Eric Sleutjes Bloemen en Planten is a farm located in Sint-Michielsgestel, featuring a nursery, a self-picking garden, a flower shop, and a teahouse.
The nursery operates from March to June and again from September to mid-November, offering a diverse selection of seasonal flowers and plants for both spring and autumn, including spring violets, bedding plants, hanging baskets, tub plants, and various herbs such as basil, chives, dill, coriander, rosemary, and thyme.
The self-picking garden welcomes visitors from July until the first frost, allowing them to create their own unique field bouquets. This garden boasts a wide variety of flowers available for picking, including asters, roses, delphiniums, phloxes, cosmos, dahlias, zinnias, and sunflowers.
A flower shop is open year-round, providing ready-made bouquets, floral arrangements for various occasions like weddings and funerals, houseplants, and home accessories. An online webshop is also available for ordering bouquets for delivery.
Adjacent to the garden and nursery, a teahouse operates from late April to late October. Here, guests can relax and enjoy coffee, tea, fresh pastries, sandwiches, and ice cream.
What visitors say
This self-picking farm and garden offers a truly delightful and relaxing experience for visitors of all ages. Guests consistently praise the beautiful and extensive flower garden, particularly highlighting the magnificent dahlia collection, where they can enjoy curating their own bouquets at very reasonable prices. Many describe it as a “flower paradise” and note the wide variety and excellent quality of flowers and plants available.
Beyond the fields, the inviting tea house and charming terrace are a major draw. Reviewers rave about the delicious coffee, fresh tea, and an array of delectable treats, including apple pie, ice cream, toasted sandwiches, and sausage rolls. The lunch options are also highly recommended. The atmosphere is consistently described as cozy, friendly, and a perfect spot to unwind, whether sitting indoors or outdoors.
The staff receives frequent accolades for being exceptionally friendly, hospitable, and providing prompt, helpful service. The farm is considered a wonderful, child-friendly outing, complete with a small playground, making it an ideal destination for families. Many visitors express their enthusiasm to return, with some being loyal customers for over 15 years, ensuring they never leave empty-handed. While generally a seamless experience, one reviewer mentioned a preference for cash payment for flowers. Overall, it’s a highly recommended spot for a pleasant day out, combining the joy of nature with excellent refreshments and warm service.