Spring Garden Party

Smell the wafts of spring blooms in the air, sip a sparkling cocktail, and step into the charming english country gardens of Hemsworth Estate.

Cheers! Spring in in full bloom, and you’re cordially invited to our annual Spring Garden Party set in the Rose Garden.

Enjoy a Spring-themed Afternoon Tea, unlimited iced tea, coffee and lemonade, a complimentary floral infused cocktail or mocktail, and a delightful afternoon of wandering the gardens, lawn games, and even a little spot of gardening.

Each ticket includes your own table with a tier of delectable spring-themed treats.The ladies of Hemsworth Estate will be pouring unlimited cups of Iced Tea, Coffee and Lemonade, plus a choice of specially created Cocktail or Mocktail (limit to one per adult ticket). Once you’ve had your delightful fill of Afternoon Tea, you might try your hand at some lawn games, or indulge your green thumb as you pot a personalised arrangement of vibrant spring blooms to take home. (Because what says spring more than flowers you planted yourself?)

Wear some of your spring-themed best to capture you and your companions in front of our blooming backdrop.

Our Spring Garden Party includes: Begin your festivities with a spring-themed cocktail on arrival (or mocktail!) Admire the beauty of the gardens and enjoy a delectable array of spring-themed afternoon tea treats. Lavender Tea Cake anyone? Challenge your friends to a spirited game of pétanque, show off your skills in croquet, or aim for a ringer in quoits. Indulge your green thumb as you pot a personalised arrangement of vibrant spring blooms to take home. (Because what says spring more than flowers you planted yourself?) What do people say?

“Amazing spring garden party, with delicious nibbles, fabulous bespoke cocktails, lawn games, and fabulous people just a few short minutes from downtown Ashburton.” – Dean McRobbie

“The Garden party was FANTASTIC. It was so tastefully organized and your hospitality was the BEST. Thank you so much for a memorable afternoon.” – Joan Corbett

“Thank you we had a lovely afternoon. Beautiful garden and surroundings, a welcoming homestead, afternoon tea, and a perfect day out. We will definitely be coming again.” – Liz van Til

Ticket Pricing: Adult’s Garden Party with a Champagne Cocktail or Mocktail – 65 Children’s Garden Party – for ages 4-12 years old – 32.50 Dog’s High Tea – for fur-babies comfortable in social settings – 20 (limited tickets available) Tickets will go on sale 6 weeks before the event.