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In this episode of the RVing with Joe & Kait podcast, we sit down with April and Ken Pishna from Living a Stout Life to explore their inspiring journey from a conventional life in Denver, Colorado to the freedom of full time RV living. They open up about the highs and lows of life on the road, the power of community, and how their passion for connection led them to create Camp Carpe Diem, an inclusive RV gathering for adults designed to bring like-minded travelers together.
The conversation dives into finding balance between socializing and solitude, starting new ventures like their project in Buena Vista, Colorado, and embracing the slower, more intentional rhythm of RV life.
“Stop adulting for a moment. This is a camp for grownups. Come out and have some fun. You deserve the fun too!”
April Pishna on Camp Carpe Diem
Camp Carpe Diem – RV Gatherings for Adults
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Episode Guests
Ken and April Pishna from Living a Stout Life, a craft beer travel and adventure community project, teamed up with Debra and Barry Benton from The Virtual Campground, a community for travelers, to create Camp Carpe Diem (CCD). Both couples have been living, traveling, and working on the road for over six years and quickly realized that community was the best part of traveling. CCD is now in its 5th year and brings adult travelers of all ages together in beautiful places all across the country for a long weekend of fun and adventures. Find your playful side with them! Find your community!
Links:
- Camp Carpe Diem Website
- Camp Carpe Diem Instagram
- Living a Stout Life Website
- Living a Stout Life Instagram
Resources Mentioned in this Episode
- Camp Carpe Diem Website
- Living a Stout Life Website
- We’re the Russos YouTube Channel
- Newsletter sign up
- Book 1: Take Risks
- Book 2: Tales From the Open Road
Key Highlights
- From Traditional Living to Nomadic Living – April and Ken transitioned from a conventional life in Denver to full time RV living in 2018, inspired by a podcast and the desire for more freedom and affordability.
- The Birth of Living a Stout Life – Their love of craft beer and storytelling led them to create a blog that combined travel with visiting breweries and spotlighting local communities.
- Creating Camp Carpe Diem (CCD) – After attending the RV Entrepreneur summit, they co-founded Camp Carpe Diem, an adult focused RV gathering that blends adventure, learning, and meaningful connection.
- What Camp Carpe Diem Is All About – each CCD gathering is capped at 50 attendees to foster intimate connections and features mountain biking, hiking, photography, brewery visits, chill zones, campfires, and workshops all wrapped in a “choose your own adventure” format.
- Building Lasting Community on the Road – More than just a weekend event, Camp Carpe Diem helps RVers form lasting friendships. Attendees often reconnect and travel together long after the event ends.
- Not Just for Beer Lovers – While craft beer is a theme, non-drinkers are welcomed with plenty of NA options and activities focused on connection, not consumption.
- Advice for Finding Community – Their top tip? Put yourself out there. Say hello, join a campfire, help a neighbor. Community on the road starts with a simple conversation.
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