203 How to Build a Glamping Enterprise on Your Farm — Everything You Need to Know with Kasey Marshall
March 22, 2023 by Corinna
Glamping on the farm? Is it for you? Today on the show, I’m inviting Kasey Marshall of 350 Farms in Alberta, Canada. In 2022, they branched out and began a glamping in canvas tents along a private trails system on their farm. It’s now turned into the leading enterprise of their business! If you’ve ever wanted to get the 411 on how glamping works as a farm enterprise, THIS IS THE PODCAST TO LISTEN TO! Kasey offers a deep-drive training — from infrastructure needs, booking software, the ideal customer type for this enterprise, upkeep, onboarding procedures, the farm listing, and more.
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Who is Kasey Marshall?
Kasey Marshall is one of the founders of 350 Farms. She’s a fighter pilot’s wife, 1st generation Canadian, International Project Manager, Amazing Experience Creator and 1st generation farmer. Kasey and her husband raise kunekune pastured pork and other pastured meats on 160 acres in Cold Lake, Alberta. In 2022 they branched out into the agri-tourism space and offered glamping in canvas bell tents along a private trail system right on the farm. She was awarded emerging entrepreneur in 2022 for her efforts to bring something new to the area.
350 Farms creates community through connection to their food.
Kasey’s website: www.350farms.ca
The website for her Glamping retreat: www.350farms.ca/glamping
Kasey mentioned the following glamping booking apps: HipCamp and Campspot
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