This self-picking farm, known as “Beleef het en eet het” (Experience it and eat it), offers visitors the opportunity to become a farmer for a day and harvest their own food. Guests can venture into the fields to gather produce, providing an educational experience, especially for children, to learn about where their food comes from.
Produce available for self-picking includes potatoes and a variety of fresh vegetables. After harvesting, visitors can unwind on a straw bale and enjoy delicious fries made from the farm’s own potatoes.
The farm welcomes families and schools, and is generally open every weekend until November. Located at Groot Cromstrijensedijk 17a, 3291 LD Strijen, the farm can be reached at 06-22496101. It also actively participates in community initiatives, supplying fresh vegetables to those less fortunate in urban areas.
What visitors say
This self-picking farm generally receives enthusiastic praise for its engaging concept, which allows visitors of all ages to harvest their own fresh vegetables and potatoes directly from the fields. Many families particularly appreciate the hands-on experience, describing it as both fun and educational, effectively teaching children where their food comes from. The produce is consistently highlighted for its freshness and affordability, with prices as low as 50 cents per kilogram mentioned. A standout feature for many is the delicious, homemade fries prepared by the owner, often complemented by other homemade treats like iced tea and seasonal soups. Most visitors commend the owner and staff for their welcoming and hospitable demeanor, enjoying friendly conversations and helpful explanations about farming. The farm is widely recommended for a delightful outing, though guests are advised to wear appropriate attire like boots and old clothes.
While the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, a few critical reviews highlight a starkly different experience, particularly regarding interactions with the owner. These visitors describe the owner as unfriendly, rude, or unprofessional, with specific mentions of shouting at children and making offensive remarks, including one accusation of racist comments. The owner’s public responses to these negative reviews are notably confrontational, accusing the customers’ children of causing significant damage to crops (e.g., sawing cabbages) and farm equipment (e.g., fighting in a tractor, causing destruction), and exhibiting unruly behavior, often concluding with pointed comments about parental responsibility. This indicates a polarizing aspect of customer service for some visitors, especially when issues arise concerning children’s conduct on the farm.