Book a Stay at This Elegantly Crafted Yurt in Amish Country

Many look to Ohio’s Amish Country for a peaceful getaway, thanks to its quaint cabins and charming inns, but one of the region’s newest stays is in a more unexpected locale. In summer 2024, The Yurt at Homestead opened on the Homestead Furniture and Design Center campus. 

LaVern Hershberger, head of the third-generation family business based in Mount Hope, envisions Homestead as a destination all its own. Part of that dream is the new yurt, which was created by Hershberger family craftsmen, from drawings to the final product.  

“I think it speaks to the creativity and the engineering mindset behind the whole company and being innovative and moving things forward,” Hershberger says. “That’s continued in our generation where me and my brothers are doing the same thing.”

Perfect for two guests, the yurt has a kitchenette, sitting area, bedroom and bathroom with a walk-in tile shower. The octagonal structure is tucked within the serene Homestead campus surroundings, which includes a pond and arboretum.

Amenities range from climate control and Wi-Fi to a cozy outdoor firepit. Guests also get to experience the quality furniture Homestead is known for. 

“You’ve got basically all Homestead furniture in the yurt to furnish everything out from floor to ceiling,” Hershberger says. 

The yurt offers proximity to local attractions but also the privacy of not being in the center of the action. 

“We wanted this to be comfortable and relaxed, yet still with the modern amenities,” Hershberger says. “… We want it to be timeless, we want it to be unique, but also very functional. It was the same mindset that we use for furniture product development that was used for the yurt.” 

Homestead Furniture: 8233 St. Rte. 24, Mount Hope 44660, 866/674-4902, homesteadfurnitureonline.com

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