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about the rich history of the beautiful country estates and country houses
in the Stichtse Lustwarande Zeist.
Here you can also read stories about events in my village, but also outside of it.
He who does not look does not see, he who does not listen does not hear and he who does not read does not know.
Arnie Della Rosa 2024
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During my walks in Zeist with Siena and Giulia, our "Bracco Italiano" hunting dogs, we visit the most beautiful country estates.
The Stichtse Lustwarande stretches from De Bilt to Rhenen and was once a refuge for wealthy merchants and bankers who fled their polluted homes and cities in the summer for fresh air.
Each walk, illustrated with many photos that can be found in the photo gallery, I share something about the history of these places in Zeist, as well as personal stories and what I've experienced.
You can read my stories, as well as those of other Zeist columnists, at www.zeistermagazine.nl
Zeist is so beautiful, and how lucky we are to live here.
The Stichtse Lustwarande stretches from De Bilt to Rhenen and was once a refuge for wealthy merchants and bankers who fled their polluted homes and cities in the summer for fresh air.
Each walk, illustrated with many photos that can be found in the photo gallery, I share something about the history of these places in Zeist, as well as personal stories and what I've experienced.
You can read my stories, as well as those of other Zeist columnists, at www.zeistermagazine.nl
Zeist is so beautiful, and how lucky we are to live here.
Walking stories and more
He who does not read, does not know.
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17-01-2026 | This anecdote took place six years ago during an evening stroll through our village with my two faithful hunting dogs, Luna and Siena.
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07-09-2025 | Personally, I can refute the myth about one of these three words.
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15-10-2025 | What an abundance of acorns this year.
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04-10-2025 | This oldest catering establishment in Zeist has existed since the end of the late Middle Ages.
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August 27, 2025 | My Kijkshop watch showed the same time as my neighbor's expensive Rolex. It was 10:11 PM.
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August 15, 2025 | The history of Zeist's oldest cultural center.
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23-06-2025 | Death of father who is still very much alive as an excuse not to come to work.
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06-14-2025 | Abandoned wine farm in Civitella, Val di Chiana Tuscany
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11-06-2025 | Special and emotional meeting in the town of Cortona.
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Photo gallery
He who does not look, does not see.
- Found in Zeist: Trump Acorn
- Herberg De Swaen now Local Victoria
- Advertisements 1864-1944 Victoria
- Lost Boschlust 1895-1933
- Disappeared Boschlust 1934-1959 Hoogland sr.
- Disappeared Boschlust 1959-1963 Dutch Reformed Church
- Disappeared Boschlust 1964-1994 Hoogland jr.
- Disappeared Boschlust Fire 1990-1993-2025
- Abandoned wine farm
- Jos Frankfoorder 1942-2008
- Country estate New Beerschoten
- Hidden pearl
- The Breulburcht
- Country estate Wulperhorst
- Conscription for freedom
- Castle-like villa 't Kerckebosch
- House Lommerlust
- Autumn, mushrooms and toadstools
- Zeist Castle
- Kerckebosch in a nutshell 1989-2024
- The Lanes in Kerckebosch 2024
- Presentation Neighbours Day 2024 Kerckebosch (Zeist-Oost)
- Country estate Pavia
- Country estate Hoog Beek and Royen
- Chapel of the Holy Guardian Angels
- Country estate Molenbosch
- Country estate De Breul
You can see what there is to see per avenue.
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