Frequently Asked Questions

  • We offer a variety of tent options; large Nordic Tipi Tents, Catering Tents, Tidewater Tents and a variety of smaller unique ancillary tent options. Check out our Tent Rentals tabs for images and options.

  • Number of Guests is based on 72” Rounds with 10 seats per table:

    Stratus 72 Tipi - 60 guests per tipi

    Nimbus - 10-12 guests per tent

    20×20 - 30 guests

    Tidewater - Tidewaters are 44’wide and expandable in 20’ sections. Each 20’ section seats between 50-80 guests

  • Yes, the stratus 72 is designed to link together infinitely. Based on your guest count and what you need to provide under the tent, we will guide you in the right number of tipis and a configuration that works best for your event

  • For best availability options, most clients book 6-9 months in advance. Check with us anytime, we have a great inventory and will make every effort to provide you with tenting.

Additional Considerations

  • 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 important we work together so that underground utilities and sprinkler systems are properly marked 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

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.