Dome of A.C.W. Staring - Lochem
This “tea dome” was commissioned by Constantia Ernestine Theodora Staring, the youngest daughter of poet A.C.W. Staring. She had the dome built using materials from the demolished mansion Het Draafsel. Constantia would drink tea with her friends in the dome and enjoy the beautiful view.
When the women in the dome wanted tea, a bell was rung and tea was brought from the nearby Hoeve Draafsel.
In 1893, Constantia died and the dome fell into serious disrepair. It was not until 2004 that the dome was restored to its former glory and visitors could enjoy the same view that Constantia did in the 19th century.
The little dome can only be reached by a foot ferry. You have to pull yourself across the small river De Berkel.
Dome of A.C.W. Staring
Dochterenseweg
7241 TD
Lochem
Contact details
W: https://www.natuurmonumenten.nl/natuurgebieden/velhorst/monument/staringkoepel
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