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 annual Pride Garden Party.
Cheers! Late summer blooms are rampant, and and you’re invited to celebrate Pride with a Garden Party in the Orchard at Hemsworth Estate
Enjoy a pride-themed High Tea, unlimited iced tea, coffee and lemonade, a complimentary floral infused cocktail or mocktail, and a delightful afternoon of delicious food, lawn games, and wandering the gardens ![]()
The Details:
Hemsworth Estate, 10 minutes from Ashburton, 1 hour from Christchurch
Saturday 21st March
2:00pm – 5:00pm
Tickets – $59
Starting at 2:00pm, you’ll be treated to a glass of floral-infused cocktail (or a mocktail), you’ll then be seated at your table for a Pride-themed High Tea featuring mouth-watering morsels made fresh in our kitchen, surrounded in countryside luxury.
Once you’ve had your delightful fill of High Tea, you might try your hand at some lawn games, or wander the gardens.
Wear some of your Floral-Themed best to capture you and your companions in front of our Portrait Frame for a photo op, and the chance to win a spot prize on the day.
Our Pride Garden Party includes:
– Begin your festivities with a floral Infused glass of bubbles on arrival (or mocktail!)
– Admire the beauty of the gardens and enjoy a delectable array of pride-themed high 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.
Book your tickets now, there’s no other Pride event in Canterbury like a Garden Party at Hemsworth Estate.

