Contact us:
+31612326402
together@themoraine.org
Rijksstraatweg 156A
6574DG, Beek
Welkom op de Stuwwal 27+ NAP:
to a unique landscape on the moraine.
Growers of spaces, furniture & trees.
In a hilly landscape on the border.
Blowers of voices, dreams and glass.
All permits got approved!
A new architectural plan got approved with the wood studio as a separate building. starting of construction April 2027!
House of Glass
The breathing Glass house is a tiny glass studio harvesting the heat to grow plants and botanical stories
House of Wood
The Moraine- house of wood is an unplugged workshop for fine woodworking
House of Regeneration
A landscape with a protected nature area offers rest, reflection and nourishment to become better listeners and actively contribute to more life and to the needs of our surroundings.
House of Borders
The building is in-between two national borders, the border area inspires us to host workshops around identity.
Crowdfunding Launch
Crowdfunding Launch
Building Ritual & Crowdfunding Launch.
Friday 20 November 2026 14:00-17:00
Join the First Beam
The Moraine · Building Ritual & Crowdfunding Launch
Friday 20 November 2026 · 15:00–20:00
Rijksstraatweg 156A, Beek
The Moraine is a home for the craft of wood.
Here, master woodworkers from Japan, Europe and beyond come to teach skills that are quietly disappearing: hand joinery, furniture making, the art of the timber frame. It is a place where architects, builders and makers learn side by side, and where knowledge passes from hand to hand.
After five years of patience, a new timber-frame workshop will rise beside our historic house in the coming spring. It will hold courses and residencies, guest masters, and long evenings at the workbench.
On 20 November, we begin.
The afternoon opens on the land with a Building Ritual, honoring the site and its first beam. Over tea, we welcome words from the municipality, followed by reflections on regenerative design, on craft and forest, and on building with timber in our time. Speakers and guests then gather for an open conversation: Building a Home for Craft.
As evening falls, we premiere our film and open the crowdfunding for the workshop. Every contribution helps raise its beams. The night closes with drinks and conversation.
In Japanese joinery, no nail holds a building together. Each joint carries the next.
Join the first beam with us.
Every Last Saturday of the month
28th November
Late Night Tea Workshop
What to Expect at Our Late-Night Tea House at The Moraine
Step into a serene sanctuary where tea takes center stage. Our late-night tea house is a haven for tea enthusiasts, a place to unwind, savor, and share stories steeped in tradition.
Experience a curated journey through the world of teas: from the delicate floral notes of a local herbal infusion, or of Longjing (Dragon Well, or an unexpected botanical drink, or the earthy richness of Pu-erh, to the subtle sweetness of Tie Guan Yin and the refreshing complexity of Genmaicha and Sencha. Each cup tells a story, and our knowledgeable team are eager to guide you through the nuances of flavor, aroma, and origin.
Relax on a low lounge and comfortable floor, gather around a crackling fireplace, and let the ambient music set the tone for an evening of calm and conversation. Some nights, we will have live music performances that perfectly complement the gentle rhythm of tea culture.
For people sensitive to teas we also always serve a variety of herbal en botanical drinks.
Whether you come to savor rare teas, discover new favorites, or simply find a quiet corner to reflect or meet inspiring people. Our tea house offers an intimate, immersive experience where every sip becomes a moment of connection.
Coming up : SAT 28th Nov
Rijksstraatweg 156a, 6573 DG Beek-Ubbergen, Netherlands
Speculative
Speculaas
28 November 2026
Boek deze workshop voor je team of als leuk familie of vrienden uitje! Neem contact met ons op over de mogelijke datum.
Zaterdag 28 November is de volgende! 13.00 -17.00
voor €55,- meld je aan via together@themoraine.org
Wat betekent het om een speculaaspop te dekoloniseren? Kunnen we een nieuw recept ontwikkelen zonder koloniale specerijen? En welke verhalen willen we vandaag in het hout snijwerk terugzien?
We gaan:
– een eigen speculaasplank snijden in hout
– experimenteren met een nieuw recept op basis van lokale en (deels) wildgeplukte ingrediënten
– samen nadenken over nieuwe vormen, symbolen en betekenissen
Laat je inspireren door het landschap, seizoenen en persoonlijke verhalen. Welke beelden krijgen een plek in jouw plank?
Je gaat naar huis met je eigen gesneden speculaasplank én een vernieuwd recept
Deze workshop is ontwikkeld door https://www.lotteooms.com/about tijdens haar residency bij The Moraine, samen met Eva van der Zand.
Make Wood
3 Days workshop
Dear Wood lover,
The Moraine House of Wood is delighted to invite you to a three-day Make Wood session- A tailored made workshop for one or two people max.
an immersive experience where you will design, compose, and craft a unique wooden creation.
Over the course of three days, you will work one-to-one with Yaniv Schwartz, a multidisciplinary artist and woodworker.
Together, you will design and craft an object, select the timber, and compose shapes and textures to create a unique masterpiece that will last for generations. Using traditional European and Japanese techniques, no screws or nails will be involved.
Forest Workout & Yoga
Thursdays 18:30-20:30
On Thursdays, we host a unique combined session that blends movement, nature, and deep restoration. We begin with an active outdoor forest workout, so bring sports clothes that are suitable for both the outdoor and indoor sessions. You’re welcome to join either one or experience the full journey. Together, we immerse ourselves in the forest, moving through beautiful surroundings and scenic viewpoints, because the best gym doesn’t have walls.
After the outdoor session, we transition indoors for a calming yoga and meditation practice. This session weaves together elements of yoga, meditation, and mindfulness to help you fully unwind.
These two sessions are intentionally designed as a combination to regenerate your whole system, physically, mentally, and energetically.
Forest Workout & Yoga
Thursdays 18:30-20:30
Moroccan mint roots quickly. Place a cutting in water, and within a few days new roots begin to appear. It is a simple, everyday process, but it speaks to something much larger: how we take root, how we carry stories with us, and how we form new connections in unfamiliar places.
Mint is deeply woven into Moroccan daily life. It grows in gardens and pots, is shared between neighbours, and is part of the rituals of hospitality, conversation and food. This plant, and the rich ethnobotanical stories surrounding it, became the starting point for this residency.
This winter we’re hosting a one-week residency in Fez, exploring the city’s history through food and craft. We’ll stay in a beautiful historic riad and co-host workshops and visits to cultural institutions. Yaniv’s grandparents came from Fez, which was our first inspiration to develop a residency in this city.
Together we’ll explore questions like these:
How are family stories remembered, passed on and reinvented?
How do food, craft and everyday rituals shape our sense of identity?
What happens to those stories when we migrate, when traditions meet new places, or when memories are interrupted by conflict?
We’re hosting this residency together with Simon van den Berg.
Final presentations
Fez: final presentation event, Sunday 20 December
Nijmegen: project presentation at The Moraine, Saturday 27 February 2027
Vienna: presentation as part of a peace conference, Friday 16 April 2027
Amsterdam: Peace Impulse HQ, Bloemstraat 81 (date to follow)
Join us
We have room for two more participants. If you’re curious, send your motivation to together@themoraine.org and we’ll send you more information.
Volunteers / Interns
We're always looking for passionate people to join us!
Whether you have skills to share or you're eager to learn something new, we'd love to hear from you.
Over the last 4 years we had multiple volunteers and we are thankful for the exchanges that took place.
We like events that happen once, but we are especially in search for people who are up to shape the longer term vision and cultural program with us.
Sign up or get in touch today: together@themoraine.org
Let us know what you’re great at
or what you’d like to grow in.
There’s a place for you here.
