and beauty of our lodges.

DAN AND EMMA KIGAROWNERS OF EARTHWORKS TIPIS

We make Earthworks Tipis in the spirit of the

Native American—with a practical nature and

the heart of an artist. Our tipis are as beautiful

as they are serviceable. Our lodges can be used

for anything from camping to providing a stately,

permanent dwelling. They combine a noble,

classic shape with outstanding durability.

• Buffalo hide reinforcing at stress points.

• 3,000 lb. break strength hem adds strength and

maintains the tipi’s shape.

• Webbing stake loops butterfly-stitched into

the hem make this stress point strong and

pitching easy.

• A door flap that works: six ties (two on the

inside) to keep the door securely closed.

Two additional ties hold the door flap secure

when rolled up. Dowels sewn into pockets on

the door keep it rigid across the opening.

• Double lock stitched main seams and details

distribute stress and build in fullness.

• Fitted Gores: long triangular gores inserted

between the body of the tipi and the smoke

flaps allow the tipi to fit snugly around the

cluster of poles.

Why an Earthworks Tipi?

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Warm, easy to put up and it makes me feel

like a kid when I stayed in a tent all summer

with my parents in upper Michigan.

RALPH CROMELL, NUCLA, COLORADO

Make It Your OwnBright and breezy or warm and cozy—we have

a classic wall tent to fit almost any climate.

Make it a weekend in the woods with just you

and your favorite hound. Or stay close to home;

add fresh flowers and a daybed for a charming

guest room or bed and breakfast. Our tents can

house full kitchens and dining rooms so fire-up

the stove, and put the kettle on. If a tropical

locale is more your style, create your own

personal beach retreat

with a grass thatch

roof and screens on all

sides. You dream it,

we’ll make it.

TENTS

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Chimney Peak & Courthouse Mountain viewed from Ridgway Reservoir

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A Platform pitched wall tent at Mary Jane’s Farm, Idaho. B Platform tent with extended rain fly.

Cimarron Tents: Simplicity and Functionality• Bed and breakfast

• Backyard bonus room

• Campground rentals

• Beach bungalow

• Eco-Resort

• African safari

• Hunting adventure

• Scout camp

• Worksite shelter

• Temporary home

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A At home in the aspens near a high-country meadow. B Platform tent at the horse camp, Cornerstone Resort. C Exploded view of a tent. D Cozy interior at Mary Jane’s Farm in Idaho.

Why Choose a Cimarron Tent?With two styles in five sizes and dozens of

options, you can design your custom tent. Add

windows, mosquito netting, floors, a fly, stove

pipe outlets and roll up walls. Choose from a

variety of fabrics and colors. Go with a

metal frame for easy pitching and portability or

a wood frame for a more rustic look.

Need something bigger for commercial use?

Give us a call.

We’ve got a way to get you where the only

sounds are the winds in the pines or the waves

lapping against your canoe—and we’ve got

over thirty years experience helping people

get there. Let us be your shortcut to the

back country.

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A Covered porch makes a welcoming entry. (courtesy: Huckleberry Tent and Breakfast, Idaho) B Outfitter wall tents for barbeque dinners. (courtesy: Redwine, Utah Trails, Zion National Park) C Custom resort tents with sewn-in floors, oversized windows and palapa frames on the water’s edge.

(Kailuum, Mexico) D A furnished guest tent with wood stove at a resort in Idaho. (courtesy: Huckleberry Tent and Breakfast, Idaho)

From Our Family to YoursAt Colorado Yurt Company, we have a family of employees who take great pride

and care to craft each and every product that leaves our shop.

We all love it when clients drop in to see us and check out our shop.

So give us a call, and come on by. Be sure to visit our web site to view hundreds

of photographs and use our online tools and resources.

We ship our shelters all over the world.

www.coloradoyurt.com

800-288-3190 or 970-240-2111

28 W. South 4th Street in Montrose, Colorado

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