The Hallmark Channel's holiday rom-com 'A Cozy Christmas Inn' takes position in a surreal little the town referred to as Garland. Where was it filmed?
That completely satisfied time of 12 months is drawing near — the time of 12 months when corny and predictable (and steadily heteronormative) holiday made-for-TV movies light up our displays like strings of glowing Christmas lights. Whether the recycled storyline is brought to us by the likes of Lifetime or the Hallmark Channel, we can't help however bask in the so-bad-it's-good pleasure. (Take a shot each time "the true meaning of Christmas" is uttered.)
In the latter cable channel's latest holiday flick, A Cozy Christmas Inn (even the identify lacks sophistication, no longer that we're in search of that in a low-budget Christmas rom-com), previous flames re-light their spark in a old fashioned little the town known as Garland. Yes, the fictional snowy wonderland is literally named Garland.
"Real estate exec Erika travels to Alaska during the holidays to acquire a B&B, only to discover it's owned by her ex. Soon she is falling in love with the town and quite possibly him," the movie's authentic synopsis reads.
Directed by Peter Sullivan, the film stars Jodie Sweetin (Full House) and David O'Donnell (Christmas Under Wraps), either one of whom are veterans of the lighthearted and undeniably foolish Christmas flick genre.
While the former lovers will most probably explore their unfinished romantic business with Alaska as their backdrop, used to be it truly filmed there?
Where used to be 'A Cozy Christmas Inn' filmed?
As reported by way of The Cinemaholic, A Cozy Christmas Inn used to be no longer filmed in the 49th U.S. state. Rather, it used to be filmed in Huntsville, Utah, in December 2021.
Located in the picturesque Ogden Valley, the Weber County the town "is only an hour north of Salt Lake City and Salt Lake City International Airport, borders Pineview Reservoir and is home to SnowBasin Ski Resort," as detailed by means of Visit Ogden.
More in particular, Compass Rose Lodge — which acts as "a tribute to the architectural heritage of Huntsville" — used to be utilized for A Cozy Christmas Inn. Along with its rustic architecture and steam-punk vibes, the "15-Room boutique hotel" boats an Astronomic and Lunar Observatory and an on-site coffee store, First Lift Coffee.
The utterly charming resort used to be established in 2018 by means of Jeff and Bonnie Hyde.
Compass Rose Lodge sits in the Huntsville Square, which is situated "in the heart of Northern Utah's Wasatch Mountains." Along with the hotel, Huntsville Square is house to 2 eating places (I.D.Ok. Barbecue and The Lovin' Cup), "event spaces," and the outside and lifestyle store Detours. It's identified for renting out paddle forums and promoting tasty milkshakes. Go figure.
David O'Donnell specifically enjoyed filming in Utah, sharing his adoration for the mountainous state on Instagram.
"Unbelievably beautiful in Huntsville, Utah. Blessed to have gotten to shoot here and meet up with old and new friends. So quiet and peaceful and the world is getting ready for a little break — the most wonderful time of the year," he wrote in a December 2021 Instagram post.
Not handiest did he gush about the state typically, however he additionally shared his love for Compass Rose Lodge and First Lift Coffee. "If you’re in Utah, do yourself a favor and stay here. Literally like being surrounded by family, amazing hospitality, and some of the best coffee you ever had."
Way to make us jealous, David!
A Cozy Christmas Inn premieres on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, at 8 p.m. EST on the Hallmark Channel.
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