't Jacobientje is a restored farm barn in Vlissegem, part of De Haan on the Belgian coast, that can be hired for receptions, meetings, weddings, birthdays and other private events. The room is described as multi-purpose and holds 120 people. Companies, associations and private clients can all rent it, and the organiser keeps control of the catering.
Seminars and company events
Both private and business clients are welcome, and the owners list a meeting among the events that fit in the room. The hall is a single polyvalent space, which suits a company reception, a staff gathering, a client evening or a meeting that needs room for around a hundred people at tables. There are 20 tables available, 15 rectangular and 5 round, plus 12 party tables with black covers for standing receptions.
A music installation is available. The venue does not describe screens or projection equipment, so organisers who need them should ask before booking. A terrace with tables and chairs and a large car park complete the offer for a day event.
Weddings and receptions
Wedding parties are named explicitly among the events the room hosts, together with receptions, funeral meals and birthdays. The setting is a restored farm on the Jacobinessenhof, in the Vlissegem polders, in a nature area. Outside there is space for a bouncy castle, and a food truck can be placed because electricity is available outdoors.
Only the barn is rented. The adjoining private house is not part of the hire, which the owners state clearly, so guests should plan to stay within the barn, terrace and grounds.
Rooms and capacities
The venue has one hall for up to 120 people. The kitchen is fully equipped with a freezer, an oven and a microwave. A bar counter with refrigerators and a cold room support service, and glasses, plates and cutlery are available on site for use by the organiser.
Catering
Catering is free to choose. The organiser can bring any caterer, take advantage of the glassware, plates and cutlery that are on site, and use the kitchen for preparation. This suits groups that already work with a caterer or want to keep the budget under their own control.
History and setting
The farm stands on the Jacobinessenhof, a piece of cultural heritage that goes back to 1670. It was the childhood home of the owner Fernand, the fourth generation of the Claeys family. He took the farm over and restored it, and he and his wife Mireille opened the doors to the first guests in 2020. Many guests come from West Flanders, and some travel from East Flanders and Antwerp provinces.
Getting there
The address is Vijfwegestraat 15, 8421 Vlissegem (De Haan), a few kilometers from the coast. The venue has a large car park. An availability calendar on the website shows which dates are free, and a visit can be arranged by appointment.
