ONS BUITEN

Vegan Hotel in Netherland

BUITEN RUIMTE

Nature development site that offers more and more space for biodiversity. Trees, shrubs, plants, herbs, animals, birds and insects create a perfect balance of rest, inspiration and growth. Here children can go about their business freely and safely. Climbing & clambering on the play hill, making witch’s soup in the mud garden, zipping down the cable car, romping on the large play cushion. There are (safe) play directions throughout the site that promote their own creativity.

GARDEN TERRACE

Partly covered outdoor lounge with a view of the various play facilities for children. With space between self-service and hospitality, terrace service is offered here depending on the occupation and it is also possible to enjoy your own drinks here.

GREENHOUSE

Greenhouse where the green management team led by landscape architect Jos Willemsen has a place to grow and do research. Conscious studies into how we can promote biodiversity, enrich soil life and increase our impact.

RUST RUIMTE

WELLNESS, POOL AND TRANQUILITY GARDEN

Located in the green heart of ONS BUITEN consisting of three different parts.
The sauna complex (WELLNESS) with lush garden, and the swimming pool (POOL). The sauna with garden and the swimming pool can be visited separately and only accessible to overnight guests. At certain times and on occasions, all parts of the REST SPACE are interconnected. Information about this can be found in the MY US OUTSIDE (link in welcome email).

https://www.onsbuiten.nl/en/accommodations/

WELLNESS

Relaxation and silence are essential components of this space.

There are various facilities, each with a unique effect on the well-being of body and mind.
Wearing swimwear is not allowed here for hygienic reasons; a bathrobe or a bath towel is recommended in the quiet areas.

POOL

The swimming pool is specially designed and equipped for relaxed exercises such as swimming laps, light recreation and games (so no inflatable tires and bombs) and guided group activities such as aqua gym.

TRANQUILITY GARDEN

In the garden there are sun loungers and walking paths have been laid out. There is also a powerful outdoor shower. Fragrant herbs are there to pick yourself for a cup of tea.

SUSTAINABILITY POLICY

ONS BUITEN’s sustainability program originated from our own development process. We notice that it is a combination in which the small choices, such as switching to ecological cleaning products and replacing garden tiles with plants and more biodiversity, are just as important as the more impactful decisions, such as investing in depth in energy and switching on a plant-based diet.

That’s how it is with ONS BUITEN. It is a continuous process, in which we also look at how we can create space to let colleagues and guests make their own sustainable choices. We also work with partners who bring about similar changes. For example, together with landscape developer Jos Willemsen, from Teaming with Life, who is working on a more powerful nature on the site with both large and small steps.

INTRINSIC CHANGE

We believe that all sustainable change processes come from within the organization, but also from within people. That goes step by step. Not everything can be done at once, or according to a certain method, because then it will not match the personal experience and motivation. Moreover, a step-by-step process proves to be very valuable to us, because it gives us the opportunity to immediately implement progressive insights.

NATURAL PACE

We have many ideas for the future and a far-reaching sustainable vision, but we can only take every step towards that properly if we are really ready for it.

Sometimes people are clearly at the beginning of a concrete awareness process. In other cases, people may have been used to a more natural form of life for a longer period of time. Or people only choose to contribute every now and then. Everyone experiences for themselves how one personal choice gives space to another. And every step counts.

For example, we have jut (beachcomb) barrels, with which children can collect shells, beautiful stones, and other finds from nature. At the same time, we see that the barrels are also spontaneously used to clean up litter.

INDEPENDENT AND (GREEN KEY) RECOGNIZED

We give as much room as possible to autonomous decisions. Both on an individual and company level. By constantly consciously looking for what is best for us. We are independent in that. This also applies to the transition to increasingly sustainable choices.

However, quality marks do ensure recognisability. Among other things, we have the highest (GOLD) classification of the leading GreenKey label. And we have been nominated for the ADAC Camping Awards 2022, in the category ‘sustainability and environmental awareness.

We experience these recognitions as a token of appreciation that is in line with the guidelines established and tested by experts for an effective sustainability transition.