Frequently Asked Questions

What is “INTO the GREAT UN-GNOME ENTERPRISES” ?

q: Is this some kind of a joke, or will you seriously travel around with statues, and take pictures?   

a: Into the Great Un-Gnome Enterprises provides a way for people to experience the pleasure of watching adventures, and if they so choose, a vicarious adventure by sending a garden gnome friend to us for a unique experience we will capture on camera and chronicle on Facebook, Twitter, and this blog.

q: Why did you start this?

a: The short answer is to have some fun. But, this idea, in general, is not new. Wikipedia details this movement in this article. The award-winning French film Amélie featured this idea also. Travel service Travelocity uses a gnome as its mascot. Apparently, gnomes, once free from forced labor gardening, enjoy adventures and world travel.

q: Does Trevor endorse products?

If Trevor enjoys something, he shares this information with the world. It could be a dining establishment, a certain area, a product, or a useful service. Many times he does this for the joy and love of it, other times he is approached to consider items or places. When appropriate, he may rate certain items, or experiences on his gnome trowel scale. 1 to 5 trowels. Five being the best. He does most appreciate being compensated for his efforts in food, sweets, or some other helpful trade, as he has little interest in money.

q: What does it cost to send a gnome on an adventure with you?

a: It costs nothing, but really the fun and enjoyment you’ll have is priceless. (Also, you may incur minor shipping costs.)

q: Can I choose the adventure, trip, or activity for my gnome?

a: Our modest financial abilities do not allow this possibility at present. Gnomes arriving without financial wherewithal are surprised with the next available adventure, be it a modest or extravagant one.

q: If I want to send you a gnome for an adventure, what should I do?

a: You should carefully pack your gnome, and mail him to Gnome Handlers Services c/o Ovation Enterprises 49 S. 2nd St. Cressona, Pa 17929. (Some kindly people include gift cards to popular chains like Applebee’s, TGIF’s, Walmart, etc. to help defray care costs.)

q: Will my gnome be returned?

a: No. (The exception here is if you send your return address and enough postage to cover all shipping expenses for your gnome’s return trip.)

q: Do you accept trolls, elves, pixies, fairies, dwarfs, and the like?

a: Not at this time. However, special exceptions may accepted upon request.

q: If I find a gnome, can I send it?

a: Not if it doesn’t belong to you. That’s what is typically referred to as stealing, and we do not condone that.

q: What if I don’t have a gnome, but I want to send one?

a: See if the owner of a nearby gnome is agreeable to the adventure, or purchase one of your own. mastergardening.com is where we got our first gnome Trevor (seen in photo) for only about 12$.

q: Will this make me famous or make my gnome famous?

a: Maybe. We will only use your first name when referencing your gnome story, unless you specify otherwise. We will reveal whatever details you give us about your gnome that we feel are appropriate, and details about his adventure.

q: You keep saying “him”, don’t you accept female gnomes?

a: Not at this time. Our gnome told us they are all male, and reproduce by magic. He said any known female gnomes are a farce. (He may have told us a fib to get away with something!)

If you have any questions about this venture, please leave your comments.

Thanks for your support.

Keep those cards, letters, and gnomes coming.