Rolled out of bed with no plans? Organize a picnic and transform your lazy (sunny) day into an unforgettable one. Step one: tell the lucky one(s) that a tasteful outdoor surprise awaits them. Step two: race around town and arrange the perfect picnic!
PROPER PREPARATION... - Dille & Kamille and BLUR
Is half ... ehh only work in this case. We start at Dille & Kamille. How cute (and timeless) are wicker picnic baskets? You get them here. As well as plates and cutlery made of bamboo or wood. These are nice and light to carry and - unlike the plastic varieties - environmentally friendly. Then you need a cozy rug to sit on. At BLUR your life they have those in all sorts of cool prints!
MUCH-NEEDED VISIT - at Lunch & Drinks and Dr. Chocolate
Next up: filling the basket with tasty goodies. You can do that at a lot of addresses! Want to sit back with the sun on your face as soon as possible? Then drop in at Blur's neighbor across the street: Lunch & Drinks. Here you have plenty of choice from luxury sandwiches, salads and pastries, such as a New York cheesecake or (gluten-free) brownie from Dr. Chocolate. So you definitely want to bring dessert! Just give Lunch & Drinks a call before you head out; they'll prepare your picnic.
BOOK ME IN - Veenendaal Bookstore & Games Gate
Do you and your picnic partner like to devour a good book in addition to good food? Pick out two exciting stories at Bookstore Veenendaal and let your companion choose which one to read first. Are you with a larger party? Then a game is always a good idea. Get some advice from the staff at Spellenpoort. Then the game you bring is sure to please!
PERFECT PICNIC SPOTS - Along the water or in the greenery
With your well-filled picnic basket, you can easily walk to the parks around the center. The most beautiful spot can be found in Plantsoen-Oost: the Monnikendam. Do you prefer to throw out your rug in a more wooded area? Then Park Randenbroek is the right spot. There are plenty of shady spots here by the water. Speaking of water: along the Eem is of course also a top location, including picnic tables!
