Of all the well-worn romance tropes—enemies-to-lovers, secret prince, soulmate hiding in plain sight—there's one irresistible setup we can't get enough of: Former flames reuniting while trying to survive in the wilderness together. Yellowstone star Luke Grimes just had his day in the sun with this particular flavor of love story in Netflix's Happiness for Beginners. Now, the Hallmark Channel is digging out the hiking boots and sleeping bag that really only fits one person for the woodsy romance Retreat to You.
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Led by veteran Hallmark actress Emilie Ullerup (Chesapeake Shores) and Rookie Blue alum Peter Mooney, Retreat to You centers on two ex-best friends who reunite after 20 years when they're stranded together in the forests beyond a lavish wellness retreat. The film premiered as part of Hallmark's annual Fall Into Love programming event on Sept. 23, and will next air Oct. 17 on Hallmark Channel.
Also starring Megan Heffern (Wynonna Earp) and Donald Heng (Virgin River), Retreat to You is a cozy autumnal romance that looks the way your favorite pine-scented Yankee Candle smells. It's the kind of will-they-won't-they that's best enjoyed with a cup of tea on a fall evening. Think lots of comfy sweaters, a bit of survivalist hijinx and just the right amount of nighttime chill to stir those old feelings.
Retreat to You follows Abby (Ullerup), a pragmatic Los Angeles attorney who reluctantly joins her friend Rachel (Heffern) at the picturesque Azuridge Wellness Retreat up north. It's all sunshine and goat yoga until Abby runs into her former high school best friend Sean (Mooney). The pair haven't spoken to each other since Sean stood her up 20 years ago.
When Abby and Sean are separated from the group on a beautiful sunset hike, the ice begins to thaw. He had his reasons for letting her down all those years ago, and the cool mountain breeze brings back memories.
Retreat to You airs Tuesday, Oct. 17 at 10 a.m. ET/9 a.m. CT on Hallmark Channel.
