Did you know that Amsterdam has an urban farm? YES it does.

It is called the Buurtboerderij, and its located right off Westerpark. Amazingly, its a farm house practically in the middle of the city. Back in 2001 the house was squated and a group of people took on the work of rehabilitating the old abandoned house. What they created was not only an alternative living space, but also a performance space, and a vegetarian eatery.

Talk about keeping good hours, the farm is opened everyday from 8:30am to 11pm. They make 4€ breakfasts from 9 to 10, lunch from 1 to 2 for 5€, and dinner starting at 7pm for 7€. Vegetarian options are always available, though they ask they you call ahead (see website for number).

There's a three part documentary about the Buurtboerderij on youtube, it's in Dutch but even if you don't understand you'll see images of what the place looks like and the work they've done.

I'll be heading there on the next nice weather day we get. So stay tuned for more photos and video.