Rural enjoyment

That Mijzenpolder a particular piece of ground we already knew. Through the years, we come to know more and more about its history. Did you know that? - The Polder Mijzen has been named the ninth geological monument in North - Holland? - That this piece of polder is the least affected area in North Holland and the symbol of National Landscape Laag Holland. - The small Mijzenpolder to hear the other side of the Beemsterringvaart along with Schermereiland the 'old country' between the polders Beemster and Schermer. - It is a paradise for bird watching and an average of 250 pairs godwits reside who are fond of our succulent peat? - It used to be a small village 'West Mijzen' was who in 1050 founded their own church dedicated to Mary. - That Vrouwenweg owes its name to the Lady Chapel (from 1347 to 1744) who has stood here in the middle of the country. - The Lady Chapel was not just a church but an important pilgrimage site, which was visited in the Middle Ages by "distinguished visitors". - It also is listed as a pilgrimage at the Meertens Institute along with 105 other pilgrimage sites in the Netherlands. - The Anna Hoeve is named after a spicy lady Anna Schipper (1887-1962) a real village character who for years ran a dairy farm with her son and servant Hein. - There is a book written about the Mijzenpolder by Dick Mantel. Itself living in this polder. - The magic of bygone days here is palpable ... - It is therefore very suitable for weekend wokshops and cusussen like mindfulness, tantra, yoga, retreats and other workshops on personal development. You really come here to rest and can recharge your batteries.