The Long Table
A carefully curated culinary slow living retreat
14 - 17 August
In a world that moves too fast, we create space to slow down. Space to return to the senses, to the simplicity of making, and to the quiet rhythm of nature and food. At a countryside farmhouse, days unfold around the table—through hands-on cooking, shared meals, and moments of stillness in between.Here, you work with seasonal ingredients, learn through touch and taste, and move through the day without rush. Between the warmth of the sauna, the focus of the kitchen, and the calm of the landscape, something begins to shift. You arrive, you soften, and you start to notice again.
A long weekend to slow down
A long weekend designed to slow you down, set in nature and shaped by a thoughtful balance of rest, creativity, and connection. Through hands-on workshops, you’ll learn new skills in the kitchen, work with seasonal ingredients, and rediscover the joy of creating with your hands.Between morning pilates, long table dinners, and moments of quiet in your private space or the sauna, the days unfold at a gentle pace—leaving you feeling restored, inspired, and deeply reconnected to yourself and your surroundings.
Workshops and activities
At The Long Table, each day unfolds with intention. Start with gentle pilates or yoga, gather ingredients on a local farm, and bring them back to craft seasonal dishes, from locally harvested salads to incredible sourdough breads.Evenings are centred around the table, with a chef-led dinner by Noah Poletano showcasing a multi-course menu with handmade foccacias and pizzas from the wood-fired oven.Between workshops and shared meals, there is space to unwind in your (private) room or the sauna, stroll through nature, and savour a weekend of hands-on creativity, seasonal flavours, and slow living.
Stay at Hoeve Hurpesch
Tucked away in the rolling landscape of South Limburg, Hoeve Hurpesch sits quietly between hills, fields, and winding country roads. This part of the Netherlands feels different—softer, slower, shaped by nature and the rhythm of the land.The Heuvelland invites you to move at a gentler pace. Mornings begin with mist over the hills and birdsong in the distance, while days unfold through walks along green paths, open views, and the quiet presence of nature all around.At Hoeve Hurpesch, the farmhouse becomes a place to gather and to retreat. A space where long tables are set, where the kitchen is always alive, and where the surroundings naturally draw you outside; whether for a slow walk, a moment in the sun, or simply to take it all in.Here, the landscape is not just a backdrop, but part of the experience. Grounding, calming, and deeply connected to the way we cook, eat, and spend our time together.
Program
Friday — Arrival & WelcomeArrival and check-in to your (private) room at Hoeve Hurpesch, Mechelen.Settle in and enjoy a welcome aperitif, followed by a light seasonal dinner in the garden.Evening walk through the beautiful countryside with a sweet surprise waiting for you at the end.Saturday — Movement, Farm & Seasonal CraftMorning:
Gentle Pilates Flow with Len
Calm, nourishing breakfast feastLate Morning:
Visit to 't Sierveld to explore the fields and harvest fresh, seasonal ingredients for the weekend.Afternoon:
Long, relaxed lunch in the gardenJam Making Workshop — create small-batch, seasonal preserves from our freshly harvested ingredients.Free time: sauna, nature walks, or quiet retreat in your roomEvening:
Chef-Led Pizza Dinner by Noahpoletana — enjoy pizzas and foccacias prepared with local ingredients in the wood-fired oven, served at the long table in a warm, intimate setting.Sunday — Pilates & Sourdough WorkshopMorning:
Pilates session with Len
Calm, nourishing breakfast feastLate Morning:
Hands on sourdough workshop with Kevin from Brwad Bakery in Maastricht.Afternoon:
Long, relaxed lunch in the garden
Free time: sauna, walks, or try some paintingYoga & meditation ceremony in the gardenEvening:
Closing Long Table Dinner — a final seasonal feast celebrating the weekend’s creativity, flavours, and shared moments.Monday — Departure
Big farewell breakfast
Check out & safe journeys
What's included?
3 nights stay at the farm
3 nourishing breakfasts
2 flavourful lunches
2 dinners at the long table
1 chef-led multi-course pizza night by Noahpoletana
1 harvest & visit to regenerative farm 't Sierveld
2 pilates sessions with Len
1 yoga & meditation session with Yaima Yoga
1 hands-on sourdough workshop with Kevin from Brwad Bakery Maastricht
1 jam preservative workshop with Maddy (making the perfect take home gift for your loved ones)
unlimited specialty coffee, herbal tea & water
seasonal healthy snacks throughout the day
natural wines during aperativo & dinner
unlimited sauna use
rituals shower gel/shampoo
daily free time for relaxing, painting, journaling or getting creative
Stay with us!
Room optionsShared Room - 945This room will be shared with another participant. The beds can be separatedPrefer your own space? A limited number of private rooms are available for an additional 225.Private Room (solo) - 1170Sharing a private room with a friend?
We offer a reduced rate of 1050 per person when booking together.
limited availability
Good to know
all the meals are vegetarian
check-in time on Friday is between 17:30 - 18:30
check-out time on Monday is 09:30
Host of the weekend
Maddy is the founder of Studio Nosh and The Long Table, with a deep-rooted passion for food and creating meaningful moments. After graduating in Creative Industries from Radboud University Nijmegen, she followed her curiosity and travelled across the world—finding inspiration in the flavours, places, and people she encountered along the way.With a love for nature her approach is intuitive and sensory, shaped by what she sees, tastes, and experiences. What began as a passion for food has grown into a way of living—bringing people together around the table, where creativity, connection, and a sense of ease come naturally.
