The movie was filmed in Rhinebeck, NY, not Vermont. In the scene where Nash and Megan take the carriage ride through town, the "Rhinebeck Hardware Company" store can be seen in the background.
Aired as the fifth of sixteen original films in Hallmark Movies & Mysteries' 2018 "Miracles of Christmas" lineup (replacing the "Most Wonderful Movies of Christmas" lineups of the previous years). It was however produced independently, prior to having a broadcasting deal with any television channel.
While the film's precise budget has not been disclosed, it has been reported to be less than a million American dollars.