The Delight is in the Details
Around the turn of the decade, David Tyrrell called up custom homebuilder Zach Baldridge with a question that was anything but simple: “Want to have some fun for the next ...
Say “I do” at Home | Tips for Throwing a Fabulous SML At-Home wedding
When you’re a bride or groom with a personal connection to Smith Mountain Lake and access to a gorgeous waterfront home, why look elsewhere for the perfect place to say, ...
Home, Sweet SML Home
It’s no secret Smith Mountain Lake is a vacationer’s paradise. Visitors flock here to enjoy the scenic mountain views, sparkling water and abundance of recreational opportunities. Many likely spend at ...
Let’s Step Outside | Outdoor Kitchens Expand Possibilities for Multi-season Enjoyment
MANY A HAPPY MEMORY HAS BEEN MADE AROUND AN OUTDOOR MEAL. Dear old Dad stationed at his Weber grill, flipping steaks and burgers while friends and family lounge in lawn ...
Firepits: A Hot Trend At SML
Imagine a crisp, cool evening spent gathered around a roaring fire. Kids giggle as they toast marshmallows to construct the perfect s’mores. Grownups sit back, unwind and swap stories. With ...
An Old-World Retreat
A Virginia Tech logo inlayed into the paver driveway immediately lets visitors know Hokie fans live at this Smith Mountain Lake house. It’s a subtle touch, one of many small, thoughtful ...
Before The Lake: The Early Cottages Of Smith Mountain Lake
They were built to be summer cottages: a place to slip away to fish and relax by the lake with the family during the summer months. Those were the days ...
Lake Lifestyle Reboot
A few years ago, Laura and Jesse Hall found themselves at a crossroads. The long-time Smith Mountain Lake residents and soon-to-be-full-time retirees came to the realization they were ready to ...
