2025 SML Fall Getaway Sweepstakes

We’re thrilled to share that our Smith Mountain Lake Fall Getaway Sweepstakes drew an incredible response! Your enthusiasm for all things lake life made this our most popular giveaway to date.

Congratulations to our Grand Prize Winner, Grace Kye, who will enjoy a two-night stay at Mariners Landing—perfectly timed for stunning fall foliage and the SML Chili Festival! And cheers to our Runner-Up Winner, Henry Klein, who’ll receive a collection of local goodies from our business partners, plus $100 to our SML Insiders shop.

A huge shoutout to our presenting sponsor, Mary Lou McDonald with ML Hospitality and to all the amazing local businesses that contributed prizes, experiences and extras to showcase the very best of SML. We’re so grateful for your support. And thank you to everyone who participated!

Grand Prize

Two-night stay (Nov. 7-9, 2025) at Mariners Landing courtesy of ML Hospitality

One-day boat rental from Bridgewater Marina & Boat Rentals

Four rounds of golf at Mariners Landing

$150 at Tiff’s Lakefront or Bruno’s Clubhouse Bistro at Mariners Landing

$150 gift certificate to Jo and Co. Jewelers

$100 gift certificate to J Bohn Bishop Mercantile

Two tickets for a Virginia Dare Sightseeing Cruise

Welcome basket of goodies from Deb Beran Properties

$25 gift certificate to Mango’s

$25 gift certificate to Smith Mountain Lake Coffee House

$25 gift certificate to Gifts Ahoy

$25 gift certificate to The Copper Kettle

Runner-up Prize

A second lucky winner will receive $100 in credit to spend on anything in the SML Insiders shop, including Smith Mountain Lake gifts, apparel, drinkware and home décor items, plus all of the great prizes below!

Two tickets for a Virginia Dare Sightseeing Cruise

$50 gift certificate to Wind Vineyards

$25 gift certificate to Bridgewater Sportswear

Picnic basket + goodies from the SML Regional Chamber of Commerce

$25 gift certificate to The Copper Kettle

$25 gift certificate to Mango’s

Contest Rules

No purchase necessary.

Must be 18 years of age or older and reside in the United States.

First-place prize package includes:

Mariners Landing Hospitality – 2-night stay at Mariners Landing Resort
Bridgewater Marina & Boat Rentals – One-day boat rental
$150 gift certificate to Tiff’s Lakefront or Bruno’s Clubhouse Bistro at Mariners Landing
Round of golf for four at Mariners Landing, including carts and range balls
$150 gift certificate to Jo & Co. Jewelers
$100 gift certificate to J Bohn Bishop Mercantile
Welcome basket from Deb Beran Properties
Two tickets for a sightseeing cruise aboard the Virginia Dare
$25 gift certificate to Gifts Ahoy
$25 gift certificate to Smith Mountain Lake Coffee House
$25 gift certificate to Mango’s Bar & Grill
$25 gift certificate to The Copper Kettle

Second-place prize includes:

$100 credit in the SML Insiders’ Shop
Basket of goodies from the SML Regional Chamber of Commerce
Two tickets for a sightseeing cruise aboard the Virginia Dare
$50 gift certificate to Wind Vineyards
$25 gift certificate to The Copper Kettle
$25 gift certificate to Mango’s
$25 gift certificate to Bridgewater Sportswear

Additional rules:

Mariners Landing condo rental is good only for check in on Nov. 7 and check out on Nov. 9, 2025.
To enter contestants must complete the form located at https://smith-mountain-lake.com/fall-sweepstakes/ by midnight on Oct. 16, 2025.
Random drawing will be held by the Smith Mountain Lake Insiders’ Guide on Oct. 17, 2025, with winner announced and notified via email.
Any taxes are responsibility of prize winner.
Subject to availability.
Package may not be redeemed for cash or resold. The condo stay may be transferred but the dates remain fixed, Nov. 7-9, 2025.
Limited to one entry per valid email address.
Any perceived attempts at stuffing will be disqualified.
By entering you grant the Smith Mountain Lake Insiders’ Guide and ML Hospitality permission to enroll you in email communications. You may opt out at any time.
Odds of winning depend on the total number of entries received.