OEST Farm&Stay is a 6-hectare farm located on the Hof ter Linde estate in Zeeland, where nature and sustainability guide every activity. The farm is built on permaculture principles, working with the land by using minimal soil disturbance, planting multiple layers of vegetation, and employing chickens, ducks, pigs, and sheep for natural fertilization and pest control. In the large vegetable garden, known as moestuin Hemeltjelief, guests can pick their own fresh, organic, and seasonal vegetables, potatoes, herbs, fruit, and flowers. While there is something to harvest year-round, the peak harvest months are July, August, September, and October. The farm also offers a range of other products from its own land, including eggs, nuts, and sourdough breads baked on-site using locally grown and milled grains.
Guests can stay in a variety of accommodations. A luxury holiday home is available year-round. The campsite in the food forest, with space for tents and small campers, is open from April to September. From late April through August, guests can also rent a pre-set caravan or luxury bell tents. The farm provides shared sanitary facilities, including compost toilets and hot showers, and a communal outdoor kitchen with a rocket stove and fireplace. The site operates on a zero-waste ethos, with no wifi, limited lighting, and a focus on reusing and composting. Other amenities include a small on-site shop offering unpackaged staples and fresh produce, yoga sessions held year-round, and various workshops such as botanical printmaking, ink making, herbalism, and sourdough bread baking. Guided tours of the permaculture gardens are also offered at scheduled dates from spring through summer.
What visitors say
This self-picking farm and nature campsite consistently earns high praise from visitors, who describe it as an idyllic “paradise” offering a wonderful, rejuvenating experience. Guests are particularly enchanted by the abundant nature and spacious pitches nestled amongst trees and wildlife, providing ample privacy and a sense of truly living within the forest in the picturesque Zeeland landscape.
The warm hospitality of the owners, notably Marijke, creates an inviting atmosphere where visitors immediately feel at home, benefiting from a smooth and friendly reception. The site boasts excellent, albeit adventurously styled, facilities. A strong emphasis is placed on sustainability, ecological philosophies, organic cultivation, and a zero-waste ambition, including conscious water usage, which resonates deeply with guests seeking an ‘offline vacation’.
Culinary offerings are a highlight, with delicious, high-quality and affordable breakfasts, often featuring freshly baked bread or sourdough, the latter even taught in engaging workshops. Visitors also appreciate the opportunity to gather fresh vegetables from the “heavenly” pick-your-own garden. Beyond nature and food, the farm provides enriching activities such as yoga and reiki sessions, alongside possibilities for group activities. The friendly community, including resident cats, chickens, and pigs, adds to the welcoming and relaxing vibe. Many guests leave feeling fully recharged and enthusiastically recommend the spot as a truly unique and delightful destination.