Introducing South Harbour at Smith Mountain Lake
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Smith Mountain Lake Real Estate is proud to present the newest community at Smith Mountain Lake, South Harbour. https://youtu.be/wM6XP7qEC_0 Call Me To Schedule a Site Visit – 540.797.3177 A total of 40 properties makes up the South Harbour neighborhood. The 28 waterfront home sites range in lot size from 1 […]
Beautiful Fall Scenery to Capture on the Blue Ridge Parkway
This time of year is my favorite time to visit the Blue Ridge Parkway due to all of the beautiful fall colors. The peak coloration of leaves in Southwestern Virginia is on the Blue Ridge Parkway and many visitors flock to the area to catch a glimpse of nature’s splendor. Make plans for this weekend […]
Take the Family to the Blue Ridge Folklife Festival
Who else is excited about The Blue Ridge Folklife Festival coming up on October 25th? This year marks the 41st annual festival and for many it has become a family tradition to attend each year. Festival goers will descend upon Ferrum College to enjoy a good time whether they are young or old. While it’s […]
Wine and Good Times at the Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival
Get ready to start making your weekend plans to attend the 26th Annual Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival taking place September 27th and 28th. Known as Smith Mountain Lake’s biggest event of the year, this annual event drew 12,000 people last year alone. Over 85 juried craft and food vendors will be on site to […]
Art and About at Smith Mountain Lake
The Little Gallery on Smith Mountain Lake is a terrific destination to visit whether you are a local or just visiting the area. Open seven days a week, The Little Gallery on SML features a wide variety of featured artists and frequent painting demos. One of the favorites of many is to join the ‘Demo […]
The Top 10 List of Free (or Almost Free) Things to Do at Smith Mountain Lake
Looking for some fun things to do at Smith Mountain Lake? Well, one thing is for sure… we don’t have a lack of things to do. Ranging from window shopping to enjoying the great outdoors, let me run down the TOP 10 List of Free (or Almost Free) Things to Do at Smith Mountain Lake: […]
Take a Step Back Into History at the Booker T. Washington National Monument
I often get asked about how the Booker T. Washington National Monument came to be, so here is a little more history for you. Born in April of 1856, Booker T. Washington lived in a time that slavery was widespread. In addition, the Civil War began when Booker was only five years old. Adjusting to […]
Try Out a Craft Beer at the Sunken City Brewing Company
Perhaps best known for the “Dam Lager,” the Sunken City Brewing Company is a must visit destination at Smith Mountain Lake. Conveniently located along Route 122 at Westlake Towne Center the brewery offers a beer garden, tasting room and pub, as well as a retail store. This 25-barrel and four-vessel brewhouse offers both year-round and […]
The Smith Mountain Dam and How It Came to Be
Located on the Roanoke River this concrete arch dam was built by Appalachian Power between 1959 and 1965 in order to create hydroelectricity. It took 200 workers, and a lot of dirt being moved in order to make the project a reality. The installation of a 1,500 foot cable between the mountains aided in moving […]
Next Stop: The Blue Ridge Parkway
Whether you desire to experience The Blue Ridge Parkway by milepost or activity type there is so much to offer. Everything from hiking, biking, driving, camping, picnicking and the list goes on and on. The Parkway encompasses Virginia, North Carolina and Tennessee. Below are just a few of my favorite stops along the beautiful Blue […]
