The Porches of Mount Gretna, PA
Camp Meeting Tabernacle
Mount Gretna, PA celebrated its 125th anniversary when we stayed there in the summer of 2017. It was founded as part of the Chautauqua movement, which aims to support lifelong learning by offering entertainment and cultural programming for the entire community. That tradition continues to this day, with a full summer of events offered in various locations, but mainly through two outdoor amphitheaters, called tabernacles.
There are two main communities in Gretna, Chautauqua and Camp Meeting, the latter of which has housing so dense much of it is accessible only on foot.
Beyond the speakers, music, and arts programming, people like Mt. Gretna for its ice cream shop and a small lake.
The Lake
The Jigger Shop
But it may be best known for its porches. It' s hard to find a house in the area without one. Some of our favorites are below.
