For several transformative years, singer-songwriter Dan Curcio lived in a circus tent like structure called a yurt high on a hill in a lush green valley in Cayucos, California. With a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean, a wood-burning stove, plasma TV, creaking hardwood floors, stinky well water, and a small space for an iMac and some recording mics, the dwelling was an eclectic mix of rustic and modern that felt far removed from civilization. Read more on