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.
The Light Pass Agricultural Bureau
Imagine you are a farmer (let’s say 80 years ago) and you need to know how best to prune your vines and fruit trees, what varieties give the best yield, what’s the latest in ploughing, and how to get rid of the dreaded potato caterpillar. No Google to ask, so where do...
Andy’s on the radio!
May 25th, 2023: Andy Grope, one of our committee members, was recently interviewed on Peter Goer's evening programme on ABC Adelaide radio. They wanted to find out more about Rechner Cottage and the conservation efforts, and Peter and Andy had a great old chat. You...
Getting the mail
Up until recently, the mail delivery has been an important part of our lives. Remember waiting anxiously for the postman's bell, and news of loved ones, exam results, health tests, tax refunds, postcards from abroad or birthday mail? And this was even more so in...
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