Dear Harvest Hosts Members

Summer travel is in full swing, and I hope you’re making the most of your adventures! I recently embarked on a six-week RV trip with my family, exploring a variety of Harvest Hosts locations, and had an incredible time. The recent improvements to our Harvest Hosts offerings made the experience even better, and I hope you’re enjoying them as well.

I’m thrilled to announce that Escapees RV Club is now part of the Harvest Hosts family. For those of you who don’t know, Escapees is a remarkable RV membership club founded in 1978 by the Peterson/Carr family with a big focus on community, support, and events for RVers. It has been a beloved cornerstone of the RV lifestyle for over 46 years, and this acquisition brings incredible opportunities and strengthens our commitment to enhancing your RV experience.

Why Escapees?

Escapees RV Club has a legacy of unity and support among RVers, which aligns perfectly with our mission. When the opportunity arose to bring Escapees into the Harvest Hosts family, we recognized the chance to unite two fantastic communities and enhance the RV experience for all members. Harvest Hosts has now acquired the membership and events portion of Escapees RV Club, while Travis and Melanie Carr continue to oversee the mail forwarding and Escapees RV parks.

Over 25% of Escapees members are already part of the Harvest Hosts family, demonstrating the natural shared passion between our communities. This acquisition allows us to build on the strengths of both organizations and offer even more value to all members.

What Does This Mean for You?

Your Membership and Benefits: Your current Harvest Hosts memberships and benefits remain unchanged. You’ll continue to enjoy all the perks and services that you have come to love as a Harvest Hosts Member. Our goal is to build on this foundation, bringing even more value and opportunities to our amazing community.

No Price Increases: There are no immediate plans to increase membership fees for either Harvest Hosts or Escapees members due to this acquisition.

Separate Entities: Escapees and Harvest Hosts will continue to operate as separate entities, ensuring that the unique identities and strengths of both communities are preserved. In fact, while the employees who support the Escapees Mail Service will remain with that business, the rest of the Escapees team is joining the Harvest Hosts family to ensure the identity and integrity of the Escapees and Xscapers brand and community remains the same.

Events and Community Activities: We are committed to continuing the fantastic events like Escapade, Bash, HOPs, Xscapers Convergences, and Hangouts that Escapees members cherish. We will also look into enhancing these events with new ideas and opportunities.

Supporting Community Engagement: Beyond events, we recognize the importance of the various community platforms that Escapees members rely on, such as Facebook groups, the forum, and Chapters and BOFs (Birds of a Feather). We are dedicated to supporting and fostering these vital parts of the community to ensure that members continue to have spaces for connection, support, and shared experiences.

Escapees Magazine: We will continue to publish the Escapees magazine, which has been a valuable resource and staple for the RV community.

Escapees Lifetime Memberships: Lifetime memberships with Escapees will continue to be honored. You do not need to purchase a separate Harvest Hosts membership to enjoy the current benefits of your Escapees lifetime membership.

Domicile and Mail Services: The domicile agreements and Mail Service provided by Escapees will remain intact and continue to be managed by the current team. Your services will not be affected by this acquisition. You will still need to be a member of Escapees to take advantage of the mail service.

Our Commitment to Community

At Harvest Hosts, we’ve always admired the exceptional community that Escapees has fostered. Our team, including myself, has attended Escapade and experienced firsthand the vibrant spirit of Escapees members. Harvest Hosts is honored to carry the torch and be good and earnest stewards of the Escapees and Xscapers brand, ensuring its legacy continues to thrive. This addition is a natural fit because both organizations share a deep dedication to the RV community and a commitment to enhancing the RV lifestyle.

Looking Ahead

We’re excited about the future and the possibilities this acquisition brings. Together, we will continue to support and grow our RV community, providing more opportunities for unique camping experiences and deeper connections with fellow RVers.

Thank you for being a part of the Harvest Hosts family. Your support and enthusiasm drive us to continually improve and expand our offerings. We look forward to this new chapter and to bringing even greater value to your RV adventures!

If you have any questions or need further information, you can visit www.escapees.com/harvest-hosts-transition, or email us at team@harvesthosts.com.

Warm regards,

Joel Holland
CEO, Harvest Hosts