Birthdays & Celebrations

Home is a place to share special times with the people closest to your heart. We warmly open our home to you as a relaxing and elegant place to host your special celebration. Come and enjoy the magic we have created in our part of the Ohoka countryside in North Canterbury, New Zealand.

If you are looking for a relaxing country retreat, and wanting to celebrate in style you have come to the right place! Lacebark Function Centre is the perfect venue to host birthdays, anniversaries and life celebrations – or a special social gathering for your friends and loved ones.

To make the organisation of your celebration as simple as possible we have created a venue with a comprehensive list of features, services and facilities:

  • Quiet rural location situated just 15 minutes’ drive from Christchurch Airport

  • Picturesque formal landscaped gardens with rural farmlands outlook, providing stunning photographic opportunities to mark your event

  • Furnished indoor and outdoor celebration spaces

  • Stunning architecturally designed American-style barn with seating for 120 guests

  • Separate dance room and outdoor courtyard area

  • Commercial kitchen facilities

  • BYO

  • You are free to arrange your own caterers and entertainment (DJ or band)

  • Lacebark is built to be accessible with on-site accessible toilets, car parking, and wheelchair access

To help you picture your experience, view our image gallery for stunning presentations of what Lacebark has to offer. Whether you are simply looking to enjoy our venue for its particular character, or wanting to spice things up with your own theme, talk to us about your ideas and vision for your special occasion. We are happy to assist you in any way we can to ensure your experience at Lacebark will stay with you for years to come.