September tradition
Around 1900, a tradition started at De Haar that has since been known as "September tradition. Every year at the end of the summer, the baron and baroness move into the castle. They organize grand receptions there in the form of sumptuous dinners and fashionable party evenings. Among their many, often wealthy guests are members of royal families and European nobility, bankers, movie stars and politicians. The September tradition is a serious business. The guests must not lack for anything.
Castle upside down
It takes a lot to get the castle ready for the arrival of family and guests. In the early years, even horses, carriages and automobiles were transported from Paris to the Netherlands by train or boat. In the course of August, more and more staff arrived. Chambermaids, waiters, drivers, the butler, the kitchen crew from France. The whole castle is turned upside down!
Read more about the 'September stay' at De Haar in the articles below!
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Celebrities to be guests at Castle de Haar
During the September month, wealthy, famous and noble guests often came to Castle de Haar. The baron considered it important to be in highly regarded circles. Movie stars, high business relations and wealthy friends. About some of the guests Baroness Alexandra van Zuylen can tell fascinating stories!
September stay at Castle de Haar
By September, the more than 20 bedrooms in the castle were all occupied. All the guest rooms were made cozy. Chambermaids, linen ladies, butlers and chauffeurs walked in and out.
