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St Peters Anglican Mission & Chapel
circa 1845

1880's Biedermeier solid walnut twin beds provide comfort for a discerning couple

James Sampson Torr, a captain from the Bolivian tin mines, was born in Devon, England at St Peters Parish of Meavey. He arrived in South Australia & came to Mintaro before the town was laid out - when it was the Mintadloo pastoral run (c 1838) & "Wakefield Copper Mine" (c 1842) mineral lease.

Designed after the 14th century Meavey Parish church, the chapel was officially transferred to the Right Reverend Augustus Short, Bishop of Adelaide in 1856.  By 1858, the Wesleyan Circuit had leased it for a private school & religious instruction. In 1876 the Anglican Diocese sold the chapel to the adjoining owner, James Fry. He was the presiding schoolmaster and rented the building to his assistant teachers.

After the turn of the century, the chapel became known locally as the Honeymoon Cottage, as several young married couples lived there until they could establish their own homes.

The quaint, humble building features a vaulted ceiling & slate floors.  Still furnished ecclesiastically, a kitchen and traditional bathroom have been incorporated without detracting from the chapel's colonial integrity.

All linen, TV, electric blankets, abundant breakfast provisions & firewood for the open fireplace are supplied.