Winter in Vail

After missing out on a Vice President promotion in Los Angeles, Chelsea Whitmore quits her job and relocates to Vail, Colorado. She inherits her late uncle Grady's chalet, tying her future to the Bavarian-inspired town and its close-knit community. The move marks a fresh start driven by nostalgia and a chance to rebuild her career in a simpler setting.

Chelsea learns the chalet needs urgent repairs and hires local contractor Owen Becker to help. As they work together, their professional relationship grows closer and they begin to see the town's beauty and pace in a new light.

In town, Chelsea befriends Karl Becker, Owen's father and the owner of a Bavarian restaurant. Karl laments that Grady's apple strudel is no longer on the menu after his son's absence, making it harder to draw diners and compete with modern chains.

Owen confides that he once had a promising architecture career but chose to stay in the town to support his father and the family business. His loyalty to family and the town's values shapes his bond with Chelsea.

Owen takes Chelsea to explore the town's scenic spots and introduces her to the community's timeless values. The experiences deepen their connection and highlight the contrast between her former fast-paced life and Vail's slower rhythm.

Chelsea discovers her uncle's apple strudel recipe and successfully recreates it. Reintroducing the signature dish helps revive Grady's legacy at the restaurant and reconnects the town with its Bavarian heritage.

Encouraged by the strudel's return, Chelsea organizes Strudelfest to generate buzz for the restaurant and the town. Karl and Owen are impressed by her event-planning skills, and the festival runs smoothly, revitalizing interest in Grady's legacy.

A former colleague, Vienna North, arrives on Chelsea's doorstep representing boss Trish Simmons to offer the Vice President role. Chelsea is torn between her roots in Vail and the career milestone she had pursued.

Despite her deepening ties to Vail and a future in town, Chelsea accepts the VP offer and travels to Los Angeles to begin the role. The move represents a commitment to the career path she has long chased.

While working in Los Angeles, Chelsea realizes how much she misses the people, places, and life she's built in Vail, especially Owen. The conflict between ambition and happiness becomes clear as she weighs her options.

Chelsea returns to Vail to be with Owen, choosing love and community over the VP position. Their relationship deepens as they become romantically involved and commit to rebuilding life together in the Bavarian-inspired town.