The Tuinen van Kraaybeekerhof is a biodynamic farm and garden estate located in Driebergen-Rijsenburg, operating on a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) model where members can self-harvest their own produce.
During the main growing season, which spans approximately 30 weeks, members can weekly pick a wide variety of biodynamically grown vegetables, typically taking home 5 to 8 different types. These seasonal offerings are extensive, including items such as potatoes, onions, carrots, red beets, savoy cabbage, celeriac, endive, and lamb’s lettuce, among many others. The garden also provides opportunities to self-pick various small fruits, including strawberries, currants, gooseberries, rhubarb, and raspberries, along with a diverse selection of herbs.
Beyond the produce garden, a separate flower picking garden allows subscribers to weekly harvest their own bouquets of biodynamically grown flowers for about 15 weeks from June to September.
In an effort to provide year-round access to healthy food, the farm also plans for winter vegetable packages, which will include some self-harvested vegetables from their own garden alongside produce sourced from partner organic farmers.
The estate further enriches its offerings with a farm shop that sells seasonal vegetables, fruits, bread, jams, and honey, as well as a nursery providing a wide range of biodynamic perennial plants, flowers, herbs, fruit cuttings, and vegetable seedlings. Visitors can also enjoy the tea garden, which serves dishes and drinks made with fresh farm produce, and explore a bee garden dedicated to sustainable beekeeping and education. The farm encourages community involvement through volunteering opportunities and regularly hosts workshops and events.
What visitors say
This self-picking farm and garden is widely celebrated as a truly wonderful and beautiful destination, often described as a tranquil oasis or “a piece of heaven on earth.” Visitors consistently praise the serene atmosphere, finding it an ideal place to unwind, clear their minds, and enjoy a pleasant walk.
The primary attraction is the opportunity to harvest delicious, fresh, and organically grown vegetables, with some reviews specifically highlighting the biological-dynamic nature of the farm. Beyond the self-picking experience, the location offers a diverse range of activities and amenities. Guests can explore beautiful flower and bee gardens, purchase fresh produce, bread, and plant cuttings from the farm shop, or enjoy refreshments at the tea restaurant. It’s recognized as an inspiring environment that also hosts workshops and occasional events like Ecstatic Dance, fostering a vibrant “conscious community” hub. Many appreciate the well-maintained estate and the friendly, helpful staff.
While the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, a few visitors have noted that prices in the farm shop and for refreshments, such as tea, can be quite high or “exorbitant.” Additionally, one reviewer suggested that while it’s a lovely place, it might not be suitable for celebrating special occasions.