Winter in Vail

Chelsea Whitmore leaves Los Angeles after another missed promotion and relocates to Vail, Colorado. She unexpectedly inherits her late uncle Grady's chalet, a symbol of his pastry legacy, and decides to stay for now while she figures out her next career step.

Chelsea discovers the chalet needs urgent repairs and hires local contractor Owen Becker to handle the remodel. As he works, she begins to fall under the town's quiet charm and discovers a new sense of possibility.

Chelsea befriends Karl Becker, Owen's father, who owns a Bavarian restaurant. They learn Grady's apple strudel once drew crowds, and Karl laments losing that signature dish after Grady's death.

Through conversations during the remodel, Chelsea learns Owen could have pursued architecture elsewhere but chose to stay in town to help his father. His practical, community-minded approach helps her understand small-town life.

Chelsea uncovers Grady's apple strudel recipe in the chalet and successfully recreates it. The restored recipe rekindles interest in the town's culinary heritage and sets the stage for a local revival.

Chelsea proposes Strudelfest to celebrate the strudel and attract attention to the Bavarian village. The plan impresses Karl and Owen, and they rally around the event with confident organization.

Chelsea's former colleague Vienna North arrives on her doorstep with a Vice President offer from Trish Simmons. The prospect tempts her away from Vail, at least temporarily, complicating her feelings about the town.

Despite having established herself in Vail, Chelsea accepts the VP offer and heads back to Los Angeles for the new job. She believes the role represents years of hard work finally paying off.

Back in Los Angeles, Chelsea realizes how much she misses Vail, Owen, and the life she could have there. The longing forces her to reconsider what truly matters in her future.

Chelsea returns to Vail and reunites with Owen, choosing love and community over the corporate move. Their relationship deepens as she settles back into the town and its rhythms.

Strudelfest becomes a success, reviving Grady's legacy and boosting the town's economy. Karl's restaurant benefits from renewed buzz and the return of the beloved apple strudel.

Chelsea faces a final crossroads between career advancement and staying rooted in Vail. She decides to remain in town, balancing her event planning with a fulfilling romance with Owen and the Strudelfest-driven momentum.