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STORIES THAT
CONNECT + INSPIRE

For generations, the magical hills of Mount Gretna have brought people together for rest, recreation, and artistic endeavors. The result is a one-of-a-kind central Pennsylvania town full of stories to share. Whether you live in Gretna, want to learn about Gretna, or simply love Gretna from afar … join us!

CATCH UP ON THE LATEST STORIES

Photo of flower stand founder Mary Hernley and new owner and relative Brandie Greiner

In Full Bloom: A Gretna Tradition Lives On

A beloved floral tradition in Mount Gretna lives on in a new generation.

Meagan Cassel

4 days ago

(Re)Introducing Janice

Janice Balmer, Community Development Coordinator for Mount Gretna Magazine Janice Balmer is a familiar face in Mount Gretna and has...

Stacy Schroeder

Jul 1

Photo of ruins of railroad water tank in forest with sun flare

Men of Steam, Shadows of Steel: Gretna’s Railway Heatwave

Long before air conditioning softened the sting of a Gretna summer, steam-powered locomotives carried sweltering passengers—and even more overheated engineers—through the heart of the Chautauqua. This piece pays tribute to the grit of those early railway men and teases a story of a springtime walk through the hidden remnants of Gretna’s gilded-age tracks.

Michael Long

Jun 26

SOUNDS
OF GRETNA

Imagine a slow summer morning: cicadas buzzing in the trees, children laughing at the lake, a cello playing softly from a shaded porch. Sounds of Gretna brings these moments like these to life in short, artful videos designed to help viewers reset and reconnect — even from afar.

Many thanks to our Sounds of Gretna business sponsors: Porch & Pantry, Michelle Shay, Realtor, and Visit Lebanon Valley. Want to see your business on this list? Reach out via our contact form — only a few spots remain!

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