WE’RE A NETWORK OF WINERIES, FARMS AND ATTRACTIONS THAT INVITE RVERS TO VISIT AND STAY OVERNIGHT FOR FREE!Just curious if anyone has and how is it working out ?You have to join to actually see the locations , they advertise as having 600 locations ?

I joined for one year but never used it. The issues I had were they require significant planning to use. Besides planning a route to get to a "host", one has to call ahead at least 24 hours to make arrangements, just like a reservation. It is possible that a "host" will not be able to accommodate a RVer, so then the route planning is lost. Also, they strongly suggest you make a purchase from the "host" which should be in the $10 to $20 range. I can find plenty of boondocking spots without making a reservation! And without buying something, too. Whats the point?

I am currently a member and have been one for 4 years with 1 more year on my current 3 year membership.Although I didn't use it this year hopefully I will next year.The prettiest place we ever spent the night and we spent 3 nights there was on a farm in Wolfville, Nova Scotia that overlooked the Bay of Fundy.We have used Harvest Host's approximately 10 times. We have always purchased something from the host.I have used Harvest Host's in 3 States and 3 Canadian Providences.If I had been aware of it when I made my trip to the West Coast 5 years ago I would have stayed at a lot more places.

I can certainly understand why the organization and partnering businesses would require a registration and then a call ahead for a "reservation." Just looking at the map on their web site for Indiana alone, I'm familiar with the locations of some of these sites. Yes, it's kind of a hidden secret, but this prevents just anyone from pulling into an open field and spending the night, and then hitting the road in the morning. Consider if it was your property? You wouldn't just want anyone dropping in, squatting for the night, and then moving on. By requiring "membership" the owners of these companies and businesses are dealing truly interested visitors who want to experience part of the inner-workings of how the business or company operates. Purchasing from them is a great courtesy and does help support their business. We visited a honey farm in Southern Indiana a few years ago and took our granddaughter. They provided overnighting for RV's, but it was basically just a couple spots in their graveled parking lot. Still, it was a nice offer. We took the entire tour, my granddaughter got to make real bees wax candles, and I think we walked out with about 3 jars on different flavors of honey. We did not spend the night. The folks were extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and it was really a very fun day. Purchasing something from them was a real joy, not a pain in the pocketbook at all. Years ago, I tried to persuade my in-laws, who were heavily into farming with the multi million dollar tractors and combines, and farmed about a thousand acres of field, to start a business called, "Farmer Dude". They had the property to set up an area for campers to park. We parked ours there during the harvest season and would help out. I drove the trucks from the field to the elevator. The life-style was great! Hard work, yes, but so very much fun at the same time. I tried to persuade them to do "Farmer Dude" ... set it up like a "Dude Ranch", except having a bunkhouse, folks would stay in their own RV's. Unfortunately, they never bought into my idea. I think Harvest Host is a great idea. The actual organization of "Harvest Host" happened long after I came up with the idea of "Farmer Dude."My father-in-law is now gone, my mother-in-law has sold off all the property except 4 acres around the house. His brother has continued the farming, but he's down sized quite a bit now. An opportunity lost forever.

For 1 year about 8 years ago. Never used it.

I really like the concept; we love to visit places like these when we travel. I thought the video was too winery centric for us. We like visiting farms, tradesmen, artists, etc as much as wineries.But the execution of the vision is lacking, at least for us.We rarely stay anywhere for one night. No electricity eliminates many folks. We are the Cpap and residential fridge crowd. I would rather pay $20-$30/nite and be able to stay a few nights.Not being able to see the properties without joining is another barrier to joining.But I’ll keep checking back.

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SpeakEasy
Explorer
Nov 29, 2018
SpeakEasy wrote:
HH members recently received an e-mail from the organization with the following news:

"Harvest Hosts has purchased RV Golf Club and added 329 gorgeous golf courses from all over the US and Canada to HarvesHosts.com as part of a new Harvest Hosts + Golf plan!"

{snip}

-Speak

To be fair, I do not consider the stuff you snipped to have been advertising, wanted or a for-sale offer. As I stated, it was a win-win. No cash exchanged. No particular benefit to me - any more so than to anyone who may have been interested.

-Speak

MOD'S EDIT: NO ADVERTISING, WANTED, OR FOR SALE OFFERS ON RV.NET.
mkc
Explorer
Nov 29, 2018
SpeakEasy wrote:

"Harvest Hosts has purchased RV Golf Club "

If you look at the reviews of RV Golf Club, you'll find most of the courses listed have never heard of this organization, let alone allow RVs to park at their facilities (nor are most golf course parking lots suitable for RV boondocking).

Harvest Hosts sold last summer to a new owner, whose goal is to increase membership from the current 8700 to over 30,000 in the next year, with a maybe 10% increase in new host locations. Most of those hosts are one night stay only, boondocking only, and not on major travel routes. You must call ahead as well.

Understand what the membership is and whether it is suitable for the way you like to travel.
SpeakEasy
Explorer
Nov 28, 2018
HH members recently received an e-mail from the organization with the following news:

"Harvest Hosts has purchased RV Golf Club and added 329 gorgeous golf courses from all over the US and Canada to HarvesHosts.com as part of a new Harvest Hosts + Golf plan!"

{snip}

-Speak

MOD'S EDIT: NO ADVERTISING, WANTED, OR FOR SALE OFFERS ON RV.NET.
camperdave
Explorer
Nov 28, 2018
I saw an ad for Harvest Hosts last night and did a little reading about it. Looks cool. I see they have new owners, and that the price will be going from $50 to $80 in January. I'm thinking of taking a flyer on it before the price increase, can't go too wrong here I guess.

Seems like a cool way to find different things to see along the way.
dedmiston
Moderator
Oct 31, 2018
Bumping this thread to the top of the page to help the member with similar questions since I just closed his thread.
Beentherefixedt
Explorer
Oct 30, 2018
It sounds great. A way to avoid the typical grumpy RV Park experience once in awhile.

But it is clear that it has nothing to do with "Boondocking" And as for buying something. You are getting a place to stay for free...how ungenerous to go away without a jar of honey or a bottle of wine. (I bet when you stay in a Walmart you buy something while there)

And yes it is a way to expand their business and offer something of value. I see nothing amiss with that.
SpeakEasy
Explorer
Oct 29, 2018
Big Katuna wrote:
Not misleading but I would like more info before going.

What sort of information would you like? I'd be glad to try to provide it. But try to understand that knowledge of the specific locations is proprietary information. If everyone knew all the locations, without having to join, then the integrity of the organization would disappear, and you might as well just dissolve the organization.

-Speak
2_many_2
Explorer III
Oct 28, 2018
jplante4 wrote:
We are members and stay an over night or 2 on every trip. I found that HH requires LESS planning than a private RV park. I've even called the day before to get a spot.

Just a warning: If you're expecting that staying at a host that is a winery will save you money, then don't join :)

:B:B:B
wannavolunteerF
Explorer
Oct 28, 2018
In looking at the map on the site, I recognize some of the locations since they indicate if they are a winery, farm or other type locations and I know there is a winery (or whatever there). I will probably join once I retire and am able to take longer trips. Good way to plan a drive..especially since I don't like to drive more than about 4 hours in a day.. and something to get out and do at stopping point without having to unhook and spend time looking for an outing.
Big_Katuna
Explorer II
Oct 28, 2018
Not misleading but I would like more info before going.

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