Photo by Bryce Scott, Rapid Imagery
Fall 2024 Issue
Volume 1 | Issue 2
Dive into some of the region’s top events, including the Antique and Classic Boat Show, Wine Festival, and Charity Home Tour. Plus, check out our guide to hiking in the Smith Mountain Lake region, explore the Bottled in Bedford Craft Beverage Trail, and discover why autumn is an amazing time to visit SML.
Explore the Fall 2024 Issue

12 Reasons Fall is the Best Time to Visit Smith Mountain Lake
While some consider Labor Day weekend the unofficial end of summer, we choose to look…

Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival: Insider’s Guide (2025)
Sip, savor and celebrate at one of the lake’s largest, oldest and most popular annual…

Vintage Beauty: 1929 Chris Craft Headlines SML Antique Boat Show
A meticulously-restored 1929 26-foot Chris Craft Triple Cockpit runabout will grace the waters of Smith…

Smith Mountain Lake Hiking: Insider’s Guide (2025)
Get ready to lace up your boots and hit the trails for some hiking at…

Bottled in Bedford Craft Beverage Trail: Insider’s Guide (2025)
If you have a taste for high-quality, small-batch beverages, the nearby Bottled in Bedford Craft…

SML Charity Home Tour (2024) – Past Event Info
Archived Event Post This page contains information from the 2024 Charity Home Tour. For this…

Expert Tips for Keeping Smith Mountain Lake Clean
Earlier this year, the Smith Mountain Lake Association (SMLA) conducted a litter survey of residents…

From the Publishers: Celebrating SML Together
We are thrilled and deeply grateful for the overwhelmingly positive response to the inaugural issue…

12 Essential Smith Mountain Lake Fall Events (2025)
Autumn at Smith Mountain Lake is here—bringing crisp air, stunning foliage, and an incredible lineup…

Community Spotlight: SML Good Neighbors
Since its founding in 2007, SML Good Neighbors has provided a vital lifeline for children…

Lake Reflections: A Fall Sisters Weekend
My soul reaches its golden state of being each September through November. A delicious autumn…

Shop Smith Mountain Lake: 15 Fabulous Finds
With the holiday season right around the corner, it’s not too early to start thinking…
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Cover photo by Bryce Scott, Rapid Imagery
Fall 2024 Advertisers
- Allstate Insurance Agency – Thomas and Associates
- Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices –
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Vicki Millehan & Debbie Shelton
- Bridgewater Marina and Boat Rentals
- crafted by Virginia Furniture Market
- Deb Beran Properties
- Envisions Flooring & Interiors
- Franklin Glass
- Gilbert Law PC
- JBohnBishop Mercantile
- Jo & Co. Jewelers
- Lake Retreat Properties
- Long & Foster Real Estate – Glenda & Steven McDaniel
- Mariners Landing Resort and Country Club
- Mattress by Appointment
- ML Realty – Mary Lou McDonald and Fred Cuffari
- Phil Hager Insurance Agency
- Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival
- Spectrum Stone Designs
- The Copper Kettle
- The Cottage Gate
- Turner’s Dock Building
- VitaZen
- Wainwright & Co. – Nadine Bannard
- Webster Marine
Print Magazine Distribution Locations
BEDFORD AREA
- Bedford Welcome Center
DOWNTOWN MONETA AREA
- Diamond Hill General Store
- Lyons Team Realtors
- Mayberry Diner
- ML Realty
- Moneta/SML Library
EASTLAKE
- Bedford Landings Bed & Breakfast
- Bruno’s Clubhouse Bistro
- Food Lion
- Goodhue Boat Company, Eastlake / Drifter’s
- Lake Retreat Properties
- Mitchell’s Marina
- Parkway Marina
- SML State Park – Main Office
- Sweetwater RV Park
- The Pointe at Mariners Landing
- Tiff’s Lakefront
- Virginia Dare Marina + Beacon Seafood Pub
HALESFORD BRIDGE
- Bridgewater Marina
- Cancun Bar & Grill at Bridgewater Plaza
- CB Sales & Rentals
- Fun-N-Games Arcade
- Gilbert Law Firm
- Gifts Ahoy
- Halesford Harbour Inn
- Long & Foster Realtors
- Mango’s Bar & Grill
- Marina 66
- MKB Realtors
- Parrot Cove Boat Rentals
- Red Rock Store
- RE/MAX Lakefront Realty
- SML Coffee House
- SML Visitor Center
- Vinny’s Italian Restaurant
- Wainwright Realty
- Webster Marine Center
LAKEWATCH PLANTATION
- The Copper Kettle
- The Farmhouse
WESTLAKE
- AllState
- Atlantic Union Bank
- Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
- Cancun Bar & Grill
- Capps Home Building Center
- Casago
- Hager Insurance
- Mama Ann’s Gifts & Goodies
- Old Oak Café
- Runk and Pratt
- The Willard Companies
- Truist
- VitaZen
- Westlake Library
WIRTZ
- Gills Creek Marina
- Magnum Point Marina
- Napoli Cowboy
ROCKY MOUNT
- Billiard’s & More
- crafted by Virginia Furniture Market
SCRUGGS AREA
- Bernard’s Landing Rental Office
- Deb Beran Properties
- Goodhue Boat Company – Blackwater / Coasters
- Napoli by the Lake
BURNT CHIMNEY
- Envisions
- Franklin Glass
- Homestead Creamery
SOUTHLAKE
- Penhook Minute Market
- The Water’s Edge Country Club (Real Estate Sales Office)
- Turner’s Dock Building
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