Founder/Partner At Veld & Vaas Flower Farm & Flower Studio
Veld & Vaas
Schipluiden
With Veld & Vaas, a collaborative floral workshop and design studio, Denise and Mariette take those concepts and let their homegrown flowers do the talking. The studio is based on the farm, where the gap between city folk and the flowers they buy instantly disappears. “When you can see where a flower comes – from-a tiny little seed, growing into bright and beautiful marigolds- you immediately form an appreciation for your natural surroundings. Nature can grow something that beautiful, all on its own!”The Veld & Vaas concept is based around slow flowers, or organically grown, season-bound flowers cultivated right there in the field. “We grow our own flowers, and always work from a specific concept or historical context. If you want 40 bouquets with specific flowers delivered on one day, we might not be the best floral designers to call,” explains Denise. But for those willing to take the time to go through the process, get acquainted with the flowers, find an appreciation for nature’s own incredible skills, the Veld & Vaas farm is the perfect place to do so. “Once people meet us, see the place, they understand immediately what they’re dealing with, and are willing to learn about their flowers and put a little more effort into where they get their flowers from. We want to give people more than just a lovely bouquet- we want to trigger an appreciation for the flowers, give in-depth workshops during which participants can cut their own flowers from the field. That’s what creates a bond.”Words by Suzanna Knight