Community Guidelines

 •       Safety

Everyone who is a guest at Land aan Zee is part of the community. Care for yourself, others and the environment are central to Land aan Zee's mission. To create a pleasant environment where everyone feels safe, we therefore set 'Community Guidelines' which we expect you to respect during the entire period of your stay.

•       Respect

Being part of a community like Land aan Zee is only possible on the basis of mutual trust. You act ethically and with respect for other guests and visitors at Land aan Zee. No form of harassment, exclusion, (verbal, physical or emotional) violence and unwanted sexual harassment will be tolerated. As a member of this community, you are committed to helping ensure your personal well-being and that of all other guests, as well as showing respect for the place.

•       Meals and food restrictions

At Land aan Zee we want to raise awareness about the fragility of our planet and our ecosystem and we only offer vegan and a minimum of vegetarian products. Special dietary requirements (gluten-free, lactose-free…) are happy to inform the cook before arrival. We do our very best, but please don't expect the impossible. We do not charge extra for your wishes.

•       Help during the meals

We expect everyone to help for a short time every day with household activities such as cleaning up, helping in the kitchen and washing up. In this way we ensure a pleasant environment together. In consultation with the administrators, the work and working hours are divided, taking into account everyone's possibilities as much as possible. 

•       Sharing is Caring voor Land aan Zee retreats

The participants of a Land aan Zee retreat will also be invited to contribute for a short time every day to maintaining and beautifying our beautiful place. This mindfulness exercise (or 'sharing is caring') is a symbolic exercise in respect for each other, our environment and for nature. It is also a time to clear your mind and practice mindfulness.  

•       Responsibility

You are welcome to participate in the activities of Land aan Zee. For everyone's safety, however, we require that you are of age (+18) and are able to take full responsibility for yourself and your health for the period you stay at Land aan Zee. What Land aan Zee offers will hopefully be of use to you, but is no substitute for any professional, medical or psychological treatment. We don't have the capabilities to handle this.

•       No consumption of alcohol

We do not have an alcohol license and also ask that you do not consume alcohol during your stay. All (non-alcoholic) drinks that are for sale will be settled upon departure. The use of drugs is not allowed at Land aan Zee. All our areas are non-smoking. Smoking is only allowed outside, in the designated areas on the domain.

•       Recycling and energy consumption

We ask you to treat the scarce resources of our planet with care. Therefore, respect the guidelines regarding waste disposal and use water and electricity as efficiently as possible.

•       Waste water and IBA system

We are not connected to the sewage system here and all waste water is filtered by an IBA with natural bacteria. It is very important not to use toxic substances and only ecological and biodegradable substances and cosmetics! Also avoid at all times flushing tampons or pads or anything that doesn't belong in the toilet or we've got a big problem here. 

•       Digital detox

We would like to invite you to do a digital detox during your stay at Land aan Zee. We ask that you minimize the use of screens (laptop, tablet, telephone) and limit them to your room. We like to keep the common areas cell phone free. There is wifi in the center.  

•       Silence

We ask you to disturb the others as little as possible with noise and music and to respect the silence where and when requested.

•       No camping and no pets

It is not allowed to camp on the domain.
Pets are not allowed.

•   Vermijden van brand en afgaan van brandalarm

We staan geen kaarsen en wierook toe in de gebouwen, een ongeluk is snel gebeurd en bij het afgaan van het brandalarm kunnen hooggevoelige gasten sterke hinder ondervinden en rukt de brandweer uit. Dit willen we ten alle koste vermijden. 

•       No shoes

We don't wear shoes inside. In this way we promote homeliness and hygiene in the building. Bring your own slippers or slippers to walk around the center and in your room. Garden clogs are provided in the closet for those who want to quickly go into the garden or for those who want to go swimming in the swimming pond.

•       Use of the sauna

Land aan Zee heeft een sauna. Neem je eigen badjas mee als je van de sauna gebruik wilt maken. Dat spaart ons een hoop was. De handdoeken van je kamer zijn niet bedoeld voor het saunagebruik. Er zijn hamam doeken in de sauna die je na gebruikt in de wasmand ter plaatse kunt deponeren. 

•       In case of non-compliance

If we have reasonable grounds to believe that you do not respect the above guidelines or that you are abusing medication, drugs or alcohol during the period of your stay, we will ask you to leave Land aan Zee immediately. In that case, there will be no refund for the remaining days of your stay.