De Molen
A visit to de Molen is a totally unique experience and a must do if you're passing through Foxton
De Molen was officially opened in April 2003. Built to plans/specifications obtained from the Netherlands, it is a full scale replica of a traditional 17th Century Dutch flourmill.
Tour the upper levels and working parts of de Molen. Stone ground flour, milled here in de Molen, is available for purchase along with Dutch groceries, (including licorice, Dutch cheeses and croquettes).
De Molen and The Dutch Oven are run by The Foxton Windmill Trust Inc. which is a non-profit organisation. All proceeds go into the upkeep and running of de Molen.
They mill flour using millstones in the traditional manner.
The traditional stone-ground flour mill, De Molen, has been out of order since storms in late February took panels off its blades and exposed rotting timber.
It sustained further damage in high winds this week
Foxton
Tourism is a major part of the District and Foxton's economy. Foxton is the home of NZ's horse-drawn tram plus a sound and movie museum; flax stripper museum; dutch windmill and more
Foxton is a thriving township with local and national branded businesses.. Surrounded to the North, East and South by agricultural and pastoral farming, Foxton also supports a number of commercial and service industries and an all-weather racecourse. The main shopping area, and attractions, are situated one block from SH1 adjacent to the Manawatu River Loop on the northern bank of the Manawatu River.
De Molen
A visit to de Molen is a totally unique experience and a must do if you're passing through Foxton
De Molen was officially opened in April 2003. Built to plans/specifications obtained from the Netherlands, it is a full scale replica of a traditional 17th Century Dutch flourmill.
Tour the upper levels and working parts of de Molen. Stone ground flour, milled here in de Molen, is available for purchase along with Dutch groceries, (including licorice, Dutch cheeses and croquettes).
De Molen and The Dutch Oven are run by The Foxton Windmill Trust Inc. which is a non-profit organisation. All proceeds go into the upkeep and running of de Molen.
They mill flour using millstones in the traditional manner.
The traditional stone-ground flour mill, De Molen, has been out of order since storms in late February took panels off its blades and exposed rotting timber.
It sustained further damage in high winds this week
Foxton
Tourism is a major part of the District and Foxton's economy. Foxton is the home of NZ's horse-drawn tram plus a sound and movie museum; flax stripper museum; dutch windmill and more
Foxton is a thriving township with local and national branded businesses.. Surrounded to the North, East and South by agricultural and pastoral farming, Foxton also supports a number of commercial and service industries and an all-weather racecourse. The main shopping area, and attractions, are situated one block from SH1 adjacent to the Manawatu River Loop on the northern bank of the Manawatu River.