Hi Everyone, We hope you enjoyed our video! Please say hello by leaving a comment below! Also, please feel free to ask any questions or just tell us about yourselves. We want to get to know you and share our RV experiences.
You guys inspired us to join Harvest Hosts as of this morning! We purchased our Geo Pro late February and can’t pick it up until late June, but are so excited to get out and experience all HH have to offer! We are journeying to Alaska in 3 years and saw even they have Hosts! Thanks for all the information my friends.
Hi John, That is awesome! We absolutely love our membership! Several HH feature live music and concerts and we are already scheduled to stay free and enjoy some live music! Keep us posted on your adventures!!! Hope you have a fun and exciting summer in your new camper! Thanks for watching and commenting! Mike and Susan
Hey LOB, Agreed! We love them too! Thanks for watching and commenting! Mike and Susan By the way, we hope you will subscribe to our FREE monthly digital/video magazine called RV Camping Magazine. Let us know how you like it! rvblogger.com/rv-camping-magazine/
Great video on Harvest Hosts. I would love to stay at one. I love fruit markets. And getting fresh cheese. I would buy the food market all out! Lol! 😂😂 Thank you Mike and Susan for the video.
You did a better job selling the membership than the Harvest Host Employee did. I've had a lifetime membership for three years - never used it. Soon, hopefully soon. :-)
LOL! Thanks! We love our membership! Hope you get to use yours soon! HINT: some wineries and breweries have live music on the weekends - you can have fun and then crash for the night if you enjoy that type of experience! Thanks for watching and commenting! Mike and Susan By the way, we hope you will subscribe to our FREE monthly digital/video magazine called RV Camping Magazine. Let us know how you like it! rvblogger.com/rv-camping-magazine/
Appreciate the information. I live in the mid Atlantic region myself. Thanks so much for adding the b-roll to your video -- its refreshing to have the insert shots of what your describing. You have a new subscriber. Nice work!
Hi Marvin, Susan does all of the shooting and editing so I read your comment to her and she was very appreciative! Thanks for the kind words and for subscribing! Mike and Susan By the way, we started a Facebook group called RV Camping for Newbies. Hope you will check it out and join if you are interested! facebook.com/groups/RVCampingforNewbies/
Hi Dew, HH is our favorite way to boondock! We absolutely love it. If you want to use our link down in the show notes you will save 15% too! Hope you have a great camping season! Mike and Susan
You are free to roam the area. Each Harvest Hosts location may have particluar rules depending on what type of establishment you visit. It's best to check the HH website for that or call the location. It has always been a great experience for us. Thanks for watching and commenting Sarah!
I camp in a van with latrine I set up just outside (screened) and take my waste with me to dispose of properly. Also, I cook on a camp stove just outside of the van as well. Would I be welcome at "most" Harvest Hosts?
Hi Michael, I am very sure this would not be considered a self contained unit so you would not qualify for Harvest Hosts or Boondockers Welcome. Thanks for watching and commenting! Mike and Susan Have you subscribed to our TH-cam channel yet? If not we sure hope you will click below to subscribe! Thanks! goto.rvblogger.com/TH-camChannel?sub_confirmation=1
I'm worrying that we would "have to" drink more (we do drink but life is not all about that) and wonder more about farms, museums and whatnot that participate in this program. What percentage of venues are NOT drinking establishments? I tried viewing the HH web site and you can't see the places unless you actually join. We're really considering joining. We'll use your link if we do join, but still we are worried. We're retiring and we want to travel more with our new RV and we love the idea of Harvest Hosts but we are much more interested in "other" than the drinking. I'd love an alpaca farm, for example, as I am an avid knitter. I'd love a farm with a farm store and would love to purchase produce, but the booze thing is of great concern. Museums would be super cool, but we just can't view what's out there near the places we want to go to. As everything is so "secret" and you can't preview, that seems to worry me even more.
Hi Linda, Great question! Below is a breakdown of their locations. They don't show locations because people will show up and stay for free without being HH members. Not all hosts check. Wineries 552 Farms 448 Attractions 314 Breweries & Distilleries 190 Total locations 1504 They also have the Golf Course add on package but most golf courses serve alcohol too but they are beautiful places to stay. We don't always drink even when we stay at wineries. Hope this info helps and thanks so much for using our link!!!! We appreciate the support! ❤️ Mike and Susan
Hi Susan, You should call or email ahead to make a reservation. We have never been unable to stay at a HH location. And we have stayed at some gorgeous and private locations. Here's our link if you want to save 15% on your subscription! Use code HHFRIENDS15 at checkout! goto.rvblogger.com/HarvestHosts Thanks for watching and commenting! Mike and Susan
Hi Corrie! You will love it! We already found the concert schedule at some of our favorite vineyards and farms that are Harvest Hosts. We enjoy the show, meet lots of cool people and stay the night. And usually we are the only ones left in the parking area after the show except for folks who hang out with us for a few beers! We love our HH membership and hope you do too! Thanks for watching and commenting! Mike and Susan
Hi Brenda, Every Harvest Host location is different and if you ask some locations will allow outside cooking and or campfires. We always ask first though. Thanks for watching and commenting! Mike and Susan By the way, have you subscribed to our TH-cam channel yet? If not we sure hope you will click below and subscribe! Thanks! goto.rvblogger.com/TH-camChannel?sub_confirmation=1
Amazing video... The one with the horses I love... Question are you allowed to ride does it come with the package. if it does I will be happy!! Also your video before this one it was a chat video but for some reason I just couldn't get on to be in the chat... I could see you guys on the screen but I just couldn't get through. Also I could see the text on the screen of people chatting with you guys. I was sad because I couldn't get through😍😍 Well there is always another time. Thank's for Sharing
Hi Cheryl, The one with the horses was great! But horse riding wasn’t included at that farms but maybe another location would let you ride.. we have met some really nice owners at each location where we stayed. Sorry the LIVE didn’t work out... we had a few technical difficulties! Thanks for watching Cheryl! Mike and Susan
Hi julio, Every location has it's own rules but I would guess most are pet friendly. You should ask when you call ask if you can stay. Thanks for watching and commenting! Mike and Susan By the way we are running a contest where we are giving away a free RV Rental for a weekend! Here is the video if you would like to check it out and enter to win! th-cam.com/video/_X--mnVMHis/w-d-xo.html
Saying free is misleading. It's a cheap place to park, but not free. There is a location in Georgia that requires a $30 minimum purchase. Also it's not camping, it's overnight parking. Most places don't have any hook ups. I am a member and I do recommend it to the right people, but just want you to have the correct information so you will be happy with it.
Hi OA, Actually hosts aren't allowed to charge you to stay or require you to make a minimum purchase. Only some of the golf courses in the Golf Course Package are allowed to require you to play a round of golf or eat at the club house. This is because the golf courses are grandfathered under the underlying business agreement with the original Golf Course Membership Company prior to harvest Hosts acquiring that company. So just because one hosts is breaking the rules doesn't mean it happens often or at all in any other location. You should call Harvest Hosts and report them. Thanks for watching and for your comments though. Mike
Hi Michelle, it is $79 a year but if you use my link you can save 15%. Here it is - hope you enjoy! We love our Membership! harvesthosts.refr.cc/rvblogger
Hey Miss Roxanne, 😂😂 Thanks for watching and commenting! ❤ Mike and Susan By the way, we hope you will subscribe to our FREE monthly digital/video magazine called RV Camping Magazine. Let us know how you like it! rvblogger.com/rv-camping-magazine/
Hi Gordon, Below are the rules on the Harvest Hosts site and it appears that popup campers and hybrid travel trailers would not be allowed...However, I emailed Harvest Hosts to confirm and I will comment again when I hear back from them. Here are their rules... All Vehicles must be fully self contained: Your RV must have an interior toilet and built-in holding tanks for waste water. Porta-potties are acceptable but must be dumped off-site at an appropriate facility. The dumping of any gray water on Host properties is prohibited. You must have interior cooking facilities. Sorry, no tents of any kind allowed. Prohibited: Tents, campers with tent pop-outs, mini-vans, sleeping in cars or trucks. Thanks for watching and I'll update you when I hear back. Mike
Hi Gordon, Here is the answer I received from Harvest Hosts: Mike, Thank you for your email and your question. We do allow pop up campers as long as they are hard sided and are otherwise self contained per our FAQs : What Type of Vehicles are Allowed All classes of RV’s are allowed (Class A, Class B, Class C) including Motor Coaches, Fifth Wheel Campers, Travel Trailers, Toy Haulers, Camper Vans, Truck Campers, and Schoolies. Towed Vehicles are also acceptable. All Vehicles must be fully self contained: Your RV must have an interior toilet and built-in holding tanks for waste water. Porta-potties are acceptable but must be dumped off-site at an appropriate facility. The dumping of any gray water on Host properties is prohibited. You must have interior cooking facilities. Sorry, no tents of any kind allowed. Prohibited: Tents, campers with tent pop-outs, mini-vans, sleeping in cars or trucks I hope that helps. Let me know if I can be of further assistance. Have a great week & Happy New Year! Tim Harvest Hosts
Hi Kathy! Thanks for watching and commenting! Mike and Susan By the way we are running a contest where we are giving away a free RV Rental for a weekend! Here is the video if you would like to check it out and enter to win! th-cam.com/video/_X--mnVMHis/w-d-xo.html
Hi Nomad X, I always look forward to your contrarian comments. I don't always agree but you make some good points. Thanks for watching and commenting! Mike
Watchout before you join. Harvest hosts business model is autorenew with no way to opt out on their website or in your account page. Very deceptive I wonder if it is even legal
Hi Jerry, I think you are mistaken. I just logged on and in the top right corner clicked on my name and then clicked on Manage Membership in the drop down menu. This took me to a page where I could Cancel My Membership. I found all of this on the first try. It was easy and straight forward. We only recommend services we use ourselves and we know the folks at Harvest Hosts. They aren't trying to get over on anyone and prevent them from cancelling if they want to. Check it out and let me know what you find. Thanks, Mike
Hi Everyone,
We hope you enjoyed our video! Please say hello by leaving a comment below!
Also, please feel free to ask any questions or just tell us about yourselves.
We want to get to know you and share our RV experiences.
I see you have a class c so I guess that a 24 footer should be big enough for myself. Buying a Mercedes Benz Deisel Thor CHATEAU
Hi jeff,
well good luck!
Can't go wrong with the Mercedes Benz Diesel!
Mike
You guys inspired us to join Harvest Hosts as of this morning! We purchased our Geo Pro late February and can’t pick it up until late June, but are so excited to get out and experience all HH have to offer! We are journeying to Alaska in 3 years and saw even they have Hosts! Thanks for all the information my friends.
Hi John,
That is awesome! We absolutely love our membership! Several HH feature live music and concerts and we are already scheduled to stay free and enjoy some live music!
Keep us posted on your adventures!!! Hope you have a fun and exciting summer in your new camper!
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Mike and Susan
Great information. We love Harvest Host. Great way to see cool stuff on the fly.
Hi William,
Thanks for watching and commenting!
We use our membership all the time!
Mike
Great video! I think the concept of harvest host is hard to beat, we LOVE them :)
Hey LOB,
Agreed! We love them too!
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Mike and Susan
By the way, we hope you will subscribe to our FREE monthly digital/video magazine called RV Camping Magazine. Let us know how you like it!
rvblogger.com/rv-camping-magazine/
This was one of the best videos you have done.. Thank you!
Wow, thank you! Really appreciate all your support! Thank you for watching and commenting.
Great video on Harvest Hosts. I would love to stay at one. I love fruit markets. And getting fresh cheese. I would buy the food market all out! Lol! 😂😂 Thank you Mike and Susan for the video.
Thank you Sherri! We love staying at farms and markets too. Fresh, homemade foods and veggies! 😋Thank you for your support!
You did a better job selling the membership than the Harvest Host Employee did. I've had a lifetime membership for three years - never used it. Soon, hopefully soon. :-)
LOL! Thanks!
We love our membership! Hope you get to use yours soon!
HINT: some wineries and breweries have live music on the weekends - you can have fun and then crash for the night if you enjoy that type of experience!
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Mike and Susan
By the way, we hope you will subscribe to our FREE monthly digital/video magazine called RV Camping Magazine. Let us know how you like it!
rvblogger.com/rv-camping-magazine/
Appreciate the information. I live in the mid Atlantic region myself. Thanks so much for adding the b-roll to your video -- its refreshing to have the insert shots of what your describing. You have a new subscriber. Nice work!
Hi Marvin,
Susan does all of the shooting and editing so I read your comment to her and she was very appreciative!
Thanks for the kind words and for subscribing!
Mike and Susan
By the way, we started a Facebook group called RV Camping for Newbies. Hope you will check it out and join if you are interested!
facebook.com/groups/RVCampingforNewbies/
Thanks for sharing this with us. Look like cool places!
Hey Brian and Janet!
Thanks for watching and commenting on the video!
Mike and Susan
Great video! Thanks so much for sharing wonderful information about Harvest Host.
Hi Jason and Terri!
Thanks for watching!
That is one big Crappie in your opening sequence on your videos!
Nice one!
Mike
I’m not familiar with harvest host. Thanks for the information and the reviews on the locations. Helpful. I’m looking into it.
Hi Dew,
HH is our favorite way to boondock! We absolutely love it. If you want to use our link down in the show notes you will save 15% too!
Hope you have a great camping season!
Mike and Susan
Can you park your camper and go off site to explore the area or must you stay on the property? Also are there check in and out times?
You are free to roam the area. Each Harvest Hosts location may have particluar rules depending on what type of establishment you visit. It's best to check the HH website for that or call the location. It has always been a great experience for us. Thanks for watching and commenting Sarah!
Great reviews Mike!
Hey Golden Anniversary Adventure,
We appreciate the love and support!
Thanks for watching and commenting!
❤ Mike and Susan
Just signed up and used your discount...thanks!
Hi Bryan!
Awesome! Thank you! We really appreciate the support!!!
Thanks so much!
Mike and Susan
I camp in a van with latrine I set up just outside (screened) and take my waste with me to dispose of properly. Also, I cook on a camp stove just outside of the van as well. Would I be welcome at "most" Harvest Hosts?
Hi Michael,
I am very sure this would not be considered a self contained unit so you would not qualify for Harvest Hosts or Boondockers Welcome.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Mike and Susan
Have you subscribed to our TH-cam channel yet? If not we sure hope you will click below to subscribe! Thanks!
goto.rvblogger.com/TH-camChannel?sub_confirmation=1
I'm worrying that we would "have to" drink more (we do drink but life is not all about that) and wonder more about farms, museums and whatnot that participate in this program. What percentage of venues are NOT drinking establishments? I tried viewing the HH web site and you can't see the places unless you actually join. We're really considering joining. We'll use your link if we do join, but still we are worried. We're retiring and we want to travel more with our new RV and we love the idea of Harvest Hosts but we are much more interested in "other" than the drinking. I'd love an alpaca farm, for example, as I am an avid knitter. I'd love a farm with a farm store and would love to purchase produce, but the booze thing is of great concern. Museums would be super cool, but we just can't view what's out there near the places we want to go to. As everything is so "secret" and you can't preview, that seems to worry me even more.
Hi Linda,
Great question!
Below is a breakdown of their locations.
They don't show locations because people will show up and stay for free without being HH members. Not all hosts check.
Wineries 552
Farms 448
Attractions 314
Breweries & Distilleries 190
Total locations 1504
They also have the Golf Course add on package but most golf courses serve alcohol too but they are beautiful places to stay.
We don't always drink even when we stay at wineries.
Hope this info helps and thanks so much for using our link!!!!
We appreciate the support! ❤️
Mike and Susan
Going to put a downpayment on my first RV retiring and going 2 hit the open road thanks for all of your videos
Hey Jeff!
Thanks awesome!
Safe travels and thanks for watching!
Mike and Susan
Do you have to make a reservation at these locations?
Hi Susan,
You should call or email ahead to make a reservation. We have never been unable to stay at a HH location. And we have stayed at some gorgeous and private locations.
Here's our link if you want to save 15% on your subscription! Use code HHFRIENDS15 at checkout!
goto.rvblogger.com/HarvestHosts
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Mike and Susan
I'm in!
Hi Corrie!
You will love it! We already found the concert schedule at some of our favorite vineyards and farms that are Harvest Hosts. We enjoy the show, meet lots of cool people and stay the night. And usually we are the only ones left in the parking area after the show except for folks who hang out with us for a few beers!
We love our HH membership and hope you do too!
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Mike and Susan
I used your fire pit, didn’t think you were suppose to have any outside cooking or fires?
Hi Brenda,
Every Harvest Host location is different and if you ask some locations will allow outside cooking and or campfires. We always ask first though.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Mike and Susan
By the way, have you subscribed to our TH-cam channel yet? If not we sure hope you will click below and subscribe! Thanks!
goto.rvblogger.com/TH-camChannel?sub_confirmation=1
Amazing video... The one with the horses I love...
Question are you allowed to ride does it come with the package. if it does I will be happy!!
Also your video before this one it was a chat video but for some reason I just couldn't get on to be in the chat... I could see you guys on the screen but I just couldn't get through.
Also I could see the text on the screen of people chatting with you guys. I was sad because I couldn't get through😍😍 Well there is always another time.
Thank's for Sharing
Hi Cheryl,
The one with the horses was great! But horse riding wasn’t included at that farms but maybe another location would let you ride.. we have met some really nice owners at each location where we stayed. Sorry the LIVE didn’t work out... we had a few technical difficulties!
Thanks for watching Cheryl!
Mike and Susan
Hi, What is the pet policy at these Harvest host locations? pet meaning if you have a dog Thank you
Hi julio,
Every location has it's own rules but I would guess most are pet friendly. You should ask when you call ask if you can stay.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Mike and Susan
By the way we are running a contest where we are giving away a free RV Rental for a weekend!
Here is the video if you would like to check it out and enter to win!
th-cam.com/video/_X--mnVMHis/w-d-xo.html
Do you have to be a early riser for harvest host?
Hi Will and Monique,
Nope not at all, we have never had a host wake us up yet!
Great question though!
Thanks for watching!
Mike
Saying free is misleading. It's a cheap place to park, but not free. There is a location in Georgia that requires a $30 minimum purchase. Also it's not camping, it's overnight parking. Most places don't have any hook ups. I am a member and I do recommend it to the right people, but just want you to have the correct information so you will be happy with it.
Hi OA,
Actually hosts aren't allowed to charge you to stay or require you to make a minimum purchase. Only some of the golf courses in the Golf Course Package are allowed to require you to play a round of golf or eat at the club house. This is because the golf courses are grandfathered under the underlying business agreement with the original Golf Course Membership Company prior to harvest Hosts acquiring that company. So just because one hosts is breaking the rules doesn't mean it happens often or at all in any other location. You should call Harvest Hosts and report them.
Thanks for watching and for your comments though.
Mike
Rvblogger if hosts aren’t allowed to require a min purchase what’s in it for them?
How much is a yearly membership to Harvest Hosts?
l just googled it, it is 79 a year, not bad
Hi Michelle,
it is $79 a year but if you use my link you can save 15%. Here it is - hope you enjoy! We love our Membership!
harvesthosts.refr.cc/rvblogger
🤣🤣🤣 Watch out its hot!
Hey Miss Roxanne,
😂😂
Thanks for watching and commenting!
❤ Mike and Susan
By the way, we hope you will subscribe to our FREE monthly digital/video magazine called RV Camping Magazine. Let us know how you like it!
rvblogger.com/rv-camping-magazine/
Are popup campers allowed?
Hi Gordon,
Below are the rules on the Harvest Hosts site and it appears that popup campers and hybrid travel trailers would not be allowed...However, I emailed Harvest Hosts to confirm and I will comment again when I hear back from them.
Here are their rules...
All Vehicles must be fully self contained: Your RV must have an interior toilet and built-in holding tanks for waste water. Porta-potties are acceptable but must be dumped off-site at an appropriate facility. The dumping of any gray water on Host properties is prohibited. You must have interior cooking facilities. Sorry, no tents of any kind allowed.
Prohibited: Tents, campers with tent pop-outs, mini-vans, sleeping in cars or trucks.
Thanks for watching and I'll update you when I hear back.
Mike
Hi Gordon,
Here is the answer I received from Harvest Hosts:
Mike,
Thank you for your email and your question. We do allow pop up campers as long as they are hard sided and are otherwise self contained per our FAQs : What Type of Vehicles are Allowed
All classes of RV’s are allowed (Class A, Class B, Class C) including Motor Coaches, Fifth Wheel Campers, Travel Trailers, Toy Haulers, Camper Vans, Truck Campers, and Schoolies. Towed Vehicles are also acceptable.
All Vehicles must be fully self contained: Your RV must have an interior toilet and built-in holding tanks for waste water. Porta-potties are acceptable but must be dumped off-site at an appropriate facility. The dumping of any gray water on Host properties is prohibited. You must have interior cooking facilities. Sorry, no tents of any kind allowed.
Prohibited: Tents, campers with tent pop-outs, mini-vans, sleeping in cars or trucks
I hope that helps. Let me know if I can be of further assistance.
Have a great week & Happy New Year!
Tim
Harvest Hosts
I 2 😻 HH.
Hi Kathy!
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Mike and Susan
By the way we are running a contest where we are giving away a free RV Rental for a weekend!
Here is the video if you would like to check it out and enter to win!
th-cam.com/video/_X--mnVMHis/w-d-xo.html
Nothing free about being expected to be good little consumers of expensive craft products in exchange for a safe night’s sleep.
Hi Nomad X,
I always look forward to your contrarian comments.
I don't always agree but you make some good points.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Mike
Watchout before you join. Harvest hosts business model is autorenew with no way to opt out on their website or in your account page. Very deceptive I wonder if it is even legal
Hi Jerry,
I think you are mistaken. I just logged on and in the top right corner clicked on my name and then clicked on Manage Membership in the drop down menu. This took me to a page where I could Cancel My Membership.
I found all of this on the first try. It was easy and straight forward.
We only recommend services we use ourselves and we know the folks at Harvest Hosts. They aren't trying to get over on anyone and prevent them from cancelling if they want to.
Check it out and let me know what you find.
Thanks,
Mike