The miller’s day begins early, attuned to nature’s nuances, assessing wind direction and speed. Once the wind is favorable, the miller sets the sails in motion, harnessing the wind’s energy to power the mill’s machinery.

Amidst the rhythmic hum of gears and the gentle creaking of wooden mechanisms, the miller oversees the grinding of grains or the pumping of water, tasks that have sustained communities for centuries.

Beyond technical prowess, the miller embodies a custodian of tradition, preserving the legacy of these historic structures. Their knowledge is passed down through generations, ensuring that the art of milling flourishes as a living testament to Dutch heritage and innovation.

Molen de Arend is a lively, contemporary company in a centuries-old building. Since 2014, Adri Kamp and Marijna Hazen have taken over the company from their predecessors. Adri is the current miller and Marijna works in the mill shop together with a team of enthusiastic, technical employees. In the meantime, they live off the wind together with their two dynamic miller sons.

At the top of the mill, Adri grinds the grain into flour and makes mixtures from it. Part of the freshly milled flour goes to the bakers in the region, the other part we process into our own mixtures and package for the mill shop.