Dearest Gentle Reader,

Is there truly a ball without a promenade the next day? It’s where I certainly shall be awaiting your eager discussions of my latest paper. The Ladies of Hemsworth Estate have tripled their efforts with this years calendar, offering not one but three events over the ball weekend.

This finale is offered to you free of charge! Rather like they are taking a leaf from a certain author’s paper…

You are cordially invited to Promenade at the Ashburton Domain on Sunday 1st February at 11:00am. 

The Details:

Attendance is free, but we do encourage reserving a free ticket for numbers.
Regency dress is encouraged (we know you have more than one outfit in your wardrobe by now!)
The Little Hive Ice-Cream Stall will also be available in the Lay-By for refreshing Iced-Glaces.
An Idyllic picnic box and refreshment packages is available for pre-order to enjoy among the gardens. Purchase these below.

Enjoy a Picnic from Tamara’s Kitchen

Pre-order a delicious picnic to enjoy during our promenade on the grounds of the domain delivered right to you. A picnic box for two includes club sandwiches, a charcuterie selection alongside seasonal fruits and scones with cream and jam to finish off the delightful spread. $60 for a box for two, and $70 if you require a dietary alternative like Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegan etc. Pre-order your picnic below before 18th January 2026.

Add Liquid Libations to your Picnic

Pre-order a package of drinks to be delivered alongside your picnic in the promenade. Our dear friend Natasha from Romantic Gestures has the most discerning of taste and has put together a package of four drinks and a polycarbonate flute to sup in style. You will get to select these drinks in advance through a form sent to you after purchase. Pre-order you libations before January 9th 2026.

You must be 18 years of age or older to purchase an alcoholic beverage package and ID will be sighted upon collection and there is a minimum number of orders required for this to go ahead, we will notify and refund you if we do not make the required number of orders.

Alcoholic Libations – $40 per box
Includes:
– A Selection of Two Alcoholic Beverages
– One Water Bottle
– One Soft Drink
– One Polycarbonate Flute

Non-Alcoholic Libations – $35 per box
Includes:
– Two Water Bottles
– Two Curious AF Non Alcoholic Cocktails
– One Polycarbonate Flute

Menu:

Alcoholic Libations

Melton Estate Summer Love
Pink Gin & Soda
Strawberry Blush Pink Gin
Pear & Elderflower with Vodka
Crisp Apple with Vodka
Vanilla Cola with Vodka
Peach with Vodka

Non-alcoholic Libations
Sparkling Rose
Mango Margarita
Grapefruit Margarita
Apero Spritz
Cucumber G&T
Classic G&T
Pink Grapefruit G&T
Dark & Stormy
Vod%a Spritz
Cuba Libre
Hibiscus Pink Lemonade
Pineapple & Jalapeno Soda
Lemon, Lime & Bitters