Imagine Carl Philipp Cassel strolling through his newly designed gardens. He surveys Gut Landruhe. It is more than a home it is a statement. Gut Landruhe stands as a testament to Bremen’s rich history. It is a blend of architectural elegance and captivating stories.
Originally a “Geerengut” dating back to the 13th century. Gut Landruhe evolved from a fortified estate near the Hollerland court site. The property changed hands through families. It passed from the Barkeys to Johann Arnold Schumacher. Finally, it was acquired by Carl Philipp Cassel in 1795.
Cassel, a merchant and captain, transformed the estate. He replaced the old farmhouse. Joachim Andreas Deetjen built a new classicist Herrenhaus. Cassel named it “Ruhe auf dem Lande” which means Rest in the Country. He also commissioned the landscaping of the park.
Key features of Gut Landruhe remain. The Meierhof boasts a thatched roof. The double gate welcomes visitors. The Thalia sculpture stands. Legend says it represents Cassel’s lover. A beautiful cast-iron bridge adds charm. It was relocated from Gut Holdheim.
After Cassel’s death in 1807, Johann Adam Traub inherited the estate. Later, Caspar Gottlieb Kulenkampff purchased it in 1836. Around 1840, the Kulenkampff family added a unique Orangerie. It featured a “Chinese heating” system. Emmy Kulenkampff used it as a Sunday school.
Around 1900, Heinrich Vogeler enhanced the Gutshaus. He redesigned the staircase and veranda. A vignette of Gut Landruhe from this time survives. In 1985, Gut Landruhe served as a film location. Scenes from “Sommer in Lesmona” were shot here.
Later the Bremer Landesbank acquired and renovated the Herrenhaus. It became a conference center. In 2020, Marco Fuchs purchased the estate.
The Herrenhaus is a single-story classicist structure. It features a hipped roof. Its facade includes a two-story projection. Pilasters with Ionic capitals support a triangular gable. Espaliers adorn the walls. They provide support for climbing plants.
A portion of the original estate remains a public park. It is known as Menke Park. It was named after the last owning family. Since 1994, the park offers a tree-biographical experience path.
Today Gut Landruhe serves multiple purposes. Its rooms host banquets, receptions, and concerts. Seminars, conferences, and workshops also take place here. The Orangerie provides an idyllic setting for summer celebrations. The Tenne accommodates larger events.
Gut Landruhe blends history, architecture, and nature. It offers a unique experience. It is a place where Bremen’s past connects with the present. It is a tranquil escape. It embodies its name “Ruhe auf dem Lande.”