So the study trip finally happened and it was fun as well as informative.
After an epic rail journey through Europe without too many problems I am happy to report, next morning was a full day first a walk to get ebikes then a beautiful cycle ride through the dunes to the ZeeHuis, part of Nivon a social hospitality run by volunteers. The location was beautiful on the see with sweeping dunes all around. We were met by the local cows Scottish Highland variety which are there to control the grasses (there were kept under control by rabbits but there was a disease that wiped the rabbits out so now cows do the job)
While there we looked around the facilities and learned a little about how the organization works. I found it fascinating that only volunteers keep it going. Later one of the members gave a good over view of the green key certification. The pros and cons which I have considered, but remain unconvinced it would be useful for us at the moment.
Verdmont Bed & Breakfast; Family apartments 