Naar Wintertuin Ursulinen & Koninklijke Manufactuur De Wit

De Wintertuin of the Ursulines, the art nouveau pearl near Mechelen. Did you know that it is always spring in the Winter Garden thanks to the glorious dome of stained glass windows? Dat de Wintertuin is the largest publicly accessible art nouveau site in the country? Dat de Wintertuin was part of a girls' school with international allure? And that the Winter Garden has been a protected monument for 40 years?       De Koninklijke Manufactuur De Wit, founded in 1889, world leader in the field of conserving tapestries for museums and private individuals. A specialized guide tells about the fascinating world of tapestry art. Cleaning, purchasing, and conserving an international collection of old and modern tapestries is the mission of the Koninklijke Manufactuur. The historic building and the garden also receive full attention. The 15th-century refuge of the Abdij van Tongerlo is the unique historical setting where the valuable tapestry collection is presented. We continue the tour in the studio where the tapestries are restored: creativity, technique, craft, history, art, and beauty, everything comes together there !   . PROGRAM: We have chosen to travel by our own car. In advance, it will be agreed among the participants who will drive themselves and who can possibly ride along in the car of other participants. 8:15 AM: Gather in Dendermonde at the parking lot De Bruynkaai. 8:30 AM: Departure by car with destination Winter Garden and Convent of the Ursulines, Bosstraat 9A, 2861 Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Waver (43 km - 60 min). 9:45 AM: Tour from 9:45 to 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM. 12:15 PM: By car to Parking Indigo, Grote Markt, Mechelen (10 km - 16 min). On foot to Restaurant Groot Seminarie, Varkensstraat 2, 2800 Mechelen (300 m). 12:45 PM: Meal in Restaurant Groot Seminarie. 2:10 PM: On foot to the Koninklijke Manufactuur De Wit, Schoutetstraat 7, 2800 Mechelen (600 m). 2:30 PM (very punctually) until 4:00 PM: Tour in Koninklijke Manufactuur De Wit. 4:15 PM: On foot to Café Kunstuur, Minderbroedersgang 4, Mechelen (450 m) for a coffee break. Back to Parking Indigo, Grote Markt (210 m). 5:30 PM: Departure to Dendermonde. Back between 6:30 and 7:00 PM. . PARTICIPATION PRICE and REGISTRATION: Participation price: 95 € p.p. This includes access with a guide to the Winter Garden and the Ursuline Convent and to the Manufactuur De Wit (museum pass is not valid there!), as well as the lunch (3-course menu with aperitif, drinks, and coffee). REGISTER with Willem Van den Bremt (willemvandenbremt@gmail.com or 0485/96 01 29) and upon transfer of the above amount to account BE40 0682 2184 2663 of Davidsfonds Dendermonde with the mention ‘Name + Mechelen’. This no later than May 25. The number of places in the Winter Garden is limited to 30. Registering quickly is the message. Non-members can also register. In case of lack of space, members will be given priority. Participants without their own means of transport can contact Willem Van den Bremt who will then propose carpooling.