EIGENTIJDSERF

What EIGENTIJDSERF does

EIGENTIJDSERF is a sustainable meeting and event venue located on a 7-hectare natural site in Westelbeers, North Brabant, Netherlands, positioned between 's-Hertogenbosch, Tilburg, and Eindhoven. The venue is operated by the Joannes Bosco Stichting (Joannes Bosco Foundation), a charitable foundation that channels a portion of the venue's proceeds toward youth development projects in Brabant. The core offering consists of 11 flexible indoor meeting rooms ranging from 44 m² to 142 m² (the largest, De Kiem, seats up to 130 theater-style), complemented by 69 on-site bedrooms (36 single, 27 double, 6 multi-person) accommodating groups up to 114 overnight guests, plus a restaurant, bar, and 11 distinct outdoor experiences including a barefoot path, hammock circle, tipi tent, fire yard, walking forest, and labyrinth.

Revenue is generated through quote-based custom packages combining room rental, AV, Wi-Fi, coffee/tea service, and catering, with additional fees for outdoor meeting options (e.g., €75/day for the Bolderkar handcart). Catering and F&B are delivered in partnership with Hutten, and team-building activities (archery, fencing, sheep herding, Haka) are sourced through external partners. The venue is Green Key Gold certified and serves corporate organizations, leadership teams, training providers, creative/cultural groups (such as the music association Huismuziek), and funeral/memorial service clients, with maximum event capacity of 200 people.

Distribution is exclusively direct-to-consumer: customers request quotes via the website, phone (+31 13 504 13 92), or email ([email protected]), with no third-party resellers or OTAs involved. Marketing is concentrated on the multilingual eigentijdserf.nl website (Dutch, English, German), a Mailchimp newsletter, and Instagram organic content. The business operates with approximately 10 employees and no proprietary technology platform.

Name

EIGENTIJDSERF

Legal name

EIGENTIJDSERF

Website

https://eigentijdserf.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

EIGENTIJDSERF is a nonprofit sustainable meeting and event venue in Westelbeers, North Brabant, Netherlands, operated by the Joannes Bosco Foundation. It offers 11 meeting rooms, 69 bedrooms, and 7 hectares of nature for corporate retreats, training, cultural events, and farewells.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Venue Services

NAICS

Historical Sites (712120), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219), Caterers (722320)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Conference Retreat Hotels (THAGALAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sustainability/Green Certified Conference Hotels (THAGALAN), Specialty & Historic Venues (Landmarks, Estates) (THAHAAAK), Venue Sourcing & Site Coordination (HSACAAAD), Summer/Conference Housing & Guest Accommodations (EDALACAI)

Keywords

• Meeting venue services
• Conference center
• Event accommodation
• Team building facilities
• Sustainable hospitality

Headquarters

HQ city

Westelbeers

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Meeting and Event Venue Services: Revenue is generated through rental of meeting rooms and event spaces, overnight accommodation (69 bedrooms including single, double, and multi-person rooms), and catering services (restaurant, bar, coffee breaks, meals). Meeting packages include room rental, AV equipment, coffee/tea service, and Wi-Fi. Custom quote-based pricing for events, retreats, and multi-day gatherings.
2. Catering and F&B Services: On-site restaurant serves fresh, seasonal meals. Additional revenue from lunch buffets, dinners, bar service, coffee breaks, and specialty experiences like vegetable garden moments (€5.50 per person surcharge).
3. Outdoor Activity Services: Revenue from outdoor meeting options including De Bolderkar (handcart, €75 per day surcharge) and tipi tent rental. Additional fees for specific room reservations beyond standard meeting packages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

EIGENTIJDSERF operates a sustainable meeting and event venue in Westelbeers, Brabant (Netherlands), providing indoor meeting rooms, outdoor nature-based spaces, overnight accommodation, and catering services for corporate meetings, training sessions, team building days, multi-day retreats, and farewell ceremonies. The venue spans 7 hectares of nature within the Brabantse Kempen nature reserve and offers customized quote-based packages that combine professional facilities with a natural environment, while contributing proceeds to the Joannes Bosco Foundation for youth development projects in Brabant.

Product overview

EIGENTIJDSERF is a sustainable meeting and event venue in Westelbeers, Brabant, operated by Joannes Bosco Stichting. The venue offers a comprehensive portfolio centered around nature-based gatherings and professional meeting facilities. The core product consists of 11 indoor meeting rooms (De Kiem, De Gaard, De Ontmoeting, De Luistervink, Het Getij, De Brug, De Overkant, De Tondel, De Vonk, De Broedplaats, De Spotter) ranging from 44-142 m² with capacities up to 130 people, complemented by overnight accommodation (69 bedrooms: 36 single, 27 double, 6 multi-person) and a restaurant/bar. The venue differentiates through 11 unique outdoor spaces and experiences including De Tipi Tent, De Moestuin, De Bolderkar (mobile meeting cart), Het Blotevoetenpad (barefoot path), Het Vuurerf (fire yard), Het Wandelbos (walking forest), Het Labyrint, De Werkkuilen (team development pits), and various activity grounds. Additional services include team building workshops through external partners, farewell/condolence ceremonies, and custom catering packages. The venue spans 7 hectares of Brabant nature and contributes proceeds to youth development projects via the Joannes Bosco Foundation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Meeting Packages Standard and customized meeting packages including room rental of indoor meeting spaces, AV equipment (projection screen), unlimited coffee/tea/fruit water/cookies, welcome with sweet treat, Wi-Fi, parking, and access to 7 hectares of nature. Designed for corporate organizations holding strategy sessions, heisessies, training, and brainstorming meetings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Maximum event capacity of 200 people and overnight accommodation for up to 114 guests
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• HuismuziekminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHuismuziek is a national association that has been bringing people together to make music since 1951. They regularly organize their cello four-day event and various music courses at EIGENTIJDSERF. Participants bring instruments from violin to double bass and fill the venue's halls with music, focus, and collaboration. Huismuziek describes the location as 'fijn en rustgevend, een plek waar je echt even uit de drukte bent' (fine and calming, a place where you truly escape the bustle).
• HuttencoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHutten provides food and beverage services at EIGENTIJDSERF in collaboration with the venue. As hospitality employees, they represent the business for guests and ensure everyone has an unforgettable experience. This is described as a collaborative partnership for meeting, overnight stay, and event services.
• Joannes Bosco Stichting (Joannes Bosco Foundation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEIGENTIJDSERF is part of the Joannes Bosco Foundation, which is dedicated to charitable causes focused on the development of young people in Brabant who need support. A portion of the venue's proceeds goes to projects for youth under 25 in Brabant, ranging from talent development to social initiatives. This social commitment dates back to the origins of Landgoed Huize Bergen, the second location.
• External Workshop PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe venue works with specialized external partners for workshops and team building activities including border collie sheep herding, archery, fencing, and Haka experiences. They also partner for De Werkkuilen (team building and collaboration exercises) and other specialized activities.
• DrukwerkserviceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDrukwerkservice is engaged for sending postcards to business relations, supporting direct marketing efforts.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Center Parcs: Dutch/European operator of nature-based holiday parks with meeting and event facilities. Overlaps on the 'meet in nature' proposition and group accommodation, though its core business is leisure rather than corporate meetings.

Broad incumbents

• Postillion Hotels: Largest Dutch conference hotel chain with multiple properties across the Netherlands. Overlaps with EIGENTIJDSERF on meeting packages, accommodation, and corporate retreat offerings, but operates at much greater scale and primarily in urban/accessible locations.
• Fletcher Hotels: Large Dutch hotel chain with many locations including castle and estate properties used for meetings and events. Competes for similar nature-based meeting bookings at much larger scale, often at lower price points.
• Bilderberg Hotels: Dutch hotel group with conference and meeting-oriented properties throughout the Netherlands. Comparable in offering meeting and overnight packages, but with broader geographic footprint and brand presence.

Direct peers

• Conferentiehotel De Wageningsche Berg: Conference hotel on the Wageningen berg, offering meeting facilities, overnight stays, and F&B for corporate and academic clients. Comparable single-site Dutch conference venue serving the Gelderland/Food Valley business market.
• Woudschoten Hotel & Conferentiecentrum: A Dutch conference hotel located in a wooded estate near Zeist. Combines meeting rooms, overnight accommodation, and nature-based experiences for corporate clients, very similar in concept to EIGENTIJDSERF's nature-meeting proposition.
• Kasteel De Vanenburg: Castle estate in the Veluwe region offering meeting rooms, overnight accommodation, dining, and outdoor team-building on a large rural property. Closely comparable heritage-estate, nature-based meeting venue with full-service packages.
• Landgoed Huize Bergen: The sister property of EIGENTIJDSERF, also owned by Joannes Bosco Stichting in Vught, North Brabant. Offers comparable conference, meeting, and accommodation services in a heritage estate setting, making it the most direct like-for-like peer in the Dutch market.
• Hotel & Congrescentrum De ReeHorst: Conference hotel near Ede with extensive meeting rooms and accommodation for multi-day corporate events. Directly comparable in target customer, package structure, and meeting-room scale to EIGENTIJDSERF.
• Landgoed Kasteel de Hooge Vuursche: Dutch castle estate near Baarn combining meeting facilities, hotel rooms, and restaurant service in a forested setting. Directly competes for the same nature-meeting-and-stay corporate event bookings as EIGENTIJDSERF.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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