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ABOUT CHERRIES AT VERDUN

The Cherries at Verdun orchard is located at one of the Adelaide Hills oldest continually operating farms, the Gallasch Homestead (also known as The Pines). It was settled by J.J.Gallasch in 1847 and has been occupied by the family ever since. Our orchard is currently managed by Benjamin (generation 6) under the guidance of Tony (generation 5). You might even get served at our picking shed by youngsters from generation 7. We look forward to saying g'day!

 

With over 175 years of heritage, there’s history at every turn on the farm. All the stone buildings are State Heritage listed – some even still have their original wooden roof shingles!

 

The homestead itself and outbuildings were built from stone quarried on the property (near the Beaumont Rd entrance). In fact, you can also find Gallasch Homestead stone in the Hahndorf Band Rotunda and Sir Hans Heysen’s home which is located nearby on Heysen Rd.

 

Family legend has it that the large brass church bell on the property was used to not only call the workers in from the paddocks for lunch, but was heard as far away as the school in Verdun. Due to prodigious growth of the old German oak it was hung in, the bell was lost to time. On your drive through the farm yard on the way to the orchard, see if you can spot the bell which is now visible due to a split in the tree. 

We can't wait for you to experience the history of the Gallasch Homestead with us!

May in the Cherry Orchard
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