Domaine de Graux

Going on a hunt for edible and medicinal plants in our estate, harvesting and cooking our meals with our own fresh produce, plants and other products from the farm, and camping under the stars. You've got to admit, this team-building program sounds pretty appealing, doesn't it? It's ours, the one we organized with the Domaine de Graux and The Nest Family Office team recently. We were accompanied by the inspiring Louis De Jaeger. Clearly the kind of event that makes sense, allows us to reconnect with others and with nature. Contact us if you too would like to experience this kind of extra-ordinary day. --- Domaine de Graux is an agroecological farm. We're convinced that the future of mankind and the planet depends on a better harmony between agriculture and ecology. And we're determined to get our hands in the soil and show that this is not just a pipe dream. 🧑🏽🌾 🌿 Stay in touch! Subscribe to our Domaine de Graux Linkedin page to find out about upcoming news, events and talks related to agroecology and regenerative agriculture

Autumn is starting to show its colors. Time to tell you what summer was like at Domaine de Graux : births, weather-dependent harvests, meaningful events, new jams to make your day… It's also an opportunity to tell you about the harvest moon, which took place on September 18. This full moon rises around sunset, meaning a short period of darkness. In the past, it was said that this period of autumn enabled farmers to harvest their crops even after sunset, hence the name given to this full moon. At Domaine de Graux, we don't usually work at night. 😉 But this moon marks a moment of transition, before the start of a new cycle. A peaceful autumn to you! --- Domaine de Graux is an agroecological farm. We're convinced that the future of mankind and the planet depends on a better harmony between agriculture and ecology. And we're determined to get our hands in the soil and show that this is not just a pipe dream. 🧑🏽🌾 🌿 Stay in touch! Subscribe to our Domaine de Graux Linkedin page to find out about upcoming news, events and talks related to agroecology and regenerative agriculture

It's not only our Black Angus. Our hens also live in the middle of a small orchard! We've planted raspberry, redcurrant, blackcurrant and grapevine shrubs in the middle of the henhouse. This combination has several advantages: - The hens protect the shrubs from pests and diseases, without having to use pesticides or fertilizers. - The fecal matter helps to fertilize the soil, benefiting plant growth and health. - The shrubs provide shade. - This initiative is part of a wider ecosystem: at Domaine de Graux, all our actions, no matter how small, are part of a larger agroecological movement: (re)creating better quality soil, to harvest more nutritious food. Have you ever thought of doing the same at home? 🤗 ---- Domaine de Graux is an agroecological farm. We're convinced that the future of mankind and the planet depends on a better harmony between agriculture and ecology. And we're determined to get our hands in the soil and show that this is not just a pipe dream. 🧑🏽🌾 🌿 Stay in touch! Subscribe to our Domaine de Graux Linkedin page to find out about upcoming news, events and talks related to agroecology and regenerative agriculture

Meet our trio: André, Gustav and Jacob. Ecology also means repairing, reusing and maintaining. That's what we're all about here, thanks to our foreman and his team. With them, nothing is impossible! They have ideas for everything and provide essential support for everyone working on the domain. Day after day, they take part in the collective project with a constantly renewed energy, gold in their fingers and a great sense of nature. Many thanks to them! ---- Domaine de Graux is an agroecological farm. We're convinced that the future of mankind and the planet depends on a better harmony between agriculture and ecology. And we're determined to get our hands in the soil and show that this is not just a pipe dream. 🧑🏽🌾 🌿 Stay in touch! Subscribe to our Domaine de Graux Linkedin page to find out about upcoming news, events and talks related to agroecology and regenerative agriculture

🌱 Do you know the difference between organic and ABC farming? Organic and Conservation Agriculture (ABC) means much more than organic. It combines advanced agroecological practices, with a focus on biodiversity and soil conservation. The goal? Sustainable production that respects our environment. Unlike organic farming, which focuses primarily on the absence of chemical pesticides and fertilizers, ABC farming goes further: it incorporates holistic methods to revitalize agricultural ecosystems. Crops, animals and soils are cared for at the same time. This is the type of agriculture we favor at Domaine de Graux. But we're not alone: associations like Farm For Good, Terres Vivantes and many others are also working in this direction and are sources of inspiration. Farm for Good's Open Compass tool, for example, makes it possible to objectively assess farming practices and create a common benchmark for organic conservation farming. Have a look at their work and discover the ABC farms and their projects ! Want to know more about our work? Visit our website to discover more about our philosophy. --- Domaine de Graux is an agroecological farm. We're convinced that the future of mankind and the planet depends on a better harmony between agriculture and ecology. And we're determined to get our hands in the soil and show that this is not just a pipe dream. 🧑🏽🌾 🌿 Stay in touch! Subscribe to our Domaine de Graux Linkedin page to find out about upcoming news, events and talks related to agroecology and regenerative agriculture

Chatting around a wood fire under the stars.  Meditating and relaxing during a yoga session in our vaulted room. Meeting, brainstorming, sharing and motivating each other. Sharing an organic meal in our square courtyard  Wandering the paths that surround our farm. This and much more was all part of Chemin 28 - 48 hours of immersive experience for conscious leadership - organised this weekend at Domaine de Graux by Entrepreneuriat & Transition. What a privilege to be able to host such an event! Contact us if you would also like to organise a meaningful event in our domain. --- Domaine de Graux is an agroecological farm. We're convinced that the future of mankind and the planet depends on a better harmony between agriculture and ecology. And we're determined to get our hands in the soil and show that this is not just a pipe dream. 🧑🏽🌾 🌿 Stay in touch! Subscribe to our Domaine de Graux Linkedin page to find out about upcoming news, events and talks related to agroecology and regenerative agriculture

Chatting around a wood fire under the stars.  Meditating and relaxing during a yoga session in our vaulted room. Meeting, brainstorming, sharing and motivating each other. Sharing an organic meal in our square courtyard  Wandering the paths that surround our farm. This and much more was all part of Chemin 28 - 48 hours of immersive experience for conscious leadership - organised this weekend at Domaine de Graux by Entrepreneuriat & Transition. What a privilege to be able to host such an event! Contact us if you would also like to organise a meaningful event in our domain. --- Domaine de Graux is an agroecological farm. We're convinced that the future of mankind and the planet depends on a better harmony between agriculture and ecology. And we're determined to get our hands in the soil and show that this is not just a pipe dream. 🧑🏽🌾 🌿 Stay in touch! Subscribe to our Domaine de Graux Linkedin page to find out about upcoming news, events and talks related to agroecology and regenerative agriculture

This week, our market gardener Armand is harvesting carrots from open-source, locally-produced seeds. Why?    * Using seeds produced in Belgium encourages our food sovereignty. Open-source seeds can be produced by anyone. They are free to use and have not been manipulated in labs.   * They have been selected on local organic farms and gardens depending on their performance. They are therefore better adapted to our terroir and climate. This ensures they’re hardy plants, more resistant to the diseases and parasites of our regions.   * They offer great genetic diversity and are generally selected for their resistance, but also for their taste.   We use these seeds because they foster more biodiversity, more local endorsement and more natural and nutritious food production, perfectly in line with our values... And, who knows, we might inspire you or other producers to do the same! Food change starts with the soil and the seeds 🙂🌱

Et si ... Et si tu prenais le risque de l'inconfort pour aller vers le meilleur de toi-même ? Et si tu osais toucher, humer et regarder "la nature" droit dans les yeux pour comprendre tout ce qu'elle peut t'apporter ? Et si tu te mettais en mouvement, pour laisser émerger tout ce que ton corps t'a appris ? C'est un peu tout ça #Chemin28 - avec ce petit côté / osons le dire ! avant-gardiste d'offrir une telle expérience immersive à des responsables d'entreprises. Plus de 90% des participant.e.s de l'édition 2023 de Chemin 28 en sont revenus très satisfait.e.s ou satisfait.e.s et ont pu en mesurer les bienfaits durables dans leur quotidien professionnel. Il reste quelques places pour nous rejoindre au Domaine de Graux, dans dix jours. Profite de cette formation intense et engageante pour inspirer ta stratégie et te ressourcer à la rentrée. L'événement est réservé à 100 leaders en entreprise (dirigeant.e.s / directeurs -rices / décisionnaires / entrepreneurs / équipes proches ou visionnaires). C'est le dernier jour pour te décider : les inscriptions à Chemin 28 se clôturent ce mardi 27 août à minuit ! - www.chemin28.be Gratitude à toutes celles et ceux qui font connaître Chemin 28 ! Resilience Institute TheMerode The Shift vzw/asbl Cercle du Lac Le Germoir des Fontaines SCRL Kaya - Belgian Coalition of Ecopreneurs Esprit Cabane La SMALA NOW Ecosystem Innerpreneurs OpenFlow Pulsitive.Impact 2030 Sench - The Conscious Community Christophe Adriaensen George Blackman Timothée Brès Luc De Jaeger Els Thermote Benoit Greindl Anne-Catherine Trinon Rachel Feller Lionel Frankfort Camille Orban de Xivry Nathalie De Broux Pierre Lucas Clotilde de Montpellier Judith Saragossi Macha Bertrand Emilie Sickinghe Laurence Soetens Frank Mestdagh Emilie de Morteuil Sybille van den Hove Alain Mayné #leadersdedemain #innerdevelopment #leadershipconscient #impactpositif #therorieu

They move regularly! Our Black Angus livestock don't stay in the same meadow all the time. After a few days - the exact number depends on the weather, the season, the type of soil... - we move them to another paddock. Rotational grazing is one of the principles of agro-ecology. It involves moving the cattle regularly between several plots to avoid overgrazing.  At the Domaine, they even graze between the trees in our orchards. The benefits? 🌱 The grass grows back more optimally, without drawing on the soil's reserves. 🌱 This increases pasture productivity: the grass is richer in nutrients when it grows back. 🌱 Soil health is improved: the grass acts as plant cover and acts as a shield against all the elements that can degrade the soil (the sun, which dries out lessons, heavy rainfall). 🌱 The presence of animals helps plants to resist disease and pests, without the use of pesticides or fertilisers. 🌱 This encourages life in the soil, which is crucial to its porosity. 🌱 Faecal matter also helps to fertilise the soil. 🌱 Rotational grazing frees up a hunting ground for birds of prey, which help us to eradicate rodents that are harmful to our fruit trees. This creates a virtuous circle, with a fine balance between trees, crops and animals! --- Domaine de Graux is an agroecological farm. We're convinced that the future of mankind and the planet depends on a better harmony between agriculture and ecology. And we're determined to get our hands in the soil and show that this is not just a pipe dream. 🧑🏽🌾 🌿 Stay in touch! Subscribe to our Domaine de Graux Linkedin page to find out about upcoming news, events and talks related to agroecology and regenerative agriculture #agroecology #regenerativefarming #sustainability