Versatility

Events need versatility, Nordic Tipis are designed to provide you with variety. We have 3 tipis available for rent and they can be arranged in various configurations to meet your event needs. Tipis join together to increase the footprint and allow for multiple uses within. Utilize them for seated dinners, ceremonies, lounge areas with comfortable seating vignettes, dance floors and band staging areas.

A Few Things to Consider

• We have 3 individual Tipi Tents available for rent. They can be arranged in a variety of formations to create larger footprints based on your groups size and requirements

• Tipis require a full day of set up. Depending on your event location, timing of event and number of tipis requested, an additional day of set up may be needed (please consult with your venue as fees may apply for an additional day of set up)

• Event locations require vehicle and trailer access for tipi tent set up

• Site visits to your event location are complimentary within 60 miles of Jackson, Wyoming and are required for any venues that we are not familiar with

• Tipis require staking into the ground. It is your responsibility to require venues to properly mark underground utilities and sprinkler systems to avoid damage

• If Tipis are a priority for your event please consult with us as we can recommend several venues that work well for these rentals

Specs

Tents are unique, all sizes are estimated and ultimately will be based on a variety of elements you choose to place in the tent. For general purposes, each tent can seat approximately 64 guests. With the sides up, the square footage is 1420 sq ft, with the sides down, 893 sq ft. The diameter of the tent with the sides up is 43 feet, with the sides down, 34 feet. The tents are just over 24 feet tall.

We will work with you to ensure that you have the right seating arrangements and number of tents for the perfect fit.

A Little History

The modern Nordic Tipi is inspired by the Sami people of Northern Scandinavia and North Western Russia. Evidence suggests they have resided in areas of Norway, Sweden, Finland and the Russian Kola Peninsula for nearly 5000 years. They are a fascinating culture with traditional beliefs that are closely connected with the land and an emphasis on the importance of personal spirituality and its inter-connectivity to one’s daily life.

Traditional Sami culture participate in a variety of industries, most notably as a Nomadic Reindeer herding culture. This lifestyle in the Arctic Regions demanded a temporary dwelling, known as a Kata, that would withstand the heavy winds and cold temperatures of the Northern regions. Conical frames were erected with wooden poles and covered with the wind and rain efficient hides of animals. The Sami would leave the wooden frames along the reindeer migration routes leaving only the hides, which were light and easy to pack, to be brought to the next Kata. They are an efficient and strong culture, closely tied to their roots and the landscape of the arctic regions.

It is our intention at Nordic Skies to honor and respect the Sami People. The Tipis are a home and as we gather with friends and family, we remember to connect, with one another, the land under our feet and the skies above.