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Barefoot beginnings Story Barefoot beginnings Elli Beer talks about her love of food, family and the celebrity chef in her life who’s only ever been “mum”. words heidi helbig PHOTOGRAPHY pete thornton >> >> Elli Beer, owner of The Farm...

Driving ambition WORDS Todd Kuchel photography Sam Kroepsch >> Well known community member, Tim Lynas pictured alongside a Porsche 356B, part of his classic car collection. Sitting amongst some of his favourite classic cars in an area decorated with trophies...

Hammering home the Stiller traditions WORDS Alicia Lüdi-Schutz photography Pete Thornton >> The Stiller family, Andrew with daughter Summer, wife Brooke, Billie and Maddison. The faint sound of hammering in the hills at Bethany is music to the ears of...

It’s midday on a Tuesday and Matt Nitschke is holding court in the lunchroom of The Barossa Council, enthusiastically dissecting the weekend’s local sports results with his colleagues.

After purchasing the very butcher shop he began his profession 39 years ago, Peter Barratt’s career has come full circle. Now, with his daughter, Teagan at his side, he is delighted to share his life work and pass on his knowledge in a trade typically dominated by males.

A lasting legacy WORDS Alicia Lüdi-Schutz photography Pete Thornton >> Jan and John Angas of Hutton Vale Farm There’s a strong sense of history, an element of grandeur even, when experiencing the sights, sounds and flavours of Hutton Vale Farm.Gnarly old...

Clean Bill of health Story Clean Bill of health History, uni-cycles and a dash of Polish comedy WORDS & PHOTOGRAPHY Alicia LÜdi-Schutz >> Bill Gransbury He’s the history-loving Doctor with a maritime family background who’s delivered famous Barossa babies and unicycled...

Kies to the sky WORDS Mel Jaunay photography Alicia Lüdi-Schutz >> Sisters Billie-Jo Kies and Bridgette Hasting of Barossa Helicopters They’ve spent much of their lives in the air, but the Kies sisters have learned the importance of staying grounded. On...

Megan's message of hope WORDS Alicia Lüdi-Schutz photography Pete Thornton >>Megan McLoughlin Don’t ever tell Megan McLoughlin she can’t do something, she’ll prove you wrong.To say this Tanunda mother of two is tough, resilient and inspirational seems an understatement, for...