The smartest part of this model is that the farm, hospitality, and retail experiences reinforce one another. Visitors aren’t just paying for a room or a meal; they’re buying an experience that can turn into repeat visits and long-term customer relationships.
I especially like the advice to make the farm profitable before investing heavily in accommodation. Starting with one paid experience seems like a much safer way to test demand before taking on major costs.
I wonder how much of the success comes from the physical design itself versus the quality of the products and hospitality. If someone had a small budget and a few acres, which single experience would you recommend testing first?
The smartest part of this model is that the farm, hospitality, and retail experiences reinforce one another. Visitors aren’t just paying for a room or a meal; they’re buying an experience that can turn into repeat visits and long-term customer relationships.
I especially like the advice to make the farm profitable before investing heavily in accommodation. Starting with one paid experience seems like a much safer way to test demand before taking on major costs.
I wonder how much of the success comes from the physical design itself versus the quality of the products and hospitality. If someone had a small budget and a few acres, which single experience would you recommend testing first?