New England Heartie Cindy Gervais and Hearties admins reminisce about the first and subsequent seven Hearties Family Reunions. We talk about how the fan convention for Hallmark's hit series When Calls the Heart came to be—and highlights of the event each year for the hundreds who travel from across the world to attend.

Background actors Denise Jaden, Jessica Liu, and Melanie MacInnes share some of their favorite set memories from Hallmark’s long running hit series When Calls the Heart. They answer fan questions and pull back the curtain on how nonspeaking actors contribute to the show and other TV and film projects.

Melanie MacInnes joins us to tell us how the Hallmark series When Calls the Heart came to land on her family’s land—a multigenerational family farm outside of Vancouver BC. She shares how the working farm and filming of season 13 will coincide and the remarkable connection that has formed with the Hearties and her family’s land.

This is OUR Roman Empire! Such a cute Hallmark movie—and our admins are here to break down the chemistry, Italian villa vibes, Kevin McGarry wit and charm, and Baci, too!

In HFR Part 2 we are discussing when your form is selected, how to confirm and pay for your registration and also what is part of the confirmation email after you have submitted your payment.

Please see https://heartiesfamilyreunion.com for all details. Stay tuned for HFR 2025 Part 3 when we will discuss things to know closer to the event.

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Actress Wendy Crewson fell in love with When Hope Calls’ Tess the minute she put on her hat. Here, she shares with Hearties the insights from her dazzling career, with nods to actor Harrison Ford among others, and takes us into Tess’ troubles.

In HFR Part 1 we are discussing the website that includes vital information about the event and costs.Also, how to submit your form for the Opportunity Drawing (OD) and what to anticipate if your form is drawn.

Please see heartiesfamilyreunion.com for all details.

Stay tuned for HFR 2025 Part 2 when we will discuss the next steps after the random selection and you are a paid registrant.

Official Hearties admins relay the fans’ impressions—and their own—of Season 12. We hail the work of writers who are not returning to the S13 writers’ room. And we buzz about Edify’s bonus content and deleted scenes.

Production Designer Sarah Mabberley lends insights into the creation of multiple new sets in Season 12 of When Calls the Heart on the Hallmark Channel. She answers Hearties's burning questions, introduces us to WCTH's Art Director, and delves into the beautiful details and executing new sets and visuals.

Andrew Coppin has served as a camera operator and now is the Director of Photography on Hallmark Channel's When Calls the Heart. He answers Hearties' questions and shares both classic and emerging filmmaking techniques, divulging so many secrets to the scenic moments fans love. Enjoy his debut on Heart to Hearties!