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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.
Recipe: Vietnamese Chicken Bánh Mì
The award-winning recipe from the 2026 Great Gretna Plate.
Stacy Schroeder
3 days ago6 min read
Recipe: The Gretna "Powwa Tuna Sammich"
A creative take on the traditional tuna salad sandwich.
Stacy Schroeder
3 days ago2 min read
Recipe: Breakfast Pop-Tart
Savory pop-tarts, trips to Bali, and more stories from Shelby.
Stacy Schroeder
3 days ago4 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
A Legacy By Rail
An exploration of the narrow gauge railroad that was influential in Mount Gretna's development.
Michael Long
Apr 116 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
What's On The Menu At The Great Gretna Plate
Meet the folks involved with Gretna's new cooking competition.
Stacy Schroeder
Mar 171 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 Nate
Meet Nate Godfrey, one of three competitors in Gretna's new cooking competition, the Great Gretna Plate.
Stacy Schroeder
Mar 12 min read
Reveal of the Winter 2026 "Spot the Gretna Cousin" Challenge
Find out the winner of our Winter 2026 issue's Spot the Gretna challenge ... and the story behind the additional postcard.
Stacy Schroeder
Feb 32 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
Then & Now: The 'Jacks' Bitner
The great-grandson of a Gretna historian returns to town to mark his high school graduation in a well-loved family spot.
Stacy Schroeder
Oct 8, 20252 min read
Spirit in the Woods
Two spooky seasonal stories set in Mount Gretna.
Michael Long
Oct 8, 20255 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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