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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.
Log Cabin Cozy
Gretna is home to a number of beautiful log cabins. Explore one of them in this story.
Meagan Cassel
3 days ago3 min read
After the Fall
What examining a major event in the Playhouse’s history can teach us about today.
Stacy Schroeder
3 days ago13 min read
The Gretna Effect
Aging in place takes on new meaning in Mount Gretna. Explore the ways our community parallels those considered to be blue zones.
Linda Brain Beck
3 days ago5 min read
The Land We Share
A journey through Mount Gretna’s eco history.
Kevin Stairiker
3 days ago5 min read
When the Fullness Recedes
What is autumn revealing to you?
Vicki Kensinger
3 days ago3 min read
Confidential: Gretna Humans Under Observation
The official field notes of five local dogs.
Kevin C. Wells
3 days ago4 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
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
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