La Ferme de la Hesserée in Mélin, Walloon Brabant, hosts seminars, conferences, receptions, private parties, exhibitions and concerts. A main hall of 350 square meters is backed by smaller rooms and a furnished meeting room, so one day can combine a plenary session, workshops and a cocktail on the same site. The farm sits about 10 minutes from the E40 motorway and close to Brussels.
Seminars and company events
The farm states that it welcomes all kinds of professional events, away from business parks. For an organizer this means a calm rural site where a team can work without the noise of an office district. The 350 square meter main hall can be set up for a conference or a plenary, while the annex rooms can take breakout groups, a coffee area or a registration desk. A small furnished meeting room of 24 square meters suits a steering committee or a client meeting.
The main hall is heated by a forced-air system that warms the room in about five minutes. That matters for early starts in winter and for events that open the hall only for part of the day.
Weddings and receptions
The official site lists receptions and cocktails, private parties and evenings, and other events on request. The green spaces and the rooms let a host receive guests outdoors first and move inside afterward. The main hall can be arranged with several atmospheres in the same evening, for instance a dinner area, a dance floor and a lounge. The site does not describe a dedicated wedding offer, so couples should ask the team directly what is possible.
Rooms and capacities
The main hall measures 350 square meters. Around it, the farm lists a rectangular room of 70 square meters with an annex of 25 square meters, a rectangular room of 60 square meters, a small furnished meeting room of 24 square meters and another small rectangular room of 24 square meters. The site does not give guest numbers per room, so the team confirms capacity for each layout when you send your dates and headcount.
Outdoors, the inner courtyard, the green areas and a pond area can be used. A car park of 50 spaces is available and can be extended for large events.
Catering
The official pages do not describe a catering offer or a list of approved caterers. Ask about food, drinks and equipment when you request a quote.
History and setting
The farm was founded in the 13th century, which gives more than 700 years of history to the buildings. It is surrounded by fields in the village of Mélin, which the farm presents as one of the most beautiful villages in Wallonia. The setting is rural and quiet, with the Brussels region within easy reach.
Getting there
The farm is at Rue de la Hesserée 30, 1370 Mélin. The E40 motorway is about 10 minutes away by car, and the site has its own parking. The official site does not mention a station shuttle, so allow for car or taxi access from the nearest rail station.
