Sylvia and Ira Seret in front of the completed truck

Yak & Yeti exterior. Architectural elements and props provided by Seret & Sons

The front entrance of the Yak & Yeti portrays the lobby of a Himalayan guesthouse. The centerpiece is a mosaic floor, made from lapis, jasper and other semi-precious stones. The ceiling and carved millwork were specially designed for this project. The props and pictures are authentic; mostly antiques.

Hand carved and inlaid bar-top, 22 foot long, made of green marble with patterns from jasper and other semi-precious stones. The bar-front, carved and painted, and the tin ceiling, hand hammered and painted, are two of the Seret's signature designs.

Inlaid stone tables and custom chairs with inlay and iron are a few of the many pieces specially designed, to create an eclectic experience for the diners.

SHand-carved Staircase adorned with carved panels and risers, textured treads, and lattice railings.

Old Meets New. A marble pavilion, created by Seret & Sons for the original park, has been relocated next to the new Yak & Yeti. Seen here are carved panels, textured wood pieces, and other architectural elements built into the Restaurant building. Inlaid stone tables and custom chairs with inlay and iron are a few of the many pieces specially designed, to create an eclectic experience for the diners.

1998 :: Disney

In 1998, the Imagineers of Disney's Animal Kingdom in Orlando called on Seret & Sons to supply the new theme park with authentic, one-of-a-kind architectural elements, such as carved marble pavilions and fountains, antique wood columns, windows, doors, and more. They also commissioned the Serets to replicate one of the intricately painted trucks seen carrying cargo in modern Afghanistan and Pakistan. Working for three months with local artists, the Serets painted and decorated a specially designed vehicle to be placed in the middle of Animal Kingdom. Ten years later it remains a unique feature in the Park.

In 2007 Seret & Sons designers again collaborated with Disney's Imagineers and Steven Schussler, founder of the Rainforest Cafe, to create the Himalayan-themed restaurant "The Yak & Yeti", the largest sit-down restaurant in the Animal Kingdom park. For the Yak & Yeti Seret & Sons designed and handcrafted highly detailed work for the restaurant's interior and exterior, including architectural millwork, doors, columns, a stone inlaid bar, stair cases adorned with carved railings, mosaic floors, ceilings, inlaid mosaic and carved furniture, props and retail fixtures.