Mountain Ridge Garden Shop

If you spend any time in Ellijay, you’ve probably noticed the large red barn on River Street, overlooking the Ellijay River and Industrial Boulevard. This eye-catching piece of real estate is now home to Penny Trentman’s one-of-a-kind Mountain Ridge Garden Shop. Penny is quite proud of what she has put together in this old sawmill-turned garden shop. She has designed an experience for her customers that not only includes shopping, but education and fun as well.

Inside the building, a variety of home accent items and the work of several local artists are for sale, including a collection of hand-made stained glass pieces. The shop also features an ever-changing selection of garden accent items, western home décor, and a pet corner with locally made organic dog treats.

In order to educate her guests on the science and art of gardening, Penny runs a workshop on Saturday mornings that covers a different topic each week. Parents can relax and take in a gardening lesson while the kids have fun with coloring books and toys in their own entertainment area. The shop even has a small café with enough complimentary coffee and tea to pacify any cranky spouse.

Outside, the Mountain Ridge Garden Shop’s nursery features a unique, highly local selection of plants. Arranged in a walkable, park-like layout, the nursery offers fruit trees, berries, local produce, potted plants, and more. The nursery also features folk art and garden ornaments, including chainsaw-sculpted wooden bears made by a local artist.

Patty is eager to share her expertise and passion for gardening with the Ellijay community. The Mountain Ridge Garden Center offers a comfortable, inviting place to find new gardening and home décor items, learn about gardening, and enjoy the company of friends and family.