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description: "A plain-English guide to what actually ships in a yurt kit — from the lattice wall to the roof ring — and how to pick the right size, insulation, and options for your land."
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# Yurt Kit Buyer's Guide: What's Included, What to Expect, and How to Choose

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## What is a yurt kit?

A yurt kit is a complete package of pre-fabricated components that lets you assemble a fully engineered round structure on your own foundation. At Secret Creek, we've been building yurt kits in Montrose, Colorado since 1976 — every kit ships with the lattice wall, rafters, compression ring, roof and side cover, door, cables, and hardware needed to raise it.

## What's included in a Secret Creek yurt kit

- **Structural frame:** khana lattice wall, roof rafters, and a hand-crafted compression ring.
- **Covers:** architectural-grade top cover and side wall in your chosen color, plus insulation options.
- **Door:** solid wood insulated door with frame, pre-hung.
- **Windows & dome:** operable windows and an acrylic skylight dome.
- **Hardware & cables:** tension cable, aircraft cable, and all fasteners.
- **Assembly manual:** step-by-step guide plus phone support from our shop.

## What's not included (and why)

Yurt kits do not include the deck platform, interior finishes, plumbing, or electrical. Those are site-specific and best sourced locally. We provide free deck plans for every size we sell.

## How to choose the right yurt kit size

Our kits range from 12' up to 30' in diameter. As a rough guide: 16'–20' works for a hunting base camp or backyard studio; 24'–27' suits a full-time one-bedroom home; 30' fits a family layout with a loft.

## Insulation and four-season options

If you plan to live in your yurt year-round, add reflective insulation, an insulated liner, and upgraded snow-load rafters. Colorado winters taught us to over-engineer these.

## What a yurt kit actually costs

A basic Secret Creek yurt kit starts around $9,000 for a 16' and climbs into the $30,000s for a fully insulated 30'. Delivery, deck, and site prep are additional.

## Next step

Use our Build Your Yurt configurator (https://secretcreek.com/build-your-yurt) to price a kit with the exact options you need, or request a consultation with our Colorado team.

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