Smith Mountain Lake Insiders’ Guide

Our fall 2024 issue highlights the best of Smith Mountain Lake in the bustling season of autumn.

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.

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Cover photo by Bryce Scott, Rapid Imagery

Explore the Fall 2024 Issue

Two fishermen on Smith Mountain Lake with colorful fall foliage.
Colorful bottles lined up at the Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival.
Sunset over Ramulose Ridge Vineyards at Smith Mountain Lake, VA.
The Lockport Home
Jennifer and Mark Thompson aboard their restored 1929 Chris Craft on Smith Mountain Lake.

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Fall 2024 Advertisers

A heartfelt THANK YOU to all of our advertisers who believed in our vision and supported this inaugural issue!

  • Allstate Insurance Agency – Thomas and Associates
  • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices – Smith Mountain Lake Real Estate
  • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices SML – Dana Montgomery
  • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices SML – Jada Turner
  • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices SML – Jane Sullivan Horne
  • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices SML – Kimberly Willard
  • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices SML – 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

SML Insiders’ Guide Distribution

Following are the tentative distribution points for the SML Insiders’ Guide. Please note that not all locations will have magazines immediately as it will take a few days to fill the racks and get to each business. If you have questions about where to pick up a print version, please email us at [email protected]. Thank you!

Bedford Area

  • Bedford Welcome Center

Downtown Moneta

  • Diamond Hill General Store
  • Mayberry Diner
  • ML Realty
  • Lyons Team Realtors
  • Moneta/SML Library

Eastlake

  • Food Lion
  • Mitchell’s Marina
  • Lake Retreat Properties
  • The Pointe at Mariners Landing
  • Parkway Marina
  • SML State Park – Main Office
  • Bedford Landings Bed & Breakfast
  • Sweetwater RV Park
  • Goodhue Boat Company, Eastlake / Drifter’s
  • Allesandro’s Restaurant
  • COMING SOON: Virginia Dare Marina + Beacon Pub

Halesford Bridge

  • Halesford Harbour Inn
  • Red Rock Store
  • Vinny’s Italian Restaurant
  • CB Sales & Rentals
  • Webster Marine Center
  • Long & Foster Realtors
  • Marina 66
  • RE/MAX Lakefront Realty
  • Wainwright Realty
  • Gilbert Law Firm
  • Parrot Cove Boat Rentals
  • Cancun at Bridgewater Plaza
  • SML Visitor Center
  • MKB Realtors
  • Bridgewater Marina

LakeWatch Plantation

  • The Copper Kettle
  • Smith Mountain Lake YMCA

Westlake

  • Duck-in
  • Hot Shots
  • Cancun at Westlake
  • SML Vacation Rentals / RSI
  • Hager Insurance
  • Casago
  • Capps Home Building Center
  • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
  • AllState
  • Post Office (Westlake)
  • Truist
  • VitaZen
  • Atlantic Union Bank
  • Westlake Library
  • Runk and Pratt
  • The Willard Companies
  • Old Oak Café
  • Mama Ann’s

Scruggs

  • Deb Beran Properties
  • Goodhue Boat Company, Crazy Horse
  • Bernard’s Landing Rental Office + The Cottage Gate
  • The Lemon Drop (Bernard’s Landing)
  • Napoli by the Lake

Wirtz

  • Gills Creek Marina
  • Napoli Cowboy
  • Magnum Point Marina
  • Brooks Mill Winery

Burnt Chimney

  • Homestead Creamery
  • Envisions + Franklin Glass

Southlake

  • The Water’s Edge Country Club (Real Estate Sales Office)
  • Turner’s Dock Building
  • COMING SOON: Penhook Minute Mart, Carl’s Place, Whistle Stop

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