by Debbie Shelton | May 24, 2023 | Lifestyle, Seasonal Events, Smith Mountain Lake, Wine & Culture
One of the most popular events at Smith Mountain Lake, the SML Wine Festival, will be held at Crazy Horse Marina on Saturday, September 23rd, and Sunday, September 24th.| In the past, the wine festival was the signature event for the Smith Mountain Lake Regional...
by Debbie Shelton | May 10, 2023 | Lifestyle
If your green thumb needs a bit of attention, fear not. Your app store has a library of digital remedies that will have your houseplants reaching for the sky. These apps diagnose ailments, create watering and sunlight schedules, and offer suggestions on how to help...
by Debbie Shelton | Apr 1, 2021 | Lifestyle
If you’re making a list of non-negotiables for your next home purchase, they may look a bit different than they did pre-pandemic. Now that we’re socially distancing and spending more time at home, we want to surround ourselves with amenities that make our lives more...
by Debbie Shelton | Mar 15, 2021 | Lifestyle
After what seemed like a neverending forecast of rain, sleet, and snow, Springtime has finally decided to unpack and hang around for a few months. The sunshine and warmer temperatures have you opening windows, cleaning out closets, and making plans to update your...
by Debbie Shelton | Feb 11, 2021 | Lifestyle
Two of Smith Mountain Lake’s most popular golf courses have been acquired by McConnell Golf, a Raleigh-based firm focused on introducing golf enthusiasts to regional top-tier golf clubs. The company’s founder, President & CEO John McConnell has owned property at...
by Debbie Shelton | Jun 10, 2020 | Lifestyle, Smith Mountain Lake
Spending summers at Smith Mountain Lake has been a popular pastime for many visitors to our area. With the recent outbreak of Covid-19, the travel and hospitality industry has seen a sharp decline in activity, and understandably so. The earlier months of the pandemic...