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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.
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
Abiding in the Fullness
Ponderings on summer's invitations to remember.
Vicki Kensinger
Jul 113 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
You Think You Know Gretna
An overview of the five lesser known neighborhoods of Mount Gretna.
Meagan Cassel
Jan 188 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
Answering the Call to Service
The local fire company prioritizes safety and community involvement.
Kevin C. Wells
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
Gretna Music: Cheers to 50 Years
Learn more about Gretna Music's history and impact on Mount Gretna over the last fifty years.
Meagan Cassel
Oct 8, 20255 min read
Footprints of Kindness
An exploration of the impact and character of philanthropy across the community of Mount Gretna.
Kevin C. Wells
Oct 8, 20255 min read
The Cottage That Found Us
After vacationing in Mount Gretna, a local couple ends up buying the very cottage that inspired them to search for a Gretna home.
Linda Brain Beck
Oct 8, 20255 min read
Let's Grow Something Beautiful Together
Invitation for readers to be part of the magazine's story by helping to build a financial foundation before the launch of our first issue.
Stacy Schroeder
Jul 17, 20252 min read
In Full Bloom: A Gretna Tradition Lives On
A beloved floral tradition in Mount Gretna lives on in a new generation.
Meagan Cassel
Jul 8, 20253 min read
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