ABOUT THE BARN
A place where tulips, creativity and hospitality come together
The Tulip Barn was born from one simple idea: to create a place where everyone is welcome to experience tulips up close and feel the joy of a true Dutch spring!
A place to relax, take photos, and simply enjoy the season surrounded by color and nature.
Born in 2021!
How it started
We were born and raised in Hillegom, right in the heart of the Dutch flower bulb region — De Bollenstreek. This area has been the center of tulip growing for centuries, and it’s where our family roots lie.
Over the years, as more people from all over the world came to see the famous Dutch tulips, selfie tourism began to rise. Visitors often stepped into farmers’ fields to capture that one perfect picture. While Dutch growers are proud to share their flowers with the world, this also created challenges — walking through farming fields can damage the bulbs, and it can even spread plant diseases.
That’s when we decided to create a better alternative. A place where people can wander through tulips freely and safely, without harming the farmers’ crops. Our idea was simple: design a tulip garden that’s every bit as beautiful as a traditional field —Instagrammable, yes, but above all welcoming, sustainable and fun!
A bloom through time
The farm behind the flowers
The Tulip Barn actually began as a college graduation project in 2021, but quickly bloomed into a must-visit spring destination. We wanted to blend the natural beauty of Dutch tulip fields with the warmth of a local café and the friendliness of a family farm.
Our family has been growing tulips in the Bollenstreek since the early 1900s, making us fifth-generation flower farmers. Our company, Ruigrok Flowerbulbs, has grown into one of the largest tulip farms in the region — and it’s still proudly run by our family today. We’re passionate about what we grow, and we’re proud to share that passion with others.
By starting The Tulip Barn, we found a new way to tell our story — not just by selling flower bulbs, but by sharing the feeling of spring itself.
We’re very grateful to everyone who has visited us these past few years, and we can’t wait to welcome even more visitors to our fields in the seasons to come.
Meet the team!
The Tulip Barn is run by Romy and Lian, the creative minds of the family — they are full of ideas and driven to make The Tulip Barn a little bit better every year.
You'll often spot other family members working our fields or helping out in the café, shop, tickets or parking :)
What you'll find at our farm
• Millions of tulips, hundreds of colors
• Real tulip fields, not a park
• Designed for visitors - wide paths & lots of photo opportunities
• Greenhouse café & sunny terrace
• Delicious food & drinks
• Family-friendly atmosphere
• Focus on sustainability and local products
• The friendliest staff
