To allow people to get to know the Over-Amstel Boerderij and our team a bit better, we organise various workshops. The Over-Amstel Boerderij team loves showing you what is so special about their trade. For example, you can discover the flavours of the polder and the seasons with our chef Herb. And our cheese maker Dewi? She is happy to teach you.

The workshops are practical and hands-on, so that you can master the art of various artisanal techniques. Below, you will find the workshop schedule. Register for the workshop via the link. Once the payment is completed, your participation is confirmed. To make the experience accessible for all our guests, the workshop may be (partly) held in English. We hope to see you soon.

Discover the polder during a morning full of stories, flavours and encounters. Led by Klaas Pieter, you will learn how the polder came to life, from centuries-old waterworks and agricultural machinery to modern-day farming life. During the walk, you will encounter cows, hares and colourful birds along the ditches. The is including coffee and a tasty treat from the farm. The boat departs at 9:00, the walk starts at 9:30 and ends around 12:00.

• Friday 9 January 2026
• Friday 6 February 2026
• Friday 6 March 2026

Baker Olivier, of French origin, will teach you the tricks of quiche baking. We will make quiches with shortcrust pastry and cheeses from our cheese maker Dewi. You can take your quiches home with you. The workshop is including lunch. The boat departs at 9:00., the workshop starts at 9:30 and ends around 15:30.

• Saturday 10 January 2026
• Sunday 22 February 2026
• Saturday 7 March 2026

In this workshop, chef Herb will teach you the basics of fermenting and pickling. You will get to work yourself and discover how you can easily vary and preserve seasonal products throughout the year.
The workshop is including lunch. The boat departs at 10:00 for the Over-Amstel Boerderij, and the workshop lasts until approximately 15:30.

• Sunday, 11 January 2026
• Saturday, 7 February 2026
• Saturday, 21 March 2026

Our cheese maker Dewi will introduce you to the art of cheese making. Using fresh milk from the polder, you will make your own cheese, taste it and take a piece of Over-Amstel Boerderij home with you. The workshop is including a delicious farm lunch. The boat departs at 9:00 and the day ends around 15:00.

• Saturday 24 January 2026 | FULLY BOOKED
• Saturday 21 February 2026
• Saturday 28 March 2026

From 15:30, sommelier Emanuel welcomes you for a generous wine tasting with accompanying small dishes, a relaxed drink that turns into an early dinner. We conclude with a selection of artisanal cheeses from our creamery.
The wine and food tasting constitutes a full meal.
The boat departs at 15:00 for the Over-Amstel Boerderij and returns around 18:00.

• Saturday, 17 January 2026
• Friday, 13 February 2026
• Saturday, 14 March 2026

Our gardener Gyalpo will teach you how to sow seeds with attention to the season and soil. You will prepare the soil, choose the right seeds and experience the beginning of growth and harvest with your hands in the earth.
The workshop is including coffee and a tasty treat from the farm. The boat departs at 9:00, the workshop starts at 9:30 and ends around 12:00.

• Saturday, 14 March 2026

With reverence for nature, history, and gastronomy, we have restored our farm on the Amstel River to its former glory. Over-Amstel Boerderij is a working farm that invites visitors to enjoy all the goodness of the surroundings.

The area is ideal for walking, biking, or boat trips. We invite you to explore our garden, creamery, and farm-to-fork restaurant.