Celebrate Your Pre Christmas Event in Style at Ambrym Estate.
There’s something truly special about marking the end of the year at a place like Ambrym Estate, a secluded 50-acre sanctuary perched between rolling hinterland and sweeping coastal views. With its Hamptons-inspired pavilion, manicured gardens, luxury accommodation and elegant function spaces, Ambrym offers the perfect canvas for a pre Christmas gathering imbued with warmth, elegance and memories to last.
Whether it’s a family reunion, corporate soirée, or an intimate friends’ affair, we invite you to host your Christmas at Ambrym.
Theme Ideas to Inspire
1. Coastal Luxe Christmas
Soft whites, sandy neutrals and touches of oyster grey combine with driftwood, starfish and sea glass accents. Think candlelit tables, natural foliage garlands and ambient lighting that echoes the shimmer of water under moonlight.
2. Botanical & Garden Elegance
Use Ambrym’s lush lawns and native greenery as your backdrop. Bring in fresh florals, deep greens, magnolia leaves and crisp white linens. Complement with gold or brass metallic touches (candlesticks, cutlery) for an understated elegance.
3. Midnight & Candlelight
Create a moody, romantic atmosphere: deep emeralds, inky blues, rich burgundy, paired with flickering candles, vintage glassware and soft ambient music. Let the starlit sky above Ambrym do the rest of the decor.
4. White Christmas (with a twist)
A tonal, textured white palette, ivory, cream, pearl, and linen, layered with texture: wicker, rattan, pampas, silk linens. Accent with touches of blush, silver or olive for warmth.
5. Coastal Christmas Picnic
For a relaxed, stylish setting: long low tables on the lawn, woven mats, soft cushions, lanterns, local seafood platters, artisanal bites, and acoustic live music as the sun sets over Corio Bay.
Tips to Elevate the Experience
Lighting is everything. Soft uplighting on trees, festoon lighting across the pavilion, candle arrangements, and fairy lights will transform Ambrym’s architecture and landscape after dark.
Seasonal menu & local flavours. Highlight Queensland produce including tropical fruits, seafood, fresh herbs and pair with crisp wines or bespoke cocktails that reflect a coastal Christmas.
Thoughtful moments. A welcome drink on arrival, a personalised ornament at each place setting, or a short greeting from the host can turn a gathering into a heartfelt memory.
Seamless transitions. Take advantage of multiple event zones: cocktails by the pool, dining in the pavilion, lounge-style vibes on the lawn post-dinner.
Guest comfort. Offer light wraps or blankets for evening chills, accessible pathways, and shade or umbrellas midday. Ambrym’s design already includes flat grounds and thoughtful amenities.
At Ambrym Estate, Christmas becomes more than a celebration, it becomes an experience of elegance, place, and intention.
