SML Insiders’ Guide Magazine Spring 2026

From reflections on Smith Mountain Lake’s 60th anniversary to inspired home and garden ideas, discover the stories that make this season shine.

Photo courtesy of AEP

Spring 2026 Issue

Volume 2 | Issue 4

In this issue, explore our SML annual events guide, 60th anniversary special section and our 2026 Home & Garden Guide. Read individual stories or flip through the digital issue!

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Aerial view of a landscaped lakefront property with multiple outdoor destinations at Smith Mountain Lake.

Shaped by the Shoreline

Through thoughtful Smith Mountain Lake landscaping, a challenging waterfront property was transformed into a welcoming,…

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Spring 2026 Advertisers

  • 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 Boat Company
  • Bridgewater Marina and Boat Rentals
  • Bruno’s Clubhouse Bistro
  • Capps Home Building Center
  • Captain Vic SeaRay Services
  • Construction Marketing
  • Cooper Contractors
  • Deb Beran Properties
  • Dream Garages
  • Envisions Flooring & Interiors
  • Gilbert Law PC
  • Jo & Co. Jewelers
  • Lake Retreat Properties
  • Long & Foster Real Estate –
    Glenda & Steven McDaniel
  • Loper Financial
  • Eastlake Primary Care, Inc.
  • Mariners Landing Resort and Country Club
  • ML Realty – Carmela Adams and Mary Lou McDonald
  • Mountain View Orthodontics and Dental Sleep Center
  • National Pools
  • Perfect Getaways
  • Phil Hager Insurance Agency
  • Seven Oaks Landscape-Hardscape
  • Smith Mountain Lake Association
  • Smith Mountain Lake Dental Practice
  • SML Songwriters Festival (Hook, Lines & Singers)
  • Southern Heritage Homes
  • Southern Lights Outdoor Lighting & Audio Systems
  • TBS Construction
  • The Copper Kettle
  • The Plyler Group
  • The Smith Mountain Lake Center
  • The Water’s Edge Country Club
  • Tiff’s Lakefront
  • Turner’s Dock Building
  • VitaZen
  • Webster Marine
  • Wilson Premier Properties
  • Wisler, Plumbing, Heating, Cooling and Electric

We Know SML: Local Business Showcase

Just like SML Insiders, these local experts truly know Smith Mountain Lake. From realtors, builders, lighting specialists and landscapers to a nonprofit working to reimagine Westlake Cinema as a multi-purpose community center, each brings a deep understanding of the lake and the people who call it home.

Whether you’re buying, building or enhancing your space, or supporting efforts that strengthen the community, these professionals offer the local insight and trusted expertise that make a difference. When it comes to living well at SML this spring and beyond, it pays to work with those who know the lake inside and out.

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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