Kempische stable

In the flowery meadow, an authentic Kempische stable has been rebuilt. It is a barn as it was built in our regions for centuries. It has a sturdy, oak structure and the walls are made of braided branches that have been ironed with a mixture of clay and loam, lime, straw and ... urine of cows. The roof consists of thatch and cattail. On the side is an opening in which an owl can make its nest. The animals that stand here and on the other side of the sandy path are konik horses. They eat around on the grass and are used to prevent grazing. A number of pools were also created in the pasture to provide new breeding sites for the natterjack toad and the hedge frog.

Jos Gysels