Nomad Shelter, based in Homer, Alaska, is a craftsman-led manufacturer of high-performance yurts designed for extreme weather: snow, wind, and cold. Since 1995, founders Lee and Jess Tenhoff have built the company from small beginnings into a global supplier of handmade yurts shipped all over the world.
They offer a range of sizes (from ~12 ft diameter up to 50 ft), enabling glamping sites, retreats, resorts or private buyers to choose appropriate scale. Their designs blend traditional Central Asian “Ger” / yurt structural elements—circular lattice walls, rafters, central compression ring—with modern materials: Duro-Last roofing and wall membranes, radiant & thermal insulation, rugged lattice made from spruce or Douglas fir, and aluminium or custom hardware.
Nomad Shelter’s yurts are built for winter living or seasonal hospitality, with the ability to withstand high wind and heavy snow loads.
They provide customization in door/window layout, hard-frame glass windows, custom cedar doors, insulation upgrades, and offer a “Lease to Own” option for those preferring financing or phased investment.
From a supplier/investor viewpoint, Nomad Shelter stands out for durability, authenticity, craftsmanship, and adaptability. Their yurts deliver “living in the round” with low-impact design, strong weather resistance, and design flexibility, making them a compelling choice for premium glamping operators seeking long-term quality structures.
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