Hi everybody – We are the van Stralen family. In 2015 we embarked on an EPIC family road trip.

After 25 years in business, this was the fulfillment of a personal family goal that we had dreamed about for many years.

On the way, we realized that

– Time is more precious than money,
– memories more valuable than things
– and experiencing new places, cultures, religions, and people is a better education than you can get by just reading about it.

So – we did what anyone else would do – we sold our house, packed up our belongings, and hit the road full time in our Jeep.

In life just like in business, it is easier to chart a course and stick to it when you have a mission.

So we took the motto that had helped us succeed in business and we applied it to our new journey.

– Work hard
– Play hard
– Care.

We know that you won’t achieve success unless you are willing to work for it.

We are grateful for the opportunity to play and have fun together, and we cherish every moment.

But caring for others and trying to make a difference in the world is what gives our lives and our journey meaning and purpose.

We invite you to come along with us on this journey as we inspire each other to work hard, play hard, and care.

ORMHOF Note, September 2022: Our best guess of the Epic Family Road Trip's location is somewhere near the Arctic Circle.