As we approach Valentine's Day, our hearts are filled with love... not just for our sweethearts, but also for the special place we call the PA Wilds! There are plenty of reasons to love this region: the awe-inspiring landscape that surrounds us, the family and friends we can share memories with, and the creative endeavors of our PA Wilds entrepreneurs. Our Pennsylvania Wilds region gives us plenty of reasons to love it, especially with its rich history and endless variety of natural beauty. Let’s take a moment and show some adoration and appreciation for the PA Wilds!
Martha's Gourds creates unique items using gourds. They are all crafted and designed by Martha Bloom and can be anything from art on bowls to sculptures of animals, whether domestic or wild. After many years of just concentration on gourd craft, watercolor and dot art have been added also.
The best gifts are made with love, and all the items in the PA Wilds Marketplace surely fit that description. All the items sold on the Marketplace's online platform are locally produced by artists and businesses in the PA Wilds. When you purchase from the PA Wilds Marketplace you aren’t just purchasing a unique gift, you are supporting artisans who call the PA Wilds home.
The New Year is a time to feel hopeful about the upcoming 12 months. It’s a time to think about changes you might want to make or things you want to do. A New Year’s Resolution is an optimistic goal that helps you set the stage for the next year. Whatever you’re trying to accomplish in 2025, let the entrepreneurs in the PA Wilds help you accomplish those goals!
That’s a wrap! We are only a couple weeks away from a brand new year here in the PA Wilds (and in the rest of the world). This past year has been an amazing time on our marketplace, celebrating our artists and serving our customers. Here are some of the exciting highlights from 2024 on the PA Wilds Marketplace:
Did you know that the Pennsylvania Wilds has a community gift card that can be used at participating locations all across the region? This makes it the perfect gift for anyone you know! Currently, there are more than 120 restaurants, boutiques, outfitters, and other shops that will accept the PA Wilds digital gift card. There is truly something for everyone! If you are scrambling for a last minute gift, this is a perfect option that is immediately available because it doesn't require shipping.
Online shopping makes buying the perfect Christmas gift easy! You can order heartfelt gifts made in the PA Wilds, and they can be delivered right to your home (or someone else's) before the holidays. However, it takes time for the elves to package these special presents and deliver them. Make sure that you're ordering your holiday gifts early enough so that they arrive before Christmas.
Abbi was born and raised in New Jersey, where most of her family still resides. Holiday traditions have been established in NJ, which puts Abbi on the road two days before Christmas Eve and has her returning back to the PA Wilds on Christmas Day in time for dinner. As much as she loves spending time with family and friends, it can be a little hectic to celebrate the peak of the season while on the road, so it helps to plan ahead and plan for surprises.
