The Ladies of Hemsworth Estate Cordially invite you to a Masquerade Country Ball in the style of Bridgerton on Saturday 22nd February 2025. (See the full details about the 2025 Country Ball here) The ladies of Hemsworth Estate are set to host their annual Country Ball with a Masquerade theme on February 22nd of the […]

Handle all the logistics of your attendance at The Country Ball here. You can: Book your transport to-and-from The Hotel Ashburton or Regency Motel. Reserve a spot at Dance Lessons in both Christchurch and Ashburton. Carriage Rides for your Grand Entrance. Set up a drinks tab to use on the night. Transport from Ashburton to […]

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 first ever Pride Garden Party. Cheers! Late summer blooms are rampant, and and you're invited to celebrate Pride with a Garden Party in […]

We invite you to our Mother's Day High Tea, the perfect setting in our Ashburton for celebrating the incredible women in your life. Starting at 11:00am or 2:30pm, you’ll be treated to bubbles, a standing progressive High Tea (both savoury and sweet) featuring mouth-watering morsels made fresh in our kitchen, surrounded in timeless luxury. Sip […]

We invite you to our Mother's Day High Tea, the perfect setting in our Ashburton for celebrating the incredible women in your life. Starting at 11:00am or 2:30pm, you’ll be treated to bubbles, a standing progressive High Tea (both savoury and sweet) featuring mouth-watering morsels made fresh in our kitchen, surrounded in timeless luxury. Sip […]

Take a selection of freshly baked scones, add a glass of bubbles,  top if off with a appropriately royal hat, and bring it all together in one of Ashburton’s regal country estates. Now you have the perfect afternoon activity for this King's Birthday weekend. We invite you to a Royal High Tea, the perfect setting […]

Hemsworth Estate’s gardens and Homestead have been decorated for Mid-Winter Christmas and is open to the public to enjoy! Visit the Christmas Display Starting on the 28th of June, drop by from Wednesday to Sunday between 3:30-5:30pm and wander the garden display for a gold coin donation. (Ends 13th July) Extended Afternoon Tea Hours If […]

Take a selection of freshly baked scones, add a glass of bubbles, enjoy the smell of fresh pine and bring it all together in one of Ashburton’s most festive country estates. Now you have the perfect winter's afternoon this school holidays. Wear a warm coat, you'll even be able to enjoy a special Christmas Display […]

Beware! A Murder Mystery is about to occur at Hemsworth Estate... The esteemed ladies of Hemsworth Estate invite you to celebrate 5th Wedding Anniversary of John Charles Guinness and Winifred Florence Guinness on Saturday 2nd August of the year 1923 in an intimate soiree. But beware! Not all is well in the Guinness Family. Discover […]

We invite you to our Father's Day High Tea, the perfect afternoon activity in Ashburton for the Gentleman who enjoy the finer things in life. You’ll be treated to a chilled craft beer or glass of bubbles (or mocktail) upon arrival, a standing progressive High Tea (both savoury and sweet) featuring hearty gourmet selections made […]