Every summer I look forward to one special tradition: visiting a cherry orchard. Fresh cherries, a peaceful terrace, and the sound of birds make it one of my favourite seasonal outings. Thanks to my former colleague George, who first introduced me to these wonderful cherry farms, it has become a summer tradition I truly look forward to. If you’re looking for a relaxing day (or just a coffee) in the Dutch countryside, this might become your new favourite outing too.
To scare away the birds, cans are hung in the trees and a rope is pulled in the tower that rattles the cans in the tree closest to the place where the birds are snacking, causing the birds to fly away in terror. I like traditions and visiting De Kersenhut is one of them.
A week later I was in Zeeland and the family I visited has a private cherry orchard. For me, it was an opportunity to take some extra pictures of cherry trees.
when is cherry time?
Depending on the region, cherry season is from mid-June to August
De Kersenhut, Groenewoudseweg 18, 3945 BC Cothen
coffee with eggnog
North Fork: This is your best bet. The eastern North Fork of Long Island is known for its fruit farms, including cherries, peaches, berries, apples, and vineyards. More about Long Island here
Enjoy the cherries!
