This vibrant picking garden and tea garden, located in Nes a/d Amstel at Amsteldijk Zuid 183 b, invites visitors to enjoy a variety of floral experiences throughout the year. It operates from Wednesday to Saturday, between 10:00 and 17:00.
The primary attraction is the opportunity to pick your own fresh flowers, all grown organically and pesticide-free. Seasonal offerings for self-picking include:
- Spring: Narcissi and tulips (which can also be picked with their bulbs).
- Summer: Peonies, alliums, sweet william, zinnias, cosmos, marigolds, and sunflowers. Additionally, strawflowers, statice, and physalis are available for drying.
- Autumn: Dahlias, gladioli, autumn asters, and cosmos continue to bloom, with pumpkins also featuring as a seasonal highlight.
Beyond the picking fields, the location offers a welcoming tea garden, complete with a newly renovated tearoom for comfort in any weather. Guests can savor a selection of teas, coffee, homemade apple pie, and seasonal cakes. The tea garden also provides options for lunch, high tea (including a special “Flower High Tea” with edible blooms), and Spanish tapas. Children can enjoy a playground with a slide, sandbox, and play castle. The venue is also suitable for various events, such as family reunions, team outings, birthdays, and baby showers.
A diverse program of creative workshops is available for both adults and children. These include flower arranging, crafting dried flower wreaths, making Christmas wreaths and arrangements, painting vases, clay sculpting with flowers, creating mirror mosaics, porcelain painting, constructing “fairy trees” (with a festive Christmas version during winter), designing windlights, building robots, and general mosaic art. The farm also functions as a florist with an online shop, providing bouquets, various floral arrangements, sympathy flowers, and subscriptions, utilizing both their own pesticide-free flowers and those sourced from local growers. They offer local delivery services and can arrange international deliveries through partners.
What visitors say
This self-picking farm and garden is widely celebrated as a delightful destination, particularly cherished by families for its engaging activities and charming atmosphere. Visitors consistently praise the cozy and inviting ambiance, often describing it as a magical green oasis perfect for a relaxing outing.
The farm offers a variety of experiences, with flower picking being a central attraction, often complemented by creative workshops such as flower arranging, pot painting, and seasonal activities like pumpkin carving. Many reviewers highlight its suitability for children’s birthday parties, appreciating the well-organized events, playgrounds, and additional entertainment like climbing structures and slides. The culinary offerings also receive high marks, with numerous compliments for the delicious homemade apple pie, good coffee and tea selections, and enjoyable high teas.
While the general sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with many commending the friendly and welcoming staff, some guests have expressed reservations. A recurring concern is the inconsistent availability and variety of flowers for picking, especially outside peak season, which can lead to disappointment for those expecting a bountiful field bouquet. A few experiences also noted slow or somewhat unhelpful service, particularly during busy periods, alongside a desire for clearer communication regarding seasonal offerings and workshop expectations. Despite these occasional drawbacks, many visitors, whether solo, with family, or in groups, express a strong desire to return, emphasizing the overall enjoyable and unique experience the farm provides.