Landwinkel Oude Stoof is a fruit farm and farm shop located in Hengstdijk, Zeeland, known for its focus on regional quality products and a short, transparent supply chain. The farm cultivates its own apples, pears, plums, and sweet cherries, which are available for purchase in the shop.
Visitors can engage in self-picking days for apples and pears, typically organized on Saturdays in August, September, and extending into October. Available apple varieties for self-picking include Delcorf, Elstar, Jonagold, Jonagored, Goudreinette, and Golden Delicious. For pears, visitors can pick Triomphe, Conference, Doyenné du Comice (eating pears), and Gieser Wildemann and Saint Rémy (stewing pears).
Beyond the opportunity to pick your own fruit, the farm offers a wide selection of products in its farm shop, including fresh seasonal vegetables, a variety of farm cheeses (such as herb and goat cheese), free-range meat (pork, beef, chicken, and lamb), artisanal dairy products (buttermilk, yogurt, quark, ice cream, and butter), and eggs. Regional specialties and custom gift baskets are also available.
For those looking to stay longer, Landwinkel Oude Stoof offers camper pitches and holiday chalets or a beach house, all situated within the pear orchards. The farm organizes various activities and events throughout the year, such as pruning workshops, guided orchard tours complete with tastings, cooking demonstrations, and a Christmas market. Visitors can also enjoy a terrace and explore nearby cycling and walking routes. Products can be bought directly at the farm shop or via their webshop, with options for home delivery or pickup.