SML Insiders’ Guide Magazine Winter 2025-26

Discover the magic of Smith Mountain Lake in its most serene season, from sparkling views to warm, welcoming traditions.

Photo by Keith Wrenn

Winter 2025-26 Issue

Volume 2 | Issue 3

In this issue, explore our essential winter events guide, inspiring wedding stories and a curated roundup of venues, plus a refreshed health and wellness section with a fitness feature to jump start goals for the new year. You’ll also find a deep dive into the SML arts scene, from concerts and theater to hands-on creative workshops. Read individual stories or flip through our digital issue!

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We’d love your feedback and story ideas. Send them to info@smith-mountain-lake.com.

Cover photo by Keith Wrenn, kwfilmz.com.

Winter 2025-26 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 Marina and Boat Rentals
  • Bruno’s Clubhouse Bistro
  • Construction Marketing
  • Deb Beran Properties
  • Eastlake Primary Care, Inc.
  • Envisions Flooring & Interiors
  • Gilbert Law PC
  • Jo & Co. Jewelers
  • Lake Christian Ministries
  • Lake Retreat Properties
  • Long & Foster Real Estate –
    Glenda & Steven McDaniel
  • Mariners Landing Resort and Country Club
  • Mountain View Orthodontics and Dental Sleep Center
  • Perfect Getaways
  • Phil Hager Insurance Agency
  • RE/MAX Lakefront Realty Inc. – Tim Basham
  • Seven Oaks Landscape-Hardscape
  • Smith Mountain Lake Association
  • Smith Mountain Lake Dental Practice
  • Southern Lights Outdoor Lighting & Audio Systems
  • The Copper Kettle
  • The Sanctuary
  • Tiff’s Lakefront
  • Turner’s Dock Building
  • VitaZen
  • 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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