Going with a Yurt and semi-grid removal

[86k10]

My Aunt lived in one for a year with no electricity. Then set it up in her backyard when she got a house for her son. I think it has been up for 10 years in Cortez. Only had to replace the something to do with the roof. I have thought of getting one. If you look on line you find all kinds of set up people are living in. They can get very nice.

[offgrid]

What are you doing for a foundation? Deck, concrete mono slab?

[flan7211]

What are you doing for a foundation? Deck, concrete mono slab?

Thinking a deck for sure.

[offgrid]

You mentioned probably outside of Colorado, cold climate?

Semi grid removal? Going to power it with wind/solar?

[Cujo0920]

http://www.coloradoyurt.com/

You might want to check out the Colorado Yurt Co. offerings. I was in one a couple of years ago and it was solid. I'd rather have something more substantial than canvas walls, personally, but it's sure better than a tent.

Good luck to you!

[flan7211]

You mentioned probably outside of Colorado, cold climate?

Semi grid removal? Going to power it with wind/solar?

Any where really. I'm expecting to be on the south border as a BP agent. If so I have a spot in Arizona and New Mexico. Our dream is to have land in Wyoming, Montana, or the Black Hills in South Dakota. Cold or Hot is no problem from what I here. I'm looking at Colorado Yurt for my guy. A lot cheaper than a house and I can move it!

[Cujo0920]

I should've mentioned, the one I looked at was all set up with a wooden floor. Very sturdy & functional for a minimalist lifestyle. Better than the cardboard boxes most of us will be living in by the time the Fed gets done wrecking the economy.

[flan7211]

I should've mentioned, the one I looked at was all set up with a wooden floor. Very sturdy & functional for a minimalist lifestyle. Better than the cardboard boxes most of us will be living in by the time the Fed gets done wrecking the economy.

What size did you get. I'm definitely thinking of the 30 footer. It looks quite spacious and fits our needs. Her books and my guns! By semi-off the grid, I mean I'd like to have gas, water and electric lines if I can but be able to produce my own heat, energy, and water if need be. We're not crazy just really enjoy the survivalist mantra and the ability to be left alone.