The Little Dutch Farm Turns One
Tucked away in the heart of Wijdenes, surrounded by greenery and open skies and only 35 minutes away from Amsterdam, lies a small but spirited place where you can find clarity, balance, and growth in Nature: The Little Dutch Farm. This charming haven, led by founder Kim Taylor, will soon celebrate its very first anniversary, and what a year it has been. We sat down with Kim to talk about how it all began, the joys and challenges of the journey so far, and what’s next for this much-loved local gem.
For those who haven’t yet visited, what is The Little Dutch Farm all about?
The Little Dutch Farm is a regenerative farm — but more than that, it’s a place to pause, reconnect, and remember what truly matters. So many of us have lost our way in the constant race for success. We’re exhausted, disconnected, and it’s taking a toll — not only on our mental health, but also on our relationships and on the planet itself. At Little Dutch Farm, we invite people to slow down, breathe, and rediscover a more natural rhythm. Through simple, hands-on experiences — gardening, cooking, walking, being in nature — people start to feel grounded, joyful, and connected again.
Our mission is to show how powerful nature connection really is — for our mental health, for kindness and community, and for the health of our planet. So many of the challenges we face today come from our disconnection from nature. When we restore that connection, everything starts to heal — ourselves included.
Images: Chloe Precey
Where did the idea come from? And how did you turn that dream into a reality here in Wijdenes?
The idea for Little Dutch Farm really grew out of both my professional background and a very personal journey. My husband and I had already moved to the farm after years of working in sustainability — we wanted to live more simply and become more self-sufficient. But it was only after experiencing burnout that I realised how powerful nature could be for healing. Gardening and being outdoors helped me recover, rediscover my drive, and reconnect with my creativity. That experience made me want to open the farm to others going through similar challenges — people recovering from stress, burnout, anxiety, or depression. It also inspired me to bring in my leadership experience, helping teams use nature as a space to reconnect, build trust, and create psychological safety.
In many ways, everything I’ve done — the good and the difficult — came together in what felt like perfect timing. My love of sustainability, my passion for growing food and cooking, and my belief in nature’s ability to restore balance all merged into what is now Little Dutch Farm. Eating seasonally, working with the land, and reconnecting with natural rhythms — it’s all part of the experience we share here.
Images: Chloe Precey
What kind of experiences can visitors - individuals and companies - expect when they come to the farm?
At Little Dutch Farm, visitors can expect experiences that are all about reconnecting — with nature, with themselves, and with each other. For individuals, that might mean an immersive one-on-one nature coaching session or a retreat, where we use time outdoors to find clarity, balance, and direction. Others join for garden therapy or community farming days, where they can get their hands in the soil, slow down, and feel part of something bigger — it’s incredibly grounding and healing.
For teams and organisations, we offer everything from hands-on team days — where colleagues work together in the garden or orchard — to deeper team coaching experiences focused on connection, trust, and purpose. Being outdoors shifts the dynamic completely; conversations flow differently, and people start to see each other in a new light. Whether you come alone or with your team, every experience is designed to remind people of something simple but powerful — that when we reconnect with nature, we reconnect with what truly matters.
How has the first year felt for you personally? And are there any standout moments from the past year?
It’s been the most incredible year — both the most rewarding and, at times, the most terrifying! Starting Little Dutch Farm has been a huge leap, but what stands out most for me is the people. I’m deeply grateful for everyone who has supported me and for all the wonderful new connections this journey has brought. You can’t build something like this alone, and I’ve been genuinely moved by the love, generosity, and sense of community that’s grown around the farm.
As an entrepreneur, I’ve also found strength in joining communities of like-minded founders in the wellness and sustainability space — people who really understand what it means to build something with heart and purpose. And on the farm itself, I’ve had the joy of welcoming people from all walks of life — from our local village to cities further away, across generations, nationalities and backgrounds. Watching them work together, share stories, and simply be in nature has been so inspiring. That sense of unity — realising how connected we all are beneath the surface — feels especially powerful and important in today’s world.
