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Barossa Deutsch – an Aussie ‘sprachinsel’.
Sprechen Sie Deutsch? Sprechen Sie Barossa-Deutsch? In fact, what exactly IS Barossa-Deutsch? When the early settlers came to the Barossa from Prussia and Silesia in the 1800's, they kept their own language and culture. Often we are critical of people who come to...
Journeying to a new land
Setting out on a journey can lead to unexpected places. It's a time of excitement - of envisioning a new future. For the Prussian immigrants to Light Pass and the Barossa in the mid-1800's, taking those first steps allowed them to go places they would never have...
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,...
Advent traditions
The season of Advent begins today. Do you use an Advent calendar? This tradition – as well as that of the Advent wreath - originated in Germany and would have been part of Christmas preparations for many of the German settlers here in Australia. Advent (Latin - ‘to...