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SUMMARY:A Royal High Tea
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n\nWe invite you to a Royal High Tea\, the perfect setting in our Ashburton for treating someone special like royalty.\n\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.\n\nBook your tickets now\, there’s no other event in Ashburton like High Tea at Hemsworth Estate.\n\nHigh Tea Includes:\n\n\nA glass of bubbles (or non alcoholic cocktail alternative)\n\n\n5 mouth-watering savoury selections\n\n\n4 seasonal sweet treats\n\n\nFreshly made scones with jam and cream\n\n\nA luxury table setting including vintage linen\, bone china and Stirling silverware.\n\n\n\nRegal attire highly encouraged! Wear your Ascot best\, or show us your own interpretation of your royal finest!\n\nWhat people say\n\n\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 Frost\n\n\n\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\n\n\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\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\n\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\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\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/royalhightea/
LOCATION:Hemsworth Estate\, 356 Beach Road East\, Ashburton\, 7777\, New Zealand
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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.\n\n\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.\n\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.\n\nBook your tickets now\, there’s no other event in Ashburton like High Tea at Hemsworth Estate.\n\nHigh Tea Includes:\n\n\nA glass of bubbles (or non alcoholic cocktail alternative)\n\n\n5 mouth-watering savoury selections\n\n\n4 seasonal sweet treats\n\n\nFreshly made scones with jam and cream\n\n\nA luxury table setting including vintage linen\, bone china and Stirling silverware.\n\n\n\nChristmas attire highly encouraged! Wear your best Christmas kitch sweater\, or show us your own interpretation of your Christmas finest!\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\n\n\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\n\n\n“Absolutely love coming to functions at Hemsworth Estate\, delicious food and drinks\, fantastic hosts and beautiful surroundings”. – Sheryl Bates\n\n\n\n\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\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.\n\n\n\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.\n\nBook your tickets now\, there’s no other event in Ashburton like High Tea at Hemsworth Estate.\n\n\n\nHigh Tea Includes:\n\n\nA glass of bubbles (or non alcoholic cocktail alternative)\n\n\n5 mouth-watering savoury selections\n\n\n4 seasonal sweet treats\n\n\nFreshly made scones with jam and cream\n\n\nA luxury table setting including vintage linen\, bone china and Stirling silverware.\n\n\n\nWhat people say\n\n\n\n\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\n\n\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\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\n\n\n\n“Absolutely love coming to functions at Hemsworth Estate\, delicious food and drinks\, fantastic hosts and beautiful surroundings”. – Sheryl Bates\n\n\n\n\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\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/augusthightea/
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.\n\n\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.\n\n\nBook your tickets now\, there’s no other event in Ashburton like High Tea at Hemsworth Estate.\n\nHigh Tea Includes:\n\n\nA celebratory glass of bubbles\, chilled beer\, or seasonal mocktail.\n\n\n5 hearty savoury selections\n\n\n4 seasonal sweet treats\n\n\nFreshly made scones with jam and cream\n\n\nA luxury table setting including vintage linen\, bone china and Stirling silverware.\n\n\n\nWhat people say\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\n\n\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\n\n\n“Absolutely love coming to functions at Hemsworth Estate\, delicious food and drinks\, fantastic hosts and beautiful surroundings”. – Sheryl Bates\n\n\n\n\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 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/fathersdayhightea/
LOCATION:Hemsworth Estate\, 356 Beach Road East\, Ashburton\, 7777\, New Zealand
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