“We fell in love with the beauty of the mountains and their quiet grandness,” Larter explained of how a two-month trip turned into a permanent relocation. “Neither of us had ever lived in a small town before. People look out for each other. There’s a real sense of community here, and we’re so happy to be a part of it.”

Like many Americans, actress Ali Larter found herself confined to the walls of her home during the COVID-19 pandemic, grappling with a new normal as she tried to navigate life in Los Angeles with ...