Boerderij Nieuw Slagmaat is a traditional mixed farm located in Bunnik, on the border of Utrecht and Houten. Run by the Smith – van der Maat family, the farm combines fruit cultivation, arable farming, and livestock, including the rare Blaarkop cow breed. The farm emphasizes environmentally conscious growing methods and holds certifications such as Erkend Streekproduct and Kromme Rijn Boert en Teelt Bewust. The property includes a farm shop, a tea house with a terrace, a play area, and accommodation for horses. The farm is also a recognized breeding centre for rare domestic animal breeds.
Visitors can self-pick a variety of fruit and vegetables throughout the year during designated pick days. The selection includes apples, pears, plums, cherries, kiwiberries, and pumpkins. Specific pick day periods are: June and July for cherries; July and August for plums and summer apples; September and October for apples, pears, kiwiberries, and pumpkins; and a separate kiwi pick day in December. Exact dates are weather-dependent and announced via the farm’s newsletter and social media.
The farm shop and tea house are open on Friday from 10:00 to 18:00 and on Saturday from 09:00 to 17:00. The farm is closed between Christmas and New Year. Additional activities include a corn maze (open during shop hours from summer until the corn is harvested), the Slagmaatpad klompenpad walking route for children, and various playsets on the farmyard. The site also supports local biodiversity, including a ringsnake project.