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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
Oct 103 min read
After the Fall
What examining a major event in the Playhouse’s history can teach us about today.
Stacy Schroeder
Oct 1013 min read
Confidential: Gretna Humans Under Observation
The official field notes of five local dogs.
Kevin C. Wells
Oct 104 min read
Where the Wind Leads
Mount-Gretna based artist Morgan Pallas proves it’s never too late to follow your muse and add some magic into the world.
Katy Shero
Oct 104 min read
The Mount Gretna Suite
Learn more about a musical composition recorded over thirty years ago to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the borough of Mount Gretna.
Fred Opalinski
Aug 203 min read
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
Shade Gardening In Gretna
A local landscape artist shares sage advice on gardening in Gretna's shade.
Ryan Fretz
Jul 114 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
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
Where Peace and Blessings Abound
A collection of Victorian doors, stained glass, and airplane cutouts adorn this Campmeeting cottage.
Fred Opalinski
Apr 114 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
In The Kitchen With Shelby
Meet Shelby Larkin, one of three competitors in Gretna's new cooking competition, the Great Gretna Plate.
Stacy Schroeder
Mar 17 min read
In the Kitchen with Alex
Meet Alex Kinzey, one of three competitors in Gretna's new cooking competition, the Great Gretna Plate.
Stacy Schroeder
Mar 13 min read
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