In true Hallmark style, Autumn at Apple Hill is a sweet story that
takes place in a beautiful setting with an adorable couple that fall in
love. Even though the plot is predictable, the movie is fun to
watch.
This movie reminds us how things change in spite of us longing to hold on
to the past. Familiar stores that we grew up shopping in, close down
for a variety of reasons or change ownership and are no longer the same even
if they carry the same name. Businesses like restaurants, recreation
areas, and locally owned motels are shuttered. In some cases, our old
high school buildings are left vacate as students and classrooms are moved
to a new location. Friends move away and others pass away. It is
the normal cycle of life.
The yearning for things to stay the same often battles our own desires to
move on and embrace the new, updated or improved. But, as long as we
have our minds, we have our memories of the beauty in the past. The
things we took for granted are the things we now appreciate. When
given the opportunity to recapture a part of a cherished memory, we latch on
to that treasure.
That is what this movie was about to me. Restoring the beauty of the
past so the next generation has the opportunity to make their own memories
there, while we sit back to enjoy just being there.
Autumn at Apple Hill Synopsis
Currently, only available on channels that stream the Hallmark Channel I watched it on Frndly TV
After her grandparents die, Elise purchases the Inn at Apple Hill, which
was their home and business for her entire life. She wanted to ensure
the magic of the place was maintained. Unfortunately, it costs a lot
of money to keep up the required practical maintenance of an inn, especially
with previously deferred things like a roof that leaks, kitchen equipment
that has stopped working, and electrical wiring that has already exceeded
it's life expectancy. She needs a loan from the bank to make repairs,
but the bank will not give her a loan until she can show a 15% gross
profit. She can't make that kind of profit when she can't rent out all
of the rooms because they need repairs.
In New York, Luke is being forced to take a vacation by the CEO of his
employer, who happens to be his mother. He decides he will spend this
mandatory vacation in his home town of Apple Hill, where he can visit with
old friends and even stay in a very special place, Inn at Apple Hill.
When he arrives in Apple Hill, he is distressed to see places closed down, including his childhood favorite
arcade. He is temporarily relieved to find the Inn at Apple Hill is
still open, but once he starts experiencing their new reality, he is not
happy with the new owner.
Sparks of anger fly between Elise and Luke, but those sparks change to a
different type as the two start creatively working together to save the Inn
at Apple Hill.
This does sound delightful. And predictable is always fun when you know Hallmark never disappoint. And, I fully agree and appreciate your thoughts on what a treasure memories of favorite places and times are, especially as we grow older.
I can just imagine how romantic love could blossom with a shared goal of restoring a mutually beloved place (and family business) to its former cozy glory. Thanks so much for this lovely recommendation, Ms. Mouse!
Thanks for another Hallmark movie recommendation. I need to get lost in something clean, positive, and wholesome - they sure have a huge catalogue of movies
This is another Hallmark movie that I will be looking for. Sometimes predictable is just what you need and if it has lovely vistas to share along the way, even better. Sounds like a made for me movie! Thanks!
This was an enjoyable movie. The main characters have different ideas about each other's motives, but eventually come around to seeing things in a new light. It truly is one of the movies that you can set back and watch. Thanks for recommending this Cynthia Sylvestermouse. I recalled seeing the title on Review This Reviews, and immediately clicked on it when I saw it as an option on my TV.
Thanks for the recommendation. I have enjoyed many of your past recommends. I will have to try this one.
ReplyDeleteThis does sound delightful. And predictable is always fun when you know Hallmark never disappoint. And, I fully agree and appreciate your thoughts on what a treasure memories of favorite places and times are, especially as we grow older.
ReplyDeleteI can just imagine how romantic love could blossom with a shared goal of restoring a mutually beloved place (and family business) to its former cozy glory. Thanks so much for this lovely recommendation, Ms. Mouse!
ReplyDeleteThanks for another Hallmark movie recommendation. I need to get lost in something clean, positive, and wholesome - they sure have a huge catalogue of movies
ReplyDeleteThis is another Hallmark movie that I will be looking for. Sometimes predictable is just what you need and if it has lovely vistas to share along the way, even better. Sounds like a made for me movie! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThis was an enjoyable movie. The main characters have different ideas about each other's motives, but eventually come around to seeing things in a new light. It truly is one of the movies that you can set back and watch. Thanks for recommending this Cynthia Sylvestermouse. I recalled seeing the title on Review This Reviews, and immediately clicked on it when I saw it as an option on my TV.
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