In de Houtzagerij - vergaderen & teambuilding

What In de Houtzagerij - vergaderen & teambuilding does

In de Houtzagerij is a family-owned B2B meeting and team-building venue established in 2019 by founder Rosalie van Loon, operating on a 4.5-hectare riverfront site along the Merwede in Hardinxveld-Giessendam, Netherlands. The company serves exclusively corporate clients, with a stated policy of not hosting private or consumer events, which narrows its addressable market but concentrates effort on the segment where its multi-room and outdoor capacity is most commercially viable.

The venue's core product consists of three indoor meeting rooms (Kwartiers I, Kwartiers II, and De Werkplaats) combined with a seasonal outdoor terrain capable of hosting up to 120 persons between April and September. Layered on top of the room inventory is an activity partnership ecosystem covering team-building modules such as RIB boat rides and archery, allowing clients to bundle meeting and experiential programming in a single booking.

Revenue is generated through three streams: room rental (€350-€1,595 per session), per-person catering (€14.50-€84 p.p.), and ancillary team-building activities. The customer base comprises regional and international corporates including Boskalis, Deme Group, Vreugdenhil Dairy Foods, Visser & Visser, Stichting Drechtzorg, MerweOord, Aspect ICT, de Vries & van de Wiel, Ambulancepost ZhZ, and J-inspirations. Operations are run by a 5-person team, and no external funding, acquisitions, or geographic expansion have been disclosed.

Name

In de Houtzagerij - vergaderen & teambuilding

Legal name

In de Houtzagerij

Website

https://indehoutzagerij.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Meeting & Event Venues

NAICS

Traveler Accommodation (7211), Food Service Contractors (722310)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Conference Retreat Hotels (THAGALAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

River & Wetland Lodges (Delta/Okavango-style) (THAGAIAG)

Keywords

• Meeting venue rental
• Corporate team building
• Conference catering services
• Outdoor event hosting
• Workshop facilitation

Headquarters

HQ city

Hardinxveld-Giessendam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Venue Rental - Meeting/Conference Rooms: Rental of indoor meeting rooms (Kwartiers I, Kwartiers II, De Werkplaats) and exclusive full-venue rental. Revenue generated through half-day, full-day, and hourly rates. Includes optional meeting arrangements with catering.
2. Catering and F&B Services: Food and beverage services including lunch on wooden boards (€24 p.p.), BBQ on wood-fired Ofyr or pizza from wood oven (€32.50 p.p.), table dinner with chef (€60-84 p.p.), drinks boards (from €14.50 p.p.), coffee/tea arrangements (€18-26 p.p.).
3. Team Building Activities and Workshops: Teambuilding activities including RIB sailing, archery tag, escape box, wild harvest walks, chain reaction, sloop sailing, wood chopping, construction game, team survival, team games, bamboo building, bridge building, archery, and cooking workshops. Pricing on request.
4. Exclusive Venue Rental: Full venue exclusive rental (€1095 half day, €1595 full day) providing 100% privacy and dedicated host for groups from 30-75 persons.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

In de Houtzagerij is a riverside B2B meeting and teambuilding venue located directly on the Merwede river in Hardinxveld-Giessendam, Netherlands. It rents indoor meeting rooms (Kwartiers I, Kwartiers II, De Werkplaats), a seasonal outdoor venue, and an exclusive full-venue option to corporate groups, accompanied by full-service catering (lunch, BBQ, pizza, dinners, drinks) and a catalog of team building activities such as RIB sailing, archery tag, escape box, and foraging walks.

Product overview

In de Houtzagerij is a venue rental and event management service offering a single integrated concept for meetings and team building. The core offerings consist of three meeting rooms (Kwartiers I for 2-15 persons, Kwartiers II for 15-75 persons, and De Werkplaats for 1-10 persons) plus an exclusive venue hire option, all equipped with modern presentation technology including Barco Clickshare. Supporting facilities include an outdoor location (April-September, up to 120 persons) and an atmospheric meeting/dining space with fireplace. The service includes comprehensive add-on packages: meeting arrangements (coffee, tea, snacks), catering (lunch on wooden boards, wood-fired BBQ/pizza, chef-led dinners), and a diverse catalog of team building activities (RIB boat rides, Archery Tag, Escape Box, foraging walks, sailing, archery, construction challenges, survival games, and more). All offerings are tailored to the riverside and natural landscape setting along the Merwede river.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kwartiers I Meeting Room Indoor meeting room of 42m² suitable for 2-15 persons with flexible seating, interactive presentation screen (75 inch), flipovers, brainstorm wall, WiFi, airconditioning, and wheelchair accessibility. Designed for small corporate meetings, brainstorms, and presentations.
• Kwartiers II Meeting Room Multifunctional indoor meeting room of 120m² for groups of 15-75 persons, featuring a movable interactive presentation screen (86 inch) and Barco Clickshare for wireless presentation sharing.
• De Werkplaats Meeting Room Meeting space ideal for coaching, group discussions, or brainstorm sessions for up to 10 persons, with river views and direct access to an outdoor terrace. Special coach/trainer rates available on request.
• Exclusive Venue Hire (Exclusief afhuren) Exclusive rental of the entire location for groups up to 75 persons, including all indoor and outdoor facilities, with a dedicated hostess on location for full privacy. Priced at €1,095 half day and €1,595 full day.
• Outdoor Location (Buitenlocatie) Seasonal outdoor venue (April-September) directly on the Merwede river, accommodating up to 120 persons, with stretch tents, lighting, seating areas, outdoor bar, campfire pit, and luxury restroom facilities. Accessible via a short walk through willow groves.
• Meeting/Dining Space (Ontmoetingsruimte) Atmospheric meeting and dining space with open kitchen and large round fireplace, comfortable seating, and panoramic views of the Merwede river and adjacent nature area. Adjacent to meeting rooms.
• Team Building Activities and Workshops Curated team building activities and workshops tailored to the river landscape, including RIB boat rides (75-110 km/h), Archery Tag, Escape Box, foraging walks (Wildplukwandeling), Chain Reaction, sloep sailing, wood chopping, construction games, team survival, bamboo building, bridge building, and archery. Pricing on request.
• Team Day Program (Teamdag) Full-day team building programs combining indoor and outdoor activities on 4.5 hectares of outdoor terrain, with customizable programs aligned with company culture and objectives. Designed for corporate teams seeking a complete structured day of collaboration and engagement.
• Vergaderarrangement (Meeting Package) Full-service meeting package including unlimited coffee, tea, water, fruit, snacks, and pastries from a local bakery. Half-day from €18 p.p. and full-day from €26 p.p., with luxury pastry upgrade available at €3.50 p.p.

Quantifiable outcome

• Groups accommodated: 2-75 persons indoor, up to 120 persons outdoor seasonal
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• HUMUS geeft Ruimte (Cornelis Vreeken)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeambuilding eXtra program for companies with complex internal questions or need for deeper team development. Cornelis Vreeken creates customized activity programs with attention to team dynamics and offers one-on-one coaching where needed.
• Sjaak Timmermans (Biesbosch Expert/Natuurgids)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNature guide and Biesbosch expert who joins clients aboard sloep (gondola) for exclusive guided tours of the Biesbosch - one of the world's largest freshwater tidal deltas.
• Streetsjef Jochem (Foodtruck)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFoodtruck vendor regularly present at the outdoor location, providing additional catering options for outdoor events.
• Slager Bart ( Butcher)minorOthersLocal butcher providing charcuterie boards for drinks service (from €14.50 p.p.). Part of the local sourcing approach for catering.
• Local Baker (Hardinxveld)minorOthersLocal bakery providing luxury pastries and cakes for meeting arrangements and event welcome treats.
• Kampvuurkok Arriën StegehuisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCampfire chef who leads outdoor cooking workshops, teaching the craft of cooking on open fire in an outdoor setting.
• Big Green Egg PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkshop partners offering Big Green Egg cooking demonstrations and workshops at the outdoor location.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Emerging players

• Buitencentrum Overasselt: Nature center offering outdoor group activities and corporate events near Nijmegen. Comparable in nature-based outdoor programming for group bookings, though managed by a conservation organization.
• Buitencentrum De Weerribben: Nature visitor center and outdoor activity provider in the Weerribben-Wieden national park. Comparable in nature-based outdoor activities (boating, foraging) serving group bookings, though focused on public visitors alongside events.

Direct peers

• Landgoed Duin & Kruidberg: Historic estate and conference hotel near Amsterdam offering meeting facilities, team-building activities, and full-service catering. Comparable as a premium Dutch B2B conferencing destination with integrated outdoor experiences.
• Buitenplaats Beekhuizen: Nature-based conference and team-building venue in Velp (Gelderland) offering meeting rooms, outdoor activities, and catering on a wooded estate. Directly comparable in target customer, nature-themed experience, and bundled service model.
• Slot Zeist: Historic castle venue near Utrecht offering corporate meetings, conferences, dinners, and events. Comparable in B2B premium positioning and bundled meeting+catering offering for the Dutch corporate market.
• Kasteel Woerden: Castle venue in Woerden hosting corporate meetings, dinners, and team events. Comparable in B2B corporate target market, premium positioning, and bundled meeting+catering model.
• Buitenplaats Kameryck: Outdoor conference and team-building venue near Utrecht offering meeting rooms, catering, and outdoor activities on a multi-hectare rural property. Directly comparable in target customer (Dutch corporate groups), bundled meeting+catering+activities model, and reliance on a single rural property.
• Down Under Outdoor: Dutch outdoor team-building activity provider offering a range of corporate group activities. Comparable in activity catalogue (outdoor challenges, team games) and B2B corporate customer base, though operating as a mobile operator rather than a fixed venue.
• Sandton Hotel De Werelt: Conference hotel in Lunteren providing meeting facilities, group activities, and dining on a large rural property. Comparable as a Dutch B2B conferencing destination with bundled team-building offerings.

Others

• Buitenbusiness.nl: Dutch venue listing platform for outdoor meeting and team-building locations. In de Houtzagerij is itself listed on this platform; relevant as a customer acquisition channel and ecosystem participant.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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