Real-world examples of yurt ROI
I first started thinking about putting a yurt on our property about 4 years ago. I want to host events: workshops for Qigong and other group gatherings. I began thinking about a space that could be open-ended and multi-use. I also wanted a structure that felt like a sanctuary: soft and special. I've always been attracted to alternative solutions to building and design; I love geodesic domes and earth-ship buildings, and tee-pees and yurts have always felt like a novel and nostalgic concept.
My husband is a builder and tends to come up with right- angled designs and I just couldn’t get excited about them. He helped me realize that I was really wanting a round building. So, I went down the research trail to find out what would be most practical for my vision.
We quickly eliminated geodesic domes because of the difficulty they would have staying climatized in our region. We get both extreme heat and very cold here in Oklahoma. I began looking at yurts and I realized that there weren't a lot of options in the US and that they mostly looked temporary like event tents. We camp a lot as a family and the yurts that are sold here in the US reminded me of the tents that we would camp with in our family. I felt they would be high maintenance and not that beautiful. After several months of discussion and searching, I started to give up and come to terms with traditional building designs.
Then with a burst of hope, I refined my search for a beautiful permanent structure that could handle the extreme weather and wind in Oklahoma, I came across the Out Factory’s website. I think they had even put the state of Oklahoma in their search engine optimization! I was immediately impressed. Their website was so lovely and well thought through…I almost felt it was too good to be true.
I combed through the site for days. I talked to my husband about it and he was also impressed with the look of the yurts. I loved the large REAL windows and the beautiful wood and fabrics they are using. And he really loved how detailed they showed their specs and data. It felt like a no-brainer comparison to any other options we had seen and I was feeling really excited. I reached out on the contact form and Praveen emailed me the following day.
He gave me the quote for the 32’ yurt and we felt it was a very fair price for the beauty and stability of the product. Now, we just wondered about the mystery of shipping as I’ve never imported anything on this scale. Praveen was able to explain to us the process of shipping to America and the cost. While shipping is always costly, we still felt the value of the product was worth it. Once we had these costs and felt we wanted to move forward with design, we began worrying that we were dealing with strangers in a foreign country and asked for business references. I was a little embarrassed to ask, not wanting to be rude, but they understood and were happy to connect me with another client from the US. I talked with Gloria about her project which was a much bigger scale than ours and she legitimized the business relationship we had begun with the Out Factory because they were already helping her with permits in Hawaii. We were glad to have heard that they are a company that does what they say they will do and communicates well.
So we began designing with them. They made this so easy on us! They really have thought of everything and while this high-end style yurt was new to me, it certainly is a tried and true process for the Out Factory. They are running a well oiled machine and were able to guide me in thinking about use of the space and where to put windows and doors. They were also very helpful with drawings for the site preparations including water, sewer and electric. We chose not to frame walls inside and leave everything wide open with an exterior bathroom, but they are well equipped to help with interior floorplan designs as well. We have enjoyed getting to know them as we’ve worked together. They have been excellent communicators and are usually waiting on me to make a decision versus me waiting to hear from them. We have had several video chats to make sure we are all in agreement and I really appreciate this because my husband has different questions and ideas than I do and they are great at handling both of us. So we both feel like we are getting a really nice product. We ended up going with a 32-foot yurt with four big windows, and we'll have a big glass double door. I'm so excited about the window at the very top of the yurt and the natural light that will come into this space!
For our specific project, we have had quite a bit of work to prepare the site for the yurt. We had to level the ground and pour a concrete foundation. Now we are about to build the actual platform that the yurt will sit on. The Out Factory team has been very helpful with the details of these instructions so we feel sure we are preparing it well. And we are so honored and excited to be at this new phase of the process with them. They have teams for installation in India and now, they are trusting us to prepare everything well for their beautifully designed structure to arrive. It is very obvious that they care very much about the finished product and they are proud of their work. It’s like art that we will be able to spend time inside!
Now our yurt has shipped. My husband and I have spent a lot of time on our property standing in the space that will eventually be the yurt: watching the light, thinking about how it's going to come into this space once the structure is erected. And imagining what it will feel like to be inside with so much visual access to the outside.
And then we will go through the process of following their instructions to assemble the yurt on the space that we've prepared. Because my husband is a builder and we do a lot of projects by ourselves, we feel comfortable with tools and instructions and doing complex projects like this. Praveen has also been sharing photos of their installations in India lately, and that gives me a lot of confidence as well. We are also really hoping to have him here with us for the installation so he can make sure we do the whole thing justice! He has become a friend in the process and his company expanding to the US has made it possible for my dream to be realized!
So, I'll have to come back and give an update about how the assembly goes with pictures of our yurt. I just know that it's going to be beautiful, and I can't wait to see it. I would absolutely recommend working with the OutFactory. They are both passionate and intelligent, a rare and exciting combination for design innovation!
I am building a combination primary dwelling and healing retreat on the Big Island
of Hawaii. Given that the prices there are astronomical, my mortgage broker suggested
a yurt instead of a traditional structure. My initial reaction was, “I’m not living in a tent,
and I’m not making my retreat clients live in one either.” She said, “Gloria, they’re not
tents — do a Google search and you’ll see what I mean.”
In January 2025, I followed my broker’s advice and spoke with every yurt manufacturer
that I could find. I was impressed by The Out Factory’s brochure — how it was completely
transparent in the type of building materials they employed, and the pricing. I arranged a
Zoom call with one of the founders, Praveen, and I found him and his company
delightful.
Praveen’s architect, Ravi, took my hand-drawn floor plan and turned it into the most
beautiful, professional architectural design. I don’t know how he captured my dream so
well, but I couldn’t have done better if I were trying, and I was trying hard!
By the end of January, I was completely sold on a yurt instead of a traditional structure.
My thinking was, why would I pay 675k for a conventional home when I could have the
same square footage in a yurt for less than 100k? Especially when The Out Factory’s
yurts are on the cutting edge in both quality and aesthetics — far superior to any other
yurt manufacturer who I spoke with, not to mention traditional builders.
Yurt communities are popping up everywhere in the United States — from the cold
climates of Colorado to the more tropical climates of Florida. I’m not only looking
forward to placing a yurt on my land in Hawaii — which will now also triple as a yurt
showroom, — but I’m also excited about joining the company and bringing affordable
housing and “feelings of community” to other Americans. Come join the yurt lifestyle!
Shukr. Sabr. Simran.
That’s what we named our Yurt.
A quiet circle of gratitude, patience, and remembrance, nestled deep within our little piece of farmland. This wasn’t just a project. It was a leap of faith.
Somewhere between the chaos of city life and the quiet of the countryside, my partner and I found ourselves dreaming of a space. Not just a structure, but a sanctuary, tucked into the arms of nature, rooted in simplicity, and designed to hold stories. That dream led us to a little piece of farmland. And eventually, to The Out Factory. We’d been exploring alternate building options for nearly a year. Brick and mortar didn’t speak to us. We wanted something offbeat. Light on the earth. Full of soul. That’s when we stumbled upon The Out Factory and met Praveen, a conversation that would change everything.
Our first meeting was in June 2022 at his model Yurt, which also doubled up as his home and HQ. Within minutes, we knew: this was it. The space felt alive, warm, functional, minimal, yet rich in intention. Praveen was generous with his time and insights, sharing the do’s and don’ts of Yurt living with honesty and heart. From there, it moved quickly. He brought in Karthik, his architect, and together they helped us turn our scribbled dreams into detailed working plans and stunning 3D visuals. By October 2022, we were ready to build.
But of course, this wasn’t going to be a plug-and-play project. Our land is in a remote, rugged location, charming but challenging. Every delivery had to be planned like a military operation. Accessibility was limited. There were logistical constraints, erratic weather, and more than a few "uh-oh" moments.
Yet through every twist, Praveen and his team stood with us. Whenever we hit a wall (sometimes literally), he brought a solution. Whether it was reworking timelines due to transport issues or sourcing alternatives when a material delay showed up, there was no drama, just quiet, dependable execution. His crew mirrored that energy, efficient, respectful, and deeply skilled. And then, in January 2023, it happened. Our Yurt was ready. Nestled between fruit trees and birdsong, it stood like a circle of calm, open to the skies, grounded to the soil, and filled with possibilities.
We didn’t just get a structure. We got a home. And more than that, we got a story to tell.
To anyone out there contemplating an alternate path, whether for living, hosting, or dreaming differently, I’ll say this: The Out Factory doesn’t just build Yurts. They build trust, they build relationships, and they walk with you, every step of the way. We’re now making memories inside those yurt walls, from lazy Sunday breakfasts to rainy afternoon siestas, all thanks to the unwavering partnership we had in Praveen and his team. If you’ve been waiting for a sign to do something different, this is it.
Take the road less travelled. It might just lead you home.
"I was in Jodhpur searching for a good vendor for customized tents. The pre-appointed meeting with one vendor had been a disaster. I started searching the internet and The Out Factory popped up. I was impressed with what I saw. It was unique and fitted exactly what I was hoping for. I called requesting for an immediate appointment. The voice on the other side asked me if I was in Bangalore already. I was taken aback and said that I am in Jodhpur and your name surfaced in my search. It is not only that "Man proposes and God disposes" but it is also that when man cannot plan, then God plans!! My hands on approach got me to Bangalore within days and meeting Praveen ji, seeing his passion and his product filled me with delight.
Our discussions lasted for hours starting with a hearty lunch inside the sample lovable Yurt, followed by hours on the drawing board where we debated on how my needs could be incorporated. Praveen ji's willingness to understand, adapt and implement were the deciding factors. We didn't realize it was evening already and we had still not signed a deal. Obviously, drinks followed and a deal for 8 Yurts was signed. However, it was agreed before signing that if Praveen ji uses any of my ideas for any other client, he will compensate me for it. Ha! Ha! The fact that the delivery was within just few months, enabled us to have our property up and running with Yurts, in addition to our existing cottages.
Our guests are loving this experience because they have never seen such a unique accommodation ever before. It is luxurious, eco-friendly, sustainable and Instagrammable. I thank both my Bhagwan ji and Praveen ji for adding this high premium yurts in Tathastu Kanha. Our 4 properties at Pench, Tadoba, Bandhavgarh and Satpura are already operational with equally unique accommodations like Caves, Tree House, Mud Rooms, Machhans etc but the Yurts are definitely under serious consideration for our next property at Sanjay Dubri."
Tip: if any reader of my testimony is still contemplating, call me on 9823033644 and get some good free advice. Yes, go for the Yurts!
“When I first came across these yurts, I thought it would be a very innovative form for our spa at Discovery Village, Kabini. Once the spa was up and running, I felt I could use a yurt for myself. That’s how I ended up with two connected yurts that are now the family’s weekend home at Kanakapura. The sun comes in through the transparent dome, wakes me up to the sound of the stream going by outside, add a cup of tea and you have an ideal morning.”
“At the bottom end of Machaan, is a wide expanse of wetlands, my favourite spot. I had always wanted to create a unique experience just above, where guests could watch the birds come home, in the evenings. For birders and for lay folks alike, this is a real encounter with nature and I wanted it to go beyond concrete, be something novel and special. Yurts from The Out Factory were exactly what I was dreaming since the time we bought this land.”
“As an architect, I have a soft corner for the innovative. And when a friend shared some images from The Out Factory, I was clear that I needed a yurt for my farm. When I have guests over, everyone is curious and wants to know more about the yurt. And I end up telling them about the yurt from an architect’s perspective, probably a longer story than they wish to hear.”
