MG Mercantile

10/03/2026

Join us today @ 2pm for live music in the garden 🍂🎶

10/02/2026

🍂 October Artist Spotlight: Carol Emerson

This month, we're delighted to welcome Mount Gretna artist Carol Emerson, who has a wonderfully unusual way of making art:

She paints with paper ✂💥

Carol layers all kinds of paper, allowing fibers to soften, blend and - almost magically - suggest what comes next. Her process is part painting, part weaving, part dance... with a little bit of happy surprise along the way.

The finished pieces are rich with texture, layers, and tiny details that really need to be experienced in person.

Come wander in, take a closer look, and discover Carol's work at MG Mercantile throughout October. 🍁

09/07/2026

09/01/2026

As the crisp days of fall approach, prepare to welcome the season with a stunning mixed planter. In this workshop, we’ll combine fall favorites like ornamental grasses, kales, cabbages, herbs, autumn blooms, and striking architectural branches and seedheads. This class holds special meaning—it was the first-ever workshop at MG Mercantile, and has been a hit with attendees over the years, so you won't want to miss it!

We’ll provide the best instructor around (Heather Jones) the soil, plants, a 12" pot and decorative elements. Please bring garden snips and gloves to create your masterpiece.

Space is limited..sign up today .com/classes

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08/31/2026

As the crisp days of fall approach, prepare to welcome the season with a stunning mixed planter. In this workshop, we’ll combine fall favorites like ornamental grasses, kales, cabbages, herbs, autumn blooms, and striking architectural branches and seedheads. This class holds special meaning—it was the first-ever workshop at MG Mercantile, and it was a hit with attendees, so we were encouraged to create more classes!

What’s included: We’ll provide soil, plants, a 12" pot and decorative elements. Please bring garden snips and gloves to create your masterpiece.

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08/02/2026

August Spotlight Artist 🌿

There’s something special about pottery that begs to be used.

This month we’re thrilled to welcome Margaret Seidenberg-Ellis as our August Spotlight Artist. Margaret creates hand-built ceramics inspired by the contrasts, textures, and quiet beauty she finds in nature. Each piece begins as slabs of clay and is finished with expressive slips and glazes that give every vessel its own personality and movement.

From sculptural flower vessels and hand-thrown cups to whimsical wall flowers and beautiful serving pieces, her work is both functional and artful—the kind of pieces that become part of everyday rituals.

We’ve styled the collection throughout the Mercantile with fresh flowers to show how these pieces come alive in the home. We hope you’ll stop in, wander the display, and find a favorite of your own.

Available throughout August at MG Mercantile.

🍃 Open Wednesday - Monday, 10–5.

08/01/2026

Live music at the Mercantile featuring The Tent Pegs! Join us for a free show in the garden at 3pm today 🎶🌸🌱

07/27/2026

NEW CLASS ALERT Sunday, August 9th - you won't want to miss this one!

Join us for a peaceful afternoon exploring the timeless Japanese art of Ikebana—the practice of creating simple, expressive floral arrangements that celebrate balance, nature, and the beauty of less. With little effort or expense, a few stems in a small vase can offer a moment of reflective beauty and deepen your connection with nature.

Ikebana has been part of Japanese culture since the 6th Century, established within Buddhism and the Shinto religions. In modern day Japan, there are over 2,000 schools of Ikebana each with a core group of rules governing the arranger and arrangement, as such, some schools are more traditional than others. The Sogetsu school, established in 1930, offers much flexibility regarding materials and how they are displayed. Its philosophy is beautifully simple: Anyone. Any Material. Any Place. Any Time. In this class, we will explore a small free-style Sogetsu arrangement.

Whether you're a seasoned gardener, flower lover, or simply curious to try something new, this class is designed for beginners and welcomes all experience levels.

​What's included: a vase, fresh plant materials, and guided instruction by the one and only Heather Jones. ​Please bring a pair of small garden snips or fine floral scissors.

Sign up today @ https://www.mgmercantile.com/classes.

07/15/2026

We’re now open Wednesdays, beginning today! Stop by and say hello 🌸🌱✨

03/27/2026

Meant to post this yesterday… but we were a little busy—in the best way—soaking up opening day and spending time with so many wonderful neighbors, old friends, and new ones too. ☀️🌸

With warmth and sunshine, it truly couldn’t have been a more perfect day. We’re so grateful for the warm welcome back and for everyone who stopped in to say hello. We’re so happy to be back. 💛