Packages

Packages including horses at Diepensteyn stud farm

A professional tour at Diepensteyn Stud Farm, a journey of discovery in the pretty countryside of Klein Brabant, driving round fixed obstacles or through water, driving initiation on the obstacle course of Diepensteyn domain, an exclusive trek through the Forêt de Soignes/Zoniënwoud or team-building. Find out all our arrangements including horses here.

Carriage hire

PALM Belgian Craft Brewers makes its fleet of magnificent carriages available for various occasions (different companion or brewery carriages).

Professional instructions

Our qualified driving instructor has the necessary skill to teach you the art of driving individually. We will train you in the Achenbach system.

Parties & events

The magnificent gardens with their vast lakes make the castle domain situated in the Brabant fields a place of relaxation. Your party, dinner, event, product presentation, whether business or personal, can be combined with a visit to the brewery or a package including Diepensteyn Stud Farm.

EXTENSIVE VISIT TO THE STUD FARM

One of our farm employees will give you a warm welcome at Diepensteyn Stud Farm . During the professional tour you will be informed about the origin, history and development of the Belgian draught horse breed. Their use also evolved! Due to the industrialisation the draught horse lost its economic meaning; PALM Belgian Craft Brewers made sure it got a different, recreational role. As a visitor you get to see the tack room containing both the show harnesses and the tack used in recreational horse driving. After a visit to the stable, you will see the collection of brewery wagons and recreational carriages.

Practical details:

  • Groups max. 50 people
  • Dutch, French, German or English guides
  • Duration: at least 1 hour
  • Price: €150.00 (incl. VAT)

Only after reservation by email: stoeterij@diepensteyn.be
or tel.: 052/31.74.49

CASTLE TOUR IN KLEIN BRABANT

After an introduction to Diepensteyn Stud Farm, you are whisked away on a journey of discovery into the pretty Klein Brabant countryside, taking in Diepensteyn, Drietoren, Hof te Melis and Groenhof Castles. Just what you need to relax... !

Practical details:

Group of up to 4 people with luxury Roof Seat:

  • Carriage and pair: €400/group (incl. VAT)
  • or carriage-and-four: €500/group (incl. VAT)

Group of up to 18 people with "PALM Pret Car":

  • Carriage and pair: €400/group (incl. VAT)

Total duration: 2 hours
Dutch, French, German or English guides

Only after reservation by email: stoeterij@diepensteyn.be
or tel.: 052/31.74.49

"GALLOPING" DRIVING INITIATION

Our well-trained Brabant draught horses give you a taste of a unique sensation by turns. Driving an obstacle race or through water with a specially designed marathon carriage: at a trot or galop you will experience how fast and strong our chestnut athletes are!

Practical details:

  • Groups of min. 4 - max. 12 persons
  • Price 2-horse and marathon carriage with driver: €250/hour 1st hour
  • additional hour €150/hour (incl. VAT)
  • Duration: 1 hour
  • Dutch, French, German or English guides

Only after reservation by email: stoeterij@diepensteyn.be
or tel.: 052/31.74.49

Surprise

After an exclusive visit to the stud farm, guided by one of our farm employees, you take a seat on a 2-horse marathon carriage for a nature ride and driving initiation on the obstacle course at Diepensteyn domain. A perfect way to give your partner a pleasant and original surprise.

Practical details:

  • Groups max. 3 people per carriage (several carriages available)
  • Price: €375/carriage (incl. VAT)
  • Duration: + 3 hours
  • Dutch, French, German or English guides

Only after reservation by email: stoeterij@diepensteyn.be
or tel.: 052/31.74.49

Teambuilding

When your company or association organises a catering event at Diepensteyn Castle, Diepensteyn Stud Farm can give extra colour to your team building activities. If that is the case we will be pleased to suggest tailor-made packages including the following:

  • Driving initiation: you learn how to drive by completing an obstacle course
  • Trial of strength against horse: test how strong your team is compared with the strength of a horse!
  • Skill driving: you try to drive the horse yourself and control all kinds of difficulties

Practical details:

  • Prices: Tailor-made
  • Dutch, French, German or English guides

Only after reservation by email: stoeterij@diepensteyn.be
or tel.: 052/31.74.49

Carriage hire at the place of your choice

PALM Belgian Craft Brewers' fleet of magnificent carriages can be hired for various occasions (different companion or brewery carriages).

Practical details:

  • Driving at Steenhuffel: cost per carriage/hour: €300 (carriage and pair)
  • Travel from Steenhuffel to event: cost/km: €2.50 first 150km, then €1.5/km (incl. VAT)
  • Dutch, French, German or English guides

For further details or to make a reservation, please email the following address: stoeterij@diepensteyn.be
or by call: 052/31.74.49

Horse driving tuition for drivers using draught horses

Our qualified driving instructor has the necessary skill to teach you the art of driving individually. We will train you in the Achenbach system.

This includes both the theoretical side of learning to drive as well as practising a marathon, dressage and skill.

If using own team:

  • Single-horse cart: €50/hour (incl. VAT)
  • Two-horse carriage: €50/hour (incl. VAT)
  • Four-horse carriage/tandem: €100/hour (incl. VAT)

If using Diepensteyn horses:

  • Single-horse cart: €100/hour (incl. VAT)
  • Two-horse carriage: €120/hour (incl. VAT)
  • Four-horse carriage: €150/hour (incl. VAT)

Only after reservation by email: stoeterij@diepensteyn.be
or by phone: 052/31.74.49

PALM Steenhuffel

RODENBACH Roeselare

Castle & Diepensteyn stud farm

The walled Steenhuffel counts' castle lies in the Molenbeek valley. The wonderful gardens with vast ponds make the castle domain, situated in Brabant's fields, a place of relaxation.

The castle houses the draught horse museum on the ground floor, and the history of Diepensteyn and its noble residents is showcased in the cellar The stud farm and coach house make this location something unique!

Your party, dinner, event, product presentation, business or private, can be combined with a visit to the brewery or a package including Diepensteyn Stud Farm.

The brewery houses a modern conference room with presentation facilities.

Six adjoining banqueting halls are suited to both private parties and corporate events seating up to 250 guests. The kitchen specialises in dishes that are made and go with beer.

Diepensteyn Domain is situated near the A12, about 10 minutes from the Brussels ring road.

More info: jmcatering.be
Tel.: +32(0)3 – 877 88 10
E-mail: click here

D' oude bottelarij

D'oude Bottelarij is situated at the heart of PALM brewery. In addition to a magnificent reception area, there is a perfectly equipped conference room. Conferences for up to 60 people and buffet dinner for up to 175 guests.

Where appropriate, you can opt for a combined brewery and stud farm visit.

More info: jmcatering.be
Tel.: +32(0)3 – 877 88 10
E-mail: Click here

't Brouwershuis & zaal DE HOORN

’T Brouwershuis can be found in the shadow of PALM brewery where you can go for a quick lunch and enjoy local dishes made with and accompanied by PALM Belgian Craft Brewers' thoroughbred beers.

A huge open fireplace welcomes you in colder months, while an enticing terrace is set up during the summer.

The terrace can be cordoned off for private functions on request.

Above ‘t Brouwershuis is DE HOORN banqueting hall with its huge open fireplace. This venue can seat 120 people and accommodate 200 standing guests.

More info: www.hetbrouwershuis.be
Tel.: +32(0)3 – 877 88 10
E-mail: click here

These cellars with oak vats are protected by the Flemish Community.

Ter Eeste: Your party or event in Rodenbach's cellars with oak vats

Ter Eeste is housed in theRODENBACH brewery which is still in operation, an industrial location with a special yet very warm character. The name Ter Eeste refers to the maltkiln in the inner courtyard which is a remarkable example of industrial archaeology.

At Ter Eeste we also offer you creative and tasty haute cuisine. All dishes are prepared on site under the chef's watchful eye.

Together with you we work out an all-in package in line with your wishes and the proposed budget. In this way you can also put your personal stamp on your party. Parties catering for 20 to 750 people.

Ter Eeste is quick and easy to find. Ample parking is provided. Magnificent venue for filming the bride and groom!

The perfectly equipped conference room offers the possibility of organising conferences for up to 300 people.

Where appropriate, you can combine it with a visit to the brewery .

Ter Eeste
Spanjestraat 133 - 141
B-8800 Roeselare
Belgium

More info: www.tereeste.be
Tel.: +32(0)51 – 24 28 36
Mobile.: +32(0)496 – 59 63 79
E-mail: click here

View of the cellars with oak vats in the late 19th century.

RODENBACH brewery lies in a setting where industrial archaeology and contemporary design go hand in hand.

You are immersed there in one of the world's most unique beer styles. You will not just learn about RODENBACH's exceptional production process !

A visit to the listed maltkiln and the cathedral housing RODENBACH's oak vats will astound you. In the interactive museum you will discover that the Rodenbach family was equally as special as the beer. After the visit you can enjoy a nice RODENBACH. And you are bound to find a charming souvenir in the RODENBACH shop.

Tel.: +32 (0) 51.27.27.00
E-mail: nancy.verschaete@rodenbach.be

Lunch / Dinner

Our team of chefs has created a choice of menus in which beer plays a key role as an ingredient in or as an accompaniment to the scrumptious dishes. Menus can be reserved in the visitor centre before or after your visit.

Reservation is possible for parties of at least 20 people - 1 menu per group.