Mourning & Celebrating Greenhouse

Farewells, loss, and grief. These are themes that everyone encounters sooner or later in life. The loss of a loved one, of health, or—for example—of a vision for the future, brings sadness and a sense of loss. And yet, we don’t often talk about these things “just like that.”

That’s why “Rouwen & Vieren Amersfoort” is literally making space for mourning during the last weeks of December. It is precisely during this month that the sense of loss is often particularly acute. In an atmospheric greenhouse right in the heart of the city, everyone is welcome to light a candle, write a message of gratitude on a ribbon, and share memories. The greenhouse is a place where where you can find peace and quiet. A place to meet others. A place where where you feel that you’re not alone in your loss.

From December 13 through 27, 2026, you’re welcome to visit every day, including during the holidays. For those who need it, volunteers are on hand to lend a listening ear.