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Description
A Historic Estate Perfect for Your Timeless Wedding
Imagine saying “I do” surrounded by the charm of a beautifully restored 19th-century homestead. Teschemakers Resort, just south of Oamaru, offers exactly that—a stunning blend of history and natural beauty. Set on 11 hectares of manicured gardens and peaceful farmland, this private estate creates a serene and picturesque backdrop for your special day. Once a Catholic boarding school, its iconic Oamaru stone buildings and mature grounds add unique character to both intimate gatherings and grand celebrations.
Beautiful Ceremony and Reception Spaces Tailored to You
At the heart of Teschemakers is a heritage chapel that seats up to 120 guests, providing a warm and atmospheric space for your ceremony. When it’s time to celebrate, the venue offers flexible reception areas that adapt to your vision—whether that’s a formal sit-down dinner or a lively cocktail party.
- Dining Capacity: Up to 120 guests
- Cocktail Capacity: Up to 200 guests
All-in-One Venue with Stunning Grounds and On-Site Accommodation
Teschemakers Resort is designed to make your wedding day seamless and memorable. The expansive gardens and historic architecture provide countless beautiful spots for your wedding photos. Plus, with on-site accommodation—including a dedicated bridal suite—you and your guests can relax and fully enjoy the celebration without leaving the peaceful country setting.
Overview of Teschemakers Resort
Wedding Ceremony & Reception
Wedding Venue Details
Wedding Catering
Reviews (3)
- Wenjia Li Mulder07/02/2024amazing churchamazing churchVery lovely place to stay!! Everything is so well set up and got lots of place for children to run outside. The amazing church is beautiful ❤️ Thanks for organising everything for us! Good location for big family and friends re union. Very lovely place to stay!! Everything is so well set up and got lots of place for children to run outside. The amazing church is beautiful ❤️ Thanks for organising everything for us! Good location for big family and friends re union.
- Robert Side07/02/2024A really awesome placeA really awesome placeA really awesome place, we didn’t stay but had a guided tour and were blown away by the size, ambiance and sense of history. It is really great to see these old buildings loved, looked after and restored where necessary. We hope it continues well into the future. A really awesome place, we didn’t stay but had a guided tour and were blown away by the size, ambiance and sense of history. It is really great to see these old buildings loved, looked after and restored where necessary. We hope it continues well into the future.
- Beth Smith07/02/2024Friendly, very helpful staffFriendly, very helpful staffOnly 10-15 minutes from Oamaru (using the coast road). Stayed here for 2 nights for a wedding. All-in-one Wedding/Function venue where you can a stay in accommodation at the same venue as a beautiful Chapel, followed by photos in the well-kept grounds, and the Wedding Breakfast in one of the Conference/ Function rooms. Friendly, very helpful staff (thanks Colin and Brendan!)Only 10-15 minutes from Oamaru (using the coast road). Stayed here for 2 nights for a wedding. All-in-one Wedding/Function venue where you can a stay in accommodation at the same venue as a beautiful Chapel, followed by photos in the well-kept grounds, and the Wedding Breakfast in one of the Conference/ Function rooms. Friendly, very helpful staff (thanks Colin and Brendan!)
