Conserving the Past, Enriching the Future
Photo Courtesy of Andy Grope
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!
The conservation
The cottage needs help! Much of it has fallen into disrepair, and we are working to save this piece of history before it’s too late. After lots of hard work, the future is looking much brighter for this lovely cottage but there’s still lots to be done. Click on the buttons below to see where we are up to, and here to find out how you can help.
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.
A Foot of Footings
30th September 2023: Rechner Cottage needs your help! Join our new campaign - “A FOOT of FOOTINGS”. You can't get much for $100 dollars these days. But here's how you can use it to give a lasting legacy for someone you love, AND make a difference for generations to...
Soup’s Up!
September 30th, 2023: Soup's Up! Thanks to the wonderful folk of Strait Gate Church, Light Pass, who have been raising money for the conservation of Rechner Cottage by serving soup after the 9am Sunday services. Thank you to the wonderful soup makers, and all those...
Take a trip to Central Australia – 1923 style!
Darlene Cooper, of Luhrs Cottage, Light Pass has been researching the Light Pass Men’s Agricultural Bureau. In the December 1923 minutes, she came across this account of a talk given to the Bureau members by Pastor JJ Stolz. He speaks of his recent trip to Central...
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