Points of Interest
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START HEREWelcome to The Story of Sevenhill Cellar’s History
Founded in 1851, this site hosts a rich historical tapestry within the South Australian landscape.
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SITE 1Site 1: Cellar Door
Sevenhill is a unique blend of history, faith, and winemaking, creating a destination steeped in significance. The oldest winery in the Clare Valley, producing wines continuously since 1851.
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SITE 2Site 2: Underground Cellar
The underground vaulted cellar offers a rare glimpse into the history and craftsmanship of 19th-century winemaking.
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SITE 3Site 3: Schreiner Green
The lawn area enjoyed by many today is named for the first Jesuit Winemaker, Brother Joannes Schreiner.
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SITE 4Site 4: Outdoor Screw Press
The historical Screw Press at Sevenhill Cellars, used until the 1960s, revolutionised winemaking, symbolic of the many technological advancements made at Sevenhill since 1851 which have helped transition from the traditional labor-intensive, to more efficient production methods.
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SITE 5Site 5: Slate Tank – Constructed from Mintaro Slate
Dating back to 1879, this slate tank showcases timeless winemaking traditions, still used today for crafting premium small-batch red wines in our Heritage, Saints and Reserve ranges.
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SITE 6Site 6: Old Vines
In September 1851, Brother Joannes Schreiner planted Sevenhill’s first vines for sacramental wine, marking the birth of Sevenhill Cellars and the Clare Valley wine region.
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SITE 7Site 7: Sandstone Quarry
One of three slate quarries on the property, excavated to build the Church, cellars, shrines, college and housing on the Sevenhill property.
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SITE 8Site 8: St Ignatius of Loyola Shrine
The dry-built sandstone shrine honours Saint Ignatius, primary founder of the Jesuit Order, whose transformative journey from a knight devoted to worldly vanities to a spiritual leader shaped the foundation and enduring legacy of the Society of Jesus.
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SITE 9Site 9: The Stations of the Cross
Considered to be an important location for people of faith, take a moment of reflection as you walk this tranquil path.
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SITE 10Site 10: Sevenhill Cemetery
Established in 1872, Sevenhill Cemetery is the resting place of some local pioneers, parishioners, and First Nations people, including Franz Weikert, a Silesian farmer who led Jesuit missionaries to Australia in 1848 and whose grave, marked by a hand-carved cross, in the north- west part of the cemetery, symbolizes his enduring legacy in the region.
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SITE 11Site 11: Weikert Cottage and Dairy
Weikert Cottage, once home to Franz Weikert and his pioneering family, stands as a restored symbol of Sevenhill's rich history, having survived the Ash Wednesday bushfires, and welcomed visitors like Saint Mary MacKillop, who came to visit her brothers, Donald and Peter, who were students at St Aloysius’ College.
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SITE 13Site 13: The Madonna of the Vines
Brother John May, the seventh and final Jesuit Winemaker
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SITE 14Site 14: Indigenous Rocks Recognition and Reconciliation
Sevenhill and the Jesuits have a long and ongoing association with the local Ngadjuri people, the traditional custodians of this land.
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SITE 15Site 15: St Aloysius Church
The grand St Aloysius Church is synonymous with Sevenhill.
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SITE 16Site 16: St Aloysius Church – Crypt
42 notable Jesuits have been laid to rest here.
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SITE 17Site 17: Saint Aloysius College (Not open to the Public)
The first Catholic School in South Australia, and the first Catholic Boarding School outside of Sydney. Nestled amidst the tranquil surroundings of Sevenhill, St. Aloysius College stands as a testament to the Jesuit tradition of education and community service.
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