Stardew Valley’s livestock caretaker Marnie offers essential farming supplies and animals while serving as a friendly presence in Pelican Town. Beyond her store, forming a bond with her reveals deeper story elements through unique interactions. Below is a guide to building rapport with her through gifts, events, and activities.
Marnie’s Preferred Items
| Hate | Universal hates, clay, holly |
| Dislike | Universal dislikes, wild horseradish, seaweed, salmonberry |
| Neutral | Universal neutrals, winter root, snow yam, morel, purple mushroom, leek, hazelnut, magma cap, ginger, dandelion, chanterelle, common mushroom, daffodil |
| Like | Universal likes, quartz, Almanac |
| Love | Universal loves, farmer’s lunch, pumpkin pie, diamond, pink cake |
Friendship Milestones
| Seven hearts | Receive rhubarb pie recipe via mail |
| Six hearts | Witness a private conversation between Marnie and Lewis behind his house; choices affect Lewis’s friendship |
| Three hearts II | Pale broth recipe arrives by post |
| Three hearts I | Assist Marnie by delivering cave carrots to train her goats |
| Any friendship level | Receive 30 hay in the mail to support your farm |
Quests & Rewards
| Help Wanted board | Fulfill item requests posted outside Pierre’s shop | 150 friendship points + 3x item value in gold |
| Cow’s Delight | Deliver amaranth after receiving a letter | +1 friendship heart + 500g |
Seasonal Availability
During summer’s green rain, Marnie remains indoors preparing recipes. Her birthday occurs on Fall 18 – ideal for gifting her beloved pink cake.
Movie Preferences
| Hate | N/A | Black licorice, joja products, fries |
| Like | Most films including Natural Wonders and Wumbus | Standard concessions |
| Love | The Miracle At Coldstar Ranch | Ice cream sandwich, stardrop sorbet |
Shop Inventory
Marnie’s ranch store sells livestock (cows, chickens, pigs), pet adoption options (cats, dogs, rare turtles), and essential tools like hay and heaters. Building upgrades are required for certain animals.