KETCHUM LODGING FIELD GUIDE
Honeymoon Yurt: A Secluded Wood‑Stove Retreat Behind Galena Lodge
A practical guide to the Honeymoon yurt at Galena Lodge in Ketchum—covering amenities, rates, pet access, and what to expect when the lodge closes for the off‑season.
Honeymoon Yurt: A Secluded Wood‑Stove Retreat Behind Galena Lodge.
Tucked into the trees on the ridge behind Galena Lodge, the Honeymoon yurt is a 16‑foot, off‑grid retreat that can sleep up to four people on two double futons. Outfitted with a wood stove, a two‑burner propane stove and basic cookware, the yurt offers privacy and a chance to embrace self‑sufficient, low‑impact nights in the forest; dogs are allowed with specific trail restrictions. Note that Galena closes for the winter season on Sunday, April 3rd, after which lodge services and rentals are not available—yurt stays continue but require guests to be self‑sufficient.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Ridge‑line privacy behind the lodge
The Honeymoon yurt sits off the ridge behind Galena Lodge, positioned for privacy so you rarely know other guests are nearby—ideal for couples, a small family, or two solo travelers sharing a quiet base.
Everything for cozy, self‑reliant nights
Inside you'll find a wood stove for heat, a two‑burner propane stove for cooking, and an inventory of pots, pans, silverware and glassware, plus sleeping pads, solar lights and supplied wood—plus an outhouse on site.
Seasonal closures and pet access
Galena Lodge closes for the winter season on April 3rd; after that the restaurant, lodge and ski/snowshoe rentals are not available. Dogs are permitted at the Honeymoon yurt but must use snowshoe trails to access it because Nordic trails on that side of the highway do not allow dogs.
What the day feels like
What a Stay Feels Like
Stays are quietly domestic and self‑contained: mornings and evenings by the wood stove, simple meals on a two‑burner propane stove, and days spent from a small, private base tucked into the trees. After Galena’s April 3rd seasonal closure, expect to rely on the yurt’s provided gear and your own provisions—there are comforts, but also a clear need for self‑sufficiency.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this yurt suits—and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The yurt is outfitted with a wood stove for heat, a two‑burner propane stove for cooking, pots, pans, silverware, glassware, paper towels, toilet paper, newspaper, wood, sleeping pads, solar lights and an outhouse.
Because the yurt is supplied only with basic cooking gear and lighting, bring your own food, beverages and any personal items you’ll need for self‑sufficient stays—especially if visiting after the lodge’s April 3rd seasonal closure.
Summer (June–Sept) rates are scaled per night from $100 for one night up to $700 for seven nights; winter (Nov–April) rates run from $150 for one night to $1,050 for seven nights.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
When is check‑in and check‑out?
Check‑in time is 2:00 pm and check‑out time is 11:00 am.
How many people can the Honeymoon yurt sleep?
The 16‑foot Honeymoon yurt can sleep up to four people on two double futons.
Are dogs allowed at the yurt?
Yes—dogs are allowed at this yurt but must use the snowshoe trails to access it; Nordic trails on that side of the highway do not permit dogs.
When does Galena Lodge close for the season and what does that mean for my stay?
Galena closes for the winter season on Sunday, April 3rd. After that date the restaurant, lodge and ski/snowshoe rentals will not be available. The yurts remain available, but guests need to be self‑sufficient.
What amenities and supplies come with the yurt?
The yurt includes a wood stove, a two‑burner propane stove, pots and pans, silverware and glassware, paper towels and toilet paper, newspaper, wood, sleeping pads, solar lights and an outhouse.