make your next celebration one to remember

Hemsworth Estate is the only historic family home and garden open to the public for private celebrations in Ashburton. We have a selection of locations throughout the restored homestead, and grounds of the estate perfect for hosting occasions both large and small. With over a decade of event planning expertise, we’re here to make you love every minute of your event and the planning process leading up to it. Our process is very interactive and comprehensive making sure no detail is left undiscussed and you arrive for the celebration as calm as possible and ready to celebrate!

 

what we offer:

High Tea

Our most well known offer. High Tea is a sumptuous occaision.

afternoon Tea

A traditional english style morning or afternoon tea.

4-course Dinner

Enjoy a sumptuous 4-course meal in our Dining Room.

cocktails + canapes

The basics of every festive occasion start here.

explore all private dining options

Private Dining is an invitation-only experience made for life’s special celebrations

See the details and pricing

signature events

murder mysteries

Customised to your group, this night will be one to remember.

themed events

We have a wide range available and are always adding more.

Dog-Friendly

Want to include your furry-companions? We’d be happy to!

your own idea

Our events are only limited by your budget and imagination. 

enquire to create your bespoke event

Our signature events are tailored to each group and require individual quotes. 

Start planning your event

 

what people say

Thanks so much for all that you did to make my 80th so amazing. I’ve had lots of  comments about your lovely property and how welcoming you both were. Special mention of the Mocktails and the Food, both were tasty and delicious.
Jenny Cook

Celebrated her 80th Birthday with High Tea

Everyone had a brilliant evening, which was referred back to several times on Day 2 of our meeting – a sure sign of success.  Thanks for everything and best wishes for the future of your beautiful homestead.

Sonya Drysdale

Hosted a Murder Mystery Dinner Party

Hemsworth Estate hosted our recent high tea garden party end of year celebration for 30 people.
We had a wonderful time. Rebecca made booking & organising super easy and had lots of suggestions for how to make our afternoon special. The estate looked beautiful, Rebecca and Jema were lovely hosts. The food was delicious, the tea and coffee equally as nice. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Hemsworth Estate for an event!
Kalena Hirst

Hosted her work end of year function with High Tea

What a lovely place to have a special afternoon tea with the Mother’s of our Family. Bottomless tea or coffee and lots of treats. 
Sandra Tait

Reunited family at Afternoon Tea

relaxed professional hosting

By the time your it’s the day of your event, you won’t feel like you’re traveling to a venue, you’ll feel like Hemsworth Estate is your luxurious home away from home where you and your guests will feel comfortable, and focus solely on celebrating your special occasion. Our events are curated experiences catered to each individual client, no two events are the same.

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