Meals

Organic and vegetarian meals at Ecolonie

Every day, we offer delicious vegetarian and organic meals, prepared as much as possible with fresh vegetables from our own garden or local products. We aim to create nourishing, varied, responsible, and affordable meals for everyone.

Our meals are made from products directly sourced from the land: seasonal vegetables grown in our gardens, cheese and yogurt made from the milk of our own goats, which we milk and process in our own dairy. We also make our own paneer from goat's milk. The bread we serve comes from our own bakery, where we carefully bake wholegrain and sourdough bread.

In composing our meals, we strive to find a balance between nutrition, variety, and sustainability. Our dishes are simple but prepared with great care, offering a responsible choice for those who wish to eat mindfully. Additionally, we ensure that the meals remain affordable so everyone can enjoy the best the season has to offer.

Meal prices

If you have not booked full board for your stay, you can still sign up for meals. You can do this daily, before 11:00 AM.

Meal Adult
(from 13 years old)		 Child
(4 to 12 years)		 Baby
(up to 3 years)
Breakfast €9.50 €4.75 free
Lunch €14,- €7,- free
Diner €20.50 €10.25 free
Full board
(all meals together, including coffee and tea)
 €41.50 €20.75 free

What you can expect for each meal:

Breakfast

  • Coffee and herbal tea.
  • Yeast bread, sourdough bread, and various toppings.
  • Yogurt and muesli.
  • Two times a week, an egg.
  • A croissant on Sundays.

Lunch

  • Yeast bread, sourdough bread, and various toppings. Sometimes special bread like focaccia or raisin rolls.
  • Soup and different salads with various dressings.
  • Occasionally a hot dish.

Dinner

A different menu each day: a varied buffet where you can serve yourself as you wish. Accompanied by a simple dessert.

Do you follow a special diet?

We can accommodate certain dietary preferences in our meal preparation. To better meet the requests we receive, we have made some adjustments to our dietary options.

Lactose-free & low-gluten diet

As of now, we offer a lactose-free and low-gluten diet:

  • Lactose-free: Cow's milk and goat's milk are replaced with plant-based alternatives. Cheese and paneer are substituted with options like soy, tofu, and nutritional yeast.
  • Low-gluten: Instead of pasta, couscous, and seitan, we use gluten-free pasta, quinoa, tofu, or soy products. Sauces and similar dishes are made with gluten-free flour, such as buckwheat flour. However, we cannot guarantee a completely gluten-free environment, as the meals are not prepared in a separate kitchen or with dedicated cookware. Therefore, we refer to it as low-gluten rather than gluten-free.

These alternatives apply to the evening meal only. During breakfast and lunch, you are free to choose from the available options.

Additional dietary information

  • We use very little sugar in our main meals. If a dish requires sweetening (which is rare), we use natural alternatives like agave syrup or date syrup. This does not apply to desserts.
  • At lunch, we offer cheese, peanut butter, and tahini, as well as various types of syrup, such as apple syrup, barley malt syrup, date syrup, and apple-pear syrup.

If you would like to make use of the lactose-free and low-gluten diet, please let us know when making your reservation.

Other possibilities

The Orangerie

The Orangerie is a lovely spot where you can relax and enjoy nature. There is a partially covered terrace located near the children's playground, right in the heart of the garden.

In the spring and autumn, the Orangerie is open without service. You are welcome to use the space to enjoy your own meals, play games, or take shelter from the rain. Self-service coffee and tea are available.

During the high season, we transform the Orangerie into a welcoming place where you can enjoy snacks, salads, pastries, coffee, and tea, many of which are made with ingredients from our vegetable gardens, herb garden, or our cheese dairy. We also serve homemade artisan ice cream, fresh soups, refreshing drinks, and much more. You can also sign up for fries or pizza, which we prepare on specific days. Of course, you can also bring your own packed lunch or simply relax and enjoy the atmosphere.

Every Friday evening in the summer, the Orangerie hosts an "Open Podium," where young and old can showcase their talents. It's always a big success and a wonderful evening full of conviviality!

Organic store 'La Vie Verte'

On our terrain, you will find a shop where we offer a selection of organic products, including groceries as well as fruits and vegetables directly from our garden. During the summer months, in July and August, you can buy fresh bread every morning.

Teahouse

At the swimming lake of Forge Neuve is our cozy teahouse. During the summer months you can go there for a tasty snack.