Conserving the Past, Enriching the Future
Breaking news! We are up to the pugging!! Click here for more.
Welcome to Rechner Cottage
Rechner Cottage, in Light Pass, South Australia is a State Heritage Listed Cottage of architectural and social significance. Browse the website, and discover more about the cottage and the village it stands in. Explore the stories of the past, and follow along with the progress of the conservation.
The Cottage
It is a heritage-listed place of architectural and social significance. What is so special about the cottage that makes it worth saving?
GJ Rechner
Who was GJ Rechner, the man the cottage is named for? Learn more about him, his life, his work and his legacy.
Join the Footings Campaign
Supporters are helping Rechner Cottage keep it’s feet on the ground! And dedicating a ‘foot of footings’ in their name or in someone’s memory. Be part of this special campaign!
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The conservation
After lots of hard work, the future is looking much brighter for this lovely cottage but we’re not quite there yet. Click on the buttons below to see where we are up to, and here to find out how you can help.
Where are we up to?
The groundwork is done, the structure is stabilized, the new roof is on, the footings are completed, and we are now onto step 4 – the pugging. This will transform the cottage, and give a real sense of what it once looked like. Click on the buttons to see what is being done at each stage.
Light Pass Village
Rechner Cottage is situated in the small village of Light Pass, in South Australia’s beautiful Barossa Valley. Light Pass has a rich history and is home to many historic buildings.
There is plenty to discover in this lovely village. Explore it in person or virtually by using the free Barossa Heritage Trails App. 
About Light Pass
Significant Buildings
Stories
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100% of the money raised goes towards the conservation of the cottage.
Are you interested in heritage buildings, the conservation process, or the stories of people who lived long ago? Browse through these pages and discover treasures of the past.
Let the pugging begin!
4th November 2024 Breaking news - we are up to the stage of pugging the cottage! It's been five years getting to this moment and, even though there are still some tasks to do before we can call the project finished, this is a BIG milestone. And you're invited! Come...
Fighting frosts
“The worst frosts in 55 vintages" have recently destroyed crops, devastating both wineries and growers.1 Farmers in Light Pass 100 years ago knew exactly how that feels. They also experienced devastation caused by frosts, as time after time frosts would wipe out...
Ring those bells!
Ring those bells! Surely one of the most iconic sounds of the Barossa must be the sound of bells ringing out over the countryside. Since the early days of German settlement, the bells in the Barossa have been busy - calling the faithful to worship on Sundays,...
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