Très Jolie is an ecological small fruit farm located in De Glind, Netherlands. The farm cultivates various types of small fruit, including berries, blackberries, and raspberries. It aims to be a “sensory garden” where visitors can relax and enjoy nature.

Très Jolie offers a wide range of berries, available for self-picking on designated days or for purchase in various health food stores during the season. They also process the berries into products such as fruit preserves, syrup, vinegar, juices, chutney, jelly, and dried fruit, which are sold at markets and in shops.

Activities at the garden are designed to enhance the experience of nature, including self-picking days, volunteer workdays, a sensory trail, a tea garden, and meditative gatherings. Seasonal festivals like a midsummer festival and harvest festival are also held, along with workshops focusing on nature as a means of awareness and cultural activities such as storytelling and painting.

You can self pick the following produce:

  • red and white currants
  • blueberries
  • blackberries
  • gooseberries
  • Josta berries
  • raspberries
  • Japanese wineberries *on a smaller scale: rose hips, elderberries, blackthorn, rowan berries, plums, apples and nuts.

What visitors say

This charming ecological fruit garden offers a delightful experience for all ages. Visitors can wander through the grounds, hand-picking fresh berries like raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries. A cozy outdoor cafe nestled under mature trees provides a relaxing space for enjoying coffee, homemade cakes and fruit pies made with the garden’s own produce. Many reviewers highlight the freshly made pizzas from a wood-fired oven, with some even able to roll out and garnish their own. A discovery path and small playground add to the appeal for families. The garden offers a tranquil atmosphere. Many reviewers mention the beauty of the gardens and the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff and volunteers. Jams, juices, and even sugar-free options are available for purchase. The garden is a popular spot with many visitors coming back yearly. One reviewer mentions that the garden restricted the plucking of ripe fruit for sale to the public, instead directing visitors to pluck unripe, lower quality fruit.