Treebones Resort ~ Big Sur, California – What the heck is a yurt?

Well, the original yurt was a portable circular tent-like structure that was built around a wooden lattice-frame and provided shelter for nomadic peoples of Central Asia.

In this case, our Treebones Resort yurt maintained the same wooden lattice-frame but was wrapped with heavy tent material, featured a clear sky-dome to watch the stars, was affixed to a permanent cement foundation, and featured a comfortable bed, table and chairs, a couch, a sink, and even a gas-burning fireplace.

My friends, this is glamorous camping.  Or, as some would say, glamping!

Here are a few things that we really enjoyed about our Treebones Resort yurt glamping experience:

• The stunning cliff-side setting overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
• The feeling of tent camping but the luxury of a comfortable bed, fireplace, and other amenities generally not associated with camping.
• Watching the stars at night through the clear dome in our yurt.
• Although it was 50º outside during the night, our fireplace kept us nice and cozy.
• With no ambient light, the Big Sur nighttime skies were absolutely incredible to witness.
• Having two chefs and two different restaurant options was completely unexpected.  There was Executive Chef Michael Wood cooking delightful things in the Treebones Wild Coast Restaurant and Sushi Chef Carlos-san was preparing fresh sushi at the outdoor sushi bar. Imagine a sushi bar with unobstructed ocean views!  Wowzaaa!
• Hearing the barking California sea lions down on the beach.
• The glow of the moon at 3:00 a.m. when I got up for the third time to admire the starry skies.
• Home-made waffles for breakfast at the Wild Coast Restaurant.
• The completely laid-back atmosphere.
• The ocean view from our yurt-side deck.
• I suppose some might think that having the shower and bathroom a very short walk away from your yurt is a problem.  But for us, this was a minuscule inconvenience in comparison to the joy received.

You know, I love luxury travel.  But this glamping experience will go down as a favorite experience and another item checked off my bucket-list.

We both are looking forward to another glamping stay in the near future.

We both give the Treebones Resort major sky-high thumbs up!

Disclosure:  Our yurt glamping experience was provided by the really cool people at Treebones Resort.  Thanks a bunch!