The yurt, as any other building, doesn’t like to be left alone too long and will last longer if it is used, breathed and / or heated. Other than that, there’s not much to do apart maybe of tightening the ropes from time to time or waterproofing the outside cover (at least the seams). Should you leave your yurt unattended for several months, we recommend to take it down (it is so easy to set it up) and store it in a dry place. Creating cross ventilation when the yurt is unused is crucial. We have acquired a healthy dose of experience caring for these special accommodations depending on which areas they’re used and will gladly share our knowledge with you.