Narracoorte Homestead

14/09/2026

Spot the difference

FREE HISTORY TOUR for the first correct answer….!

**image of the beautiful “Grain Store” building, built circa 1859 by Narracoorte township’s founder, William MacIntosh

03/09/2026

Are these two pictures of the same hayshed at the old Narracoorte station / Dartmoor Homestead, circa 1918.?

*the B&W image has recently been given to me by Una Percival (nee Pluckhahn) whose father Heinrich Pluckhahn leased/owned the property circa 1916-1924

*the painting on the right was gifted to me by siblings John & Helen Humphrys, whose family lived at the property circa 1974-1978 (artist Neil Vivian)

27/08/2026

Blue-tongue lizard reminding me whose garden this really is 🦎

Cherry blossom in bloom..! (who needs to go to Japan..!) 🌸

Aaaand, my French Riviera “Mosquito Creek” view 🖼️

20/08/2026

This is the face of a happy Heritage-listed building owner.!

The upkeep on these beautiful old babies here is sometimes a little overwhelming, hence the SA Heritage Conservation Fund provides 50% of total works cost towards successful grant applications each year.

This small roof section which is the original breakfast servery & kitchen area, will get a new tin roof & guttering (& structural beams checked/replaced, chimney flashing repaired) once the weather becomes roof-climbing friendly again this year.!

Not a moment too late as there was a small tree sprouting from inside the room as I wrote the grant application in March this year 😆 (…maybe that helped the application.?)

Lots of lovely visitors coming through in August - it’s the first August I’ve been open so it’s been nice to see people enjoying the tranquility of the property & the open fireplace of the gorgeous Ormerod Cottage🔥

16/08/2026

Tell me you’re a farmer / gardener without telling me you’re a farmer / gardener….

“..today I am…..”

13/08/2026

Grateful for the continued community support in keeping Naracoorte’s most historic property true to its historical past.

This handsome young fella used to live at The Homestead when he was a wee little’un (just a mere few years ago), & he has kindly donated a fire grate fitting of the large fireplace in the old “Grain Store”. The building was built circa 1859 by the town of Naracoorte’s founder, William MacIntosh.

The whole property, previously known as Dartmoor Homestead, has been re-opened to the public since 2021 offering bed and breakfast-style accommodation (catering to groups up to 5 couples), history tours, and unique events.

The property was originally known as “The Narracoorte Run”, and is the premier sheep station of the town 🐑

We look forward to hosting your group here soon..!

31/07/2026

Lots of birds visit the Homestead 🤗

30/07/2026

I enjoy updating my blog on the ‘Happenings at the Homestead”

This one is about recent history events.

It’s a short 5-minute read

Enjoy! 🏡

Stay warm, tash 🤗

And don’t forget - mention this post/blog when making an accommodation booking & I’ll give you a 10% “Friends of the Homestead” discount 👍👍👍

During the month of May each year, South Australia hosts 'History Month' with a multitude of 'one-off' events to welcome curious minds to share historical venues/places/spaces that are not usually accessible to the public all year around. Narracoorte Homestead is dedicated to hosting on-going events...

19/07/2026

14/07/2026

We are now stocking a range of hand-spun, knitted woollen beanies to keep your noggins warm during winter.

Come and experience a “Winter Warmer” exclusive accommodation package at the oldest Cottage in Naracoorte including use of our infrared sauna 🛀.

Call Natasha 0448 393 595 to book. Or, link in bio