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Discover the Stories of Mount Gretna
You never know who you’ll meet or what you’ll see while strolling through Mount Gretna. At the pace of a porch-side chat, we gather some of those moments here for you to enjoy.
This page features individual stories from each issue, along with bonus content throughout the year. Search by date or category below.
The Art Is in the Details
Go behind the scenes of the planning for one of the nation’s most established fine arts shows.
Katy Shero
Jul 115 min read
Explore Gretna's Tiny Treasures
Discover these fun corners of Gretna.
Meagan Cassel
Jul 112 min read
Echoes of the Forest
Commemorating Mount Gretna Borough's centennial
Michael Long
Jul 115 min read
Why They Keep Coming Back
Performers share why they are drawn back to Gretna's stages.
Linda Brain Beck
Jul 115 min read
Pull Up a Chair
How Campmeeting is building community across Gretna.
Kevin C. Wells
Jul 114 min read
Recipe: Vietnamese Chicken Bánh Mì
The award-winning recipe from the 2026 Great Gretna Plate.
Stacy Schroeder
Apr 166 min read
Recipe: The Gretna "Powwa Tuna Sammich"
A creative take on the traditional tuna salad sandwich.
Stacy Schroeder
Apr 162 min read
Recipe: Breakfast Pop-Tart
Savory pop-tarts, trips to Bali, and more stories from Shelby.
Stacy Schroeder
Apr 164 min read
Growing Talents
Woodcarver Gerry Boltz also has gardening genes.
Karen Hendricks
Apr 112 min read
Time and Trajectory with Gerry Boltz
A local woodcarver celebrates over fifty years of carving birds.
Karen Hendricks
Apr 114 min read
Fridays With Birds
The Mount Gretna Bird Club meets each Friday to explore local bird activity.
Margaret Hopkins
Apr 114 min read
Making Gretna Home
The inside scoop on real estate in Mount Gretna.
Linda Brain Beck
Apr 114 min read
From Train Tracks to Rail Trail
Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Lebanon Valley Rails-to-Trails by a brief look at its history.
Meagan Cassel
Apr 112 min read
Where Art Meets Community, Yet Again
Two wood carvings return to Gretna.
Stacy Schroeder
Apr 92 min read
Cooking Up Community: Scenes from The Great Gretna Plate 2026
The scoop on Gretna's recent cooking competition
Stacy Schroeder
Apr 23 min read
Storybook Charm, Gretna-Style
Each Gretna cottage has its own charming tale. Learn about Lynne Davies' Chautauqua home.
Stacy Schroeder
Jan 182 min read
The Faith to Make It Through Adversity
A Campmeeting resident shares his harrowing experiences during World War II.
Michael Long
Jan 185 min read
Bringing Up The Band
Meet the members of the Mount Gretna Music Collective and learn how this organization came to be.
Linda Brain Beck
Jan 184 min read
Community In Every Corner
A creative couple share lessons on community learning while traveling and living across the world.
Katy Shero
Jan 186 min read
The Art of Seeing Clearly
Inspired by Mount Gretna, artists Dae Hong Kim and Ellen Thilo Kim connect life, love, and vision.
Karen Hendricks
Oct 8, 20255 min read
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