Mt. Gretna, PA

Although the actual borough of Mount Gretna has only .2 square miles of land and a few hundred residents, what is considered to be the Mount Gretna area is made up of seven different neighborhoods with a year-round population estimated at 1,500 persons. In the summer time the population increases to about 2,500 as vacationers come to enjoy the arts and natural beauty.

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Mount Gretna’s seven different sections include: Mount Gretna Heights, where the Mount Gretna Inn is located; Stoberdale;Campmeeting, where the Tabernacle and church are located, and Chautauqua, where the post office, playhouse, playground, and Jigger Shop are located. The area which includes Conewago Lake and the Timbers Restaurant is called Timber Hills. Conewago Hill, Timber Bridge and Conewago Lake are not in Mount Gretna, but rather South Londonderry Township.

Homes in Mount Gretna vary from turn-of-the-century cottages to beautiful modern homes. The landscape is gentle hills, tree lined roads and trails, a lake and a stream.  It is a picturesque, eclectic artsy community.

Mt. Gretna is known in the region as a center for arts and culture and increasingly as a desirable place to live, especially for those who want to participate in its artistic activities.  Many Gretna residents serve on one or more of the boards that guide each section of the community and the performing groups, and most volunteer to help at the Art Show which brings thousands of visitors and vital economic support to Mt. Gretna. 

Photo:  Hall of Philosophy, Pennsylvania Chautauqua, Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania. Author Ethomsen.

Check out this short video about Mount Gretna.