Sjoerd Walda takes over Walden estate

Life, Organisation Association

November 21, 1850

In 1850, Sjoerd took full control of the estate. He wasted no time in transforming and expanding the business. This included constructing new stables, acquiring horses, and offering services for horse owners to stable their animals on the farm for a monthly fee. This decision turned out to be highly successful, and the business prospered like never before. Additionally, Sjoerd Walda started an association dedicated to protecting the geological and cultural heritage in the area. This included restricting logging in the Grenn & Tann forest, protecting the banks of the rivers Kild and Holle, and preserving the structure of the agricultural landscape. He also planted new trees to prevent further desertification of the open plains and heath fields.