Green returns to the garden of Buitenplaats Trompenburgh
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The restoration of the historic garden at Buitenplaats Trompenburgh has reached a positive turning point. After an intensive period of preparatory groundwork, during which the garden looked temporarily bare, the greenery is gradually returning. New trees, hedges, and shrubs are being planted this week, revealing the contours of the 17th-century garden once again.
Over the past few months, the foundations have been laid for the new garden layout: paths have been laid out, waterways restored, and the soil improved in preparation for new planting. The restoration of the garden draws on its 17th-century structure, with an emphasis on biodiversity. This includes the reintroduction of an orchard with historic fruit varieties, which will become a collection in its own right. The four islands will also be completely submerged in water again.
Bringing greenery back
In recent weeks, new avenues have been planted with lime and elm trees. In addition, 360 meters of beech hedges have been planted and approximately 5,700 shrubs have been added to the landscape garden, including holly and rhododendron. The planting of fruit trees for the historic orchard has also been completed, as have the hedges. This gives the garden new structure, layering, and seasonal appeal.
Archaeological finds at the historic bridge
During the work, archaeological remains were found, including the foundations of a historic bridge. These finds were carefully examined and recorded. In this way, the restoration not only contributes to the restoration of the garden, but also to new knowledge about the history of the country estate.
Restored to its former glory, with an eye to the future
Over the coming months, the ornamental gardens will be landscaped, including the installation of steel planters and bridges, and the paving of the paths. Grass will also be sown and the remaining shrubs planted. As the work progresses, it is becoming increasingly clear that the house and garden once again form a single entity, as intended in the original design.
Planting of avenues and orchard marks important milestone in run-up to reopening
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If everything goes according to plan, the restoration of the garden will be completed in the spring of 2026 and the public will once again be welcome in the garden. This summer, the garden will also be part of the guided tours during a repeat of the successful temporary summer opening of Buitenplaats Trompenburgh in 2025.
This phase of the garden restoration is an important step towards the eventual reopening of Buitenplaats Trompenburgh, with work continuing in the coming period.
The restoration of the garden is made possible in part by contributions from Trees for All, Dinamo Fund, BPD Culture Fund, M.A.O.C. Gravin van Bylandt Foundation, Zabawas Foundation, Waternet/Waterschap AGV, and the Culture Fund, with the Elisabeth Fund, the Slingenberg Heymeijer Fund, the Osieck-Winkelman Fund, and the Van Enter-Westerman Holstijn Fund.
Buitenplaats Trompenburgh
Buitenplaats Trompenburgh was built in the 17th century for Admiral Cornelis Tromp and his wife Margaretha van Raephorst. Much of the interior has been preserved, with the domed hall as the highlight - a smaller version of the Oranjezaal at Huis ten Bosch Palace and the only other 17th-century domed hall in the Netherlands.
Monument Property is undergoing a large-scale restoration, restoring and preserving the house and garden. After that, Buitenplaats Trompenburgh will permanently open to the public so that everyone can experience this special heritage.