De Langendam is a family-run flower farm in Waspik, Netherlands. They offer a variety of activities and products related to flowers, both fresh and dried.
Activities:
- Pick-Your-Own Flower Garden (Pluktuin): Open from early July to early October, weather permitting. Visitors can pick their own bouquets from a wide variety of annual and perennial flowers. Instructions and tips are provided. There’s also a special area for children to pick flowers under supervision.
- Workshops: They organize various workshops and courses using fresh and dried flowers, depending on the season. Examples include creating dried flower wreaths, centerpieces, or other arrangements. They also offer group workshops for team outings, baby showers, or parties. Other workshops include ceramic painting and wild herb walks.
- Excursions: Guided tours of the flower farm and grounds are available outside of the picking season, including a look “behind the scenes” at how the farm operates. This can be combined with a mini-workshop on dried flower crafts.
Products:
- Dried Flowers: They grow a wide assortment of dried flowers, seed pods, and grasses on their farm in an environmentally friendly manner. These are sold in their shop, both as individual bunches and incorporated into bouquets, wreaths, and other decorations. Custom orders are also accepted. The variety of dried flowers includes :Delphinium, Gomphrena, Ageratum, Acroclinium, Xeranthimum, Helichrysum, Achillea, Ammobium, Craspedia, Lonas, Statice, Vlas, Huttetut, Papaver, Juffertje in het groen, Briza Silene, Scabiosa, Setaria, Tarwe, Panicum Setaria, Miscanthus, Pampas, Eragrostis, judas penning, Sorghum, Plataar gras, Amaranthus, Phalaris, Distels achtige Kardoen, Carthamus, Euchinops, Kaardebol.
- Wedding Flowers: They create custom bridal bouquets and floral arrangements using dried flowers, offering romantic, bohemian, and field-style options.
- Accommodations: They offer lodging in a renovated barn (“B&B ’t Schuurke’”) and a cozy caravan (“Pipowagen Keetie”) located on their property.
The website also highlights their commitment to sustainable and environmentally friendly farming practices.
What visitors say
This flower garden is a highly recommended and enjoyable destination. Visitors consistently praise its vast selection of beautiful flowers and relaxed atmosphere, making it perfect for creating personalized bouquets. The owners are known for their friendliness and hospitality. Besides flower picking, the garden offers a delightful experience with a cozy shop featuring dried flowers and crafting materials, workshops, and a charming terrace with refreshments and homemade treats. Families are welcome, with dedicated spaces for children. Visitors frequently mention the high quality of the flowers, the clear instructions provided, and the value for money. Many plan to return, making it a popular spot for both locals and tourists, some even arriving in large groups. A B&B is also on site.