Smith Mountain Lake Insiders’ Guide

Our Winter 2024-25 issue highlights the best of Smith Mountain Lake in the picturesque winter season.

Photo by Lauren Hale Norman, Lighthaven Photography 

Winter 2024-25 Issue

Volume 1 | Issue 3

Discover the magic of Smith Mountain Lake this winter! Explore 26 ways to engage with the arts scene, stay active with our comprehensive Fitness Guide, and plan your dream celebration with the Wedding Special Section. Plus, don’t miss the must-do winter events.

Cover photo by Lauren Hale Norman, Lighthaven Photography 

Explore the Winter 2024-25 Issue

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Winter 2024 Advertisers

  • 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
  • Body Shoppe Fitness
  • Bridgewater Marina and Boat Rentals
  • Construction Marketing
  • 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
  • Mango’s Bar & Grill
  • Mariners Landing Resort and Country Club
  • Mattress by Appointment
  • ML Realty – Mary Lou McDonald and Fred Cuffari
  • Phil Hager Insurance Agency
  • Smith Mountain Lake Association
  • Spectrum Stone Designs
  • The Copper Kettle
  • The Cottage Gate
  • The Villas at Oakwood
  • Turner’s Dock Building
  • VitaZen
  • Wainwright & Co. – Nadine Bannard
  • Wilson Premier Properties, Milan Manor House

Distribution Locations

BEDFORD AREA

  • Bedford Welcome Center

DOWNTOWN MONETA AREA

  • 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
  • Hot Shots
  • Duck-in
  • Cancun at Westlake
  • SML Vacation Rentals / RSI
  • Bridgewater Marina

LAKEWATCH PLANTATION

  • The Copper Kettle
  • Smith Mountain Lake YMCA

WESTLAKE

  • Hager Insurance
  • Casago
  • Hager Insurance
  • 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 Gifts & Goodies

WIRTZ

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

SCRUGGS AREA

  • 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

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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