Don't forget mom...

...or grandma, your aunts, friends, your wife...this Sunday is Mother's Day!

Celebrate it with her by taking our 2-hour T'ai Chi in the Glade class this Saturday:

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Or stop by our shoppe on Saturday to get her a one-of-a-kind gift of hand-crafted jewelry, artwork, hand-made bag, soaps and lotions, greeting card, or unique Miche brand bag!

~Lara & Noreen

"I remember my mother's prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life." ~Abraham Lincoln

You can now order our Miche brand products ONLINE...

just click here to visit portpennpeddler.miche.com!

T'ai Chi in the Glade weather update...

The WNEP.com weather report is predicting thunderstorms for this Friday (60% chance) and Saturday (40% chance), which means that we will most likely have to cancel this Saturday, May 5th's, T'ai Chi in the Glade class...

For those of you who have signed up, please check this blogsite, or our Facebook page, for an update on Friday, or call us directly at (570) 935-0195 or (570) 974-1750, to find out whether or not the class has been cancelled (we can apply your payment towards our next class, or let us know if you'd simply like a refund).

And let's all pray that the weather on Saturday, May 12th, is perfect for T'ai Chi in the Glade so that we don't have to cancel that class as well!

~Lara & Noreen
"Weather forecast for tonight: dark." ~George Carlin

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T'ai Chi in The Glade

Here's a unique Mother's Day gift that you can enjoy with your mom: a 2-hour T'ai Chi in The Glade class at Port Penn Peddler with instructor Jan Hambridge!

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And afterwards you can take a stroll through Muncy Heritage Park & Nature Trails, which is adacent to our property, then head into lovely downtown Muncy for lunch at one of our local restaurants, like Orlando's on Main Street...make Mother's Day memories your mom will cherish always...

~Lara & Noreen

"The sweetest sounds to mortals given, are heard in Mother, Home, and Heaven." ~ William Goldsmith Brown

Where exactly...

...is Port Penn Peddler located?

Print this handy little map...and then use it to find us this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.!

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~Lara & Noreen
"To stay on the map you've got to keep showing up" ~Peter Gallagher, Actor

Images by Elle

Photographer Danelle Wagner, of Images by Elle, took photos during our Spring 2012 Re-Opening event.

The following are just a few of her beautiful photos from that day:

Larry Ney, II, artist

Janice Hambridge, T'ai Chi instructor

John DeWald, scrimshander

Cindy Koons - crafts, salves, and potions

Amy Garbes - handmade jewelry

Alf Bashore, musician

If you're interested in Danelle taking candid, on-location or in-studio, portraits, or photographing a special day, like your wedding or anniversary party, please feel free to contact us for her information. Or you can follow the link to-the-right-and-below here on our blog to get to her website.

~Lara & Noreen
"Beauty can be seen in all things. Seeing and composing the beauty is what separates the snapshot from the photograph." ~Matthew Hardy, Photographer

What a wonderful way...

...to kick off our 2012 Season!

Thank you so much to everyone who made our Spring Re-Opening this past Saturday such a success...

Alf Bashore, II, Cindy Koons, and Abygale Hecker for sharing each of your individual musical styles and talents.

John DeWald and Larry Ney, II, for your amazing artistry.

Amy Garbes for your fun and beautiful jewelry (and the company of your husband and kids).

Janice Hambridge (and Heather, Meghan, and friends) for sharing not only the physical benefits of t'ai chi but the aesthetic beauty you added to our morning.

Janet Smith for the yummy Tastefully Simple samples.

Danelle Wagner for recording the day in photos with your talented eye for subject, perspective, and light.

Virginia Beck, Donna Knaur, Robin Landgrebe, and Donna Shaffer for stopping by with some of your latest handbags, photos, wreaths, and artwork, respectively, for our customers to enjoy.

To all our guests and friends (old and, hopefully, new) who added to the day with your presence and turned it into more of a big family gathering than just a shopping event.

And last, but far from least, our husbands, Kurt and Richard, Lola, Jasmine, Charlie, and Autumn, Joan, Vincent, and Carina, for your help, patience, and smiles, and God for the amazingly beautiful weather on Saturday!

~Lara & Noreen
"Plant kindness and gather love." ~Unknown

Today's Teaser...

...for our Spring 2012 Re-Opening Event on Saturday, April 14th, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.!

Only a few days away now...

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~Lara & Noreen
"I love shopping. There is a little bit of magic found in buying something..." ~Rebecca Bloom (Girl Anatomy)

Today's Teaser...

...for our Spring 2012 Re-Opening Event on Saturday, April 14th, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.!

Come and listen to the beautiful music of area musician, Alf Bashore, II. Alf performs on the Mountain Dulcimer, Mandolin, Tenor Guitar, Tenor Banjo, and dabbles on several other instruments as well.

[Photo credit: Google images]

Alf teaches music at Schoolhouse Music in Danville, offers Dulcimer and Music Festival Workshops, and is the co-founder of two active local Dulcimer Clubs. He enjoys playing traditional American, Celtic, European, and World music, and composes his own pieces.

We hope you'll join us in our admiration of Alf's hauntingly memorable music...

~Lara & Noreen
"Music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy." ~Ludwig van Beethoven

Today's Teaser...

...for our Spring 2012 Re-Opening Event on Saturday, April 14th, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.!

Framed and matted prints, as well as blank greeting cards, by local photographer, Donna "Mishap" Knaur, are once again available at Port Penn Peddler. Visit us during our re-opening event and pick up one of her latest pieces this season...

~Lara & Noreen
"Nothing happens when you sit at home. I always...carry a camera with me..." ~ Elliott Erwitt, iconic photographer

Please join us...

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~Lara & Noreen

"Shopping is cheaper than a psychiatrist..." ~Unknown

Today's Teaser...

...for our Spring 2012 Re-Opening Event on Saturday, April 14th, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.!

An article on NorthCentralPA.com about Port Penn Peddler and our upcoming Spring 2012 Re-Opening Event (http://www.northcentralpa.com/article/port-penn-peddler%E2%80%99s-spring-2012-re-opening-event):

Port Penn Peddler's Spring 2012 Re-Opening Event (In Arts, March 27, 2012)

Housed within a rather unassuming barn on the picturesque Susquehanna River is a quaint shoppe and art gallery called Port Penn Peddler. Their tagline is “Everyday eclectic…” implying a selection of unique, yet practical, pieces. And that is just what they deliver, from hand-made creations by area artists and artisans (jewelry, paintings, greeting cards, soaps, salves, etc.), gently-used clothing and books, Miche™ bags in a retail setting, NYC boutique bags, and much more.

The shoppe is a bit off the beaten path, at 585 Pepper Street in Muncy Creek Township, and just 20 miles from Lewisburg and Williamsport, PA. In addition to their wares, they host periodic events such as arts and crafts classes, Miche™ bag Trunk Shows, and wine and cheese tastings featuring wines from local vineyards.

Their upcoming Spring 2012 Re-Opening Event, on Saturday, April 14th, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., will feature demonstrations by locals John DeWald (scrimshander), Amy Garbes (jewelry-maker), Janice Hambridge (t’ai chi instructor), Larry Ney II (painter), and Danelle Wagner (photographer), music by Abygale Hecker, light refreshments provided by Tastefully Simple representative Janet Smith, and the chance to win a Door Prize. Please visit http://www.portpennpeddler.blogspot.com/, and “Like” Port Penn Peddler on Facebook, for further details on this event and for directions.

Also, by shopping at Port Penn Peddler you will be supporting not only your local economy, artists, and artisans, but several charities: many items are marked with a "DON" or "Donation" tag which means that 60% of the purchase price will be distributed evenly between the ALS Association, Humane Society, and Northcentral Pennsylvania Conservancy. Each of these charities has a special meaning for the shoppe owners, a daughter-and-mother-in-law team: Lara Schmitt’s father, and Noreen Craver’s step-son, both passed away from ALS (“Lou Gehrig’s Disease”), the two women believe in the importance of adopting versus purchasing pets, and Schmitt’s home and land is protected under the Conservancy.

And while visiting Port Penn Peddler, consider making an afternoon of it. After shopping, take some time to stroll through Muncy’s Heritage Park & Nature Trail which is adjacent to the property. The park currently features markers detailing some of the historical aspects of the area, the remains of the old canal’s lock house and well, a picturesque pond with a dock, a beautiful pavilion to relax under, and will soon also provide river access.

Port Penn Peddler’s April/May/June 2012 hours: Fridays 5 to 8 p.m., Saturdays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Sundays to Thursdays (by appointment only). Phone/Fax: (570) 935-0195. E-mail: portpennpeddler@yahoo.com.

~Lara & Noreen
"It is good news, worthy of all acceptation; and yet not too good to be true." ~Matthew Henry

Today's Teaser...

...for our Spring 2012 Re-Opening Event on Saturday, April 14th, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.!

In addition to demonstrations by local artists, artisans, and a t'ai chi instructor, we'll also have live music the morning of our re-opening event, Tastefully Simple samples, and the chance to win a Door Prize.

Door Prize: for every $10 you spend, your name will be entered into the drawing once. For example, if you spend $10, then return later that afternoon and spend another $20, your name will be entered 3 times. The winning name will be drawn that day at 5:00 p.m., and the winner will be contacted as per their preference.

~Lara & Noreen
"If music be the food of love, play on." ~William Shakespeare

Today's Teaser...

for our Spring 2012 Re-Opening Event on Saturday, April 14th, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.!

T'ai chi is a type of Chinese martial art practiced for both its defense training and its health benefits. However, over time, it has developed a worldwide following among people with little or no interest in martial training, for its benefit to health and health maintenance (medical studies of t'ai chi support its effectiveness as an alternative exercise and a form of martial arts therapy).*

A t'ai chi demonstration will be given by local instructor, Janice Hambridge, during our re-opening event, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

[Photo from the Drumnadrochit & Glen Urquhart & Afric...

a Highland Community website]

If you'd like to participate, please come dressed in comfortable workout clothing appropriate for the outdoor temperature that day (as the demo will be held outdoors, it will be weather permitting; also, it will be held on the lawn, which might be uneven in some areas). We also suggest you bring a picnic blanket or large towel to sit on, whether you're participating or just observing, and bottled water.

~Lara & Noreen

"There is no mystique to Tai Chi...once you see the benefit, you won’t want to stop.” ~Ma Yueh Liang

* Per Wikepedia.

Tai Chi in the Glade...

...rained out again!

Oh well, more important that our friends and loved ones affected by Hurricane Irene are, and will be, safe...

We'll keep you posted on a new date for Tai Chi in the Glade!

Stay dry~
Lara & Noreen
"A rose must remain with the sun and the rain or its lovely promise won't come true." ~Ray Evans

Rain Date for Tai Chi in the Glade...

...Saturday, August 27th, from 3-5 p.m.

The details remain the same: instructor, Geoffrey Haun; $10 fee; pre-registration is suggested as space is limited; light refreshments will be provided; wear sneakers and comfortable workout clothes.

We hope you'll join us then!

~Lara & Noreen
"If at first you don't succeed, try, try, try again." ~William E. Hickson

Tai Chi in the Glade...

...postponed!

Sorry everyone, but it was pouring in Williamsport, just poured here in Muncy, and the rain is most likely on its way to Lewisburg, so we have to postpone today's Tai Chi class.

However, we just spoke with the instructor and we will definitely come up with another date within the next few weeks, so expect an update soon!

~Lara & Noreen
"And when it rains on your parade, look up rather than down. Without the rain, there would be no rainbows." ~ G.K. Chesterton

Tai Chi in the Glade...

...a graceful, almost meditative martial art that is practiced for both its defense and health benefits.

We will be hosting a 2-hour Tai Chi class on: Saturday, August 13th, from 3-5 p.m.



The class will be given by: Geoffrey Haun of the Ankle Root Studio, Williamsport.
Fee: only $10 for the full 2-hour class; refreshments will be provided.

Pre-registration is required: sign-up and pay at our shoppe and gallery, or at our table in front of Orlie's Market & Deli in downtown Muncy during the evening this coming Friday, the 29th.

Attire: sneakers, and loose, comfortable clothing appropriate for that day's temperature.

This class will be held, weather permitting: check our blog the morning of for cancellation due to inclement weather.

Space is limited, so sign up a.s.a.p.!
~Lara & Noreen
“There is no mystique to Tai Chi...once you see the benefit, you won’t want to stop.” ~Ma Yueh Liang