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SUMMARY:Mid Winter Christmas High Tea
DESCRIPTION: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 winter. \nWe invite you to a Mid-Winter Christmas High Tea\, the perfect setting in our Ashburton for pretending we’re in the northern hemisphere and enjoying all the cozy Christmas-time treats winter has to offer. \nStarting at 2:00pm\, you’ll be treated to bubbles\, a standing progressive specially themed festive High Tea (both savoury and sweet) featuring mouth-watering morsels made fresh in our kitchen\, surrounded in timeless luxury. Sip tea out of fine china\, watch the twinkling lights of the Christmas Tree\, get cozy by the fire and enjoy making new memories with your loved ones. \nBook your tickets now\, there’s no other event in Ashburton like High Tea at Hemsworth Estate. \nHigh Tea Includes: \n\nA glass of bubbles (or non alcoholic cocktail alternative)\n5 mouth-watering savoury selections\n4 seasonal sweet treats\nFreshly made scones with jam and cream\nA luxury table setting including vintage linen\, bone china and Stirling silverware.\n\nChristmas attire highly encouraged! Wear your best Christmas kitch sweater\, or show us your own interpretation of your Christmas finest! \n\n\n\nWhat people say \n\n\n“We had our first visit to Hemsworth Estate yesterday\, to enjoy Mother’s Day High Tea. The venue was spotless\, immaculately presented in keeping with its character and the age of the building. The food served was delicious and service attentive. Even the air was delicately fragrant with yesteryear scents of lavender and lily of the valley. We had a lovely time and can recommend others to pay this lovely hidden-away gem a visit\, too. I can imagine the gardens in spring would be intoxicatingly beautiful. Can’t wait to go back and see for myself.” – Monica \n“Wow! Our first high tea experience.Thank you Hemsworth Estate we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. A sunny spot for two\, overlooking the garden’s with fantail’s playing. Beautiful selection of food\, yum coffee and great hostess. We will be back.” – Justine \n“Absolutely love coming to functions at Hemsworth Estate\, delicious food and drinks\, fantastic hosts and beautiful surroundings”. – Sheryl Bates \nTicket Pricing:\nHigh Tea with a Champagne Cocktail or Mocktail – 49\nChildren’s High Tea for ages 4-12 years old – 25\nDog’s High Tea 0 for dogs comfortable in social settings – 20\nTickets will go on sale 6 weeks before the event. \n  \n\n\n\nExtend your stay\nExclusively 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.\n\n\nEvent Information:\nDietary Requirements are welcome with advanced notice\, please include this information with your booking.\nBy purchasing tickets\, you agree to our terms and conditions.\nChildren are also welcome at any age. Please let us know when booking if you require a High Chair.\n\nHave questions about this event? We would be happy to answer them. Please contact us\, or check out our FAQ.
URL:https://www.hemsworthestate.co.nz/event/christmashightea/
LOCATION:Hemsworth Estate\, 356 Beach Road East\, Ashburton\, 7777\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:August High Tea
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to our August High Tea\, the perfect afternoon activity in Ashburton for enjoying the finer things in life this winter. \nStarting at 2:00pm\, 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 tea out of fine china\, get cozy by the fire and enjoy making new memories with your loved ones. \nBook your tickets now\, there’s no other event in Ashburton like High Tea at Hemsworth Estate. \nHigh Tea Includes: \n\nA glass of bubbles (or non alcoholic cocktail alternative)\n5 mouth-watering savoury selections\n4 seasonal sweet treats\nFreshly made scones with jam and cream\nA luxury table setting including vintage linen\, bone china and Stirling silverware.\n\nWhat people say \n“Thanks so much for all that you did to make my 80th High Tea 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 \n“High Tea at Hemsworth Estate is a real treat. Beautiful setting. Delicious food. Something a bit different to try and well worth it.” – Phillipa Young \n“A lovely high tea that catered well for gluten-free people. I didn’t feel jealous looking around the room at everyone else’s. Great value and a beautiful setting with great hosts. The gluten-free scones were so good it seemed like they were regular ones!” – Macushla Lunn \n“Absolutely love coming to functions at Hemsworth Estate\, delicious food and drinks\, fantastic hosts and beautiful surroundings”. – Sheryl Bates \nTicket Pricing:\nHigh Tea with a Champagne Cocktail or Mocktail – 49\nChildren’s High Tea – for ages 4-12 years old – 25\nDog’s High Tea – for fur-babies comfortable in social settings – 20 (limited seating available)\nTickets will go on sale 6 weeks before the event. \n  \nExtend your stay\nExclusively offered to High Tea guests who would like to spend the night of Saturday\, 8th August. 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.\n\n\nEvent Information:\nDietary Requirements are welcome with advanced notice\, please include this information with your booking.\nBy purchasing tickets\, you agree to our terms and conditions.\nChildren are also welcome at any age. Please let us know when booking if you require a High Chair.\n\nHave questions about this event? We would be happy to answer them. Please contact us\, or check out our FAQ.
URL:https://www.hemsworthestate.co.nz/event/augusthightea/
LOCATION:Hemsworth Estate\, 356 Beach Road East\, Ashburton\, 7777\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:1920s Murder Mystery Evening
DESCRIPTION:Beware! A Murder Mystery is about to occur at Hemsworth Estate… \nThe esteemed ladies of Hemsworth Estate invite you to celebrate the retirement of PGG’s tireless leader Edwin Rowland Guinness Senior on Saturday 22nd August of the year 1926 in an intimate soiree. \nBut beware! Not all is well in the Guinness Family. Discover secrets\, lies and a lavish party to die for in the 1911 Homestead only 10 minutes from Ashburton\, and 1 hour from Christchurch. \nThis 1920s themed Murder Mystery is not your usual suspects\, we’ve thrown out the scripts in favour of each guest receiving unique clues to be revealed throughout the night. Complete with roving trays of canapés\, a welcome cocktail or mocktail upon arrival\, and self service of tea\, coffee and lemonade to keep your wits sharp\, this is an evening to remember… \nCome dressed as one of 1920 society’s most notorious guests as we throw a party no-one will forget… \nYour Murder Mystery Ticket includes:\n– A unique character and selection of clues only you know upon arrival.\n– Explore the Homestead’s many rooms to discover the evening’s events.\n– Roving trays of Canapés served throughout the night.\n– Self-service of tea\, coffee and lemonade.\n– One hand-crafted themed Mocktail or Cocktail per ticket\n– An incredible night of entertainment and fun without the pressure of scripts and specific costumes. \nOnly 25 tickets available. Book now to ensure you don’t miss out.\nPricing: Tickets – 99 per person\nAdd a night’s stay in one of our luxury suites with self-serve breakfast – only 295! (Enquire to book) \nWhat do guests say about Murder Mysteries at Hemsworth Estate? \n“Thanks Lady Hemsworth and Butler Smythe. Everyone had a brilliant evening – a sure sign of success. Thanks for everything.” – Sonya \n“We stepped back in time for an unforgettable evening of vintage intrigue and lively social fun at a glamorous 1920s-style villa.  Hosted by the ever-elegant ladies of Hemsworth Estate\, guests arrived dressed to the nines\, ready to mingle\, dine\, and put their sleuthing skills to the test.  The night was filled with delicious food\, fierce (but friendly) competition\, and plenty of laughs as everyone played their part in unravelling a thrilling mystery.  With flapper fashion\, roaring ’20s charm\, and a touch of mayhem\, it truly was a night to remember!” – John & Heather \n“Dear Lady Hemsworth\, We attended your 1920’s Murder Mystery Party and were enthralled from beginning to end. The venue gave such an authentic vibe to the evening. We were made so welcome and had the opportunity to meet a great group of fellow sleuths in perusing the murderer. We had a lot of fun and laughs throughout the evening. The food was amazing\, delicious and more than we expected. Our felicitations to Butler Smythe who made an excellent bar keeper with expert knowledge and skills in cocktails. The evening was very well run and we would do it again. A big well done and thank you for a wonderful evening.” – Pamela King \nThe Schedule of Events:\n6:00pm – Arrival at Hemsworth Estate\, time to enjoy your cocktail and receive your character assignment for the evening.\n6:30pm – The hosted evening begins\nDuring – Exploration of the many rooms of the estate\, including a “shocking event” and discovery of the culprit…\nBetween 9:30 and 10:00pm – Expected conclusion of the evening \nEvent Information:\nDietary Requirements are welcome with advanced notice\, please include this information with your booking.\nBy purchasing tickets\, you agree to our terms and conditions.\nThis event is made for a mature audience. \nHave questions about this event? We would be happy to answer them. Please contact us\, or check out our FAQ.
URL:https://www.hemsworthestate.co.nz/event/murdermystery26/
LOCATION:Hemsworth Estate\, 356 Beach Road East\, Ashburton\, 7777\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:Father's Day Gentlemen's High Tea
DESCRIPTION: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. \nYou’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 fresh in our kitchen\, surrounded in luxury from a bygone era. Your entire party will enjoy a cozy atmosphere at a table trimmed with linen napkins and sterling silver flatware with plenty of antiques to look at. \nBook your tickets now\, there’s no other event in Ashburton like High Tea at Hemsworth Estate. \nHigh Tea Includes: \n\nA celebratory glass of bubbles\, chilled beer\, or seasonal mocktail.\n5 hearty savoury selections\n4 seasonal sweet treats\nFreshly made scones with jam and cream\nA luxury table setting including vintage linen\, bone china and Stirling silverware.\n\nWhat people say \n“We had our first visit to Hemsworth Estate yesterday\, to enjoy Mother’s Day High Tea. The venue was spotless\, immaculately presented in keeping with its character and the age of the building. The food served was delicious and service attentive. Even the air was delicately fragrant with yesteryear scents of lavender and lily of the valley. We had a lovely time and can recommend others to pay this lovely hidden-away gem a visit\, too. I can imagine the gardens in spring would be intoxicatingly beautiful. Can’t wait to go back and see for myself.” – Monica \n“Wow! Our first high tea experience.Thank you Hemsworth Estate we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. A sunny spot for two\, overlooking the garden’s with fantail’s playing. Beautiful selection of food\, yum coffee and great hostess. We will be back.” – Justine \n“Absolutely love coming to functions at Hemsworth Estate\, delicious food and drinks\, fantastic hosts and beautiful surroundings”. – Sheryl Bates \nTicket Pricing:\nHigh Tea with a Champagne Cocktail or Mocktail – 49\nChildren’s High Tea for ages 4-12 years old – 25\nTickets will go on sale 6 weeks before the event. \n  \n\nExtend your stay\nExclusively offered to High Tea guests who would like to spend the night of Sunday 6th September. 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.\n\n\nEvent Information:\nDietary Requirements are welcome with advanced notice\, please include this information with your booking.\nBy purchasing tickets\, you agree to our terms and conditions.\nChildren are also welcome at any age. Please let us know when booking if you require a High Chair.\n\nHave questions about this event? We would be happy to answer them. Please contact us\, or check out our FAQ.
URL:https://www.hemsworthestate.co.nz/event/fathersdayhightea/
LOCATION:Hemsworth Estate\, 356 Beach Road East\, Ashburton\, 7777\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:Dog-Dad's High Tea
DESCRIPTION:We invite you and your dogs to a very special Father’s Day High Tea – for dog dads! This is the perfect setting in our Ashburton for celebrating and creating new memories with the incredible four-legged children in your life. \nStarting at 2:00pm\, you’ll be treated to a craft beer or glass of bubbles\, a progressive High Tea (both savoury and sweet) featuring hearty dad-sized bites made fresh in our kitchen\, and your furry companion will be treated to their own cake tier full of Raw and Natural Dog Treats. Sip your craft beer\, get cozy by the fire and enjoy cuddling up with your fur-child. \nThis particular high tea is different to our other ones\, as each table will most likely have a dog at it. This event is best for dogs who are comfortable in an indoor social environment\, where other dogs are present. Tickets will be more limited than our usual high teas to allow for enough space. \nBook your table now\, this is the only High Tea for dogs in New Zealand and it will sell out fast! \n\nHigh Tea Includes: \n\nA glass of craft beer\, bubbles (or non alcoholic cocktail alternative)\n5 mouth-watering savoury selections\n4 seasonal sweet treats\nFreshly made scones with jam and cream\nA luxury table setting including vintage linen\, bone china and Stirling silverware.\n\nHigh Tea for dogs includes: \n\nA separate cake tier of dog treats – all raw\, natural or homemade by Best Buddies.\nTheir own napkin\nA carob dog-safe hot chocolate\nDepending on size\, their own table.\n\n\n\nWhat people say: \n“The coolest high tea experience in New Zealand Because you get to bring your dog!” – Escape Video \n“Absolutely gorgeous! We had a great night away with our little dog and it was everything we hoped\, the high tea was fabulous and breakfast was delish! Felt super welcomed and the house was stunning. Highly recommend!” – Lois Stone \n“We can’t think of a nicer overall experience that we’ve had recently that could be better than Hemsworth Estate. Rebecca and Jema were lovely\, having the run of the grand villa in the evening was a luxury\, the dog friendly-ness of the place was just so wonderful. We booked this as a treat for us and our dog and it absolutely delivered. We would also highly recommend the high tea (people and dog friendly!) and would 100% book again in the future.”– Carli Edgar \n“High Tea at Hemsworth Estate is a real treat. Beautiful setting. Delicious food. Something a bit different to try and well worth it.” – Phillipa Young \nTicket Pricing:\nAdult’s High Tea – 49\nChildren’s High Tea for ages 4-12 years old – 25\nDog’s High Tea – 20\nLimited seating available. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Information:\nDietary Requirements are welcome with advanced notice\, please include this information with your booking.\nBy purchasing tickets\, you agree to our terms and conditions.\nAll children aged 4-12 years will require a ticket. Please let us know when booking if you are bringing a child under this age or require a High Chair.\n\nHave questions about this event? We would be happy to answer them. Please contact us\, or check out our FAQ.\n\nPhoto credit: Escape Video
URL:https://www.hemsworthestate.co.nz/event/dog-dads-high-tea/
LOCATION:Hemsworth Estate\, 356 Beach Road East\, Ashburton\, 7777\, New Zealand
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