Experience our magical yurt tucked under the tree canopy overlooking our spring-fed mountain brook. This yurt is accessible on foot (a 5 minute walk uphill). We provide garden carts and sleds in winter to bring your gear into the yurt. The yurt does not have solar power, running water, or wi-fi. We provide oil lanterns, tea candles, 2-burner propane stove and heat by wood-stove. This yurt does not accommodate pets. The space Stay in an off-grid yurt and retreat in Maine's Western mountains and lakes region at Nurture Through Nature Eco-Retreat Center and return to balance. There is no running water at your yurt; however, we do supply you with jugs of pure mountain water, and a compost toilet nearby. There is no bathroom in the yurt. There is a warm shower at the top of the access road, where you can refill your jugs for drinking, cooking and dishes. This is about a 2 minute hike. We provide the yurt with a propane camping stove for your simple cooking along with dishes, utensils, pots/pans, etc.  We provide wood to heat your yurt and you light the wood stove to keep you toasty! The yurt does not allow pets. IMPORTANT NOTES: You need to provide your own linens/towels and pillow and we recommend a 20 degree F. rated mummy sleeping bags in fall, winter and early spring. Mosquito and black fly conditions vary. Peak exposure is between Mother's Day and Father's Day. Dress in light colored and loose clothing and bring your own favorite repellent. We do not provide campfire wood. Please bring your own camp fire wood or gather it from the retreat land forest floor. We sell crates of camp fire wood for $5/crate. This yurt is family friendly! Kids thrive here! Kids 8 and under are free and please let us know how many are in your group so we can set up the space accordingly. We have a "self-check in" system. We suggest if you have never been here before, please arrive before dark. If you cannot, have a flashlight/headlamp handy upon arrival. Outdoor lighting is minimal or nonexistent, depending on conditions. A map is added to the photos under this listing. The sleeping arrangement options are as follows: 1 Queen pull out futon couch bed "Twin over Full" bunk bed 1 bunk bed Based on availability and advanced booking, you may have the opportunity to add services to your getaway, such as a private wood-fired sauna session or yoga class. Amenities include: -deck -locally roasted organic coffee beans and tea -french press, coffee bean grinder, tea pot -two burner propane stove for simple and basic cooking -kitchen amenities; dishes, pots and pans, utensils, pot holders -hand sanitizer, dish soap, sponges -ice chest for food storage (no ice on site) -wood stove for heating and cooking -fire wood (for indoor fires only), newspaper, kindling, matches -mountain pure drinking water jugs from our drilled well -nearby composting toilet (we use the composted poo to grow flowers, plants and trees -warm showers -maps for private walking/hiking trails on 33 acres offering views of the nearby White Mountain National Forest -table, camp chairs and camp fire ring