Press Release: Bringing Grandma Gatewood Back to Ohio And The Appalachian Trail

Grandma Gatewood statue pose

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 23, 2023 Important Media Dates Grandma Gatewood’s Birthday October 25th National Hiking Day November 17th Grandma Gatewood’s story, spirit and influence in the hiking community are incredible. Now, a team of volunteers and an artist are trying to bring her back to her home state of Ohio and the Appalachian trail in…

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WRPN Women’s International Film Festival

We’re so excited to announce that TRAIL MAGIC received a designation of Excellence in the Documentary Category and Anne McEvoy (our Grandma Gatewood) received the Excellence designation in the Lead Actress Category of the WRPN Women’s International Film Festival! We thank the Festival staff for including us in the festival and for this honor. If…

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Indie Gathering International Film Festival Nominations!

We just learned that “Trail Magic, the Grandma Gatewood Story” produced by Bette Lou Higgins and Eden Valley Enterprises, written by Kelly Sagert was nominated for “Best Director, Ohio”, Peter Huston and “Best Editing” Peggy Foley. Special shout out to DPs Bruce Lundeen, Tom Whaley and assistant editor Kaleb Grine. Congratulations all around!

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Appalachian Trail View Protected

Much has changed since Emma Gatewood hiked the AT. This view is one of the most memorable. We know she would have approved. NATIONAL PARK TRUST HELPS PROTECT POPULAR SCENIC VIEW ON THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL IN VIRGINIA Washington, D.C. (August 4, 2020) – On July 23, 2020, the National Park Trust transferred ownership of 239 acres…

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Emma is a Winner again!

We’re honored to let you know that Trail Magic: The Grandma Gatewood Story has won 2nd place in the short documentary category of the International Indie Gathering! (http://www.theindiegathering.com/home.html) The film will also be screened at the upcoming festival. Details will be announced as soon as they are received, so check in often. We thank the…

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Happy 4th of July!

Celebate your independence!  It’s Fourth of July! Celebrate our nation and our heritage and help Eden Valley continue to tell the stories that others forget. Between July 2, 2020 and July 31, 2020 make a donation of $50 or more and get access to a FREE Vimeo download* of our Emmy-nominated film, TRAIL MAGIC: THE GRANDMA GATEWOOD STORY or make…

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Trail Magic is streaming!

We’re happy to announce that our Award winning, Emmy-nominated film, TRAIL MAGIC: THE GRANDMA GATEWOOD STORY, is now available for streaming so you can watch it on your computer or mobile device! For only $8.99 you can rent the documentary and enjoy it at your leisure. For those of you who still prefer to get a…

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Trail Magic- Winner Best Local Documentary

The Chagrin Falls Documentary Film Festival provided the team from “Trail Magic” with a magical night at their Awards Ceremony. The festival is celebrating it’s 10th Anniversary. The founder and director of the festival, Mary Ann Ponce, inspired by her son David, who passed away from cancer, endeavored to honor his memory and legacy with…

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Chagrin Documentary Film Festival 10/2-6 UPDATE

See the Emmy-nominated documentary, TRAIL MAGIC: THE GRANDMA GATEWOOD STORY on Saturday, October 5, 2019, at 3:00 p.m. at the Chagrin Falls Documentary Film Festival at The Federated Church, 76 Bell St., Chagrin Falls. Tickets are $12.00 and can be purchased at the Festival Office 440-247-1591 or online. This film tells the true story of Grandma Emma Gatewood who was the first…

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