![]() ![]() ![]() As an overnight guest you get an experience that not every visitor gets. Whether it’s a free sampling or a morning alpaca feeding you’re invited to participate in, it seems there’s always some extra perk. Unique experiences with some special access.Why? Because the program is about having unique experiences and supporting local business, not just free camping.Īs with anything the Harvest Hosts program does have its ups and downs. We like to say ‘thanks for the hospitality’ by purchasing a wine tasting, fruit & veggies, museum tickets or whatever strikes our fancy. Some are looking to draw in new customers, educate about animals or agri-tourism while some just really like sharing their passion. Why would a preserve, farmer, winemaker or anyone give someone a free place to camp in their RV? The reasons are different for each host. If the wine goes down like water or the scenery brings you to a new level of Zen and you want to stay longer, just ask! Whatever you do, make sure you follow the Harvest Hosts Code of Conduct. If you don’t like the location or don’t jive with the Host, you can pick up and move along to the next place without worry of offending anyone. The 24hr stay policy is in place as a safety net and not a mandatory rule. Here is a link to the public HH map (you will get more detailed access once you sign up). However, some places have provided free hook ups and offered us extended stays when they’re not too busy. You should always expect the accommodations to be 24hrs and dry camping. The hosts could be anything from a brewery, a winery like Bar Z, a farm like Lucky Acres, a creamery like Jumpin Good Goat, a Peach Farm, aviation museum or wildlife preserve. ![]() Morgan said the new customers discovering their properties through programs like Harvest Hosts is a welcome uptick amid all the uncertainty the pandemic brings for businesses.The Harvest Hosts concept is simple: For $44 a year (current 1 year price for 2016) you get access to all of the “hosts” around North America that allow a minimum of 24hrs of free camping. While Hinnant Family Vineyards is open for walk-in tastings and tours outside of grape harvesting season. "But, then it started to happen two and three calls to stay overnight," she added. "I want to say probably about the first of the year actually, we've had at least one every night," Morgan said. Hinnant Family Vineyards has been a part of Harvest Hosts for a few years, however, Wine Club Director April Morgan said the Harvest Hosts business on their property has seen a big uptick since the pandemic hit. In the Raleigh area, there are three Hosts within about 30 miles of the city including Fair Game Beverage Company in Pittsboro, Carden Farms in Franklinton and Hinnant Family Vineyards in Pine Level. Members join Harvest Hosts and have access to more than 1,000 locations across the nation where they can stay for free in a self-containing RV. One way campers are exploring new agritourism destinations is through a membership business, Harvest Hosts. In North Carolina, part of the agritourism growth is in part due to the growing popularity of RV camping off the beaten path. (WTVD) - As many look for activities to do while social distancing, the agritourism industry is booming across the nation as farms, ranchers, and wineries turn their land into a destination. NC farms, wineries become popular RV spots amid pandemic ![]()
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