PART 1 - Sarah Mabberley on Designing Hope Valley | Production Design Secrets of WCTH Season 13

In this episode, I sit down with Sarah Mabberley, the Production Designer behind When Calls the Heart, and we are pulling back the curtain on how Hope Valley is built, styled, and brought to life in Season 13! And, we had so much fun and so much to talk about that there are TWO EPISODES to watch or listen to. This is part 1, so be looking for part 2 later tonight! Sarah walks us through some of the biggest design moments of the season — starting with the iconic tower proposal and what it took to make that moment as magical on screen as it was on the page. We talk about designing the Thornton Boarding House, the must-have elements that made it feel authentic, and how her team transformed existing spaces throughout the season. We also get into the incredible technical work behind some of Season 13's most ambitious sequences — the plane landing in Hope Valley, the national park fire, and how her team balances what's physically built on set versus what's added in post-production. Sarah shares the design choices she's most proud of in Mike and Mei's new home and the thought behind Oliver's outdoor birthday party. Plus — designing the gas station moment with Lee and Gwen and how Peter DeLuise was in heaven! Don't forget to watch part 2!!! Where we'll be chatting about gifts, like the wolf pin and engagement ring. We're making berries and silent movies and picking asters. Plus, we'll talk about that fantastic Harvest Festival and what she is thinking about for Season 14! 💛 Watch now and get an exclusive look into the making of When Calls the Heart! Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more WCTH interviews and content that are coming soon! Instagram: / stephanie_heartnmotion Website: heartnmotion.com X: https://x.com/StephHeartnm #WhenCallsTheHeart #Hearties #WCTH