KETCHUM LODGING FIELD GUIDE
Star’s Perch Yurt: Ridge‑top respite beneath Galena Peak
A compact, well‑appointed yurt on Galena Lodge’s ridgeline that sleeps eight, offers a wood‑fired sauna, and can be combined with neighboring yurts for larger groups.
Star’s Perch Yurt: Ridge‑top respite beneath Galena Peak.
Adventure brief
Star’s Perch Yurt: Ridge‑top respite beneath Galena Peak
Star’s Perch Yurt sits in a lodgepole pine forest on the ridgeline behind Galena Lodge with a clear vantage toward Galena Peak. The yurt is furnished for groups—sleeping eight across three bunk beds and a double futon configuration—and shares a wood‑fired sauna and essential backcountry comforts with other yurt guests.
Escape to Star’s Perch Yurt at Galena Lodge, located in a peaceful lodgepole pine forest with breathtaking views of Galena Peak. Designed for up to eight guests, this welcoming yurt offers a comfortable and unique outdoor lodging experience. Enjoy the warmth and relaxation of a wood-fired sauna after a day spent exploring the surrounding wilderness, or unwind inside with essential amenities that make your stay convenient without sacrificing the charm of nature. Ideal for couples, families, or groups seeking a quiet retreat, Star’s Perch also pairs well with nearby yurts for larger gatherings. Its location in the Ketchum area provides easy access to hiking, biking, and local attractions, blending rustic adventure with the comforts of a cozy home. Whether you’re visiting in summer or winter, this private yurt experience captures a perfect balance of tranquility and outdoor adventure.
Route Schematic
Route & site schematic
Key stops and on‑site features from lodge to yurt include the lodge base, the ridgeline yurt, and shared amenities.
Galena Lodge
The lodge sits below the ridgeline and functions as the base area from which Star’s Perch is located up on the ridge behind the lodge.
Star’s Perch Yurt
Located on the ridgeline between the Senate View and Honeymoon yurts, Star’s Perch sleeps eight across three bunk beds and includes a wood stove, a two‑burner propane stove for cooking, and supplied pots, pans, silverware and glassware.
Wood‑fired sauna (yurt guests)
A wood‑fired sauna sits at the yurt and is open to all yurt guests as a shared amenity.
Guests should note the listed sleeping capacity and that rental gear is not included; operators may alter arrangements or combine yurts to accommodate larger groups.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Ridgeline outlook toward Galena Peak
Perched on the ridgeline behind the lodge, Star’s Perch affords a standout view of Galena Peak from its location among lodgepole pines.
Wood‑fired sauna and stove‑heated comfort
All yurt guests have access to a wood‑fired sauna; each yurt is also outfitted with a wood stove for heat and a two‑burner propane stove for cooking.
Group sleep systems and easy combinable layout
Star’s Perch sleeps eight in three bunk beds (two with double futon bottoms and single tops) and is positioned between the Senate View and Honeymoon yurts, making it simple to combine units for larger groups.
What the day feels like
What the stay feels like
The experience is a lodge‑backed yurt stay: a short move up the ridgeline from Galena Lodge to a communal cluster of yurts where heat comes from wood stoves, meals are cooked on two‑burner propane stoves, basic kitchenware and utensils are provided, and evenings can be stretched in the shared wood‑fired sauna or under the pines with Galena Peak in view.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this yurt suits—and who should plan differently.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Rental gear is not included; bring personal sleeping items beyond the provided sleeping pads if desired and any specialized equipment you need. The yurts do supply sleeping pads, solar lights, wood, pots and pans, silverware, glassware, paper towels and toilet paper.
Check‑in is at 2:00 pm and check‑out is at 11:00 am.
Each yurt includes a wood stove for heat, a two‑burner propane stove for cooking, and an outhouse; the wood‑fired sauna is open to yurt guests.
Star’s Perch sits between the Senate View and Honeymoon yurts and can be combined with neighboring yurts to increase capacity for larger parties.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How many people does Star’s Perch sleep?
Star’s Perch sleeps eight people in three bunk beds, with two bunks built as a double futon on the bottom and a single bed on top.
Is there a sauna at the yurt?
Yes — there is a wood‑fired sauna at Star’s Perch that is open to all yurt guests.
What cooking and heating facilities are provided?
Each yurt is outfitted with a wood stove for heat and a two‑burner propane stove for cooking; pots, pans, silverware and glassware are provided.
Are basic supplies provided?
Yes — the yurts include paper towels, toilet paper, newspaper, wood, sleeping pads, and solar lights, plus an outhouse on site.
Is rental gear included with the reservation?
No — rental gear is not included in your yurt reservation.
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