Tiendschuur Herkenrode is a restored tithe barn on the grounds of the 12th-century Herkenrode Abbey in Hasselt, Belgium. It hosts company events, receptions and weddings for 100 to 600 guests, indoors and outdoors, with an all-in service run by the venue's own team.
Seminars and company events
The barn handles staff parties, congresses, trade fairs, product presentations, team meetings, concerts and gala dinners. The official site describes the offer as all-in: the venue's crew works with you on the set-up, the layout and the table plan, so an organiser does not have to coordinate several suppliers for the room itself.
The gate building next to the barn has extra break-out rooms. They are useful when a plenary session or a presentation needs smaller groups on the side, or when guests need a quiet space away from the main hall.
Capacity depends on the layout. A seated dinner takes up to 250 guests, a theatre setup up to 500 and a standing reception up to 600. The barn covers 680 m² in total. Ask the team how much of that surface a stage, a stand or a buffet would use before you fix a headcount.
Weddings and receptions
Weddings have their own page on the venue's site, next to family parties and farewell ceremonies. A ceremony, a drinks reception and a dinner can be shared between the barn, the inner courtyard, the gardens and the chapel, which the venue offers for photo sessions.
The courtyard can be covered, so an outdoor reception does not depend on the weather. The team describes scenarios that range from a small wedding party to a large gala ball, and prepares the room and the seating plan for the number of guests you bring.
Rooms and capacities
The barn is the main space: seated dinner up to 250, theatre up to 500, standing reception up to 600. The gate building adds break-out rooms and a large car park. The inner courtyard is open air, with the option of a cover. The inspiration garden has a green walkway under vaults, and the herb garden has water basins and fountains. The chapel is used for photo sessions.
Catering
The venue presents creative food concepts as part of its all-in service. Ask for menus and whether you may bring an outside caterer at the first contact.
History and setting
The estate is the former Herkenrode Abbey, a 12th-century site that now surrounds the barn with about 100 hectares of protected natural heritage. A green driveway leads to the gate building, the main courtyard and the barn. The farmyard, the gardens and the nature reserve around them complete the setting. The barn is operated by Kachet NV, a company that runs several event venues in Limburg.
Getting there
The estate is 500 meters from the E314 and E313 motorways and 5 kilometers from the center of Hasselt, at Herkenrodeabdij in the 3511 area. Parking is on site. Visits are possible by appointment, which is the best way to check the layout before you choose a date.
