Welcome to Anam Cara Gardens

Luxury Garden Venue in the Kapiti Coast.

Anam Cara's Gardens is an exclusive-use venue in Otaki, offering unforgettable experiences for weddings, corporate events, special celebrations, and group garden tours.

Set across 10 acres of thoughtfully designed gardens, Anam Cara allows guests to explore, relax, and connect in nature - moving through forest paths, orchards, rose gardens, and open lawns - with private boutique accommodation and outdoor garden spa facilities in a beautiful, private and exclusive space, sure to delight your guests, leaving you with a magical and memorable occasion in every way.

Whatever the occasion, Tim and Teresa would love to help you make it perfect. We truly love Anam Cara Gardens and know you and your guests will too.

Function Centre

  • Capacity 120 guests

  • Tables and chairs

  • Full sound system indoor and outside*

  • PA system (internal)

  • Portable PA system for ceremony

  • Wifi and communications facilities

  • Huge modern commercial kitchen for caterers to use

  • Bar with fridges for BYO

  • Dance floor with botanical backdrop and fairy curtain lighting

  • Breakout rooms for kids, or meetings

Gardens and Grounds

  • 9 beautifully designed star rated garden rooms

  • Alpacas + Sheep

  • Covered outdoor gazebo that seats 70

  • Parking for 60 plus vehicles

  • Helicopter landing

  • Bus turning area

  • Pet friendly (conditions apply) + kids

  • Outdoor Garden Spa with Sauna, Hot tub, Icebath/hot bath and shower

  • Accommodation to sleep up to 18

 
Captured by Hollow & Co

Captured by Hollow & Co - ceremony set up - Rimu Grove

Anam Cara Gardens Overview