From Idea to Reality
The Beginning (2011)
We bought this old grove in July 2011 with a bold idea: not to wait until retirement to build 'our job for later', but to create it now. After 25 years in the corporate world and countless business trips, we wanted to create a place that felt different – where work, rest and freedom could truly come together in a more human way.
A Family Project
Over the last decade, we rebuilt the grove brick by brick with our own hands. We were architects, builders, designers and dreamers all at once. It became a true family adventure – our kids grew up here, lending their help along the way – and slowly the grove transformed into what it is today: GROVEside.
Discovering a New Way of Living
For me personally, raised in a city apartment and always travelling for work, grove life was something completely new. Having animals around, fields outside our windows and nature at our doorstep changed everything. I realised many other professionals, like me, rarely have the chance to experience this.
GROVEside Today
GROVEside is now open to welcome business professionals seeking a different kind of stay. A place where productivity meets peace, where meetings become meaningful, and where every detail has been crafted with care. We are proud to share what we built with you.
While we created GROVEside together, I now have the privilege of running the operations.
Welcoming guests here, seeing them relax, focus and connect in this environment is what makes all those years of effort worthwhile.
We look forward to sharing not just our property, but also the story and spirit behind it – with you.
With pride and joy,
Andra Delanoye
Co-Founder & Host of GROVEside®