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Redbud Festival At Hickory Hills

Redbud Festival at Hickory Hills

Come celebrate the first bloom of the beautiful redbud trees that so wonderfully herald the spring each year. Toast the lovely trees and the new season, with Smith Mountain Lake Redbud wine and lots…

Smith Mountain Lake Sailing School

Smith Mountain Lake Sailing School

Have you ever thought of how wonderful it would be to glide through the beautiful waters of Smith Mountain Lake on a clear, sunny day without the sounds of a motor interrupting the serenity?…

Smith Mountain Lake Association

If you live on or near Smith Mountain Lake, there is an association that would benefit you as a member. The Smith Mountain Lake Association is a non-profit organization that will represent its members…

In-Water Construction Ban Amended

In-Water Construction Ban Amended

Some regulations affecting the building of docks and other in-water construction at Smith Mountain Lake were recently amended to allow some exceptions. Courtney Cutright, writer for the Roanoke Times online has written a good…

Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest

Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest

Near Smith Mountain Lake there are many interesting and historic sites to visit as the weather begins to warm, such as Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest Home. Thomas Jefferson was born in 1743 and was…

Maintaining Your Lake Home

Maintaining Your Lake Home

Once we have invested in the home we have saved for and dreamed of, there are many things little things we can do to increase our trouble-free enjoyment of it, as well as keep…

Restaurants With A Lake View

Restaurants With a Lake View Part 3

People come from miles around to dine at some of Smith Mountain Lake’s finest restaurants! For extra special occasions and when you want someone to know they are worth the very best, visit these…

Family Loves Smith Mountain Lake

Family Loves Smith Mountain Lake

Smith Mountain Lake fosters good family relationships. Blair Goldstein of Lynchburg News & Advance tells a sweet story of how one generation after another in the Craighill family finds connection and enjoyment in their…

Natural Food Stores Near Smith Mountain Lake

Natural Food Stores Near Smith Mountain Lake

In a world where furniture polish is made from real lemons and lemonade is made from artificial flavors, artificial sweeteners, and food coloring, we never know what is really in the products on our…

Restaurants With A Lake View

Restaurants With a Lake View Part 2

When you want a nice night out, but don’t want to spend top dollar, consider these wonderful restaurants with a view of the beautiful Smith Mountain Lake. Chopsticks (540-721-8839) Permanently ClosedExcellent Chinese Food, Lunch…

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