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.
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...
The roof is on!
7th February 2023 Finally we can bring you the good news that the new roof is on! And its VERY shiny. Not the lovely heritage look we're used to, but it will age over time. (In the meantime, it can possibly be used as a marker for planes). The battered and rusted look...
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