The Airborne Experience
Healing Through Remembrance
I don’t guide you through history
I guide you through what history left behind.
From the past back to the future
From war to inner peace
Welcome,
Next generations are seeking meaning, closure or emotional integration. I’ve noticed that there are a lot of descendants of WWII soldiers are visiting Oosterbeek and Arnhem and that’s wonderful. Many visitors are carrying generational grief or unanswered questions. That’s why I organize this experience.
So, guided by a local-born recovery coach, this experience bridges:
- History and personal legacy
- Trauma and transformation
- Remembrance and Inner Peace
This is not a tour. This is a rite of passage. You will leave with a different relationship to the past. I guide descendants of WWII soldiers through a transformational journey in Oosterbeek, where you don’t just learn history - you heal your relationship with it.
My name is Jasmijn Derckx. I grew up near the Airborne War Cemetery in Oosterbeek. I was a so called ‘Flower-girl’. Veterans were staying in our family house in the opposite of Hotel Dreijeroord (The White House). So, I’m shaped by the Operation Market Garden history.
I worked more than 30 years as a bodily injury expert for insurance companies. Recently I moved back to my roots and have my own practice in Doorwerth as certified recovery coach. I’m I’ve written 4 novels and organizing writing retreats in a beautiful castle in France. I’m working on a book about neuroplasticity after trauma together with Margaret Diekhuis, psychologist, release expected in June ’26. I’m dedicated to healing trauma.
Maybe you know my story about PAX44? You can read it here
I’m looking forward to welcome you in Oosterbeek!
Lest we forget.
Jasmijn Derckx
In one day you will:
- Walk through Oosterbeek with a local-born guide
- Visit Airborne Cemetery in silence and reflection
- Visit the Airborne Museum and Park Hartenstein
- I’m offering you a personalized trauma-informed healing session
- Release what no longer needs to be carried
- Integrate your experience into your life, not only for yourself but for the generations after you.
Picture: ‘Lecture in The Hague with Marco Kroon (Militaire Willems-Orde) about PAX44’
Practical information
What’s included?
Before we start, I will send you some ‘homework’ so I can prepare my tour with your story ahead. It’s always a personalized tour.
If necessary, I’ll pick you up in the early morning at Arnhem Central Station or the station in Oosterbeek. I’ve got a car with enough space for 3 a 4 persons and one walker or wheelchair.
The central meeting point is at 10 a.m. in the Centre of Oosterbeek and I will you inform you where we meet after your booking.
We start with coffee and typical Dutch sweets. Then we visit the Airborne Museum and Park Hartenstein. We have lunch and visit the Old Church, we pass the house of The Angel of Arnhem (Kate ter Horst) and go to the Airborne War Cemetry. We close the day with beer and bitterballen in Schoonoord about 4 pm.
The tour will in English.
What is excluded?
Your stay (with breakfast/dinner). Please arrange this by yourself. If you need any help with this, please ask me to help you. There are lots of beautiful hotels, Airbnb’s, campsites etc. about Oosterbeek/Arnhem. Most people combine these two days with a longer stay around Arnhem and the Hoge Veluwe.
Pricing
€295,00 per person exl. VAT
(children above 16, because of the workshops it’s not suitable for younger children)
2 persons total € 550,00
3 persons total € 800,00
4 persons total € 950,00
Part of the proceeds will be donated to the Airborne Memorial Service; https://airbornememorialservice.nl/organisatie/
Included:
English speaking guide and transfer
Professional coaching of a certified coach
Coffee, Tea, sweets
Lunch, typical Dutch and one drink
Beer and bitterballen
Surprise gift as a rememberance