The Yurt House

Tucked beneath the emerald canopy of a Big Island rainforest, this home began not as a structure, but as a long-held dream. Years ago, two stewards of the land—deeply inspired by permaculture, Hawaiian ecology, and the spirit of off-grid living—set out to create something different. Not a house to stand apart from nature, but one to exist in harmony with it.

This is not a typical home. It’s a sanctuary—hand-built, solar-powered, and guided by principles of sustainability and reverence for the ʻāina. What began as untouched forest has, over time, evolved into a self-sustaining haven. Every trail was cleared by hand, every element chosen with purpose: rain catchment systems, composting setups, and gardens that nourish both land and life.

At the heart of the property stands a spacious handcrafted yurt, its circular design and vaulted ceiling creating a sense of openness and calm. Light filters softly through its fabric walls, while the natural wood framing connects the indoors to the forest beyond. A cozy cabin nearby offers additional living space, and several outbuildings provide areas for guests, creative projects, or the practical rhythms of off-grid living.

Windows open to sweeping views of green, where breezes carry the scent of rain and the calls of native birds. Outside, vibrant gardens and fruit trees—bananas, papayas, citrus, and more—flourish in rich volcanic soil, surrounded by native ferns and ohia trees.

This isn’t just a home. It’s the culmination of patience, craftsmanship, and care—a living testament to simpler, slower, and more intentional living. Every corner tells a story of connection, and every sunrise reminds its inhabitants that they are part of something larger than themselves: the living, breathing landscape of Hawaiʻi.