Leefgoed de Olifant, Restaurant & theehuis De Dames

What Leefgoed de Olifant, Restaurant & theehuis De Dames does

Leefgoed de Olifant operates a single integrated event venue and fine dining property at Groenendijk 325, Ver-Hitland, Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands. The estate is built on the site of a historic steenoven (brick kiln) and includes a Rijksmonument-protected monument villa originally designed by architect Gunnar Daan in the 1970s, alongside six distinct event spaces: De Kas (a 144 m² glass greenhouse with 176 m² covered terrace for 60–120 guests), Restaurant De Koningin (a ~120 m² fine dining restaurant), and four meeting rooms — De Beer (up to 30), De Hut (up to 35), De Plaets (up to 20), and De Weide (~67 m²). The property sits on the Hollandsche IJssel river and the Hitland nature reserve, centrally positioned in the Randstad between Rotterdam, Gouda, and Capelle aan den IJssel with free on-site parking and access via the A20 and A12 highways.

The company serves two parallel customer segments: corporate/business clients (meetings, conferences, training, product launches, network events, team-building, Christmas/year-end functions) and private individuals (weddings, anniversaries, 21-diners, birthday and family celebrations, memorial services). Culinary offerings are produced in-house by an executive chef and brigade (Tim Conijnenberg, Dirk Remmers, Daan Groot), with the restaurant holding a Michelin Bib Gourmand distinction, Gault & Millau recognition, and Dutch Cuisine affiliation. Outdoor team-building programs are delivered through a strategic partnership with BuitenBusiness (sheep herding, Squid Game, Highland Games, Haka workshops, outdoor cooking).

The business operates on a custom quote-based revenue model with no publicly disclosed pricing, accepting inquiries via a MiceOperations widget on the website, phone (0180-323414), email ([email protected]), and through wedding fairs and the Open Toptrouwlocatie Route. The organization is structured as two entities: Stichting Leefgoed de Olifant (a non-profit foundation maintaining heritage and cultural activities) and Leefgoed de Olifant BV (the commercial operating entity for venue rentals and restaurant services), co-directed by Mariëlle Franken and Hans Heesterbeek under the ownership tandem of Ahja Sipkema and Ariann Kraaijeveld. Marketing is primarily inbound and organic (website, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, MailChimp newsletters, wedding fairs), with no paid advertising or self-serve booking disclosed.

Name

Leefgoed de Olifant, Restaurant & theehuis De Dames

Legal name

Leefgoed de Olifant

Website

https://leefgoed.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Leefgoed de Olifant operates a heritage event venue and fine dining restaurant (De Koningin) in Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands, hosting weddings, corporate meetings, and private celebrations for up to 120 guests across six distinct event spaces.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Venue Hospitality

NAICS

Traveler Accommodation (7211), Accommodation (721)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty & Historic Venues (Landmarks, Estates) (THAHAAAK)

Keywords

• Event venue rental
• Corporate meeting facilities
• Wedding celebration services
• Fine dining restaurant
• Event catering hospitality

Headquarters

HQ city

Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Venue Rental: Rental of event spaces (De Kas, De Koningin restaurant, De Beer, De Hut, De Plaets, De Weide) for meetings, conferences, training, and events. Revenue from room hire combined with catering packages.
2. Restaurant De Koningin: Fine dining restaurant (formerly De Dames, now De Koningin) serving haute cuisine. Open Wednesday to Saturday for dinner from 18:00, and Sunday lunch from 12:30. Part of the total venue offering for private dining and events.
3. Event Catering and Celebrations: Culinary catering for private events: weddings, birthday parties, family celebrations, 21-dinners. Food stations with live cooking, wine tastings, walking dinners, and full fine dining dinners. Covers full-day wedding celebrations including ceremony, reception, dinner, and party.
4. Teambuilding and Activities: Organized outdoor activities in partnership with BuitenBusiness including sheep herding, Squid Game, undercover games, Highland Games, Haka workshop, Tai Chi, bridge building, and outdoor cooking. Activities can be combined with venue hire.
5. Holiday and Year-End Events: Special Christmas and New Year event packages including sit-down dinners, shared dining, walking dinners, winter BBQs, receptions, and gift packages (Leefgoed Kerstpakketten — sustainable gift boxes with local products).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Leefgoed de Olifant operates a historic estate offering venue rental and full-service event hosting for corporate and private clients. The portfolio includes six event spaces (De Kas glass greenhouse, Restaurant De Koningin fine dining, and four meeting rooms: De Beer, De Hut, De Plaets, De Weide) along with in-house catering, wedding packages, teambuilding activities via partner BuitenBusiness, and seasonal event packages including Christmas dinners and sustainable gift boxes (Leefgoed Kerstpakketten).

Product overview

Leefgoed de Olifant operates as an integrated event venue and fine dining destination with multiple distinct spaces and service offerings. The core portfolio includes six physical venues: De Kas (glass greenhouse for 60-120 guests), Restaurant De Koningin (120m² fine dining restaurant), De Beer, De Hut, De Plaets, and De Weide (four meeting spaces accommodating 20-35 persons each). Supplementary services encompass weddings, birthday celebrations, 21-diner coming-of-age dinners, corporate meetings, training sessions, teambuilding activities via BuitenBusiness, congress events, product launches, and networking events. The organization also offers Leefgoed Kerstpakketten (sustainable gift boxes). The venue previously operated under the name Restaurant De Dames.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• De Kas: A glass greenhouse venue for 60-120 persons with panoramic views, suitable for events, weddings, and celebrations.
• De Koningin
• De Weide
• De Plaets
• De Hut
• De Beer

Products and services

• De Kas Event Venue A glass greenhouse event space of 144 m² indoors with a 176 m² covered terrace, accommodating 60-120 persons. Used for weddings, parties, receptions, and corporate events with panoramic views.
• Restaurant De Koningin Fine dining restaurant (approximately 120 m²) offering haute cuisine with refined dishes, elegant ambiance, and terrace access. Open Wednesday to Saturday for dinner from 18:00 and Sunday lunch from 12:30. Recognized by Michelin Bib Gourmand, Gault & Millau, and Dutch Cuisine.
• De Beer Meeting Room Freestanding meeting space at Ver-Hitland recreation area, accommodating up to 30 persons with private terrace overlooking Ver-Hitland. Suitable for meetings and gatherings.
• De Hut Meeting Room Meeting space at Hitland recreation area for up to 35 persons, featuring an ecological roof for year-round temperature regulation and wide views over meadows. Equipped with coffee, tea, and refreshments.
• De Plaets Meeting Room Meeting space with views over the vegetable garden and pastures, accommodating 20 persons with private terrace. Vegetables from the garden are used in Restaurant De Koningin.
• De Weide Meeting Room Meeting space (approximately 67 m²) with panoramic views over meadows, featuring sustainable materials and glass. Adjacent to pastures with sheep and cows, suitable for meetings and training.
• Wedding Services Full wedding day organization including ceremony, reception, dinner, party, and accommodation arrangements. Venue offers indoor and outdoor ceremony options, with food stations, live cooking, wine tastings, walking dinners, and full fine dining dinners.
• Birthday Celebrations Birthday party hosting in unique green environment with flexible arrangements from drinks in the greenhouse to dinners in atmospheric indoor spaces.
• 21-Diner Coming-of-age dinner celebrations for turning 21, featuring a culinary dining experience at Restaurant De Koningin in an intimate setting.
• Teambuilding Activities Team building programs in partnership with BuitenBusiness including sheep herding, Squid Game activities, Highland Games, Haka workshops, Tai Chi, bridge building, undercover games, and outdoor cooking.
• Leefgoed Kerstpakketten Sustainable gift boxes featuring local products with a touch of Leefgoed, offered as corporate gifts for employees or clients.
• Christmas and Year-End Event Packages Special Christmas and New Year event packages including sit-down dinners, shared dining, walking dinners, winter BBQs, and receptions for corporate groups and private parties.
• Corporate Meetings and Conferences Full-service corporate meeting and conference hosting across meeting rooms (De Hut, De Beer, De Plaets, De Weide) and event spaces, with meeting packages that include coffee, tea, lunch, and audiovisual equipment. Use cases include meetings, seminars, congresses, training, product launches, network events, management sessions, and strategy days.

Quantifiable outcome

• Events can accommodate up to 100+ guests depending on space and configuration
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• BuitenBusinesscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuitenBusiness is a strategic partner providing outdoor team building activities at Leefgoed de Olifant. Activities include sheep herding (schapendrijven), Squid Game, undercover games, Highland Games, Haka workshops, Tai Chi, bridge building, and outdoor cooking. The partnership enables Leefgoed to offer combined venue + activity packages for corporate groups. Both companies collaborate to design programs tailored to client team goals.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kasteel Woerden: Castle venue in Woerden hosting weddings, private dinners, and corporate events. Directly comparable as a heritage Dutch venue for celebrations and corporate gatherings.
• De Havixhorst: Historic estate in De Schiphorst offering meeting rooms, dinners, and weddings in a natural setting. Comparable Dutch countryside venue serving overlapping corporate and private segments.
• Landgoed Groot Warnsborn: Boutique hotel and estate near Arnhem with meeting and event facilities in a wooded setting. Comparable as a Dutch countryside estate hosting corporate meetings, weddings, and dining.
• Landgoed Zonheuvel: Conference and event estate in Maarn with multiple meeting rooms set in nature. Comparable as a Dutch countryside venue focused on corporate meetings and group events.
• Buitenplaats Amerongen: Estate venue near Utrecht for meetings, weddings, and dining in a green setting. Comparable as a heritage Randstad event venue targeting corporate and private clients.
• Slot Zeist: Castle estate in Zeist hosting meetings, conferences, weddings, and dining. Directly comparable as a heritage Dutch venue combining event spaces with on-site hospitality.
• Landgoed de Horst: Historic Dutch estate near Utrecht offering meeting rooms, conferences, and event hosting in a wooded setting. Highly comparable as a heritage event venue serving corporate and private clients in the Randstad region.
• Duin & Kruidberg: Country estate with hotel, restaurant, and event facilities near Haarlem. Comparable as a Dutch heritage property combining fine dining, meetings, and celebrations.

Broad incumbents

• Carlton President Hotel: Full-service Dutch hotel near Utrecht with meeting rooms, event spaces, and restaurant. Broader incumbent offering overlapping corporate event and dining services in the Randstad.
• Van der Valk Hotels: Large Dutch hotel group with extensive meeting, conference, wedding, and dining facilities nationwide. Broader incumbent offering overlapping event services with greater scale and geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/RestaurantTerrasDeDames
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/leefgoed-de-olifant
• Instagraminstagram.com/leefgoed_deolifant/?hl=en

Compliance3 records

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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