Tucked in the Woods, high in the hills of Montville ridgetop–20 miles west of Belfast-is a unique and comfor place to spend a winter night, became known as swans Ridge Yurt. Easily accessible through five minutes on foot, snowshoe or ski trek uphill from the parking area off the Halldale Road, yurt feel wonderful far away, as if the miles in the forest.
Long in the to-do list, I finally made time to connect with owner Glen Widmer, and my wife and I joined him and his son, Isaac, for a tour of yurt. Temperatures hovering in the single digits, but in woodstove cranking and was warm and comfor while we were sitting at the and chatted over a pot of tea.
Modern yurt is an adaptation of por structures, bentwood-framed dating back to the 13th century and used as a residence by the nomads on the grasslands windswept Plains of Central Asia. More permanent Goose Ridge Yurt is 20 feet in diameter and is located above the ground on wooden platform. The walls and roof are made of vinyl, fabric weight is water resistant. Stairs lead up to the front door.
The Interior is only equipped with all necessities for a night in the forest. In addition to the and four chairs, there is a Queen bed, gas stove, pots, pans and utensils. There are also two lanterns, bookshelves with lots of reading materials, business cards and a few games. Window clear dome in the middle of the roof reaches its peak allows many cheerful light during the day, and evening star.