Our tipis are transient dwellings and as such move between locations as to our requirements. We have 7 tipis altogether which we use for weekends and holidays (see Our Tipis and Tipi Holidays pages), traditional ceremonies, honeymoons, naming ceremonies and baptisms, birthdays etc and hire to your own events (see Tipi Hire page), and we also use the tipis as venues for our own events which we run from our Fell Foot Woods site (see Events Page). You can contact us to discuss your own personal requirements (see Contacts Page).

There are a variety of books and magazines to read and games for the children. We provide each tipi with a book about Native American Indian culture for you to read during your stay. (Tipi Living Page)

A custom that is universal among tipi people is not wearing boots or shoes inside the tipi/lodge. We sleep and sit on the floor of the tipi and it needs to be kept clean, it is also an act of respect which is mindful of your surroundings. Much of tipi life is carried out outside the tipi, washing up, cooking and eating (in fine weather) and we leave plenty of space around your tipi for playing and socialising.

Our tipis are entirely hand-made by Wolf Glen Tipis in Scotland they make top quality authentic tipis (see Links Page). Covers and linings are made from heavy-duty, 12oz coated cotton tenting canvas. The poles are cut from local sustainably managed plantations, using timbers such as Norway spruce, Sitka spruce and Scots pine when available. The poles are selected, stripped and sanded to a smooth finish. The tipis are erected following the traditional Sioux 3-pole construction. The construction of the tipi and lining means that tipis are cosy and warm in winter and offer a cool shade in the summer. Providing the perfect Lake District camping experience.

The tipis are fully weather proofed, they have an internal liner, groundsheet, carpet and decorative rugs, they also have a rain catcher attached to the poles at the top of the tipi if it should rain the rain flows down the poles then collects in the rain catcher and is drained off at the back of the lining.

The designs on the tipis come from Native North American Indian symbols usually of animals, dream sequences or to show the status of the owner. Sizes refer to the typical diameter of the floor space.

Our tipis are nomadic dwellings and are moved between both locations as to our needs. We have 7 Tipis altogether.







Tipi Sizes





• 12 ft Tipi - The Shaman
12 ft Tipi (Fell Foot Woods site only) painted with a dream sequence of a buffalo being hunted and being reincarnated as a deer. Shaman sleeps 2.





  







• 18ft Tipi - The Little Wolf
18ft tipi named after a folklore character has rust coloured bands and shows a picture of a wolf hunting. All our 18ft tipis sleep up to 6-8 people or 4-6 when fully equipped.












• 21ft Tipi - The Crow
21ft Tipi (Fell Foot Woods site only) has a blue sky and a clay coloured body with pictures of an eagle and stylized crow this tipi is mainly used for our group bookings and events as it sleeps up to 10-12 people or 6-8 when fully equipped.










What You Get

Our Tipis come fully equipped to make your Tipi stay as simple and comfortable as possible. The tipis have equipment to cater for the number of people booking.

21ft & 18ft Tipis, fully equipped contains

12ft Tipis, fully equipped contains

For exterior features please referrer to the Locations Page, as each site has costumed utility facilities.



Village Ethos

4 Winds locations are planned to be micro villages with a shared community spirit and respect for fellow guests.
  
During your stay please remember to

When leaving from your stay with 4 Winds, please