If you’re organising a 21st birthday, a baby shower, a bridal shower or just a special afternoon with your favourite people, a winery is always a great choice, especially now that spring in full bloom and summer just around the corner. But why go for the typical winery experience when Bec Hardy Wines in McLaren Vale offers something even better, and bougier? Their Premium Picnic Experience is the perfect way to enjoy a fabulous lunch with friends in style.
Running for three hours, the experience includes food from The Kitchen at Bec Hardy (a Two Hat restaurant), alongside the best of the winery’s award-winning wines. You’ll also enjoy a stunning picnic setup that takes care of all the little details, so you can focus on enjoying the day with your friends, rather than trying to make it look perfectly pretty, so just sit back, sip away and relax. After three successful years of running this picnic, it has proven to be the most beautiful way to celebrate together.
Set within the beautiful gardens of the winery’s Tipsy Hill Estate, one of South Australia’s top private gardens, this experience is designed for special occasions. Tipsy Hill Estate offers a breathtaking 360-degree view of lush vineyards and gardens, and the Mediterranean-inspired terraces and vibrant plantings, set against a sunny day with blue skies, creates an enchanting backdrop all-year round.
Once you arrive at Tipsy Hill Estate, you’ll find a beautifully arranged picnic area, which features elegant wooden tables, cozy rugs, plush cushions, and stylish cutlery and crockery. Sometimes when you’re planning a special occasion, organising the decor can be the most stressful part, but with this experience, you won’t need to worry about a thing – the full setup is ready and waiting for you.
Over the course of three hours, you’ll enjoy a selection of shared grazing platters and hot dishes prepared by The Kitchen, such as bruschetta, san choy bow, and sliders. Bec Hardy assured us that there is plenty of food, so no one will be leaving hungry. This year, The Kitchen at Bec Hardy received Two Hats and 14 points in the 2024 Australian Good Food Guide Chef Hat Awards, placing it among South Australia’s top 15 dining venues. This experience not only offers a beautiful setting for a special occasion, but also a chance to taste food from one of the state’s most esteemed restaurants.
Of course, no celebration (no matter what that celebration might be) is complete without drinks. During the experience, guests will sip on a selection of Bec Hardy’s top wines, including sparkling, white, red, and rose, while you relax and enjoy the picturesque surroundings.
We love this experience because it is super relaxed and really private. You and your party are essentially the only guests at the venue, so you can truly unwind and enjoy yourselves. Whether you want to play your own games, or just have some great chats together, Tipsy Hill Estate is a peaceful, secluded backdrop for you and your people.
Bec Hardy Wines Premium Picnic Experience allows for beautiful memories to be made in one of the most enchanting settings the state has to offer, with food from one of SA’s top 15 dining venues, all at the renowned Bec Hardy Wines.
What: Premium Picnic Experience
Where: Tipsy Hill Estate, 309 Blewitt Springs Road, Blewitt Springs
Price: $99 per person (min 8, max 20 people)
For more information, click here or call (08) 8383 2700.
