This is dance #1456 in The Caller's Box, a contra dance database.

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Green Mountain Petronella

by David Smukler

Permission: full

FormationBase: Duple Minor - Proper
Progression: Single

Figures:

A1

(4) Ones two-person petronella turn (in center)

(4) Ones balance (RH)

(4) Ones two-person petronella turn (in center)

(4) Ones balance (RH)

A2

(8) Neighbor allemande left 1 & 1/2

(8) Ladies chain to partner

B1

(4) Partner lead down (ones follow twos)

(4) Partner turn as couples

(4) Partner lead up (twos follow ones)

(4) Ones cast down || Twos lead up

B2

(8) Star left 1

(8) Star right 1

Calling Notes:

B1 cast is unassisted.

Note there's some fudging between the A2 and B1: Couples start out on the sideline, then adjust to be in the center, twos below the ones.
Appearances: website David Smukler