de Buitenhof Epe

What de Buitenhof Epe does

de Buitenhof Epe is a privately operated, family-run garden business located in the countryside of Epe, Netherlands, owned by co-owners Mariska and Michiel. The company operates a 5000 m2 ornamental garden developed on former grassland, divided into three core areas: the Zomertuin (summer garden) with flowering perennials such as stachys, persicaria, helenium, sanguisorba, astilbe, eupatorium and euphorbia arranged in pie-slice-shaped beds bordered by beech hedges; the Grassentuin (grass garden), a specialized collection of ornamental grasses including Miscanthus, Pennisetum and Molinia arranged along a winding path; and the Worteltuin (root garden), a therapeutic space affiliated with Stichting Wortel where families with disrupted parent-child relationships can reconnect.

The business runs a direct-to-consumer model targeting individual garden enthusiasts, families, friend groups, and reunification families referred through Stichting Wortel. Individual visitors are admitted free of charge during the open season (June 1 to September 30, weekends 10:00-16:00), while group visits are charged €3.50 per person including coffee or tea, snacks and a guided tour. Revenue is generated from group visit fees, on-site High Tea (4 to 20 persons), lunch services for groups of 4 or more by arrangement, and Step en Go (StepenGo) partnership referrals for combined activity packages. The garden participates in Groei en Bloei open garden days for community marketing.

The company employs 9 people, has no disclosed revenue, no funding rounds, no subsidiaries or parent entity, and operates from a single rural site in Epe. Distribution is entirely physical and on-site, with sales conducted directly to visiting consumers and pre-booked groups. There is no public ticker, no app or digital product, and no AI or technology platform beyond a standard WordPress website and Facebook/Instagram social channels.

Name

de Buitenhof Epe

Legal name

de Buitenhof Epe

Website

https://debuitenhofepe.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

de Buitenhof Epe is a privately operated 5000 m2 ornamental garden in Epe, Netherlands, owned by Mariska and Michiel. It serves individual visitors, private groups, and families referred by Stichting Wortel via seasonal garden visits, High Tea, and therapeutic Worteltuin services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Gardens and Horticultural Leisure Services

NAICS

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190), Zoos and Botanical Gardens (71213)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

National Park & Conservancy Lodges (THAGAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Seasonal & Long-Term Campsites (Snowbirds, Extended RV Stays) (THAMAJAF)

Keywords

• Ornamental garden visits
• Perennial plant gardens
• Family reunification services
• High tea catering
• Countryside garden tours

Headquarters

HQ city

Epe

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Garden Entrance Fees (Groups): Charges €3.50 per person for group visits, including coffee/tea, snacks, and a guided tour. Individual visitors enter free of charge.
2. High Tea Services: High Tea offerings for groups of 4 to 20 persons, provided on-site in the garden setting. Can be combined with step rental from StepenGo partner.
3. Lunch Services: Lunch available by arrangement for groups starting from 4 persons.
4. Worteltuin Services: Family reunification garden services provided free of charge to families referred through Stichting Wortel.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

De Buitenhof Epe operates a 5000 m2 ornamental countryside garden in Epe, Netherlands, offering visitors themed garden experiences including a Summer Garden (Zomertuin), a Grass Garden (Grassentuin), and a Worteltuin for family reunification affiliated with Stichting Wortel. Free individual visits are available on weekends during the June–September season, while group visits (€3.50 per person including guided tour), High Tea service for groups of 4–20, and lunch arrangements generate revenue. The Worteltuin provides a free, safe meeting space year-round by appointment for families with disrupted parent-child relationships.

Product overview

De Buitenhof Epe is a 5000 m2 garden located in the countryside of Epe, Netherlands, operated by Mariska and Michiel. The garden offers multiple themed sections including the Zomertuin (summer garden) with flowering plants and ornamental grasses, the Grassentuin (grass garden) featuring tall ornamental grasses and winding paths, and the Worteltuin (root garden) providing a therapeutic space for family reunions affiliated with Stichting Wortel. Visitors can access the gardens individually (free of charge) or in groups (€3.50 per person with tour), and can extend their visit with add-on services including High Tea (4-20 persons) and StepenGo step rental through a partnership with Step en Go. The garden participates in open garden days through Groei en Bloei and is open seasonally from June to September.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Zomertuin (Summer Garden) Summer garden featuring blooming perennials such as stachys, persicaria, helenium, sanguisorba, astilbe, eupatorium, and euphorbia combined with ornamental grasses. Designed with long sightlines and pie-slice-shaped beds bordered by beech hedges for privacy and visual structure.
• Grassentuin (Grass Garden) Specialized garden showcasing tall ornamental grasses including Miscanthus, Pennisetum, and Molinia varieties, with subtle color nuances in green, grey, light blue, and purple/red emphasizing foliage textures and growth patterns. Features a winding path through the garden.
• Worteltuin (Root Garden) Therapeutic garden service affiliated with Stichting Wortel, providing a safe space for families with disrupted parent-child relationships (e.g., due to divorce) to reconnect. Open year-round by appointment on Mondays through Wednesdays, with a garden house available for activities such as coloring and games. Provided free of charge to families referred through the foundation.
• Tuinbezoek (Garden Visits) Guided group garden visits offered at €3.50 per person including coffee/tea, snacks, and a tour. Individual visitors enter free of charge on Saturdays and Sundays (10:00–16:00) from June 1 to September 30. Group visits and weekday visits arranged by appointment.
• High Tea On-site High Tea service offered in the garden setting for groups of 4 to 20 persons. Available in combination with step rentals from Step en Go.
• Group Lunch Service Lunch service available by arrangement for groups starting from 4 persons, served on-site in the garden setting.

Quantifiable outcome

• Seasonal operation June 1 - September 30, with weekend openings
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Stichting WortelcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Affiliated with Stichting Wortel (Wortel Foundation) which was established with the mission that all children should be able to have contact with their parents in a pleasant place. The Buitenhof operates as a Worteltuin - a safe space where families with disrupted relationships (due to divorce or children not living at home) can work on rebuilding their bonds in a peaceful garden setting.
• Step en Go (StepenGo)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with Step en Go step rental company to offer combined activity packages. Visitors can rent steps to explore routes through the Wisselse Veen and Veluws bos area, then enjoy a lunch or High Tea at the garden. This partnership creates a differentiated activity offering combining outdoor exercise with garden hospitality.
• Groei en BloeiminorOthersParticipant in the open garden days organized by Groei en Bloei, a Dutch gardening and plant enthusiasts organization. This provides access to their network of garden lovers and promotional platforms.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Keukenhof: Large, internationally visited Dutch flower garden operating on a similar seasonal open-garden model with paid entry and group services. Comparable as a Dutch seasonal nature attraction, though at much larger scale and with a stronger tourism brand than de Buitenhof.

Direct peers

• Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam: Historic botanical garden in Amsterdam open year-round to visitors with curated plant collections and group/programmed activities. Comparable as a Dutch publicly accessible horticultural garden with curated content and educational group visits.
• Appeltern Tuinen & Beeld: Dutch open show garden complex offering themed garden rooms, guided tours, group packages, and hospitality add-ons. Directly comparable concept (paid group visits to curated themed gardens) and is geographically close in Gelderland, the same province as de Buitenhof Epe.
• Kasteeltuinen Arcen: Castle estate gardens in Limburg open to visitors for a seasonal admission fee, with themed garden areas and group/Hospitality offerings. Comparable as a Dutch seasonal garden attraction monetising curated plant collections through ticketed visits and group experiences.
• De Kruidhof: Largest herb garden in the Netherlands, operating as a themed open garden with seasonal visiting, group tours and educational programmes. Comparable as a Dutch single-site themed botanical visitor garden monetising specialist plant collections.

Others

• Stichting Wortel: Dutch foundation that established the Worteltuin network of gardens offering safe meeting spaces for children and parents with disrupted contact. De Buitenhof is an affiliated Worteltuin, so the foundation is the originating platform and referral pipeline rather than a competitor.
• Groei en Bloei: Dutch gardening and plant enthusiasts association that organises the Open Tuinen Dagen in which de Buitenhof participates. Acts as a marketing/ distribution channel and community for open gardens rather than a competing venue.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/1CdBpJTHjQ
• Instagraminstagram.com/mariska.weemaes
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/de-buitenhof-epe

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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