Den Treek, Architectural ensemble in Leusden, Netherlands.
Den Treek is a Rijksmonument complex in Leusden featuring a central manor house with extended wings and a 1903 tower. Auxiliary buildings and woodlands complete the architectural ensemble spread across the grounds.
The estate's history begins in 1334 with documentation as 'de Treke aan de Beke' in records from the bishop of Utrecht. The De Beaufort family acquired it in 1807 and made significant architectural modifications to the structures.
The De Beaufort family has shaped the estate since 1807, focusing on sustainable land management that remains visible today. Visitors can sense this philosophy through the careful stewardship of the woodlands and the way the grounds are maintained.
Mountain bikers and horse riders can access estate trails with an annual pass, while walkers can explore the grounds on foot. Plan visits between April and October when maintenance work is not underway on the property.
The estate maintains a traditional sheep herd called Treeker Wisseltrekt that grazes naturally across the land for landscape preservation. This animal-based approach to land management is a living example of practical sustainability.
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