Stal den Eijck is a barn with a monumental timber structure in De Bilt, in the Netherlands, that organisers can hire for company meetings, away days, presentations, workshops, receptions and weddings. The main space holds between 80 and 100 people depending on the layout, and the venue states that groups from 10 people upward are welcome.
Seminars and company events
The venue presents itself first as a place for business gatherings. Meetings, away days, presentations, brainstorming sessions and strategy days all take place in the same open space, which can be set up formally for a board discussion or loosely for a creative session. Larger company events fit as well, up to the stated capacity.
A projector and a basic sound system are available during a booking and are included in the hire. Team activities and workshops can be added, and the venue keeps a separate overview of activities for groups. For a full day, arrangements are offered with lunch, a longer dinner or drinks to close the day, so one request can cover the room and the food.
Weddings and receptions
Weddings are sold as well. The ceremony, the dinner and the party can all be organized on site. The lawn and the terrace next to the barn allow an open-air ceremony or a drinks reception outside, while the interior is used for the dinner and the evening. Catering is arranged together with professional caterers that the venue works with, which means the couple does not need to coordinate the kitchen separately.
The same space is used for family celebrations such as birthdays, anniversaries and high tea, and for farewell ceremonies held in cooperation with the family and the funeral director. Organisers of private events should be aware that the building is shared between these different uses, so the date is the first thing to confirm.
Rooms and capacities
The venue works as one main hall, called the Stal, with a stated capacity of 80 to 100 people depending on the setup. It is on a single level, so there are no stairs between the entrance, the room and the terrace, and a toilet adapted for guests with reduced mobility is on site. Outside, a large terrace and a lawn adjoin the barn and can be used for breaks, a reception or an outdoor activity.
Catering
Food and drinks are part of the arrangements. Lunch, a full dinner or a closing drink can be added to a meeting or an event, and for private celebrations the venue offers suitable catering and several table layouts. The official site does not publish menus, so the choice of formula is made when the quote is requested.
History and setting
The barn stands on the Vollenhoven estate in De Bilt, surrounded by greenery. Its monumental wooden construction is combined with a contemporary interior, which gives meetings a setting away from an office without losing the practical equipment of a meeting room.
Getting there
De Bilt is in the middle of the country and can be reached by the A12 and the A28. The venue provides 70 free parking spaces around the building, so guests arriving by car park on site. The address is Utrechtseweg 18a, 3732 HB De Bilt.
