Landwinkel Arkelandshoeve is a farm and farm shop situated on the outskirts of Ermelo, in the Telgt hamlet. The farm, run by Erik and Roelie Staal, is primarily a poultry farm raising ducks and chickens without antibiotics, and also keeps sheep.
The Landwinkel (farm shop) offers a diverse selection of products, including fresh meat from their own animals—duck, chicken, lamb, beef, pork, and veal—all raised without antibiotics. The shop also features a range of artisanal and regional products sourced from other Dutch farmers, and creates custom or ready-made gift baskets filled with local delicacies, including farmer’s cheese, fruit products, and handmade chocolates.
Behind the farm shop is Arkeland, a vegetable and self-picking garden established in 2014. Here, vegetables, herbs, and flowers are cultivated naturally in both the garden beds and a greenhouse, with visitors welcome to harvest their own produce.
Produce available for self-picking includes:
- From late May: Turnip greens, endive, early peas, and various types of lettuce.
- Later in the season: Broad beans, beetroot, courgettes, carrots, various cabbages, and pole beans.
- In the greenhouse: Cucumbers, various types of tomatoes, bell peppers, aubergines, and melons.
- The flower garden offers Dahlias, Zinnias, and Sunflowers during the summer months for picking.
- A herb garden provides various herbs such as parsley, celery, basil, mint, and lovage.
The farm offers a tranquil experience, with activities suitable for children like picking beans or pulling carrots. A terrace adjacent to the greenhouse provides a place to enjoy coffee, tea, or ice cream.
Landwinkel Arkelandshoeve is open from Wednesday to Saturday.
What visitors say
This self-picking farm and its accompanying farm shop consistently receive high praise from visitors. Patrons highlight the exceptional quality and freshness of the wide array of products available, including delicious fruits, vegetables, and various meats like duck and chicken, as well as specialty items such as regional cheeses, fresh milk, and E-number free spices. Many appreciate that these are honest, local, and often organic products, with some noting they offer good value for the quality, even suggesting they can be more affordable than supermarket alternatives.
The location itself is described as a charming and pleasant destination, often viewed as a “real experience” or even a “tourist attraction.” The self-picking garden and greenhouse offer a unique, hands-on opportunity for both adults and children to learn about and harvest their own produce directly from the land.
Customers frequently commend the friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive staff, who contribute to a warm and welcoming atmosphere where conversation is encouraged. Minor criticisms include occasional reports of inconsistent opening hours across different platforms or longer waiting times in the shop. Overall, the overwhelmingly positive feedback emphasizes the high-quality products and the delightful, wholesome experience offered by this farm shop and its self-picking facilities.