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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.
We’re on to the footings!
We began 2023 with the installation of the new roof on the cottage, protecting her from all the wild weather that's been happening. And we are ending with an equally big job - working on the footings. This is another major stage, and after many somewhat frustrating...
Barossa weddings – a chance to celebrate.
Who doesn’t love a wedding? We all love a happy event, and a reason to celebrate. And the Barossa Germans certainly loved to celebrate a wedding. Back in the 1800’s, weddings were usually held on a Thursday to allow for three days of celebrations to be held (what an...
Significant journeys – Bethesda Mission, Lake Killalpaninna
Have you ever made a journey to see a place of significance in the history of your family? Where did you go, and how was it? Did you feel a sense of connection there? Stephen Reuther, a Rechner descendent, makes a journey to the place where his great-grandfather lived...
Work on the footings begins.
29th October, 2023: Work on the footings has begun! It kicked off in style with the dig party on Friday. Thanks to all the volunteers who came and helped. In fact, they worked so hard that they finished the job on the same day, so unfortunately we had to cancel the...
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...