2023年,埃文和艾琳在卖掉路易斯安那的城市农场后,在日本的岛岛开设了本顿宾馆和蜜蜂养殖场。 In 2023, Evan and Erin opened Benton Guesthouse and a honeybee farm on Japan's Ōmishima Island after selling their Louisiana urban farm.
2021年,埃文和艾琳出售了他们的路易斯安那城市农场,并在日本的奥米希马岛定居之前,在墨西哥旅行作为家庭保姆. In 2021, Evan and Erin sold their Louisiana urban farm and traveled as house sitters in Mexico before settling on Japan's Ōmishima Island. 他们建立了本顿宾馆和一个蜜蜂农场,利用启动签证修复了两所被遗弃的房屋。 They established Benton Guesthouse and a honeybee farm, restoring two abandoned homes using a Startup visa. 自2023年11月开张以来,宾馆赚取了14 000美元,有近5星级的评级。 Since opening in November 2023, the guesthouse has earned $14,000 and holds a near 5-star rating. 夫妇双方计划扩大客人的能力及其养蜂业务,同时提供更多的农产品。 The couple plans to expand guest capacity and their beekeeping operation while offering additional farm products.