Hemsworth Estate’s gardens and Homestead have been decorated for Christmas and is open to the public to enjoy! Visit the Christmas Display Starting on the 10th December, drop by Tuesday to Sunday between 1:00-4:00pm and wander the garden display for a gold coin donation. (Ends 24th December) Extended Afternoon Tea Hours If you would like […]

It's time to escape to the country! Camp Hemsworth is New Zealand's inaugural luxury women's only summer camp. Start 2025 by making new friends. You’ll be joined at the estate by no more than twelve like-minded women to experience a luxury weekend summer camp expertly curated to foster new connections, relax and spend time trying […]

Toast your girls with a champagne cocktail, pile cream and jam on top of a freshly made scone, and spend your afternoon in one of Ashburton’s most picturesque locations. This is your perfect Galentine's activity. We invite you to our Galentine's High Tea, made for to celebrate the women in your life. Starting at 12:30pm […]

Sip on a Summer Spritz, sup on roving trays of canapes, and serenade your love with live jazz music in our Rose Garden. You are cordially invited to a romantic summer's evening this Valentine's Day at Hemsworth Estate. Enjoy wafts of jazz music by the likes of Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra from mezzo-soprano singer […]

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 […]