Overview
“In A Wisconsin Christmas Pie (also called “A Cherry Pie Christmas”), pastry chef Emma Parker (Leclerc) returns from Chicago to her family’s cherry orchard in Door County, Wisconsin, for Christmas. She learns the farm is on the brink of being sold to developers. Persuaded to enter the town’s holiday pie bake-off, Emma reconnects with her high school sweetheart, Mitch (Carnes) and together they discover the recipe for saving the orchard – and their hearts – might just be love.” (https://www.greatamericanfamily.com/movie/a-wisconsin-christmas-pie/)
*Starring Katie LeClerc and Ryan Carnes
About Filming Locations to Visit
This LOVEly story takes place in the REAL LIFE locations of Wisconsin’s beautiful Door County. Known for its Cherry Orchards, the story was truly inspired by these small-town locations that you can visit in Door County, Wisconsin.
When you watch the movie, you will fall in love with the cozy vibes and beautiful views at the Hillside Waterfront Hotel. The hotel, used for several scenes, including the Christmas party, is located in Ephraim, WI. Known as “The Crown Jewel of Door County,” The Hillside Waterfront Hotel has been serving the community since 1865. The real-life Lautenbach’s Market, Winery & Cider Co. plays the role of the family orchard in jeopardy. Turns out, when you come to visit Lautenbach’s, you can find delicious, local, homemade goods, as Emma Parker (Leclerc) implies, will be the business plan for Orchard’s future.
Below are a few of the Real Locations you can visit, and make sure to check Out Door County’s Movie Trail!
In addition, Green Bay Packer fans, be on the lookout for a surprise guest appearance!
Note:
**Check out this article written by Kendra Meinert of the Green Bay Gazette, detailing the filming process and locations. https://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/story/entertainment/movies/2025/10/09/for-wisconsin-christmas-pie-director-time-in-door-county-was-a-joy/86435331007/
Filming Locations
- Lautenbach’s Orchard Country: Known as Parker Orchards in the film.
- Novel Bay Booksellers: The bookshop where the two leads first meet.
- Hillside Waterfront Hotel: Used for the Christmas party, attic, and kitchen scenes.
- Sister Bay Historical Society: Hosts the Christkindlmarkt and the pie-baking contest from the movie.
- Door County Coffee & Tea: Featured in coffee and lunch scenes.
- Renard’s Artisan Cheese: The store where Door County Cherry Cheddar, an important ingredient, is found.
- Eagle Tower at Peninsula State Park: Provides a scenic backdrop for a walk.
- Tannenbaum Holiday Shop: Features a magical Christmas tree wonderland.
- Anderson Dock and Warehouse: A spot where the characters look for names they painted on the building years ago.
About My Town Movie Reviews
My Town Movie Reviews are not your typical reviews, containing neither a number of stars nor a percentage of tomatoes or popcorn. Here we simply want to share content we feel contains Small Town Culture & Values that the Entire Family can enjoy, and most importantly, to share the Real-Life Small Town Locations featured in the movies we share.
