Petals, Prosecco and Pride – a Garden Party at Hemsworth Estate to celebrate Pride
21 March at 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
$20.00 – $59.00

Smell the wafts of summer blooms in the air, sip a glass of floral-infused Prosecco, and step into the charming country gardens of Hemsworth Estate to celebrate our rainbow community at our annual Pride Garden Party.
Cheers! Late summer blooms are rampant, and and you’re invited to celebrate Pride with a Garden Party in the Orchard at Hemsworth Estate
Enjoy a pride-themed High Tea, unlimited iced tea, coffee and lemonade, a complimentary floral infused cocktail or mocktail, and a delightful afternoon of lawn games, and wandering the gardens 👒
The Details:
📍Hemsworth Estate, 10 minutes from Ashburton, 1 hour from Christchurch
🗓️ Saturday 21st March
🕑 2:00pm – 5:00pm
🎟️ Tickets – 59
Starting at 2:00pm, you’ll be treated to a glass of floral-infused cocktail (or a mocktail), you’ll then be seated at your table for a Pride-themed High Tea featuring mouth-watering morsels made fresh in our kitchen, surrounded in countryside luxury.
Once you’ve had your delightful fill of High Tea, you might try your hand at some lawn games, or wander the gardens.
Wear some of your Floral-Themed best to capture you and your companions in front of our Portrait Frame for a photo op, and the chance to win a spot prize on the day.
Our Pride Garden Party includes:
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Begin your festivities with a floral Infused glass of bubbles on arrival (or mocktail!)
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Admire the beauty of the gardens and enjoy a delectable array of pride-themed high tea treats. Lavender Tea Cake anyone?
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Challenge your friends to a spirited game of pétanque, show off your skills in croquet, or aim for a ringer in quoits.
Book your tickets now, there’s no other Pride event in Canterbury like a Garden Party at Hemsworth Estate.
Coming alone? Once you’ve booked your ticket, contact us to request a seat at our Flying Solo table and be seated with your fellow solo queers.
Ticket Pricing:
Adult’s Ticket – 59
Children’s Ticket – for ages 4-12 years old – 30
Dog’s Ticket – for fur-babies comfortable in social settings – 20 (limited tickets available)
Extend your stay
Exclusively offered to High Tea guests who would like to spend the night of Saturday, 21st March. You will enjoy the preferential rate of 275.00 including breakfast the following morning (usually 330). See more information about staying at Hemsworth Estate here. Enquire directly for availability and to book.
Event Information:
Dietary Requirements are welcome with advanced notice, please include this information with your booking.
Children are also welcome at any age.
We always have a wet weather plan, tables will be seated inside the Homestead with alternative games if the weather is not in our favour.
By purchasing tickets, you agree to our terms and conditions.
Have questions about this event? We would be happy to answer them. Please contact us, or check out our FAQ.