[Hairy Hogs]

Not your usual toy tent!



We set about building a wonderfull decking, largely motivated by my father in laws desire to see interesting 'things' around his own farm...........well you have to keep up dont you?!!!

Sadly he passed away this year and we never really had the impetus to use the tipi afterwards, he never got to see it erected, and you know what kids are like?  The requests of can we sleep in the tipi didnt last long.  The Indian ceremony of blessing the home has not even been performed and the insence sticks provided by Nomadics in the States as yet unlit!

The build.............and happy helper, we have a 'BOOK' of instructions, but luckily my friend has 'previous'!



Finally you get this!



All of the poles come from sustainable sources within the UK, and are weathered nicely after 5 months 'up'!


This tipi is Americas finest, hand built by Nomadics, they use the finest 22 ounce Army duck, flame and water retardent canvas.  The tipi has a vast internal liner, and ozan designed to keep you cozy!  We havd a large fire pit in the middle which has only been test run.  The native Americans certainly knew how to design a living space, and being 22 ft in size you can sleep at least 10 people in absolute luxury (well tent luxury).  If you wanted to use the area as day space then at least 15 -20 people could be seated inside in 'slobby' style!  An absolutely perfect chill out space, and a place to re-connect with nature spiritualy for sure.

I am not saying that U.K. tipi's are inferior but check out the specifications of materials etc, and I am sure you will get the point.  The Americans sure do build the best.

The tipi is hand painted on the outside to represent phases of the moon, mountains, and huge horses and buffalo adorn the sides.  The Shamen on the internal liner is huge, and fends of any negative vibes.




The fire pit could be buried in the ground, or if you erected the tipi on a purpose built deck like we did, mounted above ground for safety.


All you need is to cover the massive ground sheet with your own matting, and make it homely, and prepare to enjoy the real deal of Tipi's.

The tipi cost us with import tax in the region of £5000, and the poles were £600 or so.  If anyone is genuinly interested a deal could be done I'm sure, I just cant justify keeping at as a wondefull piece of garden art any longer.  Someone will love this, and the books  fragrant stick and all the gubbins will come with it.

You can come and view it 'up', and for a fee my buddy will doubtless help with the dismantling and maybe re-erection for you.  It is a very weatherproof thing and designed to withstand extreme weathers, it is unspoiled in anyway!

A lovley thing indeed.

Regards
Jas

www.hairyhogs.co.uk

[JulieS]

Wow, it looks amazing   

[Sandy]

For the want of a better word   WOW!!!!!!! THat is spectacular, so love it but not in our back garden, the locals natives would be hostile, just up my street though, if only 

[Rosemary]

That is stunning. Very "Dances with wolves" 

[ellied]

Oh wow, I'd love that in my back field to run workshops in but not in that league financially or in terms of putting it up not to mention the slope

I was looking into belltents for similar purpose, at about £500 and even that's not feasible just yet as the flood, vet bill and such need sorted first

Hope you find it a lovely home, it's stunning

[Helencus]

I have to agree I've seen it and it is totally awesome. I wish I could a) afford it and b) get away with putting it up in the field. My neighbours would raise a posse if we did, not to mention the council.
Jason - thanks again re fridge will be in touch soon.

[shearling]

Hi we have our own, but have a difficulty getting the poles - any help/thoughts appreciated