Smith Mountain Laker Magazine Jan/Feb 2010

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LAKE HOMES English Country at Montego Bay

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restaurantS The Bluebird Bakery & Grill

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LAKE & GARDEN Gardening goes high-tech

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SPIRITS Virginia Wine of the Month Club

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ART & CULTURE Mosaic artist Dotti Stone

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ENTERTAINING The perfect cold weather get-together 74

HEALTH & FITNESS Cool and closeby winter activities

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Special Section

Shorelines BEST OF SMl AWARDs 2010 winners revealed!

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PROFILE Sara Elizabeth Timmins

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TRAVEL Romanance awaits in Gatlinburg WHAT’S DEVELOPING Food Lion at Moneta Commons

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Social Seen EVENT Southwest Virginia Boat Show

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OUT & ABOUT Virginia Dare Flotilla for Toys Westlake Tree Lighting

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LAKER CALENDAR Best bets for January and February

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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Get involved in the SML community 90

Special Section GUide Smith Mountain Lake Weddings

GUide Expanded Laker Lodging Guide

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FEATURED CLUB Waterfront Women

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From the Publisher | NOTES

THE RESULTS ARE IN...

At Laker Media, the New Year always brings excitement around the office. It’s not only a chance to look ahead to the stories and photography we’ll share in our upcoming issues of the magazine, it’s also when we get to reveal the winners of our annual Best of SML Awards.

This issue marks the ninth installment of the awards and the second time the voting has been conducted completely online.

Once again, readers have shown us with a strong response that they are passionate about their favorite businesses, restaurants and entertainment options at SML. Award recipients – as well as the winners of five $100 gift certificates from local business partners – can be found starting on Page 37. Congratulations to all and thank you to everyone who voted.

The Smith Mountain Laker staff has worked hard to put together its own "Best of" with this first issue of the year. From a stunning cover to two comprehensive guides (Lodging and Wedding), there’s plenty to hunker down with on a cold winter’s day. I’m also sure you’ll enjoy the features on mosaic artist Dotti Stone, actress and film producer Sara Elizabeth Timmins and the lakeside home of Joyce and Jim Sciaretta.

We’ve also been busy making enhancements to our Web site, smithmountainlake.com. Be sure to log on to check out the newest features, which are detailed below.

Best wishes for happiness and good health in 2010.

Mark Vosskamp Publisher

P.S. I think this is a particularly good issue to share with out-of-town family and friends as a way of enticing them to visit the lake this year!

Contact me at mark@smithmountainlaker.com if you’d like me to mail out a copy.

WHAT'S NEW FROM LAKER MEDIA Enhanced Multimedia In addition to stories and photos from the Smith Mountain Laker and our sister publication, Laker Weekly, you'll also find photo slideshows, video and sound on our Web site, smithmountainlake. com. When you see this logo in either publication, it means exclusive online content is available to complement a story. Look for the logo to appear more and more often in our print pages as we strive to take smithmountainlake. com to the next level as the ultimate resource for all things Smith Mountain Lake.

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Many business owners assign low priority to recordkeeping, at least until their first tax audit. Then they find legitimate deductions have been disallowed or revenues overestimated, solely because of inadequate documentation. Without supporting evidence, tax auditors create their own estimates of income and expenses, often resulting in inflated tax assessments.

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Feedback | LETTERS and notes in the mail, to two people actually pulling up next to me in their cars as I was out on a run, we have received an extraordinary response from the community.

Please know that your magazine is read and loved by so many wonderful folks!

Pam Rickard Boones Mill

Grace and Gratitude I must write to thank you for featuring “our story� in your last issue [“It is well with my soul,� November/December 2009]. It is such a privilege for me to be able to share the story of the grace, healing and restoration I have experienced through my recovery journey.

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Beautiful Boats, Friendly Owners What a terrific magazine the November/December issue is! The content is superb, including Pam Rickard’s personal story of triumph over adversity, and the great story about Rick and Pam McKown building a magnificent home themselves through six years of commitment.

But what really caught my eye was your coverage of the Antique and Classic Boat

Festival and Show at Mariners Landing on your “Social Seen� page. You captured the essence of what makes the antique boat community at the lake so unique – the people.

Beautiful antique boats are only a part of it – it’s really the friendly people who cherish them, work together on them and use them that make our group so great! That page of pictures really conveyed the fun they have and their love of our boating heritage.

All of us appreciate the Laker Magazine’s long-term support and interest in antique boating, beginning with several early issues. Your many stories about our members and their boats have done a lot to foster continuing public interest and greater appreciation of these wonderful boats. Thank you!

Roger Smith President, SML Chapter The Antique & Classic Boat Society

Loving Life at SML We just wanted to let you know how much we enjoy the magazine. We bought our house here four years before we moved down full time, and the Laker was a way for us to keep in touch with what was going on and to anticipate our move.

Now that we’ve been on the lake two years (and LOVE it), with each issue we enjoy seeing people we know, and learning about new things to do.

Keep up the good work!

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Travels | TAKE THE LAKER WITH YOU

t Fiji Dana Johoske of Moneta snapped this photo of his wife, Vicky, holding the Laker along with Salanieta Rasari at Likuliku Lagoon Resort on the island of Malolo in Fiji. Johoske said Rasari, the resort’s manager, “was amazed at the real estate section and the beautiful homes at Smith Mountain Lake.” The Johoskes visited Fiji in July to celebrate Vicky’s birthday and stayed in one of the over-water bures pictured in the background.

Alaska u Suzanne and John Beels of Hardy spent 13 days in June in Alaska to celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary. The couple is pictured here with the Laker on the banks of the Nenana River in Denali. “We saw scenery more beautiful and vast than we had ever seen,” Suzanne said.

“Denali National Park was awe-inspiring. ... It was truly the vacation of a lifetime.”

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The Geiranger fjord in Norway was a stunning backdrop for this photo of Don and Carolyn Fink of Moneta. The couple spent three weeks last summer traveling through Norway and Sweden in their new Volvo V-70 station wagon, which they picked up at the Volvo factory in Gothenburg, Sweden. They covered 1,500 miles while visiting friends and Carolyn’s relatives.

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t Russia Gary and Carol Doninger of Penhook spent two weeks last summer cruising through the Baltics, including a stop at the Peterhof Palace and Gardens (pictured in background) outside St. Petersburg, Russia. Located on a cliff overlooking the Baltic Sea, the palace and gardens were laid out by Peter the Great in the early 1700s and were intended to be used as the official summer residence for the royal family.

Moldova u Natalia Andronic, Alexandru Lasco and Margareta Pavlov show off the Laker in front of the statue of Stefan Cel Mare in Chisnau, the capital of the Republic of Moldova. The three college students spent last summer at Smith Mountain Lake working at Virginia Dare Cruises and Marina and Portside Restaurant. Lasco said Stefan Cel Mare, Prince of Moldova from 1457 to 1504, is remembered for helping the country maintain its independence against the ambitions of Hungary, Poland and the Ottoman Empire.

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by Frederick William Sievers, the memorial features Gen. Robert E. Lee atop his horse, Traveller. At the base is a group representing men who left civil occupations to join the Confederate Army, including a mechanic, a farmer and an artist. It was dedicated on June 6, 1917.

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Style | LAKE HOMES

Colorful and Comfortable

 Jim and Joyce Sciaretta relax on the patio of their Montego Bay home, which they built to accommodate family.

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Style | LAKE HOMES

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many vacation retreats or retiree habitats, Jim and Joyce Sciaretta's Smith Mountain Lake house is home to a family.

Oldest son Michael lived here briefly until his marriage to Rachel in 2003. Daughter Alexandra was in residence seven years before graduating from Franklin County High School in 2009 and heading off to college.

Son Chris, 16, a junior at FCHS, is a full-timer. One-yearold granddaughter Payton spends a couple days a week visiting Grandma Joyce, who baby-sits.

The Sciarettas love the informality of lake living.

"We have no formal living room and no formal dining room," said Joyce. "We don't live like that. We're very informal people."

The Montego Bay home has a great room that Jim describes as "well lived in" that flows uninterrupted to the kitchen, with an eating area en route. It's all very open.

Joyce describes the decor as "cottage style." It's a lakeside version of English Country, with comfy furniture that invites visitors to sprawl on the couch.

This style typically uses colors from nature - reminiscent of an English country garden. Joyce chose the various coordinating fabrics and had the upholstery and drapery work professionally done.

"I love color, cozy and comfortable," she said.

Also typical of this decorating style are collections.

One of the Sciaretta's most treasured is a family photo collection that lines the hallway and covers the top of several furniture pieces. Joyce also collects Brambly Hedge English books and china and has prints by illustrator Tasha Tudor, a Caldecott Medal winner, on display.

The charm of outdoor Southern living is evident in the large windows that draw magnificent lake and mountain views into the house. There's ample space to have a cup of tea on the intimate patio outside the master suite or to entertain a crowd, such as the guests at Michael and Rachel's wedding, on the large patio off the kitchen. The ceremony itself was on the level, grassy point which has since been the site of volleyball games, horseshoe contests and bocce ball games in the specially installed clay bocce court (similar to a clay tennis court). It's an easy walk - no stairs involved - to the dock, where a personal watercraft, two boats and two kayaks are housed. The home's 450 feet of shoreline also includes a natural sandy beach.

"When we were living in Ohio and planning the house, we told the architect that we wanted it to look like it had been here a long time," said Joyce.

Jim added, "We got that look by having different ceiling heights and six different roof pitches, as if from several successive additions."

The only actual addition, built two years later, was a pergola added over the patio where the wedding reception tent had been. Wisteria is being trained to cover the structure, but with only one year of growth, it just reaches the roof.

The Sciarettas, both born and raised in New Jersey, first visited the lake in 2000 while living in Cleveland, Ohio, and quickly decided to make SML their home.

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COLORFUL CONTINUED Jim's business - investing in real estate and stocks - was easily relocated. He and his brother-in-law, Gene Butterfield, teamed up as contractor and builder.

They broke ground on Sept. 11, 2001.

"I got a cellphone call asking if I was watching TV," Jim said.

"I said, 'What do you mean? I'm standing in a hole. There's no TV around here.' We saw the tragic events later on the evening news."

Nine months after the terrorist attacks in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C., the four-bedroom, 5,000-square-foot home was finished.

"We expect to grow old living here," Jim said. "The lot is flat with no steps to the dock; the house has all the primary living spaces on the main floor, including master and guest suites. There's no basement. The second floor has the children's rooms."

Interesting use has been made of often-wasted attic space. An interior stairway leads to the garage attic - a large, finished room with a pool table. Another attic space houses a workout room, and what the homeowners call the 'super attic,' the very highest one, has been claimed by daughter Alex. Her large loft - a combination bedroom, study area and lounging space - is painted appropriately wild colors. Her former bedroom has been turned into a guest/ grandchild bedroom.

Outside the home, it's evident that Joyce enjoys gardening. The prolific hydrangeas and other flowers reflect the pink and green color scheme of the inside. There's also an extensive herb garden.

"We especially love this area because of the peacefulness, the beauty and all the nice, friendly people here," Joyce said.

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GARDENING Story and photography by Catriona Tudor Erler

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New products for the garden range from fun to fantastical In the future, trees and plants will send us emails to say they need watering or fertilizing.

Sound far-fetched? That's one prediction made by futurist Lowell Catlett, an administrator in the college of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at New Mexico State University.

As implausible as that may sound, there are all sorts of hightech devices available to home gardeners that come close to Catlett's vision of plants notifying you when they need attention.

Other digital tools are excellent for record-keeping, and some are just pure fun.

Smith Mountain Lake gardeners can contemplate these gadgets, all of which provide an exhilarating "gee whiz" factor, while cuddled up inside during the winter months.

Automated Gardening

There's not yet a machine that will weed your garden for you, but automatic timers have transformed many garden tasks.

Attach a timer to a drip irrigation or sprinkler system, and let the garden water itself.

If you're going away for more than a day or two and the containers aren't already watered by drip irrigation, cluster them together, set up a portable sprinkler so it sprays into all the containers, and set it on a timer to water daily.

Another great timer application is for garden lights. Hook up a timer to the light system and set it so they turn on and off when desired. Don't forget to adjust the time as the daylight hours shift throughout the year.

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Garden Journals for the 21st Century

Keeping a garden journal where you record the names of your plants and data such as bloom times, disease problems, rainfall, fertilizing schedule and so forth is an important way to keep track of your garden. Today, instead of a notebook, use your computer. You can download photos of your plants either from the internet or from your own digital camera and create charts and graphs of data. Information can be moved around and copied with ease so you can reorganize your garden or your journal system easily.

Your digital camera also is an invaluable garden tool.

Daffodil maven Lina Burton uses hers to keep a record of where she planted her bulbs.

"I photograph my beds after I've planted them," she said.

"Then I print the photographs out in black and white on plain 8½-by-11-inch paper and write the name of each cultivar directly on the paper. That way, if/when deer run through the garden with my collie in hot pursuit and labels are pulled out, I still know where everything is."

Time Lapse Photography: Watch Your Garden Grow

Under the "gee whiz" category falls the Timelapse PlantCam (wingscapes.com). This completely weatherproof, digital camera takes photos or videos at set time intervals. It then automatically stitches together the still photos to create a seamless movie, eliminating the need for external software. You can, for example, watch a month of plant growth in 30 seconds.

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extending their gardening season often utilize a cold frame, a bottomless, boxlike structure used to protect plants from coldweather elements. Managing a cold frame used to be a laborintensive activity because someone needed to be monitoring its internal temperature all the time. On sunny days, even when the outside air temperature is low, it can get hot enough under the frame's glass to frizzle the plants; the lid needs to be raised to allow the hot air to escape. When the sun disappears on cold days, the lid needs to be closed.

Today, a cold frame can almost run itself with a non-electrical device involving cylinders filled with a fluid that expands as it heats up. The expansion forces up an arm that lifts the cold frame lid. When the temperature drops, the liquid contracts, lowering the roof. Check these devices out at mastergardening. com/too-1023.html.

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GARDENING CONTINUED At four megapixels, the images are clear, and you have a choice of low, medium or high resolution images depending on your preferred quality and how much memory you want to use (there are 16 megabytes available). The focal range is from 11 inches to infinity, making it possible to capture the details of a seedling emerging from the soil or a flower unfurling on a distant magnolia tree. Four AA batteries keep the camera running for about 8 weeks.

View the results on your computer by downloading the high-resolution images via a USB port, or store the images in the memory card and transfer the images from there. And if there's one image that is particularly compelling, you can save it as an individual photograph.

Metering and Monitoring

There are meters and sensors available to gardeners designed to measure and log a diverse array of data, including soil pH, soil moisture, light conditions, soil and air temperatures, and air humidity.

Soil pH gives you a good indication of what plants will do well in any particular soil. Temperature data is indispensable if you are mapping GDDs (grower degree days) in your garden.

Why should you care? Because, with that information, you can predict the onset of disease problems, outbreaks of insects and the germination of weeds, thus allowing you to minimize the use of any pesticide by targeting applications to exactly when they are needed.

The better temperature, moisture and light loggers collect data over a period of days and then connect to your computer where the information is downloaded and transformed into helpful graphs. Check out Web sites such as microdaq.com and planetnatural.com for a variety of products in different price ranges.

A new company called EasyBloom has created a plant sensor that functions in three modes: Recommend Mode that collects sunlight, temperature, humidity, and soil drainage data and makes recommendations for suitable plants based on the findings; the Monitor Mode that keeps track of the growing conditions for a specific plant; and the Water Mode that sets the probe chirping if your plant needs to be watered. Once you have gathered the data, you plug the device into the USB port of an internet-connected computer that has been registered with the company, and the results are revealed immediately in the form of graphs, charts and lists. Find out more at easybloom.com.

Catriona Tudor Erler is a freelance garden writer, photographer and speaker who divides her time between SML and Charlottesville.

She is the author of nine garden books, including “Design Ideas for Home Landscaping,” “Poolscaping: Gardening and Landscaping Around Your Pool and Spa,” and “Complete Home Landscaping."

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Dotti Stone uses an ancient art form to create practical beauty Story by Lindsey Wagnon • Photography by Kim Dillon and courtesy of Dotti Stone

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by hand-cut piece, Dotti Stone intently arranges slices of colored tile, careful to follow her pattern to create an enchanting three-dimensional image. It’s a technique similar to the one used by ancient Greek craftsmen to arrange pebble designs on city streets.

“Mosaic is a centuries-old form of art,” said Stone, who operates SML Mosaics from her Wirtz home studio. “Early on it was used for floors, walls and ceilings in the homes of the elite and to relate mythological tales and religious stories in public and religious buildings. Today, it is used for public art murals and community and school projects.”

The technique and functions of mosaic evolved under Roman influence, and pebbles were traded in for other, more versatile materials such as unglazed porcelain, glazed ceramic, vitreous glass, marble and smalti. Its range in function is what has captured Stone’s enthusiasm.

“It is the timeless beauty and versatility of mosaics, from ancient times to the way it integrates into today’s living, that attracts me to it. It is decorative, utilitarian and has become recognized and accepted as fine art,” she said Stone’s journey to mosaic art included years working in other artistic methods, including commercial design, photography and stained glass.

After graduating in 1965 from the Commercial Art and Design program at Richmond Professional Institute [now Virginia Commonwealth University], Stone became a professional photographer in Washington D.C. Eventually, the demands and deadlines of photography took their toll and Stone turned to a fresh artistic experience.

“I was getting burned out and took classes in stained glass for a diversion,” said Stone. “I enjoyed it so much I exhibited at The Design for Living Home Show in Washington D.C., for several years.”

In 2004, Stone discovered a similar style of art that appealed to her. “I became interested in mosaics after seeing some mosaic tables at a craft show. I wound up buying a small occasional table which became the inspiration to find classes,” she said.

Stone kept up work as a photographer while practicing mosaic art until 2007 when another burnout hit. Fatigued by city life, Stone acted on a suggestion to move to Smith Mountain Lake.

“A friend of mine moved to Wirtz and told me about a lot for

sale across the road from her,” said Stone. “Since I wanted a quieter, less stressful life, I pursued the idea of relocating here, and it finally happened.”

During her time at SML, Stone has developed a reputation as an accomplished mosaic artist.

“Being in this beautiful area there is lots of inspiration for mosaic works. I’ve done lake scenes and plan to do more. I recently mosaiced a travel guitar for the League of Roanoke Artists 2009 Showcase at the Jefferson Center this fall,” she said.

Another of Stone’s work is displayed on the other side of the world. “One of the projects in which I was especially elated to participate was the Steve Irwin Memorial Mural at the Australian Zoo. Mosaic artists worldwide, students and children were asked to submit mosaics. I have seen pictures of some of the panels and saw my cockatiel up in a tree,” said Stone.

In addition to designing, Stone promotes mosaic art through teaching. The artist teaches classes at Bower Center for the Arts in Bedford, at youth art camps and plans to teach workshops at Green Ridge in Roanoke this fall.

“I very much enjoy teaching. I want my students to understand just what goes in to creating fine mosaics. I want people to learn about mosaics, that it is an art form,” said Stone.

Mosaic being recognized and accepted as fine art is an important point for Stone, who says many people don’t recognize it as such.

“A common misconception is that mosaics is only smashing some tiles and gluing them down to a table top or planter and grouting,” said Stone. “People ask if all the pieces are hand cut because it seems mind-boggling that anyone can take the time to make it happen.”

To would-be artists intimidated by mosaic’s tedious nature, Stone encourages simplicity.

“Keeping it simple is the best advice I can give anyone,” said Stone. “Mosaic can give people pleasure making projects using found objects that don’t take enormous amounts of time or it can be pursued as a fine art form. Mosaic art is not for people who like instant gratification. It is labor intensive; however, if it is what a person is passionate about, then the time is secondary.”

For more information on Dotti Stone’s artwork and workshops, visit smlmosaics.com or call 540.719.1645.

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Lakers need not travel far to find cool winter activities Story by Bianca Gentry • Photography courtesy of Wintergreen Resort, The Homestead and Liberty University It's the middle of winter and the family has cabin fever.

You're aching to get out on the boat and pull the water skis, wakeboards and tubes out of storage. Unfortunately, summer fun is still a few months away. But you can still get in some skiing, boarding and tubing this winter if you're willing to take advantage of what the cold weather has to offer. Pick a resort, gather up the kids and hit the road for a long weekend of winter fitness and fun.

must be at least 16 years old and have a valid driver's license.

Passengers must be at least 6 years old.

There's always something for kids to do at The Homestead Kids Club. Kids ages 3 to 12 can stop by the clubhouse for games, arts, crafts, ice-skating, cocoa and more. Baby-sitting services are also available.

The resort also has a spa, lodging, dining and more. Call 866.354.4653 or visit thehomestead.com for more information.

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Wintergreen Resort

Located less than two hours from Smith Mountain Lake, Wintergreen offers a wide variety of activities. The mountain features 26 slopes and trails, more than half of which are equipped for night skiing. Experienced snowboarders will love the terrain parks, which are constantly reshaped for a different ride every trip.

Can't ski or board? No problem. Wintergreen offers private and group lessons for all abilities. The Guaranteed Learn to Ski and Ride Program allows you to re-take a lesson at no additional cost if you can't turn, stop or ride the lift after your first lesson. It also provides a discount card for future lessons. The Wintergreen Adaptive Skiing Program teaches adults and children with disabilities how to maneuver the slopes.

If skiing is not your thing, there are plenty of other options at the resort. The Plunge tubing hill shoots riders down a 100-foot vertical drop at up to 30 mph. You can also relax at the spa or exercise at the aquatics and fitness facility.

There are plenty of programs for children at the Treehouse, where kids participate in activities supervised by counselors, and at Ridgely's Fun Park, where little ones can frolic in the snow. Baby-sitting services also are available.

The whole family will have a blast at Out of Bounds Adventure Center, a facility featuring bungee trampolines, a 25-foot climbing wall and a miniature golf course.

The resort also features lodging, dining and entertainment. For more information, call 434.325.2200 or visit wintergreenresort.com.

The Homestead

Located in Hot Springs, about two hours north of SML on U.S. 220, The Homestead is a family friendly resort with 45 acres of wide slopes and skiable terrain great for beginners and experienced skiers alike. Private and group skiing, snowboarding and ice-skating lessons are offered.

When you're ready to leave the slopes, there are plenty of other activities to keep you busy. The resort offers lessons, guided tours and equipment rental for cross country skiing and snowshoeing. Show off your moves on the outdoor, Olympicsized ice-skating rink or zoom down the two-lane tubing track.

One of the most popular winter activities at The Homestead is snowmobiling. Guided tours take you along some of the resort's 40-plus miles of scenic trails. To drive a snowmobile you

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Located in Ghent, W.Va., about two and a half hours northwest of SML, Winterplace features more than 90 acres of skiable terrain. Twenty-eight trails and a terrain park should keep you occupied for a full day and night of fun on the slopes. Private and group lessons are offered with the option to take the class again free if you don't learn how to ski or snowboard. The SkiWee program gives instruction to kids, and day care services are available.

When you're ready to take the skis off, be sure to check out the tubing hill, which features two Super Carpet lifts that carry you and your tube to the top of the hill before you glide back down.

The Adaptive Program offers several types of instruction for people with disabilities, including visual, physical or hearing impairments.

The resort has a food court, several restaurants and the Snowdrift Lounge, which features live entertainment, movies, drinks and more. Lodging is available near the resort.

To learn more about Winterplace, call 800.607.SNOW or log onto winterplace.com.

Liberty Mountain Snowflex Centre

Catering to snow sports enthusiasts of all levels is the new Liberty Mountain Snowflex Centre in Lynchburg, only about an hour from SML. Owned and operated by Liberty University, the facility is open year-round to the general public for skiing, snowboarding and tubing. Snowflex is a synthetic material designed to simulate the texture of real snow.

The slopes - beginner, intermediate and advanced - have multiple layers to cushion skiers and snowboarders if they fall.

The complex also features an 8,000-square-foot lodge, which includes a full-service gear rental shop, a Starbucks and a snack café. The expansive exterior decking provides a spot to catch not only the action on the slopes, but also a spectacular view of Lynchburg and the surrounding mountains.

Liberty Mountain Snowflex Centre is open seven days a week and offers peak ($7 per hour) and non-peak ($5 per hour) pricing. Staff members are also available to provide lessons. For all the details, log on to liberty.edu/ snowflex or call 866.504.7541.

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Best New Business, Platinum Jonathan’s Restaurant

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Capps Home Building Center 540.721.2276 The Blackwater Cafe 540.721.4333 Tie: Moneta Farm & Home Center 540.297.5558 Bernard’s Landing Resort & Conference Center 540.721.2762

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Jonathan’s Restaurant 540.719.1212 Westlake Automotive Service 540.721.0700 Tie: Finz Bar & Grille 540.297.6777 Benjamin’s at The Pointe 540.297.4900

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The Blackwater Cafe 540.721.4333 Joe’s Pizza & Italian Restaurant 540.721.2422 The Bluebird Bakery & Grill 540.297.2323

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Film producer finds peace and inspiration at Smith Mountain Lake Story by Lindsey Wagnon • Photography Kim Dillon and courtesy of Sara Elizabeth Timmins

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something about Smith Mountain Lake that tends to transform those who spend time along its shores. For those seeking refuge, it can provide serenity.

Others find a sense of peaceful reflection not unlike the lake itself.

Sara Elizabeth Timmins, a 33-year-old Hollywood actress and film producer, found a visit to her parents’ home in December 2007 changed her life.

"I had been working on a project for two months and was living out of a suitcase," said Timmins. "I felt that something was missing in my life, but I couldn’t figure out what. I came out to the lake to clear my head and went on a walk. It was almost instantaneous; everything became clear. I suddenly felt that I wasn’t searching anymore."

Timmins’ experience at Smith Mountain Lake proved to be a turning point in her life and career. Until that visit, the 1999 graduate of Xavier University in Ohio had spent 10 years living the hectic lifestyle of an actress and film producer.

"I always knew that performing was my passion. I started off as a dancer and it went into theater," she said. "I was president of my high school and was very involved in a lot of leadership activities in college. I realized a strong point of mine was leadership. My dad told me I should produce. I took my passion for acting and my strengths for organizing and it led me to my passion today, producing films."

Timmins’ career has included acting in various theater and film roles as well as production work in independent films, movies and television shows such as Cold Case and The West Wing. She’s worked alongside a number of famous actors, including Tom Cruise, Jamie Foxx, Lynda Carter and Anne Hathaway.

In addition to acting and producing in California, Timmins travels to schools as a motivational speaker.

"I love to inspire and motivate people. I help students understand the importance of their choices today and how it affects their future," she said.

Despite years of performing, producing and speaking, Timmins had a lingering longing. During that walk at Smith Mountain Lake two years ago, she discovered what was missing.

"I’ve always been go, go, go, not living in the moment, never appreciating what was around me," she said. "There is a magic to the lake. For me, it was about getting away from the city, the cellphone, the go, go, go. What was missing was what I would speak about: making an impact."

Timmins returned to Los Angeles with a renewed perspective.

The soul-searching journey inspired her to create a film company, Life Out Loud Films.

"My mantra in life has been, ‘Dare to live life out loud.’ Dream.

Act. Risk. Embrace," she said. "I was putting 800 percent into other people’s projects and I thought maybe it’s time to do my own."

A new and radical risk was the next step for Timmins –

creating and producing a film from start to finish. The main character? Smith Mountain Lake.

"I see the lake representing family, nature, recreation ... it’s a film about searching. So many people are searching for something but in the wrong place. The lake offers a reflection of themselves, where they can find the answers," she said.

True to her commitment to make an impact, Timmins plans to use the production of the film, titled Lake Effects, to influence the SML community in a positive way.

"We want to give back to economic development and tourism," she said. "We aren’t changing the name of the lake – we want people to know where it is. It’s not my film anymore, it’s the community’s film."

Timmins relocated to Smith Mountain Lake last fall to continue overseeing film production and wrap up financing. She considers herself among the many Lakers who haven’t grown up here, but have been drawn to it like she was.

"There are a lot of transplants at SML," she said. "People have chosen to be here, which is very powerful. Everybody here has found it just like I found it. It’s very easy to be here and not appreciate it. I try to remind myself every morning to appreciate the beauty of the lake."

Filming for Lake Effects is scheduled to begin in the fall. For more information, visit lifeoutloudfilms.com.

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Get away to Gatlinburg for romance, adventure and scenic beauty Story by Lynda Imirie • Photography courtesy of Gatlinburg Department of Tourism Whether it’s Valentine’s Day, a significant anniversary or just an opportunity to say "I love you" in a special way, think beyond a box of chocolates, a bouquet of flowers or a candlelit dinner.

If your repertoire of romantic expression is suffering from the same old, same old, it’s time to broaden your horizons. Why not plan a weekend getaway with your special someone to a place where romance fills the air and the scenic beauty takes your breath away?

Nestled in the heart and soul of the Great Smoky Mountains, Gatlinburg, Tenn., is renowned for – among other things – its abundance of story-book chapels and chalet hideaways.

Couples planning to get married can choose from more than 20 official wedding chapels, from rustic to luxurious, most with picturesque gazebos, gardens or waterfall settings. Gatlinburg is second only to Las Vegas in weddings performed annually in the U.S. according to the Gatlinburg Department of Tourism.

Renee and Timmy Mullins of Rocky Mount married Dec. 5, 1997 at Gatlinburg’s Little Log Wedding Chapel, a secluded spot on the outskirts of town that borders Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

"We didn’t want a big ceremony," said Renee, who teaches at

Dudley Elementary in Wirtz. "We had heard how nice Tennessee was and thought it would be a pretty place to get married.

"The town’s Christmas light parade was that night and we actually got stuck in traffic on our way to get married. But we watched the parade, and it snowed. It was really beautiful."

Victorian Gardens Wedding Chapel, designed in the style of a local historical church, is reputed to be one of the most photographed chapels in the South. Through the Bell Tower entrance, an expansive lobby decorated with a colorful Victorian floral carpet, a two-story stained-glass window and a crystal chandelier welcomes guests. In the sanctuary, 10 lighted sconces line the walls leading to a garden-like altar with a white wooden arbor draped with magnolias, wisteria and roses.

Cupid’s Chapel of Love savors the title of Gatlinburg’s Historic Roadside Chapel, a popular tourist landmark. Specifically designed for the budget-conscious, Cupid’s offers a variety of wedding packages, each of which includes the minister, music, photographs and a "Just Married" sign.

Not just for weddings, Gatlinburg is perfect for a second honeymoon or just spending a few romantic days relaxing in the mountains, strolling among secluded forests and cascading waterfalls or picnicking beside a babbling brook.

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 Secluded wedding chapels are popular in and around Gatlinburg.  Just 3,500 people make their home in the mountain town.

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LOVE CONTINUED Gatlinburg also offers an abundance of attractions for couples and families. Despite its size (the population is just more than 3,500), the town is a gateway to mountain snow skiing, rafting Class IV whitewater, golf, fish-filled streams and hundreds of miles of hiking trails. The Gatlinburg Sky Lift and Aerial Tramway provide visitors a breathtaking view of the mountains’ glorious scenery.

Among the most popular tourist attractions are those sponsored by Ripley’s, including the Marvelous Mirror Maze and Candy Factory with 100 challenging mirrored corridors.

There’s also the world-class, 1.4-million-gallon aquarium as well as Ripley’s Moving Theater, which offers viewers two 4-D movies from seats that bump, dip and turn in eight directions.

Not to be missed is the famous Ripley’s Believe It or Not Museum of unique and unusual artifacts.

Visitors young and old will also enjoy the adventures at Wild Bear Falls, a 60,000-square-foot mountain-themed indoor water park open year-round. Other sites to consider include the Salt and Pepper Shaker Museum (showcasing 20,000 sets) and the Hollywood Star Cars Museum with nearly four dozen vehicles that appeared in movies and TV shows in the past 50 years.

More than just the wildflowers blossom in spring in and around Gatlinburg. Special events bloom in abundance beginning with the Holly and Shamrock Parade March 13. This beloved annual event brings together St. Nicholas and St. Patrick in a unique Christmas and Irish celebration.

From March 31 to April 3, Gatlinburg hosts the Arts and  Natural beauty and a variety of outdoor activities make Gatlinburg a popular getaway destination.  Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies features more than 350 individual species of aquatic creatures.

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Crafts Community Show, where the largest group of independent artisans in North America display their craft talents and heritage in an 8-mile loop through the mountain setting. Gatlinburg’s official Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage in the Smokies takes place April 21-25.

Directions to Gatlinburg from Smith Mountain Lake: Take your favorite route to Roanoke and head south on Interstate 81. Stay on 81 into Tennessee; follow the signs to Knoxville, exiting onto Interstate 40 to Gatlinburg. Estimated mileage is 287 (about 5 hours).

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FOOD LION at Moneta Commons

For summer 2010, Smith Mountain Lake-area shoppers will have a new alternative for picking up the provisions needed to feed their families and hungry visitors.

A new Food Lion, being built along Virginia 122 near the intersection with Hendricks Store Road, is slated to open in late March.

The 35,000-square-foot store will include "an expanded selection of fresh, quality produce, meats and deli/bakery products, as well as a pharmacy with a drive-through window," said Jennifer Speck, Food Lion corporate spokesperson.

Other service features such as Western Union, Blue Rhino propane tank exchange, Rug Doctor rentals, ATM and a Coinstar machine will be available, she said.

An adjoining 13,000 square feet of space is being built to house a prospective restaurant and several retail stores.

"It's just a matter of time," said Bill Berry of Westlake's Phillips Development, which owns the 33-acre Moneta Commons property that surrounds the realigned intersection of Rt. 122, Hendricks Store Road and Diamond Hill Road. "Development is slow now, but it will come back. I've seen dips like this three times before.

What draws people to Smith Mountain Lake has not changed."

Berry said Food Lion conducted an extensive market study before deciding to build a new store in Moneta.

"As a national chain, it is a strong anchor," he said. "The neighboring sites are ideal for fast food, convenience stores, gas and other shops."

Berry also credited Bedford County Administrator Kathleen Guzi, Chief of Planning Mary Zirkle, retired Director of Economic Development Sue Montgomery and Debbie Shinstine, the Virginia Department of Transportation's residency administrator for Bedford County, for being instrumental in the project.

"Food Lion wanted the new store open in time for the start of the 2010 season," he said. "That team did what had to be done to make it possible."

The Food Lion at Westlake will remain open, said store manager Jason Carter. Added Speck: "Food Lion routinely evaluates its stores as part of an ongoing effort to serve our customers. We feel that we can best serve customers in the Westlake area by continuing to provide a location where they can get their everyday grocery needs."

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Long-time SML sweethearts find the ideal spot to say "I do" Story by Lindsey Wagnon • Photography by Holland Photo Arts On a sunny day in October 2008, bride Jennifer Casteel approached the shores of Smith Mountain Lake in a golf cart at The Water’s Edge Country Club community.

The ruffles on her Jackie Kennedy-inspired dress fluttered as the little chapel came into view. She stepped out of the cart in gold high heels and slipped her hand under the arm of her awaiting father. At last, the event she and bridegroom Briggs Casteel had spent the past year carefully planning was here.

"When I arrived to the chapel, people were spilling out of the church onto the golf course," recalled Jennifer. "They were being entertained by The Hall Trio from Roanoke. My dad was waiting for me and immediately the ceremony started. The flower girl, my niece, the ring bearers, my nephews, made their way down

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the aisle. My maid of honor was next, and then it was my turn.

The tiny little doors swung open and I was on my way."

A quaint wedding ensued, the first to be held in the 19th century chapel, newly restored by The Willard Companies, developer of The Water’s Edge.

"We were having a very difficult time trying to pin down our wedding location, and it seemed like we were on the verge of an elopement," said Jennifer. "Briggs’ mother lives in The Water’s Edge and took us by the chapel one day saying that it had just been renovated. We instantly fell in love."

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HEARTS CONTINUED A charming chapel in a fall Smith Mountain Lake setting was an idyllic fit for both bride and bridegroom, a sentimental reflection of their long friendship and 10-year romance.

"I grew up on Smith Mountain Lake and Briggs’ family moved here in 1994," said Jennifer. "Briggs and I met in the sixth grade at Benjamin Franklin Middle School in Rocky Mount.

"We were on the lookout for each other that first week because our siblings were friends, and both of us had heard a lot about the other. We were friends all through school, but it wasn’t until the summer before our freshmen year in college we began dating. We maintained a long-distance relationship in college and continued to date afterwards. Total dating time [was] 10 years before we finally tied the knot."

Much of the courtship was anchored at SML. "We spent our summers during college dating at the lake.

Briggs used to pick me up on his dad’s boat, and we’d go out to dinner or meet friends for the evening," said Jennifer.

Having discovered the ideal location for the ceremony, wedding plans began to unfold. Jennifer said the event’s informal feel was inspired by the country chapel.

"We felt like the chapel lent itself to a casual and relaxed afternoon ceremony, so we went from there," she said. "We hired vendors in the area with good reputations, shared our ideas and kept our fingers crossed. I was very relaxed about the day coming together. I felt like nothing could spoil the uniqueness of the church. We were elated to be getting married in the little chapel nestled on the shore of our beloved lake."

Because of extremely limited space inside the chapel (it seats about 40), only a small number of guests attended the ceremony.

Afterward, the intimate group joined more guests at The Water’s Edge Country Club to celebrate.

"Our reception was a lot of fun. Guests enjoyed the patio at The Water’s Edge, and the sunset over Smith Mountain Lake was beautiful that evening," Jennifer said. "We danced the night away and then left on our little red golf cart, took a quick boat ride to Bernard’s Landing and spent our first night as Mr. and Mrs. Casteel in a condo overlooking Smith Mountain."

The fairytale setting made an impression on the Casteels’ wedding guests.

"For many of our friends, it was their first visit to SML. While Briggs and I were getting ready on Saturday, our guests enjoyed the lake. Some rented boats at Bernard’s and others sat by the pool," Jennifer said. "Everyone loved the chapel and couldn’t believe we were blessed enough to grow up in such a beautiful part of Virginia."

Blessed is also how Jennifer and Briggs continue to feel about their big day at SML. "Looking back, we are both so happy with our decision to get married in the chapel," said Jennifer. "Smith Mountain Lake is our home. It was so fitting and special to us both."

The Casteels now live and work in Richmond. Jennifer is a reading intervention specialist at Goochland Elementary School and Briggs is Vice President of LimbGear, a company that manufactures and distributes accessory apparel. Jennifer said they visit SML on holidays and frequently during the summer months.

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 From top, Briggs and Jennifer Casteel depart the tiny chapel on the golf course at The Water's Edge Country Club after exchanging wedding vows; The couple arrives at their reception in a golf cart decorated especially for the occasion.

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HELLO, HONEYMOON! Newlyweds find romance and relaxation at SML Story by Lindsey Wagnon • Photography by Lesley Wray Photography

The limousine will arrive in a few minutes. Plastic bubble containers are pulled from decorated baskets. Party-weary guests hunt for kicked off high heels and crumpled suit jackets. The bride and groom, exhaustion taking hold, give final good-byes and sentimental hugs.

It’s a scene that plays itself out time and time again - a wedding coming to an end.

Fortunately, the end of a wedding is the beginning of what brides and grooms really look forward to: the honeymoon.

Tradition dictates that, after the big day, the newlyweds jet off for a relaxing, romantic getaway – groom’s treat. But just like wedding trends come and go, the honeymoon has also evolved over time. Today, couples are strategic about honeymoon planning. Many are planning less expensive, less time-consuming vacations, but with all the benefits of a top-notch destination.

Enter Smith Mountain Lake.

Many of the features that make SML a vacation hot spot also make it rich in romance. Postponing a long honeymoon for several months, David and Laura Massey left Charlottesville the day after their October 2009 wedding for a two-night recoup at the LoveStone Inn Bed and Breakfast in Huddleston.

“I had just started a new job and my wife had just started teaching for her first year,” David Massey said. “We didn’t want to take a whole lot of time off from work. We didn’t want to have to travel too far. I was looking around to find places that were close and would give us the fall feel. My aunt has stayed at the LoveStone Inn a few times. She was the one who gave us the recommendation.”

Massey said a highlight of their stay was exploring the area.

“We drove around, took some pictures and found some places to eat. It was nice that we had a chance to explore without there being a whole lot of traffic and it being super busy,” he said.

LoveStone Inn owner Dawn Spencer said honeymooning guests can take advantage of the facility’s various romance services such as a private sunset cruise and candlelit dinners overlooking the lake.

“I have guests saying all the time how peaceful and quiet it is here,” Spencer said. “They see stars they’ve never seen before.

When the moon and the stars are out, it’s like you can reach up and touch them. I think that all adds to the romance.”

Newlyweds Jessica and Jeremy Call were married at Mariners Landing Resort in late September. Jessica said the couple chose

to linger at the resort after the wedding to spend extra time with friends and family.

“We planned a low-key ‘mini-moon’ with plans for a bigger honeymoon later,” she said. “The lake is a perfect location for something like this. You can see as much or as little as you want, all at a relaxing pace in beautiful surroundings.”

Lori Phillips, Director of Sales at Bernard’s Landing Resort, said honeymooning guests are attracted to the natural beauty of the area.

“So many people want to stay away from the mainstream,” said Phillips. “Coming to SML offers lots to do while still enjoying each other. Couples have all the comforts of home in our condos and can play golf nearby, visit a local winery, go parasailing and so much more.”

Laura Massey summed up the key reasons SML is a perfect honeymoon location.

“All you want to do after a wedding is relax,” she said.

“Going to a lake with such beautiful scenery was perfect. At the end of the day, we had a perfect honeymoon to end the perfect wedding.”

 Jeremy and Jessica Call wed at Mariners Landing and then stayed for a "mini-moon" at the SML resort.

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accomodations. That's because this issue of the Laker also includes our comprehensive SML Lodging Guide, which begins on Page 78. From private B&Bs to luxurious resorts, the lake area has accommodation options to fit every taste and budget.

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Attendant/Parent Gifts Advertising Specialties and Promotions 13860 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Ste. 104, Moneta 540.719.9100 www.rvasap.com Bridgewater Sportswear 16430 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Moneta 540.721.1040 Brooks Mill Winery 6221 Brooks Mill Road, Wirtz 540.712.5215 www.brooksmillwinery.com Caroline's in the City 400 Market Place, Ste. 117, Rocky Mount 540.483.0779

Gifts Ahoy 16430 B.T. Washington Hwy., Ste. 15, Bridgewater Plaza, Moneta 540.721.5303 Haywood's Jewelers Westlake 84 Westlake Road, Ste. 103, Westlake Towne Center, Hardy 540.721.2210 www.haywoodsjewelers.com Hickory Hill Vineyards & Winery 1722 Hickory Cove Lane, Moneta 540.296.1393 www.hickoryhillvineyards.com Homestead Creamery 7254 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Wirtz 540.721-2045

Hales Ford Store 14112 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Moneta 540.721.5504 The Cottage Gate 84 Westlake Road, Ste. 13, Hardy 540.721.5622 The General Store 213 Scruggs Road, Moneta 540.721.3009 www.generalstoresml.com The Little Gallery 16430 B.T. Washington Hwy., Ste. 6, Bridgewater Plaza, Moneta 540.721.1596 www.thelittlegallerysml.com

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Sundara 453 Apple Road, Boones Mill 540.334.9911 www.mysundara.com

W.E. Skelton 4-H Educational Conference Center 775 Hermitage Road, Wirtz 540.721.2759 www.retreatatsmithmountainlake.com

The Landing Restaurant 773 Ashmeade Road, Moneta 540.721.3028 www.thelandingsml.com Vanquility Acres Inn Bed & Breakfast 105 Angus Terrace, Bedford

The Westlake Golf & Country Club 360 Chestnut Creek Drive, Hardy 540.721.3845 www.golfthewestlake.com

Ceremony/Reception Rental Equipment Aztec Rentals 14070 B.T. Washington Hwy., Moneta 540.721.4070 www.aztecrental.com Rent-Alls of Roanoke, Inc 604 11th Street NW, Roanoke 540.345.0184

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Rehearsal Dinner Venues Benjamin's at The Pointe 1217 Graves Harbor Trail, Huddleston 540.296.1215, ext. 81755 www.marinerslanding.com Bernard’s Landing Resort & Conference Center 775 Ashmeade Road, Moneta 540.721.8870 or 800.572.2048 www.bernardslanding.com The Bluebird Bakery & Grill 1123 Celebration Ave., Ste. 101 and 102, Moneta 540.297.2323 www.bluebirdbakeryandgrill.net Casa D'Amici Italian Restaurant 1100 Celebration Ave., Ste. 208, Moneta 540.296.1329 www.casadamicisml.com Chopsticks Chinese & Sushi 16440 B.T. Washington Hwy., Ste. 203

El Torito Mexican Grill 50 FirstWatch Drive, Ste. 105, Moneta 540.721.3973 Fallon’s Restaurant 15812 Moneta Road, Moneta 540.297.4562 www.fallonsrestaurant.com Joe’s Pizza & Italian Restaurant 130 Scruggs Road, Moneta 540.721.2234 Jonathan's Restaurant 50 FirstWatch Drive, Ste. 101, Moneta 540.719.1212 www.jonathansatsml.com The Blackwater Café 4730 Scruggs Road, Moneta 540.721.4333 www.theblackwatercafe.com

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S A V O R

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In this issue ...

So, you can’t go for a leisurely boat ride to one of your favorite SML restaurants. Don’t despair. There are still plenty of culinary benefits to the winter months – hot coffee, hearty breakfasts, savory soups, rich wines. You can find all of that and more at The Bluebird Bakery & Grill, a relatively new SML eatery featured on Pages 68-70. Also in this issue, Spirits columnist Gordon Kendall sheds some light on the Virginia Wine of the Month Club (Page 72) while entertaining expert Karen Cromwell offers suggestions for a hosting a soup social perfect for a cold winter's day (Page 74). Stay warm!

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 Lori Greene (sitting with granddaughter Nataly) runs The Bluebird Bakery & Grill with her family. From left are son Justin, daughter-in-law Angela, son Ryan (holding Lori Greene's daughter Nanci) and daughter Ashlie.

Spreading their Wings

It's a family affair at The Bluebird Bakery & Grill Story by Andie Gibson • Photography by Kim Dillon

Business owner. Cook. Baker. Wedding cake designer.

Registered nurse. Mom. Grandma.

Lori Greene brings new meaning to the expression, "She wears a lot of hats."

"It's crazy sometimes, but I wouldn't have it any other way," said Greene, who runs The Bluebird Bakery & Grill at Downtown Moneta along with five members of her family.

"She's the ultimate multi-tasker," said daughter-in-law Angela Greene, who helps in the bakery during the day and tends bar at the restaurant in the evening. "She preps and cooks; then she goes home and does her job there, takes care of her kids. She's incredible."

Lori Greene, who also works full time handling workers' compensation claims for Boeing, opened the establishment in July 2009 after relocating to Smith Mountain Lake from south Florida in 2001. The Greenes had visited family in Roanoke, made a side trip to SML and fell in love with the area.

"We were looking for the easy, quiet life," said Greene, whose life is anything but. In addition to her work responsibilities, she and husband Jonathan, a financial advisor for SunTrust who handles the fiscal part of the restaurant, have fostered more than 50 children in their 21-year marriage, including two they adopted - Emilee (6) and Nanci (4).

The couple's older children are an integral part of the Bluebird's daily operations. Sons Ryan (25) and Justin (21) handle cooking for the restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner six days a week. Daughter Ashlie (23) manages the bakery.

Angela Greene said the bakery has been busy since opening, but many customers don't realize the Bluebird is a full-service restaurant.

"We see a lot of repeat business once they know we serve lunch and dinner," she said.

The menu includes primarily American cuisine with appetizers, salads, sandwiches, burgers and entrees. Lori Greene said all items are made from scratch, including the mini sliders ($5.99 for four) topped with applewood smoked bacon and cheddar cheese, the meatloaf ($9.99) made from her mother's recipe, and the spaghetti with meat sauce ($7.99 for a small plate; $9.99 for large), another family specialty.

Ryan and Justin Greene, who both worked as chefs in Miami, have put their culinary touch on several menu items, including the popular chicken wings (order extra crispy or extra wet), which are offered with 15 different sauces the brothers have developed. At the bar, 15 varieties of beer are available to wash them down.

Lori Greene said the restaurant was designed with families in mind. On Saturdays, she said customers come in to watch sports on the restaurant's eight flat-screen TVs, one of which is equipped with a Wii game system for the kids to play. A kids' menu includes such favorites as chicken tenders for $4.99 and ribs for $5.25.

In the cozy bakery, bench seating and a few tables welcome customers looking for a cup of coffee or specialty drink, including frapuccino, latte, espresso, iced coffee, hot chocolate and hot or cold tea ($1.49-$2.09). Fresh-baked bagels, donuts, muffins, scones and croissants are also available ($1.50-$2.50 each).

If you're hungrier, order from the breakfast menu, which includes traditional favorites such as bacon, sausage, eggs, biscuits and gravy, pancakes and French toast. Or try the Moon Over Miami, a breakfast panini with ham, egg and cheese, served with a side of hash browns for $6.99.

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BLUEBIRD CONTINUED The bakery is also where the Bluebird showcases its large selection of desserts (made from scratch in the upstairs pastry kitchen) including cookies, brownies and cupcakes as well as specialty cakes, pies and cheesecakes, available whole ($13.50-$34.99) or by the slice ($2.89-$4.99). A variety of freshly baked breads from On the Rise Bakery in Roanoke are also sold for between $3 and $4.50.

Lori Greene said the restaurant is trying to be conscious about both the environment and helping the local community.

The coffee is made from beans certified by Rainforest Alliance, an international non-profit organization whose mission is to protect ecosystems and provide good working conditions and fair wages to those who work in coffee growing regions of the world. Unsold bakery items are donated to Lake Christian Ministries three days a week.

Lori Greene said she's also been busy making wedding and specialty cakes. Brides can make an appointment with her to view a cake portfolio and sample different flavors. In addition, the Bluebird offers catering services, will deliver to area businesses and can accommodate small group meetings, parties and receptions.

The Bluebird Bakery & Grill is open Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. For more information, call 540.597.8406 or log on to bluebirdbakeryandgrill.net.

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Savor | SPIRITS

Virginia wines

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Story by Gordon Kendall

Twenty years ago there were a mere 34 wineries in Virginia.

Now, there are 140.

A customer visiting a wine shop today with a well-stocked Virginia section would experience selection overload when confronted with such a diverse assortment.

The quality of Virginia wine is widely variable, from absolute dreck to delightful and delicious. Excellence is primarily dependant on the winery owner’s commitment to doing things right as well as his or her pocketbook.

So how can a novice experience a variety of tasty Virginia wines without having to wade through unpleasant bottles? The answer is the Virginia Wine of the Month Club.

Each month, a tasting panel selects from a Virginia winery a red and a white wine based on quality. Club members can set up an account to receive one or two wines, and they can select all-red, allwhite or a variety, depending on personal preference. The monthly cost is $14.95 for one bottle and $24.95 for two bottles, plus shipping, which usually runs about $8.

Additional bottles can be purchased, and a 10-percent discount is available for 12 mixed bottles. The Virginia Wine Journal, the club’s newsletter, is included and provides details about the featured winery and the people who run it. Comprehensive descriptions of the wine and how it is made are accompanied by enticing recipes for dishes to match with each wine. The journal is well-researched and concisely written and includes great information.

If you have a wine lover on your gift list, the club offers gift memberships as well for the same price. There are no membership fees or advance charges. The club just debits your credit card each month for the charges corresponding to the number of bottles plus shipping. There is no minimum membership time for a standard membership, but there is a six-month minimum for a gift membership. If members decide they like a selection enough to buy more of it, additional bottles are usually available at a special price and a 10-percent discount on 12 or more bottles.

Willis Logan, president, said the club was started by Berkley Mitchell, who got bitten by the wine bug after taking some wine-appreciation classes and visiting California in the 1980s. In 1989, he borrowed some money, printed 15,000 brochures and set up a booth at Vintage Virginia, the largest wine festival in the state. At the end of the day, he had signed

up about 50 people for the wine club. Today, the organization has more than 2,300 members, including some who reside outside of Virginia.

Mitchell handed the reigns of the wine club over to Logan in 2002. Logan had previously been running the Virginia Company and today he runs the Virginia Shop in Charlottesville, where customers can find Virginia peanuts, hams, bacon, apple cider, jams, jellies, local pottery and a vast selection of other Virginia-made products.

Logan said his tasting panel samples a multitude of wines several times a year. When they find something they like, they go back to the winery to negotiate a good deal. Buying in quantity enables the wine club to provide wines that would sell at the winery for about $18 to members for $12.50 if they are signed up for the twobottle program.

Their goal, Logan said, is to "showcase the best caliber Virginia wines that are ready to drink now."

The season is taken into account, so crisp white wines and lighter reds are selected for summer months and heavier; heartier wines are chosen for wintertime. They also strive for diversity, so members don’t receive the same variety of wine each month.

The panel is headed by Neil Williamson, a guest lecturer at the University of Virginia and an adjunct faculty member in the viticulture program at Piedmont Community College. He also writes the club newsletter, which is included when the wines are shipped to customers.

The wine club relies on the wineries to provide the recipes that are printed to match with the wine selection. The organization also has permission to use recipes from several books, including "Toast of the Tidewater."

Logan recently launched a club for connoisseurs called the Cellar Reserve Club. Members receive three bottles of specially selected reserve wines for $100. Membership for the reserve club is limited to 250 so that limited release wines can be included.

For more information, visit vawineclub.com.

Gordon Kendall has more than 20 years of experience in the wine business and is currently the wine, beer and spi rits columnist for The Roanoke Times. He teaches wine classes and enjoys educating people on all things related to the industry. If you have an idea for a future Spirits column, please email gmoney007@cox.net.

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Healthy

Shake the chill of winter with a fun and affordable soup social Story

by

Karen Cromwell

After a busy holiday season there are times when most of us feel like we probably spent more than we intended to, ate more than we should have, and can’t sign up for a gym membership fast enough.

But if you’re still in the mood to get together with family and friends, a soup social is the perfect solution. It’s a party that’s lighter on your wallet, easier on your waistline and simple to put together – even after returning from your morning workout.

A soup social is intended to be a relaxed get-together, so make it uncomplicated. All you need is large soup bowls, soup spoons, small bread plates and beverage glasses. A big basket of assorted breads on the table is the perfect centerpiece. Or you could really keep it simple and place your items on the kitchen counter for serving buffet-style.

If the weather is conducive (and we can get some nice days at SML in January and February), grab some blankets and take your guests out on the deck to enjoy a cool evening with warm bowls of soup.

When choosing your menu, consider preparing two to three soup selections that will likely please every person on your guest list.

Keep in mind that the goal is to have fun with friends with inexpensive and healthy choices. Choose recipes from a few different cuisines and you can make this an international soup-tasting party. Add a couple of fresh-baked breads and a salad with a light dressing and you are all set.

If you decide to make several soups, think about halving the recipes if your party is small. If you’re planning for a larger crowd, double the batches. You can always freeze any leftovers for an easy lunch or supper down the road.

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HEARTY CONTINUED Mexican Chicken Soup

Hot and Sour Shrimp Soup with Noodles

4 split (2 whole) chicken breasts, bone in, skin on Good olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 cups chopped onions 1 cup chopped celery 2 cups chopped carrots 4 large cloves garlic, chopped 2½ quarts chicken stock, preferably homemade 1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes in puree, crushed 2-4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander seed ¼ to ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves (optional) 6 (6-inch) fresh white corn tortillas For serving: Sliced avocado, sour cream, grated cheddar cheese, tortilla chips

8 ounces dried rice noodles (flat, fettuccine-shaped) 1 pound medium shrimp Salt A few drops of sesame oil 2 quarts chicken stock, preferably homemade 6 thin slices fresh galangal or fresh ginger 6 garlic cloves, smashed 2 stalks lemongrass (bottom third only, sliced thinly on the bias) 5 shallots, sliced 4 small Serrano Chile peppers, coarsely shredded, including seeds 1/4 cup Thai or Vietnamese fish sauce 3 teaspoons sugar 1/4 cup whole fresh cilantro leaves 1/4 cup lightly chopped Asian basil leaves 1/3 cups freshly squeezed lime juice 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Preheat the oven to 350. Place the chicken breasts skin side up on a sheet pan. Rub with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and roast for 35 to 40 minutes. When the chicken is cool enough to handle, discard any skin or bones and shred the meat. Cover and set aside.

Soak the noodles in hot water to cover and let stand, about 30 minutes, until soft. Peel the shrimp, reserving the shells. Cut them in half lengthwise, then toss with ¼ teaspoon salt and the sesame oil, and refrigerate.

Meanwhile, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven. Add the onions, celery and carrots and cook over mediumlow heat for 10 minutes or until the onions start to brown. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the chicken stock, tomatoes with their puree, jalapenos, cumin, coriander, 1 tablespoon salt (depending on the saltiness of the chicken stock), 1 teaspoon pepper and the cilantro, if using. Cut the tortillas in half, then cut them crosswise into half-inch strips and add to the soup. Bring the soup to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 25 minutes.

Add the shredded chicken and season to taste. Serve the soup hot topped with sliced avocado, a dollop of sour cream, grated cheddar cheese, and broken tortilla chips.

Butternut Squash Soup 1 butternut squash, peeled Nutmeg 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Salt and pepper 1 onion, chopped 6 cups chicken stock Cut squash into one-inch chunks. Melt butter in a large pot. Add onion and cook until translucent, about 8 minutes. Add squash and stock. Bring to a simmer and cook until squash is tender.

Remove squash chunks with slotted spoon and place in a blender and puree. Return blended squash to pot. Stir and season with nutmeg, salt and pepper. Serve.

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Bring the stock to a boil with galangal, garlic and lemongrass.

Turn the heat to low and simmer for 35 minutes. Add the shrimp shells and simmer for another 15 to 20 minutes, skimming if necessary. Strain the stock and bring to a boil. Turn heat to low and simmer with the shallots and chiles. Simmer for 15 minutes and add 2 teaspoons of salt, the fish sauce, and the sugar. Continue to simmer.

Meanwhile, drain the noodles well and divide among 4-8 bowls.

Add the shrimp to the simmering broth. Turn off the heat and stir in the fresh herbs and lime juice.

Divide the soup among the soup bowls, sprinkle with black pepper and serve.

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LAKER LODGING guide

Smith Mountain Lake has all the qualities of a great vacation

businesses as well as Web sites specialize in matching renters to

getaway – beautiful water, scenic mountains and abundant options

vacation properties.

for dining, shopping and recreation. And like any top-notch

destination, visitors can select accommodations ranging from

out one of the lake’s resorts, Bernard’s Landing or Mariners

luxurious resorts to spacious homes, houseboats to hotels.

Landing. Both offer easy water access, fine dining, meeting

But which is right for your vacation?

space and plenty of recreation options. Most importantly, both

If your stay at SML is short and sweet, a night or two at

locations have personnel who are eager to help their guests get

Visitors seeking an all-inclusive experience should check

a nearby hotel is a quick and easy choice. Opt for a bit more

the most out of their SML trip.

luxury with a weekend at a charming bed and breakfast. For

longer stays and a full SML experience, vacation rentals give

stay aboard a boat. Many lake marinas offer houseboat rentals

guests more control and flexibility.

– fully equipped for a real on-the-water experience. Or, enjoy the

sound of the lapping shoreline from a camp site on the water’s

Many visitors are drawn to the lake for its home-away-

Perhaps the best way to make the most of the water is to

from-home feel. A waterfront house or cottage rental provides

edge. Waterfront campgrounds are a popular choice for SML

seclusion, space and instant water access. Some rental

guests.

properties have multiple units or adjoining guest houses, perfect

for large family or group gatherings. Numerous local real estate

Lake helps ensure the best vacation experience. The Laker’s

Carefully selecting your lodging option at Smith Mountain

Guide to Lodging at SML, which starts on the following page, can help you get your planning started.

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The Smith Mountain Laker has published a guide to vacation

grid numbers will allow you to quickly locate

rentals at the lake each of the past five years. As the lake community

accommodations. The grid numbers correspond

has grown, so has the demand for a variety of accommodation

not only to the lake map on pages 94-95 but also

options. For that reason, the Laker has expanded the section this

the separate SML Visitor Info Map produced

year to include all types of lodging at Smith Mountain Lake – B&Bs,

each year by Laker Media.

houseboats, campgrounds, hotels/motels and full-service resorts.

For more information or to request a Visitor

You can still find (in a handy table format) contact

information, pet policy, dock details and rates, but the revamped Lodging Guide also includes two new columns to make it even

Info Map, call 540.721.4675, ext. 401 or e-mail editor@smithmountainlaker.com.

– Andie Gibson, Editor

more user-friendly. Channel marker notations as well as map Name

Contact info

Units

Channel marker

Map Grid Location

Pets

Dock Privileges

Rate

BED & BREAKFAST INNS Ashleigh Manor 430 Hartwell Dr. Hardy, VA 24101

540.890.3332 bbonline.com/va/ashleigh

2

R65

C5

No

Yes

$105-$145/night

Cedar Pointe 216 Mountwood Dr. Huddleston, VA 24104

540.297.2695 bnbfinder.com

1

R1

E12

No

Yes

$700-$1,050/week

LoveStone Inn 100 Summer Ln. Huddleston, VA 24104

540.296.0510 lovestoneinn.com

3

C5

E11

No

Yes

$110-$250/night

Adventures on Houseboats 8360 Hardy Rd. Hardy, VA 24101

888.818.5294 adventuresonhouseboats.com

3

R87

B4

No

–

$1005 - $2370/week

Parrot Cove Boat Rentals & Sales 16441 Booker. T. Washington Hwy. Moneta, VA 24121

800.488.4516 • 540.721.5363 parrotcove.com

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R28

D7

No

–

$715-$2900/week

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Name

Contact info

Units

Channel marker

Map Grid Location

Pets

Dock Privileges

Rate

CAMPGROUNDS Arrowhead Campground, LLC 5625 Smith Mountain Rd. Penhook, VA 24173

540.420.7625

140

B1

G11

yes

yes

$20-$40/night $1500/year

Blue Ridge Campground & Marina 8131 Burnt Chimney Rd. Wirtz, VA 24184

540.721.3866 blueridgecampground.com

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G5-G7

G8

Yes

Yes

$2250/year

Eagles Roost Campground 15335 SML Pkwy.

Huddleston, VA 24104

540.297.7381 eagleroost.20m.com

125+

R11-R12

F11

Yes

Yes

$17 - $26/night

Mitchells's Point Marina 3553 Trading Post Rd. Huddleston, VA 24104

540.297.4430 mitchellspoint.com

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C3

F12

Yes

Yes

Annual lease

Smith Mountain Lake State Park 1235 State Park Rd. Huddleston, VA 24104

800.933.7275 • 540.297.6066

70

R19-R20

E10

Yes

Yes

$20-$30/night + tax

Hampton Inn SML / Gretna 200 McBride Ln. , Gretna, VA 24557

434.656.9000 hamptoninn.hilton.com

81

Off water

–

Yes

Yes

$79-$99/night + tax

Lake Inn 45 Enterprise Ln., Hardy, VA 24101

888.466.5253 • 540.721.3383 lakeinnmotel.com

60

Off water

E7

Yes

No

$58-$86/night + tax

Westlake Waterfront Inn 2050 Morewood Rd. Hardy, VA 24101

540.721.3307 westlake-waterfront-inn.com

26

R37

D7

No

Yes

$85-$150/night

58

R11

F10

No

Yes

1-3 BR Condos: $84-$271/night

HOTELS / MOTELS

RESORTS AND CONFERENCE CENTERS Bernard’s Landing Resort and Conference Center 775 Ashmede Rd. Moneta, VA 24121

800.572.2048 • 540.721.8870 bernardslanding.com

Mariners Landing Resort Community and Conference Center 1217 Graves Harbor Trail Huddleston, VA 24104

800.581.4988 • 540.297.4900 marinerslanding.com

Homes/Townhomes: $174-$345/night 110

C6

E11

Yes

Yes

$79-$225/night

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Guide | LODGING Name W.E. Skelton 4-H Educational Conference Center 775 Hermitage Rd. Wirtz, VA 24184

Contact info 540.721.2759 skelton4hcenter.org

Units

Channel marker

Map Grid Location

Pets

Dock Privileges

Rate

93

B40

I7

No

No

$41-$100/night

VACATION RENTAL COMPANIES (marker is location of office) A1vacations.com 95 Westlake Rd., Suite 205 Hardy, VA 24101

540.721.9915 A1vacations.com HomeAway.com

66

Off water

E7

Varies

Varies

$500-$3,800/week

CB Rentals & Sales 1027 Waterwheel Dr. Moneta, VA 24121

800.203.RENT • 540.297.7000 cbrentals.com

100

R28

C8

Varies

Yes

$900-$6,500/week

Lake Retreat Properties, Inc. 6760 Whitehouse Rd. Huddleston, VA 24104

800.421.6980 • 540.297.6002 lakeretreat.com

60

Off water

C11

Varies

Yes

$500-$3,200/week

Lakeshore Rentals and Sales, Inc. 16483 Moneta Rd., Suite M Moneta, VA 24121

800.572.6098 • 540.297.5610 lakeshorerentals.com

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Off water

C8

Varies

Yes

$500-$3,650/week

Long & Foster Vacation Rentals 16869 Moneta Rd. Moneta, VA 24121

866.395.2038 • 540.297.1828 sml-vacations.com

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R28

C8

Varies

Yes

$500-$3,000/week

RSI Rentals, Inc. 13595 Booker T. Washington Hwy. Moneta, VA 24121

866.721.9797 • 540.721.9797 rsirentals.com

85

Off water

D7

Varies

Varies

$575-$3,500/week

Smith Mountain Lake Vacation Rentals, Inc. 16451 Booker T. Washington Hwy. Moneta, VA 24121

877.773.2452 • 540.721.2589 smithmountainlakerentals.com

40

R29

D7

Varies

Yes

$895-$2,195/week

VACATION RENTALS – INDIVIDUAL HOMES Captain Bert's Waterfront Lodging 208 Stripers Landing Moneta, VA 24121

540.721.5788 captainbert.com

1 BR condo

G10

G9

Yes

Yes

$325 - $500/week

Coffman Home at Paradise Point 4331 Hales Ford Rd. Moneta, VA 24121

800.548.8539 A1vacations.com/218083

4 BR home

R28

C8

No

Yes

$600-$1,200/week

Cedar Key Cabins 1000 Cedar Key Ln. Huddleston, VA 24104

336.454.3042 cedarkeycabins.com

2 Single Family Cabins

R1

E12

Yes

Yes

$800-$1,200/week

Coveside Cottages 1036 Coveside Cir. Moneta, VA 24121

540.297.3221 2020tech.com/cottages

3

R28

C8

Yes

Yes

$569-$779/week

The Dome Home 214 Mountwood Dr. Huddleston, VA 24014

540.797.4686 a1vacations.com/Striffler/1

3 BR home

R1

E12

Yes

Yes

$825-$1300/week

Enchanting Cabin 1023 Cedar Key Ln. Huddleston, VA 24104

703.623.0463 smithmtnlakerentals.com

2 BR cabin

R1

E12

Yes

Yes

$900 - $1300/week

Enchanted Lodge 1012 Cedar Key Ln. Huddleston, VA 24014

703.623.0463 smithmtnlakerentals.com

3 BR lodge

R1

E12

Yes

Yes

$1600 - $2200/week

The Fox Home 110 Waters Edge Ln. Moneta, VA 24121

540.297.3477

1

R27

D9

Yes

Yes

$1,250 -$1,850/week

Parkway Marina 16918 SML Parkway Huddleston, VA 24104

540.297.4412 parkwaymarina.com

2

R8

F11

No

Yes

$799 - $979/night

Silver Bay View Cottages 111 Bay Terrace Huddleston, VA 24104

434.953.6747 silverbayview.com

4

R1

E12

Yes

Yes

$1,000 - $2,850/week

Smith Mountain Dock & Lodge 300 Locust Lane Penhook, VA 24173

434.927.5100 877.313.5100 petcarp.com

8

R6

G11

Yes

Yes

$89 - $150/night

Smith Mountain Farm & Stables, LLC 7661 Grassland Dr. Sandy Level, VA 24161

434.927.5199 smithmountainstables.com

6

Off water

I12

Yes

No

$50 - $125/night

Spike’s Prime Time Fishin’ 4067 Hales Ford Road Moneta, VA 24121

540.297.5611 • 540.400.3465 spikesprimetimefishin.com

2

R30

C8

Yes

Yes

$88 - $118/night

Vista Pointe 6605 Smith Mountain Road Penhook, VA 24137

434.927.5724 vistapointe-va.com

1

B1

G11

No

No

$200/night

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SW Virginia

Boat Show

With the 2010 boating season just a few months away, members of the Southwest Virginia Boat Dealers Association are gearing up for their annual exhibit of the latest in boats and related equipment.

Slated for Feb. 26-28, the show will again fully occupy 75,000 square feet of the Roanoke Civic Center complex, including the Special Events Center. Eleven area boat dealers, plus a variety of other recreation and home-maintenance equipment and services providers, will participate.

Show coordinator Darrell Ross said a full complement of shiny new boats and personal watercraft will be on display, along with great deals on 2009 leftovers. Plans also call for several RV dealers to join the show as outside exhibitors in the parking areas where boats were displayed before the civic center expansion.

The biggest news for boat shoppers, according to Mike Ratcliff of Conrad Brothers’ Marine, is that the lower inventories dealers tend to carry during economic downturns don’t mean a limited selection for shoppers.

"Respected manufacturers like Tracker and Four Winns have established programs that allow dealers to stock at affordable floor-plan levels but get additional or differently equipped models within as little as seven days from inventories held at the manufacturers," he said.

As for new features, Ratcliff said its technology, technology and more technology for the 2010 show. Centurion, for example, is among the companies that have nearly eliminated mechanical dashboard switches with weatherproof LCDs utilizing touchscreen icons. A few touches also will automatically engage speed control and ballast settings for up to 20 preset rider profiles.

Inboard engines on all 2010 models are designed to meet tighter federal emission standards, Ratcliff added.

According to SWVBDA president Virgil Naff, those looking for a new PWC will find that SeaDoo has expanded its IS line, pushing the new-last-year I-Brake and ride-softening suspension technologies down the price ladder to several additional models.

The IS hull, a foot longer than that of previous SeaDoo models, is being used on the 2010 GTX, Wake Pro and RXT models, all of which come standard with the I-Brake system but without the shock-absorbing passenger deck.

The more moderately priced SeaDoo GTI lineup is unchanged from last year, as is Kawasaki’s PWC offering. Yamaha has made some minor revisions to its lower-end models that include more nimble performance, a roomier "cockpit" for the driver, longer seats for riders, larger glove box, more convenient reversing lever and improved re-boarding platform.

Naff said customers looking for a deal on a PWC need to buy early in the season, as all manufacturers have dropped their production rates and the rebates on left-over 2009 models are expiring as inventory diminishes.

Boat show hours are Friday 1 to 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $7.50 for adults with children 12 and under free. Participating dealers include: Ace Marine, Conrad Brothers Marine, Hughes Marine Service, Magnum Boating Inc., Smith Mountain Boat and Tackle, Smith Mountain Yacht Club, Virgil Naff Lynchburg Kawasaki and SeaDoo, and Webster Marine Center.

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BRIAN SOUTHARD, SHERI HALE, TIM REITH, DONNA ASHBURY & VICKI ADKINS ALICE & LYNN SWAIN

DEBBIE STRICKLAND, SUSAN & STEVE GAWOR

Flotilla for toys Lake residents and visitors braved cold temperatures Dec. 5 to participate in the annual Virginia Dare Flotilla for Toys. Boats decorated in their holiday finest paraded from the Virginia Dare Marina to

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Hales Ford Bridge and back.

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Photography by Kim Dillon

JANE SULLIVAN HORNE & SOPHIE

WESTLAKE TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY The

shops

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Westlake

Towne Center hosted their third annual Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony on Dec. 3. The festivities included performances by the SML Harmeneers, Philip and Tara Bouknight, and the Dudley

SML HARMENEERS

Elementary School Choir, as well as a flag-lowering ceremony led by members of the U.S. Marines, an appearance by Santa Claus, a toy drive to benefit Toys for Tots and a a showing of "Polar Express" at Westlake Cinema.

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Calendar | EVENTS

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January 6 23

JAZZ CLUB: BEBOP & BEYOND: A celebration of the Bebop jazz era

by Charlottesville bebop pianists Hod O’Brien and George Melvin. The pair gives nods to such artists as Dexter Gordon, Stan Getz, Thelonious Monk, Chet Baker and more 8 p.m. Jefferson Center, Downtown Roanoke, 540.345.2550 jeffcenter.org

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JESSIE & JAMES COMEDY DOG SHOW: Experience a self-contained family comedy extravaganza featuring contortionism, stunts, magical mayhem, dog tricks, fire juggling, rope walking and more with audience participation. 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Academy of Fine Arts, Downtown Lynchburg, 434.846.8499. academyfinearts.com WALKIN’ SIDEWAYZ: Live music at Game Day Bar & Grill. 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. $5 cover. 370 Tanyard Rd., Rocky Mount.

540.483.0475

TAP KIDS: Eight of the nation’s most talented young tap dancers take to the stage in this rousing, joyous celebration of American youth culture. Tap Kids takes this traditional dance form to new heights in an electrifying performance that is hip, contemporary and uplifting.

7:30 p.m.

Academy of Fine Arts, Downtown Lynchburg. 434.846.8499, academyfinearts.com

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LITTLE TOWN PLAYERS AUDITION: The Little Town Players of Bedford will hold open auditions for the comedy Greater Tuna in the Elks National Home Theatre.

7 p.m. Also Jan. 25. Roles are available for two males who can portray multiple characters. Littletownplayers.com

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NATALIE MACMASTER & DONNELL LEAHY: A husband-and-wife team that performs rapid-fire, high-energy Celtic music combined with lilting vocals and toe-tapping intensity. 7:30 p.m.

Jefferson Center, Downtown Roanoke.

540.345.2550, jeffcenter.org

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THE TED DALTON BAND: Live music at Game Day Bar & Grill.

9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. $5 cover. 370 Tanyard Rd., Rocky Mount. 540.483.0475 MEATLOAF COOKOFF: It’s the second year for this event at The Landing Restaurant. 2-5 p.m. in bar area. 773 Ashmeade Rd., Moneta.

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COOKING WITH BRUNO: Cooking classes at The Landing Restaurant with award-winning chef Bruno Silva. 2-5 p.m. Also Jan. 24. Call to sign up. 773 Ashmeade Rd., Moneta. 540.721.3028, thelandingsml.com

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THE POP RIVETS: Live music at Game Day Bar & Grill.

9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. $5 cover. 370 Tanyard Rd., Rocky Mount. 540.483.0475 DANA AND SUSAN ROBINSON: Performance of folk Americana music, Bedford Central Library.

7:30 p.m. $10 at the door. 540.586.8911. friendsofbedfordlibrary.org UPSCALE: Live music at Game Day Bar & Grill. 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. $5 cover. 370 Tanyard Rd., Rocky Mount. 540.483.0475

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THE EMBERS: Live beach music performed at the Roanoke Civic Center. General admission tickets are $16 in advance, $19 the day of the show. Must be 21 or older to attend. 6 p.m. 540.853.5483, roanokeciviccenter.com 88

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540.721.3028, thelandingsml.com CELTIC WOMAN: Live concert by Celtic vocalists Lisa, Chloë, Lynn and Alex along with violinist Máiréad. Through Feb. 11 at the Roanoke Civic Center.

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Free. 540.586.3707, peaksofotterwinery.com THE GAITHER HOMECOMING TOUR: Concert by multiple Grammy and Dove award-winner Bill Gaither. 7 p.m. at the Roanoke Civic Center. Tickets are $31.50 and $41.50. 540.853.5483, roanokeciviccenter.com

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Martin at The Landing Restaurant. 773 Ashmeade Rd., Moneta. 540.721.3028, thelandingsml.com WINTER WHITES & RED HEARTS: Open House at Hickory Hill Winery. Wine specials and refreshments will warm you up on the inside or brave the chill outside and see what grapevine pruning is all

about. Also Feb. 14. Free. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

540.296.1393, hickoryhillvineyards.com HEART BALL: Bring your Valentine for an evening of entertainment while supporting the American Heart Association at Mariners Landing Resort Community and Conference Center’s 1st Annual Heart Ball. 540.297.4900, marinerslanding.com/calendar

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THE ROYAL GREENS: Live music at Game Day Bar & Grill. 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. $5 cover. 370 Tanyard Rd., Rocky Mount.

540.483.0475 DOWNTOWN LYNCHBURG LOFT TOUR: A benefit for the Free Clinic of Central Virginia. Visit 8 to 10 of the more than 300 loft-type apartments in Downtown Lynchburg. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 the day of the tour. 434.847.5866

To submit a calendar item for the March/April issue, send an email with all the details and photo (optional) to calendar@smithmountainlaker.com no later than Feb. 1.

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Smith Mountain Lake offers a wide variety of ways to get involved in the community and meet others who share common interests. Following is a listing of reader-submitted clubs and organizations. Unless otherwise noted, area codes are (540).

To list your organization, make changes to an existing listing or submit a photo, email editor@smithmountainlaker.com.

Amateur Ballroom Dancers Association Norma Shapiro, 721-3303 Loraine Beers, 297-4677 Meets the third Friday of each month from 7:30-10:30 p.m. at the Moneta Community Center. Group lesson, social dancing and refreshments.

Blackwater Yacht Racing Association Loretta Manning, 576-1653, byrasailing.org Bedford Area Chamber Of Commerce 586-9401, bedfordareachamber.com Booker T. Washington National Monument Tim Sims, 721-2094 Volunteers needed for trail maintenance, gardening, animal care and visitors’ center.

at 1 p.m. at the Franklin County Library in Rocky Mount. Presentations on gardening related subjects, master gardener training, field trips and ongoing volunteer projects.

Friends of Franklin County Library Kay McNulty, 721-5278; 483-3098, ext. 3 Includes Westlake Library. Volunteers needed.

Friends of SML State Park 297-6066 Meets the third Monday of each month at 9:30 a.m. at the State Park Visitor Center.

Huddleston Fire Co. Charles Ferguson, 297-8247 Volunteers needed.

Business Network International Two chapters in the SML area, each with one representative from a variety of professions.

Formed to educate members on each others’ businesses in hopes of obtaining referrals. Both meet at The Westlake Golf & Country Club.

BNI Chapter 1 meets Thursdays at 10 a.m. BNI Chapter 2 meets Wednesdays at 8:30 a.m.

Crusty Wakeboarders Bo King, 721-3656 Wakeboarding enthusiasts over the age of 50 who meet to ride and socialize each Monday (weather permitting) at 6 p.m. All experience levels welcome.

Embroiderers’ Guild of America Avis Withers, 721-4261 Meets the third Monday of each month at 10 a.m. at the Westlake Library.Classes in embroidery, canvas work and beeding. anniesneedlearts@yahoo.com Franklin County Chamber of Commerce 483-9542, franklincounty.org Franklin County Community Chorus Bill Clutz, 576-3379 Meets on Thursdays at 7 p.m. at Franklin County High School. Concerts performed in December and May. No auditions required.

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Bob TenBrook, 576-2116 A fun way to get a little exercise, stimulate the brain and meet new people. Square dancing every Tuesday 7-9 p.m. at the Moneta Community Building. New classes beginning each fall. Emanuel Spickard, caller.

Lakeside Singers Liz Stubelt, 721-1232 - Conduct concerts the first Friday and Saturday in June each year.

Practice is the prior 12 weeks on Tuesdays from 7-9 p.m.

Lake Writers Jim Morrison, 721-1991 Meets the second Friday of each month at 10 a.m. at the Moneta/SML Library and the fourth Friday at 10 a.m. at the Westlake Library.

Life for One Gail Meltzer, 721-1448 or Marian Cunningham, 721-9375 Group for widows/widowers or singles in the lake area. Meets the third Monday of each month at 11 a.m., Trinity Ecumenical Parish.

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Kay McNulty, 721-5278; 483-30 rs needed.

Includes Westlake Library. Voluntee

Huddleston Volunteer Rescue Squad 297-6122 Volunteers needed.

Lake Glass Group Nancy Luce, 721-6109 Meets the second Thursday each month.

All skill levels. (Stained glass, etched, etc.

Lake Quilters Guild Cindy Stachelski, 721-2588 Meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m. at Trinity Ecumenical Parish.

Lake Square Dancers Marilyn Doble, 721-5701

Moneta Arts, Education and Community Center Foundation Don Fink, 721-2904 Working to create Center at the Lake, an arts, education and community center.

Volunteers needed.

Moneta Garden Club Barbara Babiak, 721-3047 Meets the third Monday of each month (Sept.-June) at Bethlehem United Methodist Church.

Moneta Lions Club Del Bailey, 297-3519 Meets the first and third Thursdays of each month at 6:30 p.m. in Morrow Hall at Resurrection Catholic Church.

Moneta Ruritans Meets the second Monday of each month at the Moneta Fire Station.

Moneta Scrapbooking Club Kathy Williams, 297-1226 Meets Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Moneta Baptist Church.

Moneta Volunteer Fire Dept.

Pete Lewis, 297-7281 Volunteers needed. No experience necessary.

Meets the third Monday of each month.

Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) Terry Saul, 297-7957 Meets the second Tuesday of each month during the school year at Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Moneta.

Nurses Of the Lake Area (NOLA) Dot Singer, 721-7087 Mickey Koch, 297-0975 Active and inactive nurses meet twice a year for a social gathering and educational presentation on health-related topics.

Meeting dates vary but members are notified once a date is set.

Rotary Club of Smith Mountain Lake Steve Strickland, 719-1411, skistrick@aol.com, smlrotary.com Holds semi-monthly breakfast meetings the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at 7:15 a.m., The Westlake Golf & Country Club. Visitors and prospective members welcome.

Saunders Auxiliary Fire Belles Sandy Cranston, 297-7052 Meet the third Wednesday of each month at 9 a.m. for crafts followed by a business meeting at 1 p.m. at the fire company building.

Scruggs Dive Team Connie Quesenberry, 420-2606 Will train divers for public safety.

Meets the third Sunday of each month at 9 a.m. at Scruggs Fire Co. Building.

Saunders Fire Co. Vernon Goode, 297-7420; needed.

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Scruggs Rescue Co. Jim Spitz, 721-6141; Volunteers needed.

Scruggs Volunteer Fire Co. Joan Crawford, 721-2153; Volunteers needed.

Smith Mountain American Association of University Women Frankie Puckett, 297-3481 Meets Saturdays four times a year in September, November, March and May.

Earth Stewards of the 721-4028

Barbara Sciacca, Group concerned with protectingMeethets the environment and natural resourceats.7 p.m. at third Tuesday of each month Trinity Ecumenical Parish.

Smith Mountain Arts Council Smith Mountain Arts Council Mike Dittrich, 721-0168 Board of Directors meets the third Friday of each month at Trinity Ecumenical Parish.

Focus is on expansion of Arts @ the Lake.

Smith Mountain Striper Club Dennis Boley, 420-4517 Fishing, fun and fellowship. Meets at the Moneta Community Center the first Friday of every month at 7 p.m

Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce 721-1203, visitsmithmountainlake.com Volunteers needed.

SML Antique & Classic Boat Club Lars Okeson, 297-8451 Meets the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Moneta/SML Library.

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Clubs & Organizations | LISTING SML Association Larry Iceman, 719-0690 Board of Directors meets the second Monday of each month at Lake Association Office. Concerns include water quality and safety.

SML Aviation Club John, 721-3912 or Lorraine, 297-6422 Meets the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Moneta Community Center.

Open to people interested in any phase of aviation or piloting. Visitors welcome.

SML Boating Association smlba.com, smlba1@aol.com Meets the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Epworth United Methodist.

SML Buffet Fan Club phbr.org; Parrot Heads of the Blue Ridge meet Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at various restaurants.

SML Charity Home Tour 297-8687, smlcharityhometour.com Volunteers needed for annual event that raises funds for local charities.

SML Marine Fire Co. 721-5585; Volunteers needed.

SML Moose Lodge Clay Mitchell, 297-6591 Meets the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 8 p.m. at the SML Lodge.

SML Newcomers Club Gloria Sobey, 721-9599 Meets the second Monday of each month at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Ecumenical Parish.

Special interest groups meet monthly at varying dates and locations.

SML Power Boating Association Lori Dillon, 556-9228, smlpba.com Meets the third Saturday of each month in the summer. Check Web site for details.

SML Republican Women’s Club Marilyn Osborne-Bach, 721-3967 Meets the first Tuesday of each month at The Westlake Golf & Country Club at 11 a.m. Optional lunch follows at noon.

SML Christian Women’s Club Pam Weddle, 721-0215 Meets the second Thursday of each month from noon to 2 p.m. at Trinity Ecumenical Parish. Call for reservations for adults. Complimentary childcare.

SML Democrats Pat Carr, 297-6503 Meets the fourth Monday of each month at The Westlake Golf & Country Club. Every third month, the group meets at 7 p.m. at the Moneta/SML Library. smldems.org

YMCA - Moneta Area Family

SML Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary meets second and fourth Mondays at 7 p.m. Aerie meets first and third Mondays at 7 p.m. Eagles building, Diamond Hill Road, Moneta.

SML Sail and Power Squadron Sam Reid, 977-4321 Conducts safe boating classes and vessel inspection checks. Meets the second Monday of each month at 1 p.m. for lunch (dutch treat) at The Westlake Golf & Country Club.

SML Lions Club 721-4783, 721-2797 Meets the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 6:30 p.m. at The Waterfront Country Club (except in November and December when the group meets the first and third Thursdays). No meetings in July or August.

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SML Women’s Club 483-8050 Meets the third Tuesday of each month September through May at 10:30 a.m. at The Westlake Golf & Country Club.

Spring Lake Outdoor Club David Merritt, 598-9907 Members meet to fish, hunt and participate in 3-D and 4-D archery. Located at Spring Lake Farm, one-half mile from Staunton River High School. Archery open houses Sundays noon-6 p.m. Call for additional details.

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla a0540801.uscgaux.info; 721-5571 Mission is to contribute to the safety and security of citizens, ports and waterways.

Virginia Master Naturalist Program 365-4613, brfal.org virginiamasternaturalist.com A state-wide corps of volunteers providing education, outreach and service dedicated to the beneficial management of natural resources and natural areas.

VISA Yacht Club Tom Lamons, 774-7726, visayc.org The Virginia Insland Sailing Association is a non-profit, recreational sailing club with approximately 125 members.

SML Community Bible Study 721-9338, smithmountainlakecbs.org.

Meets each Wednesday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Halesford Baptist Church.

SML Harmeneers Barbershop Chorus Walt Barnes, 721-7465 Meets Mondays at 7 p.m. at Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Moneta.

SML Water Ski Club Tom Tanner, 721-3582 For an event schedule or information on joining, visit smlwaterski.org.

296-1059 Satellite of Bedford County YMCA. 1039 Mayberry Crossing, Moneta.

SML She-Doos DeeDee Bondurant, 721-9563 Meets Thursday mornings for jet-skiing in the warm months and lunch during the cooler months.

SML Square Dance Club Bob Tenbrook, 576-2116 Meets Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Moneta Community Center. Beginner classes start every fall.

Wellness Seekers Mariam Ferguson, 721-4780 Support group for survivors of lifethreatening illness such as diabetes, cancer and heart disease. Meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. at Bethlehem United Methodist Church, Moneta.

YMCA - Bedford 586-3483; Full-service YMCA with pools, gym, exercise classes and more.

YMCA - Franklin County 489-9622; Full-service YMCA with pools, gym, indoor track, exercise rooms, outdoor trail, cardiac rehab program and more. 235 Technology Dr., Rocky Mount YMCA - Smith Mountain Lake 721-9622; Satellite of Franklin County YMCA. Located at LakeWatch Plantation with gym, walking track, aerobics, tennis courts, racquetball courts and more.

To list your organization, make changes to an existing listing or submit a photo, email editor@smithmountainlaker.com.

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The Waterfront Women isn’t a service club. It doesn’t exist to raise money for any specific charity or community effort. But that doesn’t mean its mission isn’t important, said Mandy Martin, who is serving her third term as president of the organization.

“We're a social group that simply meets to visit with one another and enjoy a program and luncheon,” she said. “We usually have about 45 members show up to each meeting. We have a wide variety of programs to try to hit everyone's fancy, plus we get together for different functions like water aerobics or a movie group.”

Some of the programs are informative or instructional and have included a speaker on women's health issues, a florist who taught the women how to make their own table centerpieces, and a representative from the Scruggs Rescue Squad who showed them how to perform CPR.

Other times, programs are for entertainment, Martin said, citing a magic demonstration by lake resident Arnie Kropf as an example.

Waterfront Women is a non-profit group, but club rules prevent members from donating money to one particular charity. Instead, the ladies give back to the community by paying $20 dues, which are applied toward gifts for the service group representatives who speak at their programs.

“We pay for the speaker's lunch and then we give them a donation,” Martin said. “When Scruggs [Rescue Squad] came to show us how to do CPR, we gave them a donation. And we once had a speaker and dog come from St. Francis Service Dogs in Roanoke, so we gave them a gift also.”

Martin said the group also organizes special events at different times throughout the year. In February, members plan to hold a game day, when they will play games such as “guess the baby picture” to get to know each other and break the ice between members. They also hold an annual holiday dinner-dance every December, she said.

Martin said one of the best parts of being a member has been the opportunity to form lasting friendships with other women.

“They're so special to me,” she said. “At all of our meetings, I'm always the greeter at the door. I know everyone's name, and I want them all to feel special. I really love this group of ladies.”

The group is comprised of women who are members of The Waterfront Country Club. It was formed in 1985 with 39 members.

Membership is now up to about 85. The women meet every month except July for a program and luncheon.

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Gorgeous 3 BR, 3.5 BA home on gentle lot in Emerald Bay. HW floors, cath. ceilings, 2 FPs, dock w/covr’d boatslip.

Fully furn, Renovated kitchen w/maple cabinets/granite. Wetbar LL, pool table, Comm. beach/clubhouse. No-wake cove.

MLS# 737473 • $839,000

MLS# 746503 • $867,000

MLS# 747619 • $419,000

Totally updated. Fresh paint & carpet to be installed. New cabinets, appliances, decks & railings. Open floor plan. Great views. Must see.

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MLS# 742801 • $899,000

CROSS TOWER DRIVE

GOLFERS CROSSING

WATER’S EDGE LOT

MARINA BAY CONDOS

WF Condos avail. in The Water’s Edge.

Immaculate home overlooking #5 fairway.

Expansive outdoor living space w/screened porch, Cath. ceilings & 2 masonry fireplaces.

Crown molding, HW floors, wetbar.

MLS# 745486 • $667,000

Four homes available in The Water’s Edge.

MLS# 749676 • $889,000 MLS# 722328 • $749,000 MLS# 727037 • $589,000 MLS# 745366 • $545,000

Beautiful gentle sloped lot with channel and mountain views. Southern exposure w/beach, CC membership avail. for $20k.

MLS# 710335 • $599,000

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MLS# 746177 • $389,000 MLS# 746177 includes Sea Ray boat

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This home is beautifully furnished including boat. Quiet cove with gentle slope to the water. Upgraded kitchen appliances and granite, hardwood floors and built-ins.

Custom home w/ Spectacular Mtn and water views.

Open floor plan, tray ceilings, Outdoor entertaining space, granite, hardwoods, marble & more. See through FP in Great Rm/Master BR. Room in LL for easy expansion. $30K for CC paid by Purchasers.

Beautiful custom home with 1.8 Acres. Triple car garage, open living space, fully furnished including boat & jet ski. $30k to be paid by purchaser to join the club.

MLS# 738421 • $1,149,000

MLS# 736622 • $1,150,000

THE WATERS EDGE

OAK RIDGE ROAD

Beautiful Waterfront Custom All Brick home in friendly cove with main channel and mountain views. 5,000+ square feet of living space. Open floor plan and upgrades throughout.

Includes hot tub and boat.

Point lot, Sunset & wide channel views. New boatdock & expansion on outdoor living space. Lindel Cedar home, hardwood floors & wall of windows. Cozy loft with full bath/2BR. Master suite main level with office/study. Active club memb. avail. for $30K.

Brooks Point, 1.4 Acres w/190 ft of WF (2 lots), Smiley Thurman built. Recent new roof, water heater & paint interior/exterior. Sandy beach. Boat, 2 jetskis & John Deere Gator can be purch. sep. 125k below tax value.

MLS# 737127 • $1,499,000

MLS# 750485 • $924,000

FREE INFO 24-hrs: 800-340-6651, #5141

MLS# 751338 • $995,000

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MLS# 746999 • $549,000

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Beautiful home on gentle slope lot w/ over 230 ft. of shoreline. Large spacious rooms. Pond off patio.

Spectacular views of #6 fairway.

Custom arts and crafts home w/ stained glass front door, smart wiring, dock.

Great room w/ soapstone stove. Wine cooler bar area in LL. Deep water cove.

Maintenace free living at its best.

Main Channel views with assigned boat dock and jetski lift.

Beautiful custom unit on the water w/assign. boat dock, electric hoist, storage. Jogging & walking trails, clubhouse, swimming & tennis. Only 6 units remain. Move in ready.

MLS# 738869 • $899,000

FREE INFO 24-hrs: 800-340-6651, #5135

MLS# 742036 • $1,445,000

MLS# 745936 • $798,500

THE WATER’S EDGE

VISTA POINTE

BLACKWATER CIRCLE

FAIRWAY LANE

Beautiful Waterfront Island Green Pointe Townhouse, near entry to cove, great views of cove and sunset, located in quiet cul-de-sac.

Beautiful furnished units with fantastic wide channel views.

MLS# 705526 • $267,000

Gorgeous custom home with open living space. Many upgrades and appointments throughout. Fantastic mountain and wide channel views.

Brick home w/view of 8th/7th Fairways & SML. Upgrades. Amenities, pools,trails, beach, & more. Boat slip avail for lease.

MLS# 741106 • $949,000

MLS# 751577 • $287,000

MLS# 742136 • $1,845,000

FREE INFO 24-hrs: 800-340-6651, #5147

MLS# 733303 • $499,900

MLS# 726569 • $449,900

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in a peaceful lakeside cove at the desirable Waterfront Golf & CC, COVERED DOCK, 2 kitchens, wooded setting. $475,000

Old World elegance is yours in this exquisite brick home on 15th fairway at the premier Waterfront Golf & CC . 4300+ sq. ft., finely appointed, bright, spacious, screened porch.

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Private 2.75 acres, this “like new” well constructed home offers water access in established lakefront community.

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Waterfront Lots Lot 10, Cathedral Oaks: 1.43 acres, 149’ shoreline, Marker G-10.

MLS#747972 $119,000 Admirals Landing: Lot 33, .76 acre, 115’ shoreline, Marker B-46.

MLS #740019. $249,500 Moonlight Cove: 1.15 acres gentle slope w/388’ of rip rapped shoreline, Marker B-41. MLS #740792. $299,900 Kasey’s Lakeview: Lots 12 & 12A, .75 acre, 256’ shoreline, covered dock, Marker R-30, level lot. MLS #743144. $449,000

Leesville Lake Lots

Sunset Bay: 1.8 acres, 140’ shoreline. MLS#748317, $140,000 Heron Point: Lot 35, 1.64 acres. MLS#748316, $450,000

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Welcome To Beautiful Smith Mountain Lake!

131 Freeboard Drive: Desirable location. Over 5,000 sq. ft. and 250 ft. of shoreline on a point lot. All furniture conveys - move in ready.

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Lot 8 Lake Knolls - Priced to sell at $279,900 Nice views, gentle slope -180 feet of shoreline.

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Elegant French Country home with 2 Master Suites and 4.5 Bathrooms, 2 full kitchens, granite counters, and stainless steel appliances, spacious rooms with 10 ft. ceilings, hardwood floors, carpet, and travertine tile. Enjoy a gentle walk to the double dock or enjoy wide water and sunset views from the two 60 ft. verandahs or paver patio. MLS # 740361

Leesville Lake Lots Available Large 7.1 +/- acre Waterfront Lot Water Access Lot 6.5+/- acre lot with Water Access. Both lots have beautiful mountain views

Trailer Park - Collinsville, VA Trailer Park with 24 lots - Great Cash-flow/Income Potential Some lots have leased trailers in place.

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Waverly - 300 FT of Waterfront Build your dream home on this level waterfront lot with over 300 feet of rip rapped shoreline featuring deep water and wide water views of the Blackwater Channel.

Convenient to Westlake!! MLS #740977

Renovated in Roanoke

3 BR home with many updates including solid surface counter tops, updated bathrooms, walk out basement, freshly painted with hardwood floors throughout, partially finished lower level with walkout on oversized lot. Unlock the door and move in!!

Roanoke Investment Property Perfect starter home, retirement, or SFOUBM QSPQFSUZ #3 JO (SBOEJO 7JMMBHF Remodeled MB, Move in ready with fenced back yard.

Contemporary Ranch

Home with cathedral ceiling in great room totally renovated in 2009. Granite counter tops with new ss appliances, new carpet and all new 5 in. plank hardwood floors, freshly painted throughout, situated on a 3.18 acre private lot with mature hardwoods. Lots of windows provide a bright and open feeling. Convenient to Roanoke and Westlake.

Meadow Ridge Farm 5 acre Lot Mountain views and frontage on the Pigg River.

Large cleared meadow and approx. 2 acres of hardwoods.

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Two Water Access Lots in Pirates Cove.

Priced to sell individually or both lots at a discount.

Deeded access to Smith Mountain Lake Airport, gently sloping lot great for a walk out lower level.

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Associate Broker Owner/Realtor

800-441-2664 540-537-3867

13697 Booker T. Washington Highway, Cari D. Plyler Suite 104, Moneta, VA 24121 Owner/Realtor

800-441-2664 (540) 537-4542

The Retreat, located on the South Side of Smith Mountain Lake on the Blackwater Section of the Lake and bordered by “The Cliffs”, features 74 Waterfront Lots and Several Large Waterfront Acreage Tracts which vary from flat to gently sloping terrain. All Developer Owned Lots have been Rip Rapped with Trees Cleared from the lake to the 800 foot contour, so that there are no issues with Appalachian Power’s Shoreline Management Plan. The Retreat offers a Community Water System, Street Lights, and a Architectural Review Committee that protects your investment with stringent standards of a high quality community. These beautiful Developer Owned lots start at $299,900.

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LOT 2 THE RETREAT-$299,900 Prestigious location in upscale community. Great Gentle Sloping Lot, Rip Rapped Shoreline, 0.69 Acres, 119 feet of waterfrontage, located on the Blackwater section of the lake across from the undeveloped 4-H Center. Community water system, 3 BR septic approved.

Current price is over $100,000 less than county tax assessed value!!!

LOT 14 THE RETREAT - $449,900

Prestigious location in upscale community. Great flat lot, triple boat slip dock, storage building, and floating dock. 1.222 acres, 154ft of Rip Rapped Waterfrontage, located on the main channel of the Blackwater section of the lake directly across from the undeveloped 4-H Center. Community water system. Recently reduced $200,000!! Current price is over $100,000 less than County tax assessed value!!!

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Offering 3 fireplaces (one in the master bath). Oversized master suite with office, huge master bath and unbelievable walk-in closet. A family room designed for entertaining. Office space, work room, game room, oversized garage, and the list goes on and on. This property is perfect for that Home/ Business set up. Great area for a showroom! Front views of mtns. Rear views of serene pastoral setting!

Priced to sell at $339,000!

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WATER-ACCESS HOME! Conveniently located next to the Private Water’s Edge Golf Community!

Home offers: Community Boat Ramp; Large lot with garden space; Desired one-floor living; 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths; Oversized Organized Garage; Storage space in attic that runs the entire length of Home!

Priced to sell at $269,900!

Visit www.BullRunDrive.info For more information & pictures!

ATTENTION INVESTORS: This 2-acre tract is strategically located adjacent to The Water’s Edge Golf Community! The possibilities are wide open for this acreage. There is currently a small house on property which sells "as is". The VALUE is in the property and its location!

SEVERAL off-water lots located in the prestigious community of The Water’s Edge. Owner is motivated!

Lots range in size and are located in the NEWER section! Seller will consider trade for home or waterfront lot!

Value approx. $499,000.

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! 3 bedroom, 2 bath home offers one floor living! HUGE peaceful backyard. Two large garages underneath. Full unfinished basement. Home has lots of potential!

Priced to sell at $159,000!

GREAT VALUE! Large (3.83 acre) Waterfront Lot. Located in upscale subdivision. Mtn. views, creek at rear of property. Priced to sell at $225,000 (reduced over $100,000)! ALSO, Owner would consider trading for Hunting Property!

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540-721-3555 Office 800-233-9004 Toll free 540-537-4556 Cell www.SMLRealEstate.com

WELCOME TO LAKEWATCH CLUB Re/Max Lakefront Realty, Inc. is proud to represent Smith Mountain Lake’s newest lakefront community.

Offering 28 lakefront homesites and 12 estate homesites all boasting picturesque lake and mountain views, a gated entrance, and private roads.

LAKE RETREAT

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You will enjoy unmatched views & sunsets from this waterfront home. Features include 2836 +/- sq. ft.

3 bedrooms, 4 full baths, boathouse & much more!

Beautiful waterfront lot with 344 ft of shoreline.

With every conceivable amenity. Wonderful large lot with 243 ft. of shoreline, 2 master suites, gated community with amenities. Perfect views from every room!

Located in desirable Southwind Key ~ open floor plan, professionally landscaped, stamped asphalt driveway, walkway to great double slip boathouse, sunset views! 3 Bedrooms, 3 full baths.

OFFERED AT $749,000, MLS #744517

OFFERED AT $995,000, MLS #726613

OFFERED AT $879,000, MLS # 749564.

CUSTOM BUILT IN CONTENTMENT ISLAND

Spectacular Home with over 9,400 sq ft. This home sits on a point with magnificent water and mountain views from every room.

Professionally decorated with numerous features which include: custom cherry cabinetry throughout, hardwood and stone floors, stainless appliances, 2 fireplaces, wine cellar, exercise room, full custom built bar for entertaining, two separate covered boat docks, and much, much more. Must See to Believe!!!

Call Tammy Theoharis 540-420-4717 for details.

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Granite counters, stone ďŹ replace, theater room including 72â€? HDTV. Situated on 2 waterfront lots.

Large covered dock w/ hoist & party deck. Not in MLS. $599,000

WF Condo with Boatslip Pool, Tennis.

For Sale $125,000 For Rent $500/week.

NOT IN MLS!!

WATERFRONT COTTAGE

BEAUTIFUL CAPE COD

AFFORDABLE COTTAGE W/ DOCK Stainless appliances, unďŹ nished basement, lakeside storage shed and oating dock. MLS# 741271 $225,000

LARGE DOCK, 5 CAR GARAGE Built in 2004, cathedral ceilings, sunroom w/ ďŹ replace, beautifully landscaped, large dock w/ cabana. Workshop & garage.

MLS# 733471 $649,000

LARGE FAMILY HOME

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SEMI-POINT CUSTOM HOME

Custom home w/ 3 ďŹ replaces, 4-6BR, 4.5 baths. MagniďŹ cent lake and SUNSET VIEWS. Impressive stone work. Amazing master suite, 3-car garage. Rentable. Replacement cost, 1.9M! MLS# 743164 Call for a private showing: $1,089,000

WATERFRONT HOME W/ COVERED DOCK IN GOLF COMMUNITY. Cathedral ceilings, hardwood oors, gentle slope. MLS# 742091 $449,000 TRADE CONSIDERED

QUALITY HOME IN GOLF COMMUNITY Beautiful views, granite, hardwood, 2-car garage, plus garage under.

Covered dock w/ hoist. MLS# 742098 $569,900 TRADE CONSIDERED

WINDING WATERS

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Long Term tenants 5 yrs. $16,000/yr. Income.

MLS# 739301 #741334 #739299 $175,000

APARTMENTS FRANKLIN CO. 5-6BR, Over 2 acres, Privacy, Deep Water Double Dock, 5 car Garage/ Workshop MLS# 750467 $699,000

Newer 13 Unit Apt. Bldg., minutes to lake, mgt. in place, just pick up your check. $83,000/ yr. Income. MLS# 739273 $699,000

New Construction, Convenient Location, Covered Boat Dock.

MLS# 741228 • $399,000 Lots w/Covered Slips Starting at $149,000 TRADE CONSIDERED

Gentle Slope, Private & Parklike, Open Floor Plan w/ Main Level Master and Large Kitchen MLS# 749634 $499,000

BUY WITH US! GET $2500 AT CLOSING! WATERFRONT BUILDING LOTS Gentle Slope, Waterfront, Owner Financing. MLS 726651 $69,000

2.5 Acres, Flat Lot, Beautiful Views, Exclusive Neighborhood MLS 732324 $399,000

2 for 1, Steep WF Lots, Deep Water, Owner Financing. MLS 739120 $79,000

Cov’d Dock w/ Hoist & Floater, 1.75 Ac, Beautiful Views. MLS 731955 $199,000

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Home ownership is an investment in your future.

Century 21 ALL-SERVICE agents are able to make a full time commitment to your goal.

Toll Free: 1-800-277-5253 Office: 540-721-8881 Great brick ranch on 4.94 acres. 5 BR 3 BA, large enclosed Florida room.

Paved driveway, attached carport. Must see this home to appreciate.

MLS# 750488 Priced at $289,000

Well maintained 4 BR, 1 BA home on 2.25 acres located in Franklin Co. Fresh paint, upgraded electric to 200 amp service, full basement. Minutes to a public boat ramp.

MLS# 745529 $139,900

Audrey Agee, 540-537-5202

Anthony Albanese 540-243-0195

Waterfront property at SML, 80% complete, quiet cove, dock.

MLS# 733973 REDUCED $230,000

Nice ranch nestled in quiet cove with 260 ft. of waterfront. 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths. Screened in porch overlooks a large back yard and cove. In ground pool 9ft. deep. Totally remodeled on both levels.

MLS# 749081 $279,000

Calvin Hess 434-665-6208

Dallas Key 540-580-3308

Waterfront lot with dock – gentle slopeviews.

MLS# 743160 $219,000

Vista Point condo’s – three 2 bedroom units available, fireplace, amenities. Priced from $265,000 - $379,000.

Brenda Shively 540-493-6222 Cedar home on 5 acres.

3 BR 2 BA, garage, level lot with privacy.

MLS# 750247 $214,000

Brenda Shively 540-493-6222

Sue Sizemore 540-420-2433 Waterfront & acreage- 3 bedroom 1 ½ bath ranch on 3.9 acres with 400’ of waterfrontage and 400’ of road front. Full basement that could be finished. 2 wood burning fireplaces.

MLS# 747561 $599,900 Anthony Albanese 540-243-0195

Immaculate ranch with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, open floor plan, custom oak cabinetry, fireplace, sun room and view of lake. Community lake access with boat ramp and day dock. Priced to sell $259,000 MLS# 746341

Contemporary on 1.29 acres. 3 BR, 3 BA, full walkout basement, carport, detached garage, large dock with 2 boat slips.

MLS# 711534 $649,900

Audrey Agee 540-537-5202

Dallas Key 540-580-3308

30 acres located in Bedford Co. MLS# 740397 $345,000 165 acres located in SW Roanoke Co. MLS# 734319 $1,399,000 Calvin Hess 434-665-6208

Private 3 BR, 2 BA log cabin on 7.9 acres. Fenced for Horses.

Wood floors & vaulted beamed ceilings. Fireplace. Unfinished basement. Beautiful views.

4 stall horse barn & tack room. Four board fencing in 3 sections. MLS# 745574 $276,500

Diana Salyer 540-761-8667

SmithMountainLakeCentury21.com SML@c21all-service.com Quality built brick ranch on 1 acre of land. 3 BR 3 BA, hardwood floors, gas log FP, sun room, butler pantry.

Finished walkout lower level.

Lawn sprinkler and green house. Blue Ridge Mtn. views.

MLS# 750327 $385,000

Marilyn Updike 540-871-0119 Beautifully decorated and fully furnished end unit condo with 1 bedroom and 1 bath. All décor, furnishings and boat slip to convey.

MLS# 746129 $155,000 Tammy Law 540-484-2054 Ideal Westlake locationminutes to area amenities.

2,076 finished Sq. Ft., open floor plan, 3 BR, 3 BA. MLS# 746366

$254,900 24 acre mini farm with stream just off Wheats Valley Rd. Breathtaking views!

MLS# 725735

$185,000

Marilyn Updike 540-871-0119

Huge dock w/tiki bar, covered slip w/hoist, jet ski lift and storage.

273’ of shoreline, gentle slope, deep water. Nice cove views just off the main channel. Convenient to Hales Ford Bridge. 2 BR, 1 BA getaway. Vaulted ceilings, big enclosed porch w/hot tub. Very unique. Community beach & boat ramp.

MLS# 747570

$425,000

Diana Salyer 540-761-8667

27.12 acres in Ferrum – beautiful building sites, nice combination of hardwood trees and full flowing stream. Land can be subdivided. This property is convenient to Ferrum College and Rocky Mount.

MLS# 739212 $185,000

Tammy Law 540-484-2054 4 BR, 2 BA ranch on 1.50 acres. Very private. Walkout basement, large yard, 2 decks. Adjacent lot perfect for hanger/workshop midway of the runway at Smith Mtn. Lake airport.

MLS# 742471 $259,900 Jim Christy 540-537-4588 SMITHMOUNTAINLAKE.COM

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2009

GROSS POINTE

4 bedroom 4 bath lake front with great dock. Custom Custom Custom. Location Location Location. Upgrades galore.

MLS 740968 $1,295,000

$1,000,000

2009

MARINERS WAY TOP Top end unit. Overlooking peaceful cove. Nicely appointed.

Everything stays except personal items.2 master suites. Sunrise!

Many amenities. Master Bath.

SOLD

SOLD

2009

2009

GRAVES HARBOR TRAIL Waterfront penthouse with 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths in golf and lake comunity. Excellent water and mountain views. Many other amenities.

5 bedroom 4 bath Gorgeous point lot with long water and Smith Mountain View. Awesome dock. Upgrades Galaore. Great location on the lake

$1,500,000

SOLD

2009

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2009

Excellent waterfront lot with dock, located in the prestigious Waverly Community.

Cont ract Pend ing

MLS# 742935 $250,000

MLS# 742932 $499,000

WAVERLY LANE

MLS# 745758 $495,000

3 BR, 2 BA, 1950 finished, 1950 unfinished, Garage Fireplace, Granite. Boat Slip Lease paid for 1 year.

pool, tennis and basketball courts, boat ramp, storage area. Gorgeous unit with many upgrades. 1 mile of open water views. 30 ft. covered boat dock.

Quiet cove deep water just off main channel.Open floor plan.

Hw floors, open kitchen, great room, beautiful hand

MLS# 739750

your business or extension of your business. PERFECT location full side of bldg exposed to major traffic on 122. GREAT space for signage.

2009

WATERFORD DRIVE

MLS# 727874 $288,000

MAYBERRY HILLS

SOLD

HEATHER LANE

LAKEFIELD

KEY WEST

Over an acre flat to waters edge.

5BR, 5BA. Vacant lot next door also for sale. RV hookup. Great mother-inlaw suite. HUGE dock (registered).

SOLD

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2009

GRAVES HARBOR 242

Breathtaking, water and mountain views from this top floor unit Great investment, short term rental.

MLS# 740708 $249,000

MLS# 746724 $400,000

Pend ing Closi ng Ja n

2010

GRAVES HARBOR 135

Gorgeous long water and mountain views. Fully furnished.

Highly rentable but never rented.

3 Bedroom,2 1/2 bath.

MLS# 742829 $425,000

P: 866-537-3073 • F: 540-297-4125

SOLD 2009

SOLD 2009

LEESVILLE LAKE

Gorgeous townhome, corian, stainless steel, HW floors,wet bar and more. A must see. Overlooks golf course and lake

Gorgeous w/awesome views & view of Smith Mtn.,spacious,Lease or long term rental. Custom kitchen w/cherry cabinets.Very gentle to water. Outdoor decks everywhere,hot tub.

MLS# 727361 $475,000

MLS# 747461 $699,000

RETREAT LANE

SOLD

2009

LAKEFRONT RANCH

Lakefront ranch with finished lower level, nice bar, 2 fireplaces. on gentle lot with fantastic view of lake and Smith Mountain, nice dock with two boat slips

MLS# 746181 $515,000

Pend ing Closi ng J n 20 SMITH MTN LAKE aPRKWY 10 Water Access with Covered Single Slip Dock. Open Floor Plan, Gorgeous Seasonal lake and sunrise views! Beautiful perennial Gardens.

MLS# 743706 $369,000

SOLD

2009

ANTHONY HOME ROAD

339 feet of absolutely flat waterfront. Gorgeous wide water cove. Rip Rapped plus natural sand beach-great for children. The perfect lake getaway.

MLS# 749195 $611,000

SOLD

2009

MILL LAKE ROAD

Wide water view feels like waterfront, deeded boat dock w/ storage unit. Pool on site, fire pit for your evening enjoyment,picnic table on dock. Sunsets.

MLS# 733866 $260,000

SOLD

2009

BAYWATCH ESTATES

SOLD

2009

MARINERS WAY

Top-end unit in a great community with pools, tennis, golf, walking trails, boat slips, fitness centers, hot tubs, etc. Boat slips right in front of condo for lease.

MLS# 710876 $339,900

SOLD

Gorgeous Pointe lot #6

2009

LAKEFIELD LOT #4 Mountain AND lake views. Deep water, even in drought! Seller will consider installing siding on dock storage bldg for owner.

MLS# 739936 $250,000

SOLD

$595,000

SOLD

2009

BAYWATCH ESTATES

#5 WF Lot in a great SML community.

$525,000

2009

COVES END ROAD

Gorgeous WF lot with 40’ of waterfront. Long water and mountain views. All the amenities of Mariners Landing convey!

SOLD THE POINTE

2009

Great rental unit or affordable place to stay to enjoy the lake. Fully furnished. Highly rentable. Golf, pools, hot tubs, fitness, beaches, game room, volleyball, basketball, tennis, trails and so much more!

Unit 3402 $129,500

SOLD

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9 BAYWATCH ESTATES

Off water lot in a great SML community.

LOT # 21

SOLD

200

9 BAYWATCH ESTATES

Off water lot in a great SML community.

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2.75 ACR. IN HUNTER’S KNOLL Perked for 3 BR, near golf course, state maintained road, 08/&3 '*/"/$*/( 1044*#-& LOT 5 - SUNSET POINTE - .38 acre with 105ft. WF, offsite DF appr. for 3 BR septic.

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WATER ACCESS - SEASONAL VIEW IN VILLAGE EAST: .63 acre lot, perked for 3 BR, buyer to install well & septic, enjoy community, pool, tennis, boat ramp & storage. $39,000 1 ACRE LOT IN HARDY - Mobiles allowed. $24,000 ENJOY SML THE LESS EXPENSIVE WAY!! .68 acre in nice neighborhood w/amenities like clubhouse/weight room, sauna, tennis/racquetball cts., playground, picnic area, comm. boat launch and secure boat storage area, walking trails. $36,500

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THE GRAND LAKE HOME W/ 2.7 ACRES AND TOTAL PRIVACY

LAKE ACCESS HOME W/ GREAT AMENITIES

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This private estate offers it all w/ lake home w/ approx. 5600 sq. ft. & custom unique design, marble foyer & shower, granite countertops, inground pool & huge cabana w/full kitchen, fish pond, theater room, 2 car attached garage & 2 car detached garage w/ apartment, game room, family/rec. room, study, office & much more!

3100 SQ. FT. LAKE HOME W/ MAIN CHANNEL VIEWS! $599,900

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Cape Cod with approx. 2100 sq. ft. finished & 1200 unfinished lower level, 3 BR, 2 BA, huge master suite, very private backyard, amenities include: Boat ramp, tennis, large pool, picnic area. Priced at only $269,900.

THE PRICE IS RIGHT! LAKEFRONT HOME ONLY $499,900

This new lake home is a terrific buy with 4 BR’s, 4 full BAs, office, granite countertops in kitchen, great room with vaulted ceiling and lots of glass, family room, game room with wetbar, covered boat house and boat garage.

SPECTACULAR 21 ACRE TRACT AT BEST LAKE LOCATION WITH AWESOME LAKE & MOUNTAIN VIEWS

Everything you need to have a place at the lake.

Approx. 2000 sq. ft. finished, huge screened porch, double car garage, great room w/ cath. ceiling, walkout basement & covered boathouse.

Beautiful one of a kind property for sale! 21 acres with lots of road frontage in fantastic location at the lake.

Enjoy this property to build your home with lots of privacy or invest in this tract to develop a subdivision.

Lakefront included, Priced at only $399,900.

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This lake home had everything remodeled in 2001 including siding, heat pump, roof, windows & doors, new wiring, flooring & huge covered boat dock. Paved drive.

This is the time to invest in lakefront property. Take time to meet Phyllis and walk some of these lots.

Convenient to Halesford Bridge and Roanoke. Great views of the main channel! Bring Offers!

YOU CAN AFFORD TO OWN YOUR OWN LAKE HOME FOR ONLY $429,900

WATERFRONT LOTS FOR SALE! LAKE KNOLL ESTATES

Yes you can enjoy a lakefront home w/ approximately 2200 sq. ft., 3 BR, 3.5 BA, game room, family room, FP, covered boathouse w/ hoist, jet ski lift, huge tiki bar cabana w/ lots of storage space.

Lot 9 - $179,900 1.08 Acres 260’ WF Lot 10 - $110,000 1.75 Acres 178’ WF Lot 4 - $279,900 .49 Acres 130’ WF Lot 1 - $279,900 1.45 Acres 112’ WF

COVERED BOAT HOUSE W/ CABANA

Terrific price on WF lot with covered boat house w/ cabana included. Gentle lot with 1.39 ac. & 100’ of waterfront. Priced $123,000 BELOW assessed value. Septic commitment letter for 3 BR pumpback septic. Only $299,900

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