De Groenerie is a care and experience farm located in Harskamp, offering a unique combination of a pick-your-own garden, farm shop, and a wide range of family-friendly activities. The farm is a social enterprise that provides meaningful day activities for youth and adults, focusing on sustainable and local practices.
For self-picking, visitors can enjoy the flower picking garden (pluktuin), which is open approximately from July to October, depending on the weather. Here, you can create your own bouquet. A seasonal subscription is available for those who wish to pick a bouquet weekly. Additionally, a self-harvest vegetable garden (zelfoogsttuin) has been available in the past, offering weekly harvests of unsprayed vegetables from May to December through a subscription, though this program is currently noted as closed.
Opening Hours:
- The farm shop, main facilities, and activities are open from Tuesday to Saturday, 09:00 to 17:00.
- The indoor play area is open from Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 to 17:00.
- Closed on: Monday, Sunday, and all public holidays.
General Information:
- Location: Velkemeensedijk 9, Harskamp.
- Rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars (based on 118 Google reviews).
- Dogs: Allowed on the outdoor terrace and for outside activities, but not permitted in the farm shop or greenhouse.
- Accessibility: The farm is wheelchair accessible, with a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, seating, and toilet facilities.
- Other Features: The site includes an indoor play area, a butterfly garden (open from April 2026), a corn maze, a survival course, and a restaurant serving local products. It also hosts children’s parties, school trips, and corporate events.
What visitors say
This farm offers a diverse and engaging experience, frequently lauded as a fantastic family destination with a strong focus on children’s activities. It features expansive indoor and outdoor playgrounds, a corn maze, and various farm animals, making it an ideal spot for family outings and celebrations. Many appreciate the farm shop’s wide selection of fresh, organic, home-grown produce, including vegetables, fruits, and meats, complemented by local delicacies and baked goods like their highly-rated apple pie. Visitors also enjoy the cozy atmosphere of the on-site restaurant or lunchroom, where friendly staff serve coffee, snacks, and full meals, often highlighted as good value. The farm’s identity as a care farm, providing meaningful activities, resonates positively with some guests.
However, the butterfly garden stands out as a polarizing attraction. While some find it beautiful and home to a decent variety of butterflies, a recurring critique highlights its small size and disproportionately high entrance fee, with several visitors expressing disappointment over the limited number of active butterflies, especially when the enclosure is perceived as too cold. There are also reports of dead butterflies, leading to feelings of being overcharged. Similarly, the corn maze has drawn criticism for unclear signage, repetitive questions, and difficult paths, often deemed not worth the price of admission.
Further concerns have been raised regarding animal welfare, with specific complaints about cramped and unclean enclosures for pigs, rabbits, and chickens, which some visitors found distressing and an inappropriate example for children. Other less frequent criticisms include general cleanliness issues, the indoor play area being cold in winter, and overly fast slides. Despite these specific points of contention, the farm is generally recognized for its appealing environment and the warm, welcoming demeanor of its staff, suggesting a promising venture with clear areas for improvement in specific attractions and animal care.