De Amshoff
In 1754, 800 people lived in the village of Windeweer, one of the older peat colonies. Enough for their own church, the inhabitants thought, and so they submitted a request to the municipality of Groningen.
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Indeed, a year later, the city of Groningen commissioned the construction of a church and pastorie. The fact that the city financed the construction can still be seen: the coats of arms of the city can be seen in the weather vane on the eaves. As the peat colony continued to grow, the church was enlarged soon after its construction (in 1763) into a hall church with a three-sided closure. The pastorie and the church are attached to each other. This is not very common. In Groningen, an example of this can only be found in Oudeschans.
Today, the church and pastorie are in private...
Indeed, a year later, the city of Groningen commissioned the construction of a church and pastorie. The fact that the city financed the construction can still be seen: the coats of arms of the city can be seen in the weather vane on the eaves. As the peat colony continued to grow, the church was enlarged soon after its construction (in 1763) into a hall church with a three-sided closure. The pastorie and the church are attached to each other. This is not very common. In Groningen, an example of this can only be found in Oudeschans.
Today, the church and pastorie are privately managed and used for weddings and heritage lodgings, among other things. The cuisine at De Amshoff is difficult to summarise. It works with local produce and the finest ingredients from French and Mediterranean cuisine. As a guest, you choose a 3 or 4-course menu of fresh products, which the season has to offer at that moment. No fixed menu, but here you can be surprised every month by the creative choice of chef Jan Stams.