Smith Mountain Lake Real Estate Update – July Edition

Nationally the strong buying season typically runs from March to August. Locally we are seeing a good buying season to date for 2014 and expect it to continue. While other parts of the country are experiencing an inventory shortage, the real estate market here at Smith Mountain Lake continues to see a great selection of […]
Turner’s Building, Inc. Providing a Place to Dock

If you take a spin around the lake by boat you will be sure to see a variety of dock designs. Docks at the lake range from big to small and from simple to complex. Turners Building, Inc. has been a recognized leader of custom built boathouses at Smith Mountain Lake since their beginnings back […]
4th of July Celebrations at Smith Mountain Lake

July 3rd, 4th and 5th mark some opportunities for great fun around Smith Mountain Lake as Independence Day celebrations take place. Three days of fireworks that can be seen from land or on water kick off at the 4th of July Rotary Independence Festival which is held at the Franklin County High School Football Stadium […]
Fun Times & Good Songs at “Lyrics on the Lake”

So many great things happen right here in our own backyard, including this past weekend’s event of the “Lyrics on the Lake” Songwriters Festival right here at Smith Mountain Lake. Featuring 20 singer-songwriters, this second annual event has been the talk of the town. Beginning back in April, Hot Shots hosted weekly competitions for songwriters […]
Enjoy Products from the Homestead Creamery

Cold milk in a glass bottle…what more could you ask for? The Homestead Creamery has brought back to life the lost art of milk in a bottle and home delivery service. What originally began back in January of 2001 between two local family farms joining forces to begin a company with a vision to bring […]
Bridgewater Plaza at Smith Mountain Lake

Looking for something fun to do at Smith Mountain Lake? While it’s not like there is a lack of things to do here at the lake there are a few locations that are able to provide a variety of services all in one central location for ease of convenience. One such location is the Bridgewater […]
The “Place to Dock” is the Crazy Horse Marina

The buzz around the lake is all about the grand reopening of the Crazy Horse Marina. Located in Moneta the marina is a favorite hang out for visitors as well as residents of Smith Mountain Lake.
Pinterest Place Pinning for Your Smith Mountain Lake Vacation

Ready to plan your next vacation to Smith Mountain Lake? Well, I have the perfect solution for you to learn all about the local favorites. Enter Pinterest. While I won’t admit to being a complete Pinterest addict, I will say that there are so many fun things that you can find on the site. Originally […]
Looking for a Local Business at Smith Mountain Lake?

So many of my clients often ask me who I would recommend for an auto mechanic, dentist, etc. Moving to a new location can be overwhelming due to the vast number of services that you need to connect with and utilize. With technology nowadays almost all of the information we need is right at our […]
Dinner and a Movie 1950’s Style at the Mayberry Drive-In Theatre and Diner

Have you been to the Mayberry Drive-In Theatre and Diner in Moneta lately? If not, then you are missing out. The experience takes you back in time to when the days were simpler and gas was cheaper. Open in Moneta since 2008, the Mayberry Drive-In and Diner has become a locals and visitors favorite for […]