The best thing about memories is making them

It all began in 1850, when German-born settler Johann Christian Liebelt purchased a parcel of land in the picturesque Adelaide Hills. Like many German immigrants of the time, Johann was drawn to the fertile soils and rolling green landscapes reminiscent of his homeland. Settling in Littlehampton, he established what would become a cherished family farm — a place of hard work, resilience, and deep-rooted legacy.

Over the decades, the Liebelt family shaped the property through a number of rural enterprises, each leaving a lasting impression on the land. In the early years, the farm thrived with potato crops, capitalising on the rich soils and ideal climate of the Hills. Later, the family turned their focus to dairy, raising Jersey cattle known for their rich milk. This era saw the construction of milking sheds and stone outbuildings that still stand today. Sheep shearing followed, with the rustic shearing shed and weathered wooden yards becoming a testament to this chapter of the farm’s evolution. Eventually, beef cattle farming became the farm’s mainstay — and continues to this day.

Wandering the property, you’ll find relics of its working past: vintage farm machinery, aged timber fencing, and hand-laid stone walls. The original homestead and outbuildings, crafted from local stone, speak to a time when everything was built to last — with care, craftsmanship and pride.

Now, over 170 years later, the Liebelt family still owns and manages this 70-acre property, with the seventh generation carrying on the legacy. While farming remains at its heart, the Liebelt Farm is also stepping into a new chapter. Since winter 2021, this beloved historic property has opened its gates to the public, offering a unique and authentic backdrop for weddings, events, and special gatherings.

It’s a place where history lives on — not just in buildings and paddocks, but in the stories shared and the memories made on this land.