Did Someone Say... Hip Camp? | Our New Business Venture | Expanding Our Brand
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.ย. 2024
- Yes they sure did, lots of them! While patiently waiting for our caravan build to begin, we have lots on the go behind the scenes. For a while now we have talked about opening a Hip Camp at The Farm and finally we have the time to bring this to fruition. Starting small and keeping it private, we're creating 3 caravan sites around our dam. The sites have been carved out, the power has been run to 2 sites and the vision is truly there. Tune in to see what Troy has done and how it's all going to look. Plus we give you another insight to The Farm.
#camping #roadtrip #caravan
Good luck with everything in your future. Wedding, new ventures and life in general. Think about a prosperous business plan that will grow things how you desire to support a business from the start. Saying you don't want to make money (even just off the cuff on video) puts that thought in your mind. You have costs to what your doing - ongoing costs. Run it to make a profit from the start. They will come and pay you for the privilege. I had that mind set wanting to help people and not charge what I should have, and it was no more than breaking even. You put in the hard work, the hours, the work after people leave, to little extra's you don't want to charge for. What happens (when you don't want to make money) is you work for nothing in the end. Just something to think about guys. Put a business hat on and start strong.
Thanks Suzanne, yes we have a business plan in place for Journey Unknown. sorry, what we meant was that the hip camp isn't going to remove us from our day to day job. We're more explaining that we didn't start this hip camp to generate money it is more to increase the awareness of the Journey Unknowns brand. thanks for tuning in and providing positive feedback 🙏
King Billy 👍 Troy👍and thats were I'll stop at that!!
Thanks Brent 👍
A little timber jetty to sit on would be great little project with little miniature solar lights recessed down each side of the planks :)
Nice l like it 👌
Love a good hipcamp/farmstay, I think you've ticked all the boxes to start, serenity, not crowded, campfires and by a dam. Look forward to coming down that way to stay and have a beer 🍻
Thank you. we'd love to have you along 🍻
Michele and I would love to come down and help with the Reno on your new Hip Camp.
Well done for doing something that you love.
You are both looking fantastic,take care. 🍷🍷🌈😎🦘🦘
Thanks, Paul & Michelle ❤️
Fantastic idea hipcamp..you could also join caravanovernightfarmstay and be a part of that as well. I for one would love to come over from the west and stay..and help around the farm if needed…eventually when we get going….You guys know what you want in a van and it’s going to be awesome…can’t wait to see it!!!
Your wedding will be amazing…it’s personal and Laura you know exactly how it’s going to be as I can see that you are a great organiser it’s a day that will be forever embellished in your memories..
Can’t wait for the next video😀😀😀❤️❤️
Thanks, Brad, for sharing and offering to help out. we'll start off small at this stage. Yep, there's plenty to do for our wedding, and Laura's doing a great job in our planning, we both can't wait 😍
Wonderful idea with the hip-camp, love what you are doing around the dam , such a great job , the lounge room Reno’s still look so comfortable where you can all relax and chat absolutely in awe of what you both achieve in all facets of your life together 👏👍 best wishes and Thankyou cheers Darrel
Aww, thanks so much Darrel, that's lovely to hear 😊 🙏
Love the hipcamp idea.
Thanks Rhonda ❤️
It's a brilliant idea guys.We would be there tomorrow. Love a great HipCamp
Power or no power is fine😎
Awesome, thanks for your support 👍
Awesome guys we've just fitted a dishwasher to our caravan, can't wait to use it. ❤❤ After watching you guys I jokingly suggested we needed one and low & behold he researched and purchased one yeh 👌👌👌
That's awesome 👌. omg you won't regret it 😍
Fantastic plans, I’ll be dropping by when I come that way. Still loving your TH-cam uploads. Look forward to it every week. Thanks for your hard work with so many things happening in the background. 😊
Awesome Lee, thanks for following along 🙏
We would definitely come and stay!!! 🤍
Thanks for your support 🙏
guys you are kickin rippinit! inspiring stuff! thought Troy had dug out a fairway & green at the end!! lol 😂 😂
Haha, now that's a great idea ⛳️ 😂
Im addicted to your channel. Can’t wait to see more of your content . Lots of laughs and very natural . Kisses and cuddles for Coco .
Thank you 😊 it's lovely to hear you're enjoying our content 😍 🙏
Love the idea of your hip camp. We always find having a fire pot or similar and also a picnic table or something like that, fabulous as it means less of our stuff to get out and set up when we arrive somewhere.
Cheers, we're looking into getting a couple of picnic tables. it certainly makes life easier when you pull up 👍
Hip camp looks great 👍 beautiful country 😊 one day I'm going to stay there 😀 😎
Cheers David 🍻 👍
Great idea. Would love to come stay
❤️ thank you
Good luck with your hip camp venture. If we still had a caravan, we would be there in a flash. I'm sure you have thought of this but, like yourselves, the caravaners of today fit out their rigs with many off-grid appliances such as solar panels. Parking under self-pruning Aussie native trees can be a worry.
Thanks, Paula, we have a couple of powered sites 😀
All very exciting! Good on you for having a go and doing what you love! All the best with all the “happenings” going on! Cheers! 🐨🍍
Aww, thanks, Jen 🙏
That was me ha ha I knew it
Congratulations it’s going to be beautiful
😍 well picked up 🙏
The farm is looking AmaZing guys. We will def have to book in to stay for a weekend once it’s open. Great spot in Gippsland. Camp fires and adventure talks. You guys are so genuine and your content is such a joy to watch. First buffalo, then Ceduna will both be amazing. Book me in..
Owen, Lee and Sebastian
Thanks, Owen. we'd love to have you guys come along 🍻
Good luck guys
Cheers Todd 🍻
Love the idea of the Hip Camp. You both have so much going on but it’s all coming together, it certainly makes the year go by quickly 😊. Keep up the good work team.
Hi Katherine, Thanks for following along 🙏 ❤️ 😍
Your Farm House is beautiful and looks so Homely. My Hubby and i will definitely come spend a night or two at your Hip Camp, never heard of them before. 😊 Looks like it will be nice and peaceful
Thank you 😊. We'd love to have you come along once we're up and running 🙏
What a beautiful spot to do a camp.
Thank you so much 🙏
Another great episode. So hugely excited! We will definitely come to stay! We are coming to Australia in December with our Shih Tzu dog - Hewson - from NZ. Collecting our caravan and L300 from Melbourne area - so will be doing our settling in trips around Victoria. So appreciate that you will be dog friendly. Thanks for the massive amount of work and energy that is going into this property. Yahoooooo from two kiwis who are counting the days until we arrive.🌺😁
That's awesome. we'd love to have you along. thanks for watching 🙏
The farm looks so cosy, great job on the rennos. I miss living on a farm! We’d definitely come and stay.
You’re probably all over it already, but some gravel bases with fire pit stands on top might be an idea, that way you can control where and when fires are lit.
Thanks, Tim. we'd love to have you along 🍻. Yep, that's the next few jobs. hopefully, the weather holds out 🙏
What a beautiful Property Great Idea
Thank you, Loretta 😊
Fantastic idea with the camp, it's an area we were looking at heading as we've never seen Wilsons Prom. We would love to stay at this type of accommodation really appreciate what your doing. Cheers guys.
It’s a beautiful part of Victoria! ❤
Thanks Brenton, Wilsons Prom is such an amazing place, hiking, fishing, kayaking, wildlife ❤️ 😍
Certainly is thanks, Rebekah 🙏
Hipcamp looks great. I would be a little wary of those overhanging branches for offroad vans but it could just be the camera. Best wishes for the wedding
Thank you. Yeah, there's still a bit to be done 👍
Hi guys!!!
Just watching the episode and 100% support the idea for hip camp and I would love to come and visit 🤞
Also we upsolutely love everything you guys do and love watching it. Don't change nothing just stay being yourself!
Great work 👏 👍 👌 💪 🙌
Thanks, Igor. we really appreciate your support and kind words 🙏
Oh my goodness what a fantastic idea. We are just buying our first caravan so you will definitely high on our list. Hope all goes well for you & good luck with the spa 🍻
Thanks Peta, good luck with your new caravan purchase 😍
Hi troy
Would love too your hip camp
Have stayed at a few
As long as the price is reasonable
Thanks, Terry. we appreciate your support 🙏. yep, the prices will be very reasonable 👍
It's a fantastic idea to stay at your farm. We would be keen.
Thank you, Karen 😊
My wife and I will be there guys 👍
Thanks guys 😍
You guys sure know how to keep busy!! Love, love, love it. I'd love to come and stay but it's a bit far for us and don't think we'll be doing any major trips East, at this stage anyway. Good luck with your venture. I've never stayed at a Hipcamp but do stay at some of the farms that are on Caravan Overnight Farmstay which I guess is similar and love them.
Aww, thank you, haha. Yes, there's always a bit going on 😍. thanks for watching and commenting 👍
What a great idea! Would love to come and stay.Did not cross paths in SA and we always love your vids.🦐🐟🦈🎣👍
Thanks Rodney, hopefully we'll be around when you visit 🍻
@@JourneyUnknown thank you The one at Ceduna would also be a good idea cheers🦐🐟🦈🎣🍻
Great idea, I would give it a go at staying on the property
Cheers Joe 🍻
Sounds really good. Hipcamp area. Maybe you could think about larger groups in the future. Caravan clubs etc. I average 10-12 vans at a gathering. All they want is campfires , views …. Is there a dump point nearby? I would just come to camp with the dogs …. Coco is just beautiful as are the other dogs. Just want to cuddle them all. Best of luck.
Thanks, John. The Council won't allow large groups, unfortunately. Ceduna with 30 acres, we will have a better chance of larger groups 👍
Awesome! We have a 5 acre property in Strathalbyn, South Australia, and are currently looking into being Hipcamp hosts on our property.
That sounds great. Only a short drive from you and yet far enough away to feel like a break 🎉
That's awesome. The more hipcamps, the better 😍
Hey Guys the farm is looking great. We were wondering where your farm was as I recognised the surrounding areas. We have 90 acres in Toora Nth as our home away from home and love it. Well it’s just camping off grid. Keep the great vids coming as we like all the different projects and adventures. 🤙🏽
Cheers
Scott, Tam & family
Thanks, Scott & Tam. Our little farm is not too far from Fish Creek 😍
We love a hipcamp. Love the idea of an electric site. Maybe a portable toilet. We don’t 💩 in our van. Just a thought. Good luck.
Thanks for tuning in 🙏. the sites are self-contained, and we won't have toilet facilities, unfortunately.
We will definitely come and stay when we come through
Thanks Sylvia ❤️
Looking good. I reckon someone will reverse into the bridge on the premium site within a week though. So maybe a bollard or something to protect it.
Thanks June, yep bollards are going in 👍
Hi, the salt lamp should be permanently on, use an LED bulb, then it won’t melt
Love your videos
Chrissy
Ahh thanks Chrissy that makes sense ☺️
STRAIGHT UP LAUGHS 😂KATH & KIM!! LOOK AT MOI! U ARE SO ME TO A T xxxx
😆 😂 she's adorable 🐕 ❤️
Just thinking after seeing yr aerial view…. What about a powered site under tree area and 1 or 2 sites away on grassed area so solar can work and they still have lovely views of the paddocks.
It will be great. Create fire pit sites. You could fill in some trees so can’t see sites from house so you have some privacy.
It’s a great idea. Hope it goes well 🤞🏻fabulous 😊🎉 You both clearly like to be busy 😂😂😂
Thanks for sharing some great ideas 🙏. We'll have 2 powered sites available 😀
Hey that’s great! It’ll be popular
Wow its all happening,how exciting. i be keen to know the true process of becoming a HIp camp from your point of view..meaning i know you'll be honest. if i can throw a suggestion in..an enclosed dog run for those with greyhounds and grey x as they are to be on lead at all times ..be good to have a private dog run along the fence line for those travelling with greys...aka..me ...😃all the best with all on your plate. love to Coco xx ps congrats on the 10k 🥳
Would you like them to throw in a bottle of wine for you aswell🤣
@@brentwall9786 no I don't drink wine thanks...fyi they were asking for suggestions .I really don't care if they do it or not...just a suggestion.
@cheryl1766 All good! They are just starting off small, they said.
Thanks, Cheryl, for sharing some good ideas. depending on our animals at the time, we can possibly have a paddock free for a dog run around 🙏
Awesome idea guys, I know you mentioned about trimming the trees but I would think they need a fair amount for everyone’s solar…. If we are ever in Victoria we will differently hit you up 😁
Thank you 😊, we have 2 powdered sites. also, being in Vic, we don't get a lot of solar input, unfortunately
Hi Laura and Troy - currently finalising some of the last minute stuff for our caravan build - are you guys considering a composting toilet for your new caravan? We are trying to decide whether we remain with aregular toilet and two cassettes or go to a composting toilet? Would appreciate your opinion.😁🌺
Hi Catherine, That's very exciting 🚐 😍. yes, this time around, we'll have a composting toilet. We have no idea how it will go 🤞
good onya guy's a Hip camp is a great idea😊😊
Thanks Geoff 🍻
Absolutely would stay at both places. Deff less tress for us and needing all the solar to be off grid for long periods which means we stay longer 💯💯🤩🤩❤️❤️
Thank you. The Victorian sun gods might not give you much solar 😉 🤞. fortunately, we'll have 2 powered sites to choose from 👍
@@JourneyUnknown we are so there !!! Heading down jan 2025 and will Deff come stay
Go for it, we’ll be over for a stay !! We live 75 km from ya..
Awesome 👌
Feel like Debbie downer
As someone who was thinking of doing something similar down near the great ocean road and talking to council, they have recently closed the Rec grounds camping as has to comply as a caravan park now😢 Timboon & Simpson. They suggested maybe donation but 🤷🏼♂️
Couple of questions, how did you go with your insurance and with the dam will you have to be adults only (kids & water don’t mix) and maybe it will have to be “family & friends “ you have lots & lots of friends 😂
It will be great to see how you go as the demand is there all over the state
Good luck 👨🏻🌾👍
Hey Stewie, yeah, every council is different, and we may come across some challenges. but you're right. we do have plenty of family and friends that would love to visit and spend their money in the local area. As far as the dam goes, there is no regulation that it has to be fenced off. We have kids staying with us on a regular basis. their parents watch their own kids. it certainly makes the parents more vigilant. Our insurance is completely covered by hip camps 👍.
Yes please would love to meet you all
Thanks Angela ❤️
Would love to stay at your farm and have a beer with King Billy.
Omg he'll love that 😍 🍻
Omg lm there in a heartbeat!
❤️ 😍 thank you 😊 🙏
Absolutely would come. Just to get away. Van or no van.
Cheers Chris 🍻
Hi All, Looks amazing. I would be interested to know when it is likely your Ceduna hipcamp may be up and running. I will be heading east from Perth early October to Brisbane for a convention. Let me know if this is feasible.
Thanks David, hopefully we'll be up and running by then. we'll keep everyone informed on the progress through our channel 👍
Looks beautiful, just wondering how you will go for Solar to charge your van amongst all the trees.
We have powdered sites available
Great Idea for a hip camp or farm stay...
Maybe sell wood or tell pple to BYO Timber if coming to camp...
Love the idea goodluck with all things happening...😂😂😂
Thanks Karen, yes great idea, thank you 🙏
Love the hip camp idea… would your property be big enough for a group to camp together.? I often camp with 3 other couples and yours would be a great option for weekends.. will the dam be swimable?
Hi Tracey, we'll have 3 sites. Yes, in summer, you'll be able to swim in the dam
All 3 of those sites should be powered "premium" as 2 look to have no solar available. Then if you expand into one of the paddocks have that as the unpowered section.
Thanks, Rikki. You can't keep banking off one circuit. Otherwise, no one will have power. Most visitors will stay 1 0r 2 nights. 2 powered sites at this stage are sufficient
@@JourneyUnknown ahh bugger yeah didn't think of that. Exciting times ahead! Look forward to seeing how you guys go!
Exciting times! In regards to the hip camp will it be tent friendly?
Hey Rebekah, nah, we won't be having tent sites at this stage
Wouldnt mind knowing who your shearer is. Its hard finding someone willing to do a small flock.
We're towards Mirboo North.
Hey David, yeah, l know what you mean. send us a PM through fb or insta, and l can pass on his number 👍
Our wedding is the 21st of September 🎉
Awesome, congratulations 🎊
Good idea for some income etc..however in nsw such an enterprise can incur a tax liability from capital gains that occurs from an increase to property value being proportunately applied against the enterprise..please check with accountant..hope it doesnt apply to you..
Thanks, Tim. It's all good. We've run it by our accountant 👍
Living the dream.. question the plant in the corner .. shooting up as you say , the name please.?
Hi, thanks for tuning in. The indoor plant is called a peace lilly 👍
@JourneyUnknown Haha thanks.. will pass it onto to boss.. cheers
I think a hip camp is a great idea, would you consider having power available?
did you see the video?...focused strongly on getting power down there....
Yes, getting power to a pump is what I saw.
Thanks Chris, yes 2 sites will have power 1 without
Hi guys is the farm King Billy's or Troys a bit confused
Hi, it's Troys farm. He built a unit on his land for KB to live ❤️
How big js the farm and where is it? I think it looks amazing
Thank you 😊. We're in sth Gippsland 6.5 acres Ceduna has 30 acres
@@JourneyUnknown wow
Gosh how do you live on two farms ?
The Gippsland one is lovely
I haven’t seen the Ceduna farm
Are we covered with Insurance if one of your Trees fall on our Van while staying at your Hippie Camp ?
You should have your own caravan insurance. Hipcamp covers public liability up to 20 million
@@JourneyUnknown AWESOME !
Troy and Laura. We tried to set up a Hipcamp like you but Local Government (Moyne Shire) shut us down just as we were ready to start our project. We needed to have a planning permit that could cost us thousands and with no guarantee of success. I want to pass on to you everything we have learned regarding establishing in Victoria. How can I contact you?
Hi, thanks for reaching out. Yes, that doesn't surprise us at all. We have a couple of small hip camps in our local area already. if the council was to shut it down, our property would be open to friends and family 😉.
You can PM message us through insta or fb. Thank you 🙏
Great idea what area is the farm in
Hi Robert, Our farm is located in sth Gippsland near Fish Creek
@@JourneyUnknown great spot down there the wife and I did a trip towed our van from Sydney out to broken hill down through petersbough into York peninsula from there filled the coast all the way back to Sydney we were away for six weeks .We stayed in a bush camp area near Wonthaggi love the area if we end up down there will definitely give you a call
Hi guys 👋 love your content we are fellow you tubers but we are ametures we are keen to stay and ima fitter by trade and keen to help were ever I can we should be over bathe start of July 👌👍
Thanks, guys, that's very thoughtful 😊 hopefully we're up and running by then 👍
How many acres do you guys have ?
Ceduna we have 30 acres. Sth Gippsland 6.5 acres
@@JourneyUnknown very nice guys .we have a great Aussie as well just getting few things sorted .
Beautiful 👌 😍