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YURT EXPERIENCEAmidst olive groves and a rolling landscapeFind out morelies a peaceful heaven of repose
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UNDER THE STARSSpectacular view and magical setting,in the midst of the Italian countryside.
A Yurt is a portable round bent structure traditionally used by nomads in Central Asia as their home, which is in fact the Mongolian meaning of the term.
Our Yurt is part of Agriturismo il Poggio dell'Artilla, a characteristic farm in the heart of Tuscia, an area of origin of the Etruscan civilization. The property consists of 7 hectares with ancient olive trees and a vineyard, a main house and a smaller one, a panoramic swimming pool and a vegetable garden.
We started building the yurt in the Autumn of 2018. Here we want to share just few moments and accomplishments, which have nothing to do with what is written on so many websites. To build the yurt it took imagination, time, effort, good will and a good deal of help from those who love us!
October-December
Yurts have a low environmental impact.
To make it even lower, we used hemp fibre to insulate the deck. It is a biodegradable, non-toxic fibre, which mostly derives from waste straw left at the end of the hemp seed harvest. During its growth stage, hemp locks away up to two tonnes of CO₂ per tonne of fibre harvested, combating the effects of global warming.
January-March
Getting it done! With the amazing help of friends and family, we finally built up the walls. At first we got stuck, but after an exquisite lunch under the warm sun, we got our creativity back and everything moved forward smoothly. The next day we put up the roof and the two covers, and it was done! Not as easy as we thought, but absolutely rewarding.
April-June
At one point in everyone's life we all wish to live in or at least experience living in a tree house. The gorgeous oak tree standing there does not only comfort us with its presence and shadow, but it also gave us the opportunity to make the wish come true. What a better way to go to the bathroom through a rope bridge… and there’s also a chair hammock!
“The sun shines not on us but in us. The rivers flow not past, but through us. Thrilling, tingling, vibrating every fiber and cell of the substance of our bodies, making them glide and sing. The trees wave and the flowers bloom in our bodies as well as our souls, and every bird song, wind song, and tremendous storm song of the rocks in the heart of the mountains is our song, our very own, and sings our love.”
― John Muir
Bookings can be made by groups and individuals.
You can also book the main farmhouse and/or the smaller one, self-catering or half-catering,
depending on your needs and our availablity.
YurtArtilla is spacious, it can house a group of numerous people, depending on the actvity.
It measures 32sq.m, has an atmosphere of tranquillity with views over the hills and vales. Its shape is perfect for yoga and meditation and it can also be used for chanting, treatments, theatre and juggling. It is equipped with yoga props, music system and a projector.
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YurtArtilla is simply yet tastefully furnished including: futon queen-size bed (140x200), electric kettle and lighting, and mini fridge. The yurt floor is polished wood; two big windows face out to a spectacular view and the door opens to a round and generous larch wood platform. Solar shower and bathroom facilities are a short stroll away.
The ideal place to nourish your soul and body, embrace nature, taste delicious organic food and sunbathe by the swimming pool. We can help you organize a wide range of activities to explore the area, from trekking to wine tasting, and get organic products from us and our community of local farmers.
And you can just realx!
We would like to show you the very best of our place, but we actually know that experiencing it is the most valuable way.
For enquiries you can contact us in several different ways. Contact details are below.
We built our Yurt to share it! Let us know about your project, we will work together to make it happen!
We will get back at you within 48 hours; for urget enquiries please write "Urgent" at the beginning of your message.