12/29/2025
Gratitude post incoming — and it’s a big one. 💛
This season, we were lucky enough to welcome Stephanie to the Wild Pines family, and wow… what a gift she has been. From day one, she showed up with endless enthusiasm, genuine warmth, and a natural ease with customers that made the shop feel even more alive. First seasons can be a lot — and she handled it all with grace, humor, and heart.
And somehow, that’s just one small slice of who she is.
Stephanie is a performer, educator, business owner, and amazing mom!. She is a singer and actress, and starred in this year’s winter play Miracle on 34th Street — and yes, I cried. She was absolutely incredible.
She also runs The Beanstalk Players, a children’s performance group at the West End Theatre, nurturing confidence, creativity, and joy through the performing arts.
On top of all of that, she founded Lost Sierra Kids, a local nonprofit created with the development and well-being of every child in mind. Since its founding, Lost Sierra Kids has hosted a free community playgroup for babies through age five (and siblings close in age), offering art, music, circle time, learning, and lots of fun. They’re currently raising funds, building partnerships with local Plumas County businesses, and working toward a dream that feels so deeply needed here: a full-time Early Childhood Learning Center / daycare in Graeagle — a magical, safe, and educational place for local children and visiting families alike.
Stephanie, thank you for sharing your light, your talent, your compassion, and your energy with our shop and our community. We are better because you’re here. 💫
So much love and gratitude for you — and so excited to cheer you on in all the beautiful things you’re building. 🌲✨💛
Lost Sierra Kids
