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Contents Smith Mountain Laker Magazine | March/April 2011
8 Editor’s Note 10 Take the Laker With You
Shorelines
15 Lake Homes • A look back at some of our most memorable home features of the past decade 24 Lake & Garden • New hybrid shrubs are deer-resistant – and beautiful 30 Profile • 10 questions with Ron Willard, SML’s most influential real estate developer
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35 Home Guide • Our annual look at SML’s home-building industry: • The hottest trends • A stunning dock transformation • List of area professionals
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69 Restaurants • Get in the swing of things at Beyond the Green, the lake’s newest restaurant 75 Entertaining • Tip your hat to Kentucky’s great race with a festive Derby Day party
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78 Calendar • Best bets for events in March and April, including the annual SML Business Expo 82 Laker Map • Locator map and advertiser index
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On the Flip • Turn your Laker over to find homes for sale in and around the lake region
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editor’s note
March/April 2011
A good friend recently
introduced me to an expression she learned while waitressing back in her college days. If she was totally swamped, desperate to catch up with orders, she was “in the weeds.” I’ve never waited tables so I wasn’t familiar with the phrase, but now I find myself using it frequently, especially this time of year. Readers often are surprised to hear our busiest time of year at Laker Media is not the summer season but January through May. In addition to producing the magazine and Laker Weekly, our team is busy putting together several other publications for distribution throughout the year, including our annual SML Map and the Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce Community Guide. At the end of April, we’ll introduce Laker Out & About, a new, digestsized publication highlighting dining, shopping and recreation opportunities at Smith Mountain Lake. Helpful for residents and visiting tourists, Out & About will be available in many area racks alongside the magazine and at the Laker Media office at Westlake Corner. For this issue of the Laker, our focus is on the area’s home-building industry. In additon to features on the latest building trends and a spectacular dock on the Blackwater, our annual Home Guide includes listings of area pros in 29 related categories. We also continue commemorating the magazine’s 10th anniversary with a look back at our 10 favorite Lake Homes features and a Q&A with long-time real estate developer Ron Willard.
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STAFF Publisher Mark Vosskamp Editor Andie Gibson Creative Director Matt Brown Copy Editor Elizabeth Hock Sales Executive Tim Dye Photographer Huong Fralin Graphic Designer Janette Saviano
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From the Archives Laker Real Estate made its debut in the April/May 2003 issue of the magazine. Located on the flip side, the section established a second cover and an opportunity for lake-area real estate professionals to showcase upscale homes and developments. The new format was a bit confusing at first to some, and we fielded numerous calls from readers wondering if we were aware that the the back of the magazine was “upside down.” 8
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MAY/JUNE 2011 DEADLINES Advertising scheduling and materials March 25 Calendar submissions April 1 ©2011 Times-World LLC, The Smith Mountain Laker Magazine is a community publication solely owned by Times-World LLC. It is published for the residents of Smith Mountain Lake and is subject to Times-World LLC editorial policies. The views and opinions are those of the authors. The opinions expressed, unless otherwise noted, should not be construed to be those of Times-World LLC or its affiliates. Lists are for reference only and do not necessarily imply approbation. Paid advertising does not represent an endorsement by this publication. Content cannot be reproduced without written consent from Times-World LLC. All rights reserved. Real Estate advertised in this publication is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968.
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t Thanks to Josh “J-MO” Miller (right) of Moneta, the Laker rocked the Greenville, S.C., stop of Justin Bieber’s “My World Tour 2010-11” in December. Miller, a guitar technician for the teen pop star’s band, is pictured with guitartist and musical director Dan Kanter. In March and April, the group will make appearances in England, Ireland, Germany, France, Spain, Italy and Australia. “This is a great experience, to say the least,” said Miller. “Dan Kanter and JB are wonderful to work for.”
p Laos Dale and Pam Finn of Union Hall took the Laker along on an elephant ride last November while touring the Mekong River area in Luang Prabang, Laos. The Finns spent three weeks in Southeast Asia making stops in Cambodia, Singapore and Bali. “We were just fascinated with the history, the people and how they live as they have for centuries,” Pam said.
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Carlos Cadavid of Moneta traveled last October to his native Medellin, Columbia, where he visited an outdoor gallery of works by Fernando Botero, one of the country’s most famous artists. Cadavid, pictured here in front of “Hombre a Caballo,” has lived in the United States since 1984 but enjoys several trips each year back to Colombia to visit friends and family.
Joanna Hudzik (left) and Harold Ingram, co-owners of Haywood’s Jewelers at Westlake, show off their Laker after completing a halfmarathon in October in Brussels, Belgium. “The half-marathon was absolutely incredible,” Hudzik said. “It was awesome to see another country in a completely different way.” The pair was on an annual diamond-buying trip to Antwerp.
Send Us Your Photo! p Mexico Union Hall’s Ted Sojourner poses in front of the Pyramid of the Moon at the ancient city of Teotihuacán, just northeast of Mexico City. Historians believe the pyramid, which is the third largest in the world, was constructed in A.D. 100. Sojourner’s November 2010 trip also included stops in Brazil and Colombia.
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most memorable The Laker celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, but it wasn’t until 2005 that the Lake Homes feature made its debut in the magazine. Over the years, the series has become a favorite with readers eager to get a look inside some of SML’s most beautiful and distinctive homes. The first Lake Homes feature ran in the July/August 2005 issue when, at the request of former publisher Micah Gaudio, I wrote about my own home – a castle-themed construction that was included on the SML Charity Home Tour that year. My husband, fellow freelance writer Jerry Hale, and I had the home designed and built on the Blackwater and were excited to share our story. The feedback we received from readers was overwhelming and soon Jerry and I were out on the water scouting for more intriguing homes to feature. In fact, most of the homes we’ve written about over the years have been ones we’ve noticed while out boating. Sometimes we see a compelling home on the lake and then scheme about how to meet its owners. Other times, the stories fall more easily into our
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laps – like when friends Ron and Sheila Felix had a party where we met Ron and Colleen Toothman, their neighbors. The Toothmans live in the dramatic log home featured in the January/February 2008 issue. Another time, on a tight deadline, we drove around Park Place and spotted an especially lovely home. We went to the door and were greeted by Rick McKown, whom Jerry had met during a brief foray into poker a few years earlier. We were incredibly impressed that a 9,000-square-foot home could be finished by the homeowners in do-it-yourself fashion, and though the house still awaited finishing touches, we persuaded them to let the Laker tell their design and construction story in the November/December 2009 issue. The best part about writing the Lake Homes stories throughout the years definitely has been meeting (and often befriending) the homeowners. Back in 2006, Jerry and I saw a captivating orientalthemed house and dock from the water, but didn’t know who owned it. We later found the property by land and sheepishly knocked on the door. “Come on in, honey,” Dorothy Roth said as she reached for my hand. Thus began a wonderful friendship with Dorothy and Bob Roth, whose one-of-a-kind home I wrote about for the May/June issue that year. It has been such a pleasure to provide an inside look at some of the lake’s most fabulous homes. I hope you have enjoyed reading the stories as much as I have had writing them. – Ferne Hale, Freelance Writer P.S. If you have or know of a Smith Mountain Lake home you think would make a great feature, please e-mail the details to editor@ smithmountainlaker.com.
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John and Whitney Brock September/October 2005
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The story of John and Whitney Brock’s home in Park Place showcased the fusion of two businesses pursuits — he the builder and she the artist — throughout the home. Of particular note was the great room’s stunning barrel-vaulted ceiling, on which Whitney Brock spent eight weeks painting a mural comprised of scenes from Greek mythology. In 2009, the home was featured on the MTV show “Teen Cribs.” The family sold the home later that year. The Brocks now reside at Bernard’s Landing and will soon be moving to a home in Roanoke near Hunting Hills.
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BROCKWORKS A year ago, when John and Whitney Brock were approached about featuring their new home in Park Place on the Smith Mountain Lake Charity Home Tour, Oct. 7-9, 2005 seemed a long way away. Certainly it would be plenty of time to grout the tile, landscape the yard, build the bookshelves … the list went on and on. “There’s not a room in this house that’s finished,” said owner and fine artist Whitney Brock, pointing out uncompleted tile work in the master bathroom and exposed wires in the living room where custom bookshelves should be. “It’s going to be one of those up-to-the-last-minute things,” added her husband John, a custom home builder and the other half of Brockworks, Inc. “People think we’ve gone insane to do this, and they’re probably right.” For the Brocks, it’s their second time around the Home Tour block. Shortly after moving to the Lake, the Brock’s previous home was featured on the 1998 Home Tour. Both cited their past positive experience and opportunity to help raise funds for eight local charities as their reason for participating again. “It’s just run so well,” said Whitney. “We felt so well taken care of and respected. When the dust settled it seemed
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From the lake, the home of Robert and Dorothy Roth resembles a Japanese castle with upturned roof eaves and stone walls that slant outward. A delicate Japanese garden bridge and an octagonal guest house complement the oriental theme. The story revealed that it was a Koreanstyle home, and that its owners had spent years of mission work in Korea. They later returned to Roanoke where Bob worked as a plastic surgeon before the couple retired to SML. The Roths continue to entertain church and civic groups in their dormitory-equipped home, built specifically to accommodate groups, including the Roanoke Sister Cities Board of Directors, to which they dedicate time and talent.
Far East Meets Southwest Virginia Peace Pagodas on the Lake Cruising along the verdant shores of the Blackwater River near B-22, we were amazed to see a lakefront home that seemed to have come straight from the Far East. With up-swept gables and rooflines and outwardly slanting rock foundation walls, the Oriental-inspired house looks like a small-scale Kumamoto Castle. A separate pagoda-shaped guesthouse, a bridge arching gracefully over a stone-lined brook, a six-sided sunset-viewing gazebo over the water, and Oriental landscaping with azaleas, phlox, and low evergreens completed the serene shoreline mural — and told us that an Asian family MUST live here. Wrong! Though the house is distinctly Asian, the inhabitants are not. The owners, Dr. and Mrs. Robert Roth (they prefer Bob and Dot) are originally from New York City and Mississippi, respectively. Dot spent 20 years in Korea as a Methodist missionary who trained ministers in Christian education. Bob spent 12 years as a missionary surgeon at the United Christian Hospital in Wonju, Korea. In 1973, they settled in Roanoke, where he was a leading plastic surgeon for 22 years. Their home reflects their love of Korean people, customs and art; many of their treasured items were gifts from Korean friends.
The Korean house design, based in part on art books and calendar pictures, also had some “local” origins. Bob looked at (and measured!) the Kabuki Japanese steakhouse in Roanoke to guide his design of the slanted stone bases. When asked who could possibly have built such an Oriental wonder, he answered: “Randy Boone, a German Baptist. Show them a picture, and they can reproduce anything.” Actually, the Roths provided the builders with more than just a picture. Bob fashioned — and still displays in his study — an intricate ¼-inch to 1-foot scale model of the house out of foam board and medical cast-making plaster. It’s accurate right down to the sloping stone foundations and, under the removable roof, the dimensioned rooms and Korean-style lattice railings. The property’s name — “Peace Pagodas on the Lake” — reflects the Roths’ evident spirituality and interest in world harmony. Pagoda means “A storied stairway to Heaven,” evidenced by curved roof lines that point skyward. Inside the front door, visitors are greeted by a sign in Korean which translates, “Peace to All Who Enter Here.” In their gazebo, set out over the quiet Blackwater cove and perfectly placed for viewing sunsets, a plaque reads, “Peace is seeing a sunset and knowing Who to thank.”
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Janet and Jerry Potter have captured a bit of Disney magic in their new home at The Water’s Edge, which will be showcased in this year’s Smith Mountain Lake Charity Home Tour.
Below from opposite right: A child-size door leads to a playhouse A peek into Julie’s Malt Shop Red vinyl chairs provide a place to sip malts A granite rock sink accents a guest bath The unique, cascading pool from two angles
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Jerry and Janet Potter’s home at The Water’s Edge, a Home Tour stop in 2006, featured a lower level “main street” with a brick sidewalk, streetlamps, movie theater, soda shop, child’s playhouse, and bedand-breakfast guest suite. Outside, an infinity pool seemed to flow from the deck right into the lake. In 2008, after their Greensboro, N.C.-based daughter and grandchild moved to Wisconsin, the Potters sold the home with plans to move there also. Plans changed, however, and the couple decided to build again in The Water’s Edge. They’ve since moved to four different houses — three rentals and their justcompleted home.
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Our 2004 boat rides into Gills Creek repeatedly took us past a Nantucket-style home with an eye-catching “widow’s walk” room up top. Jerry and I wondered how we’d get to meet the owners. The next year, when our own home was on the Charity Home Tour, Dick and Carol Berthel visited and disclosed that they owned the “widow’s walk” home. The following summer, as we motored past the home, we finally caught them on the dock and scored an invitation to come inside. The couple was happy to showcase the home in the Laker. Dick still lives there; Carol passed away in 2006.
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Jerry and I were stunned when we first visited the log home of Ron and Colleen Toothman on the upper Roanoke near R47. The soaring logbeam construction was spectacular as were the one-of-a-kind furnishings acquired from the forced sale of a movie star who was breaking up with his wife. Breathtaking inside and out (there’s even a log boathouse), the home includes a dumbwaiter and an outdoor patio dining area with pizzaoven fireplace. Over the past three years, the Toothmans have enjoyed sharing the home with numerous guests and grandchildren. In fact, a wall-sized corkboard has been added in the downstairs great room to display guests’ lake photos. “The pictures provide great enjoyment as a reminder of precious family and friends who have shared special times with us at the lake,” Colleen Toothman said, “and we remember how truly blessed we are.”
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people update or remodel a home, but those words don’t do justice to the renovation experienced by Philip and Anne Lucado. Their story goes way beyond that – a total overhaul. The couple searched for the perfect home at Smith Mountain Lake with friend and real estate agent Vicki Millehan but just couldn’t find the right property. Then, one day, Millehan called. “There’s one home you’ve just got to see,” she said. The home had a spectacular view of the signature island green on the No. 7 hole of The Water’s Edge Country Club. But the rest of the home needed updating to suit the Lucado’s needs. The owners were selling the house because of declining health. Like many lake homes, it had two stories, a main floor
and a lower level. The house was designed to house two related families, one on each level. There were two kitchens, two living rooms, two laundries, two water systems, even two heating systems — one gas and one baseboard hot water. The two levels were connected but only by a narrow metal stairway curving around a pole in an enclosed hallway with a door at the top and bottom. Evidently, each family was expected to keep pretty much to its own area. It would take major work to make the home one-familyfriendly and to suit the Lucados’ taste. Their long-time friend, interior designer Kris Willard, confirmed that the house had “good bones” (it was originally built by Dale Angle in 1994). The Lucados decided they were up to the challenge. They bought the property and hired Balzer and Associates Architects of Roanoke to help plan modifications.
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Philip and Anne Lucado March/April 2009
Although we’ve featured several remodels in the Lake Homes section throughout the years, the home of Phil and Anne Lucado in The Water’s Edge was the most remarkable transformation. Previously a two-family home, it was converted to accommodate the couple with several guest areas. There were changes to the entrance and the exterior roofline, and the entire interior was gutted, resulting in a beautiful home with exquisite finishing touches. Street-side landscaping underwent major changes, and modifications to the lakeside yard enhanced the terrific view of the golf course’s signature island green. “The only additions in the past two years have been an increased number of water toys for the enjoyment of friends and family,” Anne Lucado said.
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Jim Erler and Catriona Tudor Erler May/June 2009
Style | LAKE HOMES Homeowner Jim Erler modeled the staircase in his SML home after one designed by renowned Arts and Crafts architects Charles and Henry Greene. The Erlers' home gets its name from the Loblolly pines that surround it.
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By the dictionary definition, "loblolly" doesn’t sound like a place one would want to live — "a mire or mudhole." It certainly doesn’t reflect the grace and beauty of Loblolly House, an Arts and Crafts-style home perched high on a natural hillside on Witcher Creek near the Smith Mountain Dam. "[The name] comes from the Loblolly pines that occupy the piece of land. And I think it’s a fun name," said owner Jim Erler, who built the home in 2004-2005 with his wife, Catriona Tudor Erler, author and photographer of nine gardening books. The couple, who bought their first home on Smith Mountain Lake in 1991, originally planned the home as a spec house to sell for profit, Erler said. But while attending a convention on Arts and Crafts tradition – after home construction had already begun – Erler changed his mind and decided to fulfill a fervent
interest in the style that began when he was growing up outside Los Angeles. "What really happened to change my mind was, when I got into it, I discovered I had a real gift of a deeper understanding [of Arts and Crafts design] than I actually realized," said Erler, who designed and was general contractor for Loblolly House, though an architect assisted with the layout, exterior elevations and engineering. The Arts and Crafts movement (1860-1920) sought to escape industrialization and return to hand-crafted things of earlier, simpler times, Erler said. The English style was brought to America by architects Charles and Henry Greene, brothers who melded it with the American Craftsman movement and Japanese influences.
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“Loblolly House,” the Erlers’ Arts and Crafts-style home, is one of the more distinctive homes that has been featured in the Laker. Jim Erler became enamored with the style while growing up in California near some of the country’s premier architectural examples. He now designs Arts and Crafts homes for others through his business, Erler Design, LLC. The couple’s lakeside stone patio, which was featured in a subsequent Laker story on fire pits, now includes an outdoor fountain that incorporates tiles designed by Ernest Batchelder, a craftsman who specializes in tile from the Arts & Crafts period (1860-1920). New indoor features include additional furniture and light fixtures from the period.
Fredrick Wilt and Nancy Campbell September/October 2009
The Wilt/Campbell home, which was featured on the 2009 Home Tour, was memorable for a number of reasons. Owner Frederick Wilt, a retired computer programmer, wired the home for audio, video, lighting and music that can be operated via in-home touchpads, mobile phone or the Internet. The homeowners have added almost two acres to their property by purchasing the adjoining lot, which they then landscaped. It now acts as a buffer. In the future, they plan to build a carriage house on the property for additional guest quarters.
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Campbell had seen timber-frame homes in her native New England and always admired the style. When house-plan books didn’t provide a desired floor plan, the couple decided to design the home themselves. Their attention to efficient design yielded the lowest cost per square foot of any home built by manufacturer Riverbend Timber Framing Company of Michigan. “We had the dock built right away,” Campbell said, “so we could use it for play while we were still renting condos.” The couple fell in love with Smith Mountain Lake while vacationing and bought their Compass Cove lot in 2003. Excavation began in January 2005. In 2006, with lake-level bedroom, bath and kitchen completed, they moved into the downstairs, at first retaining their home in Northern Virginia, which they sold in 2008.
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massive wooden beams and a sprawling lodgelike appearance, the Compass Cove home of Nancy Campbell and husband Frederick Wilt has been known to turn heads. “During the construction phase [only 17 days to get the 8,500-square-foot home under roof], boats milled around in the cove to watch,” said Wilt. “Seeing several balconies, some people thought it might be a condo and asked, ‘How many units is it?’” Now, thanks to the Smith Mountain Lake Charity Home Tour, the spectacular single-family home will be open for ticket holders to admire Oct. 2-3. Huge Douglas fir structural components, custom cut in Michigan, arrived with an experienced crew to join the pieces in a cathedral framework that supports the roof with no interior loadbearing walls. Factory-built insulated panels make up the roof, walls, insulation and window framing in sandwich-like slabs.
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Rick and Pam McKown began construction on their dream home at Smith Mountain Lake in 2003. Six years later, the die-hard do-it-yourselfers are still hard at work.
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Rick and Pam Mckown November/December 2009
Featuring the 9,000-square-foot doit-yourself home of Pam and Rick McKown required a bit of arm twisting. “We’re not done yet,” Rick McKown protested. The couple ultimately allowed a photo shoot only if the photographer agreed to avoid several unfinished areas. In the year and a half since, Rick has built bookcases flanking the great room fireplace; closed in the ceiling under the deck with tongue-and-groove wood and installed five columns over the deck’s steel support posts; painted the main staircase and railings and built a pantry in the mudroom. Next, he plans to finish the office in all-cherry wood with a coffered ceiling, full fireplace and mantle. The couple is nine years into the project they refer to as “our 20-year plan.”
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stag in the moonlight looks stately, a doe is beautiful, and a fawn adorable, but to a gardener who has had his or her prize plant eaten to nubs, a deer can be heartbreaking. Fortunately, there are many deerresistant shrubs that thrive at Smith Mountain Lake. Following are a few recently introduced hybrids of triedand-true plants worth adding to your garden not only because deer avoid them, but because they offer multiseason beauty. SMITHMOUNTAINLAKE.COM
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FAR LEFT Sambucus Black Lace features deeply cut, almost black foliage. In spring, pale pink, saucer-sized flowers add extra allure. ABOVE AND LEFT Rhus typhina Tiger Eyes (Tiger Eyes sumac) thrives in a container or planted directly in the ground.
Put a halt to deer damage by planting new hybrid shrubs Sambucus Black Lace
Distributed by Proven Winners, a company dedicated to seeking out and marketing plants that have been tested to perform well in most parts of the country, the Black Lace elderberry shrub is indeed a winner. The purple-black, feathery foliage is a good substitute for Japanese maples, and sets off the pale pink saucer-sized flowers that open in spring. Shiny black berries grace the plant in fall. Harvest them before the birds do and make elderberry wine or jam. Plant Black Lace in full sun in a space where it can grow to its full 8-foot height and width without pruning. You’ll be rewarded with a stellar specimen plant with a graceful, airy form in a striking color.
Rhus typhina Tiger Eyes
Tiger Eyes is a spectacular version of the staghorn sumac with a long season of interest. The deeply cut, lacy leaves begin as a vivid chartreuse, maturing to a bright yellow that then morphs to scarletorange layered over yellow for a luminous show in autumn. Young twigs are a fuzzy deep pink that stand out in striking contrast to the yellow, fade-proof foliage. A dwarf variety, Tiger Eyes grows 6-8 feet tall and wide. For the brightest foliage, grow it in full to partial sun in moist, well-drained soil. While it can be trained as a single-stemmed shrub or tree, it is prone to sucker, creating a small thicket of tall trunks. This characteristic makes it excellent for hill stabilization and as a cover for birds and wildlife.
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the summer heat, and then makes a comeback in autumn, continuing its fragrant floral display until frost. A compact, mounded shrub that achieves a 5-foot height and width at maturity, it has good resistance to powdery mildew, a problem that plagues many lilacs. It works well as a specimen plant, as part of a foundation grouping, in a perennial or mixed-shrub border and in containers. Feed with a slow-release fertilizer in early spring and remove spent blooms to encourage reblooming.
Buddleia Lo & Behold ‘Blue Chip’
Butterflies and hummingbirds love Buddleia Lo & Behold ‘Blue Chip’ and so will you. Another excellent Proven Winners introduction, this is a dwarf butterfly bush that stays under 3 feet tall in a mounding form. It starts producing fragrant, purple flowers in mid-summer and continues blooming nonstop until first frost. It needs neither pruning nor deadheading, and is prized for its drought resistance. Use it in containers, as a ground cover, a low hedge, or as a component of a perennial border. Plant it in full sun in soil with good drainage.
Hibiscus syriacus Lil’ Kim
Another perpetual bloomer that attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds, the Lil’ Kim Rose-of-Sharon is a knockout. A miniature that is supposed to top out at 3-4 feet, in my Smith Mountain Lake garden it grew closer to 8 feet tall. The 3-inch pure white flowers are accented with a bright red eye, and persist for three days before falling instead of the typical oneday flower cycle of most Rose-of-Sharons. If needed, prune in late winter or early spring, and feed with shrub fertilizer in early spring for best flower performance.
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Loropetalum Purple Diamond has beautiful purple foliage and pink, fringelike flowers in spring that contrast nicely with the leaves. It’s an easy-togrow, lowmaintenance shrub.
Loropetalum chinensis ‘Purple Diamond’
One of the new dwarf Chinese fringe flower shrubs, ‘Purple Diamond’ matures at about 5 feet tall and wide in a mounding form with arching branches. The intense purple foliage of this evergreen shrub stands out in the garden, giving year-round interest. A member of the witch hazel family, in spring it is heavy with pink fringe-like blooms that stand out in pleasing contrast to the deep purple foliage. Flowers continue to appear sporadically throughout the summer and into autumn. An easy-to-grow plant in the right spot, choose an area with partial shade in fertile, slightly acidic soil. It makes an excellent background to bold perennials and annuals, is a gorgeous accent mixed with other ornamental shrubs, and works well as a foundation planting or in a container. 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.”
It’s contest time! Focus your cameras and send us the best shots of your home’s garden or landscape for a chance to win Laker Media’s fourth Lovely Laker Landscape Contest! The champ will be featured in the July/August 2011 issue of the Smith Mountain Laker and will win $1,000 in credit to spend on plants, landscaping materials, services or anything else available at Lakescapes Nursery. Entries will be accepted April 15 through June 1. That’s earlier than in past years, so start snapping away! For complete details, log on to smithmountainlake.com/homes. 28
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More to try Kolkwitzia amabilis Dream Catcher Soft pink spring flowers and soft yellow foliage that glows all summer Weigela florida ‘Eyecatcher’ Electric yellow and green variegated foliage with rose-red, tubular flowers Caryopteris incana ‘Sunshine Blue’ Bright gold foliage and amethyst blue flowers in fall Deutzia gracilis Chardonnay Pearls Bright yellow foliage that in spring is almost hidden by the pearl-like buds that burst into star-shaped flowers (pictured below)
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When it comes to development at Smith Mountain Lake – commercial and residential – no one’s influence has been more significant than that of Ron Willard. A native of the Scruggs area of Franklin County, Willard started a small construction company in 1973, just seven years after the lake reached full pond. He has spent the past 38 years building the business into The Willard Companies, a multifaceted enterprise that includes three country clubs, a real estate company and the area’s largest commercial development, Westlake Towne Center. Willard employs more than 200 people in the region, including two of his three children. Ron Willard II, who joined the company in 1992, is vice president and runs many of the day-to-day operations. Lee Willard came on board in 2010 as vice president of Corporate Holdings. Ron Willard’s family also includes his wife of 10 years, Kris Willard, who owns and operates Interiors by Kris, daughter Kim Waters and four grandchildren. Willard, 65, has been a strong community advocate through his work with the W.E. Skelton 4-H Center, SML Regional Chamber of Commerce, Ferrum College and numerous other organizations. He was instrumental in bringing a branch of the Franklin County Library to Westlake and said he hopes to do the same for a proposed multi-million dollar arts complex.
It’s difficult to imagine what the area would look like today without Willard’s contributions. So, as the magazine celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2011, we thought it was time to get his take on the past, present and future of Smith Mountain Lake.
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Q: In what ways do you think you’ve changed? A: At 28 years old when I started, I was all about doing what I wanted in my career and taking care of my family. Then it got to the point where I was successful enough that I was concerned with taking care of my employees and the community. Today, I work because I want to take care of them and keep the community thriving and getting better every year. … It’s not just about my family. Today, it’s a much broader thought process. It’s about putting my arms around the whole community. Q: What’s been the most rewarding part of your career? A: The satisfaction I get from making others happy and comfortable. I can’t believe the number of people I’ve sold real estate to over the years who have come back four or five years later and say, “Ron we’ve got to move on. There’s no healthcare, no assisted living center, things we’re going to need in our later years.” Now, they have that. I get letters and cards from people who say how much they appreciate my efforts, and that’s nice. I have the best job in the world, and I have the hardest job, too. I get all the glory, but I also catch all the hell. Q: How has it been working with your children? A: When [oldest son] Ron came in, it was like I had a second pair of eyes. Now it’s like that again with [youngest son] Lee. It’s allowed me to step back and play more, have more fun. … I’m really not concerned about handing over the reigns to Ron and Lee because their ethics and attention to detail are beyond compare. And I think their ability to deal with people is better than mine because they wear their generosity on their sleeves. Their knowledge of technology is also what is helping drive the company forward. Q: Will you ever retire? A: In my case, my name is attached to these communities. It’s important to the people who live here. Believe it or not, I never want to stop doing the things I do for my employees and the community. I would never think of retiring because of that. I do look forward to being semi-retired and having more free time. And I will always be available to serve as a sounding board for the boys.
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Ron Willard is the only person to grace the Laker cover more than once in the past 10 years, including his first appearance for the April/ May 2002 issue. For the February/March 2005 cover, he was part of a caricature collage of influential Lakers that included developer Ed Waters, Franklin County Supervisor Russ Johnson, SML Regional Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Vicki Gardner and Dave Cappellari, owner of Capps Home Building Center.
Q: What do you think is the biggest misconception people have about you? A: I’ve always said that when I hear someone say something bad about me, it’s for one of two reasons. Envy, or because I didn’t do something for them that they wanted me to do – maybe because it was unethical. Certainly someone who’s in a position like me is never going to win a popularity contest. … My enemies don’t have to like me, but I want them to respect me for what I’ve done for the community and for my employees. And if they respect me, they’ll learn to like me. I think if some of those people would get to know me, they’d change their impression. Q: You pulled back on some planned development right before the economy started to slide in 2008. What factors indicated to you that we were headed for recession? A: I’m convinced that the recession we’re living in today is because of 9/11 and the inability of our government not to be able to control its pocketbook. … What really happened, though, were the elections in 2006. That was a real turning point in Congress – when Democrats took over and stalemated George W. [Bush]. They handicapped him the last two years of his term. It is political war that drove us to this recession. There’s been no work done politically to keep or make jobs. … What I don’t think people will forget about this recession is the importance of having a job and giving it your best shot because you want to be the last one standing, not the first to fall.
Q: What are your predictions for the lake in the next 10 years? A: Over the next 10 years, the development and construction will go green because it’s an important way of preserving energy and providing a better way for families to live comfortably. I think commercial development will be very slow to recover because we’ve overdone it. Key locations are the ones that will survive. … The residential market will come back starting this summer, but where it was [prerecession] will not happen in the next decade. Maybe 80 percent is the best it can come back to. Q: What are your plans for the future? A: If people who live here will shop at home and keep spending their dollars here, Smith Mountain Lake will keep rolling on. We can continue to improve services if people continue to patronize the things we already have. Hopefully, I’m going to spend my next 10 years impressing that upon people.
Business Highlights Golf Courses and Country Club Communities The Waterfront Country Club (1976) The Water’s Edge Country Club (1985) The Westlake Golf & Country Club (1996) Other Residential Communities The Boardwalk (1995) The Farm (2007) Real Estate Sales and Marketing Prudential Waterfront Properties (1987) Commercial Willard Construction of Roanoke Valley, Inc. (1973) Smith Mountain Building Supply - Southlake (2000) Smith Mountain Building Supply - Westlake (2001) Westlake Towne Center (2001) Westlake Cinema (2005) Westlake Salon & Spa (2009)
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Inside Bulding trends for 2011 page 36
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Annual list of area building professionals page 48
ď ´ John Brock of BrockWorks, Inc. uses building information technology to convert blueprints into realistic 3-D renderings complete with details such as how a home’s exterior will look when complete. See story Page 36. SMITHMOUNTAINLAKE.COM
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One advantage of the building information modeling (BIM) technology used by John Brock of Brockworks, Inc. (right) is it allows homeowners to better visualize how a room will look when complete. The home of Rick and Debbie Cocrane, under construction in Park Place, will feature a see-through fireplace separating the kitchen and living room. Brock used BIM to show the Cochranes two choices of how the fireplace could be finished (main image and lower right). Brock also inserted a photo into the software that depicts the home’s lake view.
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ome builders and remodelers can peer into the future and see how a project will look when completed thanks to the 3-D modeling services offered by John Brock of BrockWorks, Inc. Referred to in the industry as BIM (building information modeling), the technology lets Brock show customers exactly what they’ll be living in based on the architectural drawings and materials specifications. Software translates blueprints into completed and decorated rooms, which customers can “walk through” on the large monitor in his office (or iPad at the job site), viewing details such as moldings, paint colors, flooring and countertop choices. Pictures on the wall, reflections in mirrors and even views through windows using actual background images are visible on the screen. “And the system generates building materials lists that al-
low us to more precisely estimate and update costs than ever before,” Brock said. “We get a 3-D walk-through rendering, but by adding cost and timeline dimensions, it really becomes ‘5-D.’ “A homeowner’s cost for using the visualization technology is easily recovered in reduced change orders and improved building efficiency along the way,” he said. Brock has used the software from the start for Rick and Debbie Cocrane’s new home in Park Place, slated for completion in May. “It’s a tremendous tool for taking risk and surprises out of the building process,” Rick Cocrane said. “It’s much easier to make the right choices when you can see a virtual representation of the finished product and have a precise cost associated with each alternative.” SMITHMOUNTAINLAKE.COM
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The Willard Companies’ Grande Villas project at The Water’s Edge (above) meets EarthCraft and Energy Star standards. Eddie Fort (far right) of PD&M, Inc. is one of a handful of EarthCraftcertified builders at SML.
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their added investment in a few years and then reap the benefits from then on." Fort is one of a handful of SML contractors building homes that meet EarthCraft standards, which call for use of high-efficiency heating and cooling systems, innovative insulating techniques, very tight windows and doors, LED lighting and low-VOC (volatile organic compounds) finishing products.
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"We build to Earthcraft’s Gold Standard," Fort said. "Only about 50 homes built in Virginia each year meet those criteria." Building to EarthCraft and Energy Star standards is also at the core of The Willard Companies’ newest developments — The Grande Villas at The Water’s Edge and The Farm’s Hammock Pointe, both in Franklin County.
"These homes are 30 percent more efficient than regular code-built homes due to the very tight sealing of air-conditioned and heated space, carefully placed ducting and use of properly sized high-efficiency HVAC systems," said Ron Willard II, vice president for the company. "Homeowners recover the increased construction costs in five to six years, and they live in a healthier, more comfortable home."
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cludes seating for 12, plus a food preparation area with sink, fridge, ice maker, stove and oven, grill, beer tap, plenty of counter space and an outdoor gas fireplace – all under a cozy pergola and enclosable with curtains. "We really enjoy the days when we make and serve all three meals out there," Bob Bryden said, "where we can watch the everchanging activity on the lake." "Outdoor living is definitely in," said Kris Willard, owner of Interiors by Kris, "with patios, decks, outdoor kitchens, grilling and dining areas comprising up to 40 percent of a family’s An outdoor patio living space. Manufacturprovides homeowners ers have responded with allweather furnishings made of with additional synthetic wicker and wrought space for lakeside aluminum that won’t rust or rot, and with cushions of exentertaining. truded PVC fiber that let water drain right through."
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WHAT’S COOKING? “Remodelers are adding wine cellars, mantles, bookcases, entertainment centers, bars and billiard rooms — projects that can be enjoyed with family and friends. Lyptus, considered a ‘green’ wood due to its 10-year sprig-to-harvest cycle, finishes up much like mahogany and is very popular.” – Stephen Boggs, DeNeal’s Cabinets, Moneta “I absolutely love my touch-sensitive faucet. You can turn it on and off with your elbow or chin when your hands are full, wet or gooey. It’s great,” – Nollie Morris, Union Hall homeowner “Drawer-style microwaves are really catching on. They avoid the bulky cupboard under-hang – or worse, cumbersome countertop models – found in older kitchens. And kitchens aren’t just kitchens any more. They are multi-use living spaces, large enough for group cooking, studying and informal socializing.” – Les Kuhn, Kitchens at the Lake, Moneta
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Mixing different cabinetry woods and countertop surfaces (far right) is a popular kitchen trend; Insets from top: a designated area for charging electronics, multiple bins for recyclables, a discreet kitchen ‘drop zone’
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Opposite page, homeowners Deitz and Terry Lilly (sitting at left) entertain friends on their renovated party dock. Above, a copper mermaid tops the dock’s cupola. Below, coffered ceilings give the dock a finished, upscale look.
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Above left, because their home sits astride two waterfront lots, the Lillys were permitted to build a second dock further into the cove to house boats and personal watercraft. Above right and below left, tropical-themed accents decorate the party dock. Below right, the original dock prior to renovation.
Lilly installed new floor joists and topped them with EverGrain composite decking. The siding used to frame in the poles and dock house was painted a beachy blue. “I love decorating,” said Terry Lilly, who plans to have the beige house painted the same color. “And this color is fresh and fun.” And while the two-dock setup is perfect for entertaining, what makes this project spectacular is Deitz Lilly’s attention to detail, including a coffered ceiling that is so beautiful it looks like it belongs in an indoor room. It is made of beadboard and trim constructed of environmentally friendly engineered wood. Suspended from the ceiling are three tropicallooking rattan fans. The bar top, which Lilly
also built of waterproof materials, features a striking patina of copper. Each dock’s roof sports a cupola: a mermaid atop the party dock and a flying pig on the boat dock. “At the lake, pigs do fly,” joked Terry Lilly. To accommodate guests, the party dock is furnished with high tables, bar stools and numerous other tables, including one made from a crab trap. There are cushioned chairs, rocking chairs and even a super-sized lounge for reclining. The look is one of comfort and relaxation. Terry Lilly’s love of Caribbean style is evident on the dock. There’s a wacky wine rack, several large flamingos (screwed to the dock to prevent them from flying away in the wind), and several Margaritaville signs. However, her favorite dock item “has to be the bear,” she said, referring to a 5-foot-tall polar bear, wearing a grass skirt holding a tray of drinks, purchased at The Cottage Gate. As the warm weather approaches, the couple said they plan to take full advantage of their new two-dock setup. “It’s just such a relaxing, peaceful atmosphere down there being right on the lake,” Terry Lilly said. “We’re just looking forward to relaxing and enjoying family and friends.”
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A comprehensive list of resources for area homeowners and builders Information for the 2011 Home Guide was compiled from business submissions, telephone interviews and SML Regional Chamber of Commerce records. Laker Media deems it to be accurate to the best of its abilities but makes no guarantees. The third column indicates the year the business was established; the fourth is the number of employees. To be added to the list for next year or to correct any information for your business, e-mail builderslist@smithmountainlaker.com.
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ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES ACS Design, LLC. 2203 Peters Creek Rd., Roanoke
540-562-2345 acsdesignllc.com
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Alam Design Group, LLC 1360 Roanoke Rd., Daleville
540-966-3635 alamdesigngroup.com
2003
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Custom Structures, Inc. 1934 Graves Mill Rd., Lynchburg
434-832-0040 customstructuresinc.com
2002
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Dickson Architects & Associates, P.C. 1056 Old Country Club Rd., Roanoke
540-345-4040 dicksonarchitects.com
1971
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Erler Design 109 Bay Terrace, Huddleston
434-953-6747 erlerdesign.com
2007
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Design of craftsman-style homes, plans, services, full design of new homes, renovations
Papit Architecture & Design 2669 Sterrett Rd., Raphine
540-894-3436 papitarchitect.com
2011
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Custom home design, remodeling and additions, site planning, and project management
Structures Design/Build, LLC 5104 Bernard Dr., Roanoke
540-774-4800 structuresdb.com
1999
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Trish England, Architect 270 Sourwood Dr., Hardy
540-719-5600 englandtrish@gmail.com
2005
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ATTORNEYS/TITLE & SETTLEMENT COMPANIES Acquisition Title & Settlement Agency 12925 B.T. Washington Hwy., #103, Hardy
540-721-8600 acquisitiontitle.net
1993
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Glibert & Bird, P.C. 13595 B.T. Washington Hwy., Moneta
540-721-5110 gilbertbird.com
1997
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The Bullington Law Firm 13161 B. T. Washington Hwy. Suite C, Hardy
540-721-5440
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Vogel & Cromwell, LLC. 13245 B.T. Washington Hwy., Hardy
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Residential and commercial real estate, contract law, commercial litigation, mechanics lean disputes
Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group 12925 B.T. Washington Hwy. #200, Hardy
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3
Conventional loans, jumbo loans, conventional FHA 203K Renovation loans, VA Loans, USDA loans
Bank of Botetourt at LakeWatch 51 FirstWatch Dr., Moneta
540-719-1880 bankofbotetourt.com
1899
4
Mortgage loans, construction loans, financial services
BB&T Westlake 37 Village Springs Dr., Hardy
540-721-4345 bbandt.com
1872
NA
Mortgage loans, business loans, home equity/lot loans, construction loans, purchases, refiances
First National Bank 74 Scruggs Rd., #102, Moneta
540-719-0193 1stnatbk.com
NA
5
Mortgages, lot loans, car loans, equity loans
Franklin Community Bank, N.A. 400 Old Franklin Turnpike, #100, Rocky Mount
540-489-3476 fcbva.com
2002
40
Small business, construction, conforming mortgages
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540-719-4464 gatewaymortgagesml.com
2007
3
Purchases and refinances, construction to perm loans, conventional, FHA, VA, rural housing, lots, land
HomeTown Bank 13400 B.T.Washington Hwy, Moneta
540-719-2265 hometownbankva.com
2005
6
Mortgage services, commercial and consumer lending, retail bankin
Martinsville DuPont Credit Union - MDCU P.O. Box 2158, Martinsville
800-475-6328 mdcu.org
1953
70
Residential mortgage lending
Member One Federal Credit Union 12975 B.T.Washington Hwy., Hardy
540-982-8811 memberonefcu.com
NA
8
Mortgages, home equity, lot loans
Stellar One 14739 Moneta Rd., Moneta
540-297-1233 stellarone.com
1905
NA
Lots/consumer lending, in-house mortgages, secondary mortgages
SunTrust Bank 13264 B.T.Washington Hwy., Hardy
540-721-4471 ext. 4
NA
NA
Home equity, new construction, lot loans, boat and marine loans
Wells Fargo-Rayetta Webb 1015 Main St, Altavista
434-369-1050 rayetta.m.webb@wellsfargo.com
2009
2
Reverse mortgages, reverse mortgages for purchasing
Blue Ridge Homes of SWVA, Inc. 13860 B.T. Washington Hwy. #101, Moneta
540-719-5368 blueridgehomesva.com
2008
NA
New home construction, additions, log home contractor
Brockworks, Inc. 400 Scruggs Rd., #1800, Moneta
540-721-4346 brockworksinc.com
1994
2
Custom-built homes with unique features, 3-D design services, custom home design, remodeling
Building Specialists, Inc. 114 Day Ave. SW, Roanoke
540-982-8200 bsiva.com
1976
14
New home construction, green building, light commercial construction, renovation/additions, insurance claims
Charles Lynch Construction 200 Donald Ave., Rocky Mount
540-420-8657 askadamlynch.com
1980
1
Upscale custom homes, design consulting
Conway Design-Build, Inc. 6832 B.T.Washington Hwy., Wirtz
540-721-1210 conwaydesignbuild.com
1986
2
Custom home design and construction; renovations and additions; architecture
Cooper Contractors, Inc. 11 Nyle Ridge Rd., Wirtz
540-721-4600 kellicooper2@gmail.com
1991
3
Custom homes, docks, renovations and additions
Cornerstone Builders 3764 Peters Creek Rd., SW Suite A, Roanoke
540-342-6938 cstonebuilders.com
1996
9
Residential remodeling
Cressman Log Homes 180 Pine Haven Lane, Union Hall
540-576-1597
1994
NA
Custom-built log homes
Dale E. Angle Custom Builder 1116 Iron Ridge Rd., Rocky Mount
540-483-2585
1972
4
Custom building, additions and renovations
Deitz Lilly Builder, Inc. P.O. Box 586, Forest
434-525-0072 lillys2@verizon.net deitzlillybuilders.com
NA
NA
New construction, renovations, remodels EarthCraft certified
1987
3
Custom homes, remodeling
NAME/ADDRESS
PHONE/WEB
Gateway Mortgage 16503 B.T. Washington Hwy., Moneta
SPECIALTIES
BUILDERS/CONTRACTORS
Dickerson Construction 1110 Knob Hill Rd., Vinton
540-890-4026
Dream Homes Unlimited Martinsville
276-358-0311 276-358-0322
2004
2
Custom home building and excavating
Floyd Enterprises 40 Village Springs Dr. #21, Hardy
540-719-9000
1979
NA
Custom home building, remodeling
Glod Construction 11 Crescent Lane, Wirtz
540-721-6004
1997
6
Residential and commercial framing, remodeling, decks, custom homes
Homes by Ron 120 Lakecrest Drive, Hardy
540-354-4996 bowcon05@yahoo.com
1987
1
New Homes, remodeling, renovation
J. Clark Bestwick, LLC 8243 Smith Mountain Lake Parkway, Huddleston
540-296-0517 jclarkbestwick.com
1989
1
Restoration, cabinetry
JTC, Inc. 2065 Meador Spur Rd., Moneta
540-537-3679 testerjtc@aol.com
1990
8
Custom home building
Keith Caron Construction Co. LLC. 420 Winding Waters Dr., Moneta
540-871-0935 keithcaronconstruction.com
2002
3
Custom residential, small business, remodeling
Ken Brodin Builder, Inc. 2159 Isle of Pines Dr., Moneta
540-297-7189
1987
6
Custom homes, renovations
LogHomesByJack.com 13860 B.T.Washington Hwy., #101 , Moneta
800-767-4916 LogHomesByJack.com
2001
1
Log homes, timber frame homes, RuStick built “log” homes, garages, additions, repairs
M.H. Eades, Inc. P.O. Box 790, Hardy
540-719-4306 mheades.com
2001
7
New construction, remodeling, log homes
Marlen Davis Custom Building 645 Redwood Rd., Glade Hill
540-420-2065
1962
3
Custom homes, light commercial
Mason Company 190 Lakewood Forest Rd., Moneta
540-297-4200 mason-company.com
2006
6
Custom home building
Millers Carpentry, Inc. 200 Burnt Chimney Rd., Wirtz
540-420-4173
2003
1
New construction framing, flooriing, stairways, interior trim, outbuildings, small decks.
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Improved indoor air quality. Through the use of an energy recovery ventilator (ERV) and other advanced construction methods our homes have a significantly higher indoor air quality than a conventionally stick built home. What this means for you is a quieter home with significantly less indoor air pollutants which will make living in your new home much more enjoyable for years to come.
PD&M has been building homes at Smith Mountain Lake for 28 years and is the area’s only certified builder to consistently build Gold Certified homes. In fact, we have just been nominated as EarthCraft Builder of the Year. Contact us today to find out how PD&M can build you a quieter, more comfortable home with better indoor air quality, less maintenance and a lower overall cost of ownership.
Pella Corporation has been a leader in environmental stewardship for more than 80 years. Pella strives to use all resources responsibly and to purchase lumber from certified suppliers, practicing forest management.
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540-297-4045
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SPECIALTIES
Moneta Building & Electrical Contractors 14557 Moneta Rd., Moneta
540-537-0064
1993
2
Custom homes, commercial and residential electric
Morgan & Morgan Construction P.O. Box 12741, Roanoke
540-537-1103 smlcedarhomes@aol.com
1988
NA
Custom homes, sunrooms and additions
Morton Buildings, Inc. 7432 McConnell Rd., Roanoke
540-366-3705 mortonbuildings.com
1903
8
Commercial, personal use and equestrian construction
Nationwide Custom Homes 13699 B.T.Washington Hwy. #207, Moneta
540-721-7737 nationwidecustomhomes.com
1995
4
Custom design interior and exterior features, custom built homes from clearing to closing
Noonkester Construction, Inc. 105 Lemon Lane, Hardy
540-353-4009 noonkesterconstruction.com
1998
5
New homes, additions, renovations, commercial
Oakenshield Development Company, Inc. 323 Foxfire Rd., Wirtz
540-721-2736 oakenshielddev.com
1983
3
Custom home building, renovations, custom docks
PD&M, Inc., General Contractors 16575 Moneta Rd., Moneta
540-297-4045 pdandm.com
1982
NA
Design/build, custom homes and light commercial contractor; LEEDS, EarthCraft and ENERGY STAR-certified green building professional
Pitman Construction 404 Walnut Avenue, Roanoke
540-427-2001 pitmanconstruction.com
1978
15
General contracting
Progressive Builders Inc. P.O. Box 731, Hardy
540-537-4123 540-721-5097
1987
2
Residential general contracting
R Contracting, LLC PO Box 86, Union Hall
540-420-9246 r.contractingco@yahoo.com
1981
6
Azek certified (composite decking), painting/ataining, general home improvements and building
R.M. Gantt Construction 3714 Old Forest Rd., Lynchburg
434-316-0090 rmgantt.com
1992
22
Custom homes, light commercial, additions and renovations
Roanoke River Valley Log Homes, LLC. 350 Egret Dr., Union Hall
540-420-0338 540-420-8326 ilovelogs.com
2005
2
Quality custom log homes, free price quotes on log and timber packages, dealer for Log Homes of America, Inc.
Robert R. Bauer Building Contractors, Inc. 3335 White House Rd., Moneta
540-296-2242 rrbbuilders.com
1982
6
Custom home building, remodeling and renovation, light construction
Southern Heritage Homes, Inc. 275 Corporate Dr., Rocky Mount
540-489-7700 shhomes.net
1995
15
Modular housing, building contractor, general contractor
Sunrise Builders 15177 Moneta Rd., Moneta
540-297-7831 sunrise-builders.com
1983
4
Custom home building, major remodeling
T. Musgrove Construction 1338 Three Oaks Rd., Wirtz
540-721-2329
1972
1
Poured concrete foundations, excavating, retaining walls
Timber Ridge Craftsmen, Inc. P.O. Box 27, Moneta
540-797-3059 timberridgecraftsmen.com
2006
NA
Custom design builds
Venning & Co., Developers, L.L.C. 425 Greenhouse Rd., Glade Hill
540-483-4373
1988
1
Waterfront subdivisions, development tracts, docks
Windward Construction Company 16430 B.T.Washington Hwy. Unit 5, Moneta
540-721-4594
2007
NA
General construction management, residential subdivision construction, luxury homes
Capps Home Building Center 13700 B.T.Washington Hwy., Moneta
540-721-2276 shopcapps.com
1978
38
Lumber, hardware, paint, tools, household, lawn and garden, dock supplies, patio furniture
City Electric Supply 145 Builder’s Pride Dr., Hardy
540-719-2155 cityelectric.com
2008
3
Electrical equipment supplier, commercial and residential
Gaston & Wyatt, Inc. 1000 Jefferson St. #1A, Lynchburg
434-455-4995 gastonwyatt.com
2007
1
Custom windows, doors, hardware
Marshall Stone, Inc. 19730 Virgil Goode Hwy., Rocky Mount
540-483-2737 marshallstone.com
2006
20
Natural and manufactured stone, concrete pavers, retaining wall block
Moneta Farm & Home Center 11739 Moneta Rd., Moneta
540-297-5558 monetafhc.com
1973
30
Hardware, home lawn and garden, farm, ranch and power equipment
Smith Mountain Building Supply Westlake: 13080 B.T.Washington Hwy., Hardy
540-721-3453 smithmountainbuilding.com
1986
20
Complete supplier of home building materials, contractor and retail
Smith Mountain Building Supply Southlake: 12126 Old Franklin Tpke, Union Hall
540-576-3797 smithmountainbuilding.com
1986
20
Complete supplier of home building materials, contractor and retail
Snazzy Screen Solutions Moneta
540-871-0373 snazzyscreensolutions.com
2003
2
Retractable door screens, screen enclosures, aluminum railings, awnings/canopies, retractable solar shades
The Home Shoppe 190 Lakewood Forest Rd., Moneta
540-297-4200 mason-company.com
2006
NA
Windows, doors and kitchen cabinetry
Timber Truss 13161 B.T.Washington Hwy., Hardy
540-721-5550 timbertruss.com
NA
NA
Truss manufacturing, engineering components and design, building materials
Floyd Enterprises 40 Village Springs Dr., #21, Hardy
540-719-9000 floydenterprisesinc.com
1979
5
Custom home building, remodeling
LakeWatch Plantation 50 FirstWatch Dr., Unit 104, Moneta
540-719-3300 lakewatchplantation.com
2003
NA
Commercial and residential community featuring a variety of home choices
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540-297-8190 marinerslanding.com
1999
4
General contracting
NBI Development P.O. Box 409, Moneta
540-871-4168 downtownmoneta.com
1999
10
Residential and commercial development Downtown Moneta, Mayberry Hills
PFJ Construction 400 Scruggs Rd. #100, Moneta
540-721-7969
1982
NA
Custom residential, real estate development, commercial and residential, excavating
Phillips Development, LLP 40 Village Springs Dr. #21, Hardy
540-719-7000
1999
NA
Commercial development
The Plyler Group 13697 B.T.Washington Hwy., Moneta
540-721-8362 theplylergroup.com
1974
15
Residential and commercial development, including The Forum, Sanctuary Bay and The Retreat; Boat dock construction
The Willard Companies 75 Builders Pride Dr., #200, Hardy
540-721-5288 thewillardcompanies.com
1973
200
Westlake Towne Center, The Boardwalk, The Westlake Golf and Country Club, The Farm, The Water’s Edge Country Club, The Waterfront Coutry Club, Prudential Waterfront Properties
Waterways Properties 193 Riverbay Dr., Moneta
540-721-5668 ann_gagnet@yahoo.com
1978
NA
Townhomes, waterfront lots, off-water lots
Better-Decks Plus Construction 188 Plybon Lane, Wirtz
540-537-9690 betterdecksplus@aol.com
2004
2
Decks, interior trim, remodeling, Trex-certified professional installer
Dock Solutions, Inc. 6553 Scruggs Rd., Moneta
540-721-5501 docksolutions.com
2002
4
Custom docks, boat and PWC lifts, ladders
Inland Shores Dock Construction 45 Lookout Point Dr., Moneta
540-580-4822
1987
4
Pile driving and banding, full custom docks, shoreline stabilization
Michael Dillon Custom Docks 6051 Burnt Chimney Rd., Wirtz
540-721-1699 dillondocks.com
1997
8
New docks, dock design, remodeling, pile driving
Plyler Homes & Docks 13697 B.T.Washington Hwy., #105, Moneta
540-721-8362 plylerhomesanddocks.com
1974
15
Dock construction, PWC and boat lifts; licensed and insured
Smith Construction Co., Inc. 165 Smithview Dr., Glade Hill
540-483-7408
1986
7
Boathouse and floating dock construction and installation: Rip rap, lake debris and cleanup
Smith Mountain Dock Building, Inc. 13924 B.T.Washington Hwy., Moneta
540-721-2209 smbdinc@smbdinc.com
1987
6
Custom docks and boathouses; lift installation
Straight Line Construction, Inc. 280 Dudley Creek Rd., Hardy
540-493-5309
2004
2
Design/build custom docks and decks; pile driving
Turner’s Building, Inc. P.O. Box 26, Union Hall
540-576-2678 turnersbuilding.com
1976
20
New boathouses, dock renovations boat and PWC lifts
W.E. Shoreline Construction P.O. Box 133, Moneta
540-493-5096 weshorelineconstruction.com
2001
NA
Dock building, pile driving and boathouses
AA&W Plumbing and Electric 4170 Edwardsville Rd., Hardy
540-493-2389
1978
NA
Home wiring, docks, underground wiring, pump back, general plumbing services
Dom Buccola 1030 Carter’s lsland Rd., Goodview
540-297-5597
1988
1
Residential and commercial wiring, new construction and remodeling
Gary Williams Electric Co. P.O. Box 654, Moneta
540-297-6539
1986
NA
Residential, commercial, industrial wiring, large home specialists
Southern State Electric Hardy
540-721-4348 southernstateelectric.com
1995
4
Electric wiring, panel upgrades, generator systems
Southern State Electric P.O. Box 938, Hardy
540-721-4348 southernstateelectric.com
1995
4
Residential electrical repairs and service, outdoor lighting installation, whole house generator service
NAME/ADDRESS
PHONE/WEB
M&J Developers, Inc. 1037 Whitetail Dr., Huddleston
DOCK AND DECK CONTRACTOR
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS
EXCAVATING AND EARTH MOVING CONTRACTORS Crawford Excavating, Inc. 185 Parford Lane, Moneta
540-721-2153
1970
5
Excavating, septic installation, roads and driveways, site grading
Rodney Cundiff & Sons 2465 Jacks Mountain Rd., Glade Hill
540-576-1615 540-576-2702
1973
3
Clearing and grading, driveways, rip-rap, all types of excavating
Simmons Excavating, Inc. 9276 Brooks Mill Rd., Wirtz
540-721-3674 simmonsexcavatinginc.com
1983
NA
All types of excavating, land clearing, grading, rip rap, foundations, hauling and septic, road building, hydroseeding. Class A licensed, insured.
Bradford Pest Control 1919 Golden View Rd., Glade Hill
540-484-1563
1994
3
Real estate inspections, pest control services, termite control
Bug Man Exterminating, Inc. 1918 Orange Ave., Roanoke
540-483-4766 bugmanext.com
1994
19
Green pre-treatments, termite control, pest control, mosquito reduction
Federal Exterminating 1509 Compton St. N.E., Roanoke
540-981-1888 gottrust.org/federal_exterminating
1966
3
Termite control and general pest control, \customized pest elimination
Fantastic Flooring 6178 Brooks Mill Rd., Wirtz
540-721-3876
2005
1
Custom hardwood, inlays and borders; free estimates
Franklin County Flooring 7195 B.T.Washington Hwy., Wirtz
540-719-2675 franklincountyfloorings.com
2009
1
Sales and installation of carpeting, tile, hardwood, rugs,laminate, marble and vinyl
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434-927-4159 ShopAtHomeFloors.net
2009
2
Hardwood flooring, carpet, laminate, vinyl, binding and repairs
540-297-2242 smithflooringcompany.com
1981
3
Wood flooring sales, installation and finishing
Call Richard Handyman Service 15 Heatherton Lane, Hardy
540-355-1306 richrobinson1@embaqmail.com
2006
1
Remodeling, deck repair, cleaning and wood and ceramic floor installation, electrical and plumbing, mold remidiation, radon mitigation
John Hunn Home Maintenance & Renovation 67 Nichole Dr., Glade Hill
540-537-2864
NA
NA
Building, plumbing, carpentry, drywall, painting, electrical, lawn and garden care
Mr. Handyman 44 Kingston Dr. Box 255, Daleville
540-977-4444 mrhandyman.com
2006
4
Carpentry, drywall repair, gutter repair and cleaning; member of BBB; Class A contractor
Mr. Husband 333 Houseman Farm Lane, Wirtz
540-493-8537 wayneonsml@gmail.com
2001
3
Small jobs; licensed and insured
Carter’s Heating and Cooling, Inc. 1378 Amethyst Rd., Huddleston
540-297-3576
1998
5
Installation, sales and service on all heating and cooling systems and outdoor wood burners geo-thermal heating systems
Cundiff Heating & Air Conditioning, inc 11795 Old Franklin Turnpike, Union Hall
540-576-1200 cundiffheating.com
1978
90
Factory authorized Carrier dealer, geothermal system design, indoor air quality products and services; 24-hour emergency service on all brands
Cundiff Heating & Air Conditioning, inc 20436 Lynchburg Hwy., Lynchburg
434-525-2455 cundiffheating.com
1978
90
Mitsubishi ductless diamond dealer; 24-hour emergency service on all brands; Clean Flow duct cleaning service
Davis Heating & Air 2081 South Main St., Rocky Mount
540-483-5605 davisheat.com
1947
14
Heating A/C service, installation, indoor air quality
HTF Mechanical Services, Inc. 1026 White House Rd., Moneta
540-297-9818 htfmechanical.com
1990
19
Commercial HVAC, crane service
Outside Heating 19870 Virgil H Goode Hwy, Rocky Mount
540-483-0075 www.outsideheating.com
NA
NA
Sell and service of outside wood furnaces
Precision Duct Cleaning, LLC. 200 Waterfront Rd., Glade Hill
540-489-3627
2002
2
Residential and commercial duct cleaning and service
Sweets Heating & Air 12281 Moneta Rd Ste. E, Moneta
540-297-5434 sweetsheating.com
1972
20
Maintenance contracts, service all types of equipment and replacements
Westlake Heating & Air Conditioning 13699 B.T.Washington Hwy. #209 B, Moneta
540-721-9117 westlakeheatingandair.com
2004
20
Installation, service, maintenance agreements
Inspecx, Home Inspection Services P.O. Box 395, Moneta
540-798-1388 inspecx.com
1993
1
Thermography, pre-listing and construction phase inspections, radon and mold testing, energy audits
National Property Inspections 149 Longview Lane, Boones Mill
540-334-2700 npiweb.com/bwood
2004
1
Virginia and NRSB-certified, residential and commercial purchase pre-listing inspections; radon testing and water testing
Westlake Home Inspections, Inc. 3900 Bluewater Dr., Moneta
540-493-5690 westlakehomeinspections.com
2005
1
Home purchase inspections, radon testing and water testing, pre-listing inspections; state certified, structural inspections
Allstate-Thomas and Calvin Insurance Agency 12925 B.T.Washington Hwy. #100, Hardy
540-719-3000 allstateagencies.com/ stuartthomas3/welcome
1984
25
Auto, home, life, business, boat, specialty line, renters and landlord policies umbrella.
Farmers Insurance /Tripp Godsey Agency 13105 B.T. Washington Hwy. #812, Hardy
540-719-5433 farmersagent.com/egodsey
2004
4
Auto, home, life, commercial, business, boat, farm, restaurants; financial services
Holdren, Eubank and Stanley 158 W. Main St., Bedford
540-586-8791
1940
5
Home, life, commercial, auto and boat insurance
Holley Insurance P.O. Box 46, Boones Mill
540-334-4225 holleyins.com
2000
3
Home, auto, boat and contractor’s insurance
Nationwide Insurance Ryan Harris Agency 40 Claiborne Ave., Rocky Mount
540-483-5648 nationwide.com
1999
7
Auto, home, commercial, worker’s compensation and boat insurance
Phil Hager Insurance Agency 13840 B.T.Washington Hwy., Moneta
540-721-8822 hagerins.com
1984
5
Home, life, health, auto, business and boat insurance
State Farm Insurance, Casey Morgan 2123 Washington Ave, Vinton
540-890-8391 caseymorgan.com
2007
1
Auto, fire and life insurance
State Farm Insurance, Debbie Robbins agent 740 Old Franklin Tpke., Rocky Mount
540-483-1440 debbie@debbierobbins.biz
1984
NA
Homeowners, business, banking, homes under construction, auto, life, commercial and boat insurance
Affordable Home Outlet 1123 Celebration Ave. #105, Moneta
540-297-6440 downtownmoneta.com
1998
NA
Home décor and gifts
Alem Dickey Designed Ineteriors P.O. Box 29063, Greensboro
336-202-5903 melliebd@triad.rr.com
2005
4
Residential, commercial, LEAD AP
Blinds and Beyond by Mortime 400 Scruggs Rd., #700, Moneta
540-721-1880 blindsatsmithmountainlake.com
1996
NA
Window coverings, solar window film, upholstery, large area rugs, outdoor solar shades, exterior awnings
NAME/ADDRESS
PHONE/WEB
Shop At Home Floors 1739 Armstrong Rd., Penhook Smith Flooring Co., Inc. 1867 Tolers Ferry Rd., Huddleston HANDYMAN SERVICE
HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING
HOME INSPECTION
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INTERIOR DESIGN/FURNISHINGS
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540-489-4897 budgetblinds.com/roanoke
2002
4
Blinds, shades, shutters and custom window treatments; free in-home consultation
Designer Solutions 16440 B.T.Washington Hwy., #304, Moneta
540-719-1266 designersolutionsinc.com
2003
4
Flooring, furniture, window treatments
Envisions Distinctive Interiors, Inc. 400 Scruggs Rd. #1100, Moneta
540-719-1500 envisionsva.com
2005
3
Flooring, furniture, window treatments
Grand Home Furnishings Westlake Outlet 71 Parkcrest Dr., Hardy
540-721-2227 grandhomefurnishings.com
1911
14
Furniture, mattresses, outdoor furniture
Interiors By Kris 13020 B.T.Washington Hwy., Hardy
540-721-8354 interiorsbykris.com
1985
3
Complete interior design services, including floor coverings and window treatments; high-end furniture lines and accessories
Lake Wicker & Patio 13697 B.T.Washington Hwy., Moneta
540-719-2198 lakewickerandpatio.com
2008
4
Indoor and outdoor furniture, Big Green Egg smoker grill, umbrellas, murphy beds, Adirondack outdoor furniture (100% green)
P.A.C. Interiors and Floor Fashions, Inc. 50 First Watch Drive, Moneta
540-719-0001 pacinteriors.com
1998
5
Flooring, upholstery/fabric, furniture granite, stonework, Full-service interior design
Southern Lamp & Shade 19858 Virgil Goode Hwy., Rocky Mount
540-483-4738 southernlampandshade.com
1985
2
Silk shades, lampshade replacements, variety of lamps and shade, finials
SSI Design Group 3859 Battleground Ave. #102, Greensboro
336-288-7663 ssidesigngroup.com
NA
NA
Vacation home interior design, turnkey services available; serving SML since 2001
The Cottage Gate 84 Westlake Rd., Hardy
540-721-5622 thecottagegateonline.com
2004
NA
Home decor and furniture, seasonal and holiday items, specialty foods; P. Buckley Moss Gallery
The Little Gallery 16430 B.T.Washington Hwy., Moneta
540-721-1596 thelittlegallerysml.com
1988
12
Original artwork, glass, pottery, artisan jewelry
Trocadero, Ltd. 11970 Old Franklin Tpke., Union Hall
540-576-2220 trocaderofinefurnishings.com
1993
7
Home furnishings, mattress sets, gifts, wines, ladies apparel
Blue Ridge Mountain Cabinets 1101 Franklin St., Rocky Mount
540-489-1000 blueridgemountaincabinets.com
1989
20
Cabinets, woodworking, home improvements
DeNeals Cabinets 400 Scruggs Rd., #600, Moneta
540-721-1752 denealscabinets.com
1984
6
Custom cabinets, kitchens, granite
Elegant Woodworks 4131 Franklin St., Rocky Mount
540-483-5800 elegantwoodworksinc.com
1999
38
Residential and commercial cabinetry
Ferguson Bath & Kitchen Gallery 75 Builders Pride Dr., Hardy
540-721-2410 ferguson.com
2000
3
Appliances, plumbing fixtures, plumbing supplies
Kitchens at the Lake 415 Channelview Dr., Moneta
540-721-8575 kitchensatthelake.com
2003
1
Design, sales, installation of cabinets for remodeling and new construction; granite countertops and appliances
Kitchens By Connie 66 Builders Pride Dr., Hardy
540-721-4280 kitchensbyconnie.com
1996
1
All cabinetry needs, countertops, design, new construction and remodeling, baths, bars and libraries
AAA Tree-Works 5689 Bethany Rd., Boones Mill
540-529-2714 kentw@swva.net
1989
1
Consultation to conserve trees, aesthetic viewshed pruning, nutritional care for trees and shrubs
Bartlett Tree Experts 2810 Roanoke Ave., Roanoke
540-343-9376 bartlett.com
1907
6
Tree and shrub maintenance, pruning, removals, insect and disease control
Lakescapes Nursery 11509 Old Franklin Tpke., Union Hall
540-576-2781 lakescapesnursery.com
2003
NA
Design and building outdoor environments, hardscape installation, property maintenance, retail garden center
Lakescapes Nursery 13080 B.T.Washington Hwy., Hardy
540-719-0028
2003
NA
Design and building outdoor environments, hardscape installation, property maintenance, retail garden center
R.G. Lucas Hauling & Lawn Care 105 Woodlake Dr., Goodview
540-314-8121
2000
3
Hauling, seeding, grading, rip rap, landscaping
Ronnie Mitchell & Son 223 Miracle Rd., Rocky Mount
540-397-3775 ronniemitchellandson.com
1991
7
Landscapes, hardscape, seeding and sod
Ruggieri Lawns, LLC P.O. Box 759, Moneta
540-721-0098 lawnsatthelake.com
1978
6
Lawn maintenance, golfscapes home putting greens, landscaping
Seven Oaks Landscape/Hardscape PO Box 49, Redwood
540-489-3715
1991
30
Landscape, hardscape, retaining walls, pavers, stone, design services, landscape and turf maintenance
Top Notch Lawn Care, LLC Moneta
540-580-0830 topnotchlawncare.com
2001
12
Grounds maintenance, turf management
Watsons Landscaping, LLC. 1173 Wooded Acres Ln., Moneta
540-494-8444 watsonslandscaping@hotmail.com
2002
3
Commercial, residential, shoreline management, hardscapes
Westlake Turf and Irrigation, LLC. 186 Lakewood Forest Rd., Moneta
540-721-1833 westlakeirrigation.com
1972
12
Pump stations, irrigation, sod, seeding, outdoor lighting and fertigation
Willow Tree Nursery, Inc. 300 Old Mountain Rd., Penhook
540-576-3031 willowtreesml.com
1981
5
Garden center providing plant materials; authorized dealer for Belgard pavers/walls; landscape design
Windy Gap Mulch & Market 7200 Jubal Early Hwy., Hardy
540-427-0380 windygapmulch.com
2006
4
Large selection of lawn materials including ornaments, concrete fountains, birdbaths
NAME/ADDRESS
PHONE/WEB
Budget Blinds of Roanoke and Southside Virginia 542 Pell Ave., Rocky Mount
KITCHEN & BATH/CABINETS
LANDSCAPING/LAWN MAINTENANCE
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LIGHTING Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Southern Virginia 15315 Old Franklin Tnpk., Penhook
540-576-9985 outdoorlightingroanoke.com
2002
14
Architectural accent lighting, landscape lighting and free design and consultation, commercial lighting and lighting automation controls
Williams Lighting Galleries 1871 Dillard Drive, Salem
540-389-9285 Williams-supply.com
1946
59
Commericial and residential lighting
Agabus Solutions 100 Fralins Rd., Rocky Mount
540-484-5593 agabussolutions.com
2005
1
Networking, consulting, PC repair and data backup and recovery
Audiotronics, Inc 2750 Ogden Road, Roanoke
540-774-7562 audiotronics.com
1976
32
Audio/video media and home theater rooms and systems, structured wiring, security stysems
Kraven Solutions, Inc. 13699 B.T. Washington Hwy. #203, Moneta
540-483-5364 kravensolutions.com
2003
4
Audio/video home theaters, security systems/control systems, computer networking
RadioShack Dealer 70 Scruggs Rd., #102, Moneta
540-721-0017 radioshack.com
2003
3
Electronics and technology for the home, Dish Network satellite TV, Sirius satellite radio
Security Services, Inc. 7490 Old Franklin Tpke., Glade Hill
540-576-1382 ssisecurityva.com
1965
10
Security and fire systems, whole house music and surround sound, GE Home Smart Center (structured wiring), home theater
Automatic Boat Covers of VA & NC,LLC 535 Cedar Ridge Rd., Union Hall
540-576-1177 touchlesscover.com
2004
4
Touchless Boat Covers, minor dock and boat lift modification
Aztec Rental Services 14070 B.T.Washington Hwy., Moneta
540-721-4070 aztecrental.com
NA
NA
Equipment rentals, party/wedding rentals
Central Vacs Unlimited, Inc. 307 Bonbrook Rd., Wirtz
540-334-2067 centralvacsunlimited.com
1989
2
Central vacuum systems, intercom systems, structured wiring
Clear View Railing LLC. 41 Roanoke Landing Circle, Hardy
540-761-8058 clearviewrailing@gmail.com
2000
3
Glass railing systems for decks, stairs and interior applications
Crawford Water Hauling 185 Parford Lane, Moneta
540-721-2153
1998
2
Potable water for pools and water systems
East Coast Greenhouse Construction Solutions Inc. P.O. Box 425, Montvale
540-947-5452 ecgcs.biz
1992
6
Greenhouses, commercial and residential sales, service, maintance; dockshade: roll up shades for docks, RollSeal
Evington Ironworks, LLC 314 Miles Lane, Evington
434-821-1774 evingtonironworks.com
2004
4
Plasma-cut art, ornamental iron for home and garden, railings and driveway gates
Greener Pastures Services P.O. Box 601, Boones Mill
540-334-5892 gpsrecycling.com
2010
2
Curb side recycling
Gregory Wood Products 5800 Prillaman Switch Rd., Ferrum
540-365-0150 gregorywoodproducts.com
1993
7
Ventilated hardwood closet shelving systems
Law’s Paving, Inc. 134 Dundee Rd., Glade Hill
540-576-3110
1984
9
Asphalt paving and sealing, surface treating
Lifestyles Redesign & Home Staging 107 Arbor Lane, Huddleston
540-520-0912 lifestylesredesign.com
2006
1
Preparing homes to go on the real estate market; furniture rental, consulting with homeowners
Lynchburg Fence and Railing Co., LLC 1400 Lakeside Dr., Lynchburg
434-386-0444 lynchburgfence.com
1986
NA
Fencing, railings sales and installation
Monica’s House Keep-N & Cleaning Services 1841 Farmview Rd., Glade Hill
540-397-9574 monicaw33@live.com
2005
3
Cleaning services for residential, commercial and new construction
Nichols Welding 92 Redbud Hill Rd., Rocky Mount
540-330-8272 nicholswelding.net
2000
5
Iron hand rails, spiral staircases, gates and fencing
Sharyn McCullough, Notary Public 415 Gills Creek Lane, Hardy
540-632-3522 stm121764@aol.com
1992
1
Real estate closings, wills/POA, forms to be notarized
Smith Mountain Lake Appraisals 1050 Hendricks Store Rd., Suite A, Moneta
540-297-1824 smithmoutainlakeappraisals.com
1986
3
Commercial and residential appraising, estate appraising
Superior Walls Building Contractors 1867 Otter Hill Rd., Bedford
866-350-9255 superiorwallsva.com
2003
35
Pre-engineered foundations, above ground and multi-story; commercial and residential
All-Size Storage, LLC. 13000 Moneta Rd., Moneta
540-296-0500 downtownmoneta.com
1998
4
Regular and climate-controlled storage, 24-hour access, packing and moving supplies, UPS shipping, oversized storage for boats and RVs
All-Size Storage, LLC. & Office Suites 15177 Moneta Rd., Moneta
540-296-0500 downtownmoneta.com
1998
NA
Residential and commercial storage; boat and RV storage, office space
SML Magic & Science Shop 1123 Celebration Ave #104A, Moneta
540-297-1220 smlmagic.com
2008
1
Moving/boxes, U-Haul rentals
Hodges Painting Company 60 Ashpone Tavern Rd., Rocky Mount
540-483-7085
1976
5
Interior/exterior painting, wood floor refinishing, pressure washing
Integrity Painting Company 1190 Calico Rock Rd., Rocky Mount
540-493-4090 integritypaintingva@gmail.com
1994
NA
Interior and exterior residential and commercial painting, pressure washing; licensed and insured.
MEDIA/HOME SECURITY
MISCELLANEOUS
MOVING/STORAGE
PAINTING/POWER WASHING
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J & K Windows PO Box 23, Moneta
540-589-6399
2007
3
Window cleaning, dock cleaning, pressure washing
Premier Painting 1811 Isle of Pines Dr., Moneta
540-537-5168 premierpainters.biz
2005
4
Painting, pressure washing/staining
Smith Mountain Lake Pressure Cleaning by Grice Brothers 1788 Rakes Rd., Rocky Mount
540-537-1258 smlpc.com
1997
2
Wood cleaning, restoration and preservation
Superior Pressure Washing 77 Saunders Farm Rd., Mo
540-448-1201 superiorpressurewashingva.com
2002
1
Cedar-sided home and log home restoration, residential and commercial cleaning
Wagnon Custom Painting 363 Creighton Dr., Rocky Mount
540-493-4094; facebook.com/ wagnoncustompainting
2009
NA
Interior, exterior residential and new construction; color and design consultation; staining, pressure washing, mildew treatment
Westlake Wash, LLC 2621 Scruggs Rd., Moneta
540-797-9117 westlakewash.com
2001
4
Staining, painting, pressure washing
L.D. Ellis Plumbing and Septic Tank Cleaning 55 Becky’s Mill Rd., Moneta
540-483-9837 ldellisplumbing@hotmail.com
1969
4
Water treatment, custom design bathrooms, residential and commercial plumbing, septic tank cleaning
Rocky Mount Supply Company 1796 Franklin St., Rocky Mount
540-483-5208 rockymountsupply.com
1978
25
Full-service plumbing and electrical supplier, wholesale and retail
Wisler Plumbing 405 Industry Blvd., Rocky Mount
540-352-4262 wislerplumbing.com
1986
15
Professional plumbing services, remodeling, water treatment
AquaPros Pools and Spas Inc. 1173 Moneta Rd., Bedford
540-586-8364 aquapros.com
1984
17
Swimming pools, spas, saunas, hearths, woodstoves, tanning beds, grills
National Pools of Roanoke, Inc. 3112 Melrose Ave., Roanoke
540-345-7665 nationalpools.com
1977
20
Custom in-ground Gunite pools, elegant patio furniture, hot tubs, pool chemicals and accessories
Spas & Pools of VA 4482 Electric Rd., Roanoke
540-772-7727; jacuzzihottubs.com clearwaterspas.com
1996
3
Hot tubs, saunas, outdoor kitchens, above-ground pools
William Sowder Hot Tub Service, LLC 334 Callaway Rd., Rocky Mount
540-493-7171 wshottubservicellc@yahoo.com
2009
4
Aadjust chemicals in hot tub; install and repair hot tubs
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Phil’s Home Improvements 297 Spring Chase Dr., Glade Hill
540-493-7941
2004
2
Tile and hardwood flooring, granite and solid surface countertops, general home improvements
Southern VA Construction 8005 True Vine Rd., Glade Hill
540-576-3846
2007
1
Commercial building repairs and improvements, home repairs, interior alterations and renovations
Walker Construction 95 Luck Lane, Moneta
540-721-1979 rdwalker1979@yahoo.com
2001
2
Repairs, remodel, replace doors, windows, siding
Bob Riddick Roofing, Inc. 330-C Lakewood Forest Rd., Moneta
540-721-1329 riddickroofing.com
1974
13
All types of residential roofing
Moyer’s Seamless Guttering, Inc. 770 Scuffling Hill Rd, Rocky Mount
540-483-9130 moyersgutters.com
1984
NA
Roofing, siding, guttering
Smith Mountain Lake Roofing 1219 Buff Creek Dr., Hardy
540-819-3264
2009
4
All types of roofing, repair, and maintenance
Sentry Exteriors 21835 Timberlake Rd., Lynchburg
434-239-6722 sentryexteriors.com
1992
20
Roofing, gutters, gutter guards, windows, siding, decking and remodeling
Falwell Corporation 3900 Campbell Ave., Lynchburg
800-937-9355 falwellcorp.com
1937
50
Well drilling, water and sewage systems
Quality Water Systems / Kinetico 1171 Cheatham Park Dr., Bedford
540-721-6025 kineticowatersystems.com
2003
6
Water treatment
Cook Siding & Windows 13455 B.T.Washington Hwy., Moneta
540-719-1708 cooksiding.com
1955
15
Windows, siding, awnings
Door Medic P.O. Box 45, Boones Mill
540-334-5778 doormedic.net
2000
3
Commercial and residential overhead doors and operators, loading dock equipment, service and repair
Window Max, Inc 6773 West Lynchburg Salem Tpk., Thaxton
540-721-3044 thosewindowpros.com
1995
15
Sunrooms, windows, siding, kitchen and bath
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Beyondthe Green Smith Mountain Lake’s newest eatery is anything but par for the course Story
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Every golfer knows the key to improvement is practice, practice, practice. Now, Lakers who want to polish their skills can do so while enjoying tasty food, a cold beverage and festive atmosphere at Beyond the Green Indoor Golf & Sportsbar in Downtown Moneta. And they don’t have to worry about the weather, either. SMITHMOUNTAINLAKE.COM
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Clockwise from top, family members Ryan Drake, Sharon Landi and Danielle Gawronski operate Beyond the Green; a cozy sitting area is popular with customers looking to utilize the restaurant’s free wi-fi; a golf ball teed up at the simulator; the sampler platter includes four appetizer favorites. 70
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Lake resident and avid golfer Tony Montgomery met up with a few buddies on a chilly afternoon recently to play Miami’s TPC Blue Monster on one of the restaurant’s two high-definition golf simulators. “I thought it was pretty cool, especially since we couldn’t play outside,” Montgomery said. “The clubs were pretty close as far as the yardages you usually hit, and the scenery and graphics were all really good.” Each simulator projects realistic images of some of the world’s most renowned golf courses on a 10-by-15-foot screen. Players, who choose from 18 different layouts or a variety of golf-related games, can bring their own clubs or use the ones available at the restaurant. The cost is $35 per hour regardless of the number of people playing, and Ryan Drake, chief operating officer, said most people can play 18 holes in an hour. “Pebble [Beach] is definitely the one of the first courses everyone wants to play,” he said. “Casa de Campo, PGA National, Bethpage Black and Pinehurst [No. 2] are also popular.” Drake gave up his job as a sales trainer to start the venture with his mom, Sharon Landi, a retired health care executive. Husband Brett Landi handles the finances and niece Danielle Gawronski manages the restaurant, which opened last October. The reception from the lake community has exceeded the family’s expectations. “We expected the people who golf to love it,” Gawronski said, “but we didn’t expect it to be such a big hit with nongolfers. It’s something everyone can do.” The restaurant takes tee times just like a regular golf course, Drake said. Leagues for 9-hole and 18-hole play have formed for weekday play and several local golf professionals offer indoor lessons. “The golf pros come in and love it,” Landi said. “The simulator breaks down and analyzes club speed, spine angle of the body, all sorts of things.” In addition to the simulators, the restaurant features eight 42-inch flatscreen TVs that show a variety of sporting events. Customers can listen to the game of their choice on tabletop speakers that broadcast the audio to whatever channel they’re watching. The simulators also can be turned into HD TVs to broadcast big events such as the NCAA men’s basketball tournament.
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Best Lake Area Restaurant (Platinum Award) 2010 Dining Awards, The Roanoker Stars of the Lake-Top Restaurant (Platinum Award) Discover SML Magazine
Come and check out what is happening at The Landing! Easter Brunch At The Landing
Join us Sunday, April 24th for Easter Brunch at The Landing. Featuring some wonderful specials and Bruno's favorite Brunch items. We will be accepting reservations from 11am to 3pm.
Bruno's Gastro Pub Is Coming In April
Our bar is being transformed, Not quite the Bar...Not quite the Restaurant... Taking your Pub to a New Level. Featuring over 30 Microbrews, Speciality Drinks & Bruno's New Gastro Pub Menu! Check out www.thelandingsml.com for more details.
Winter Cooking Classes Extended!
By popular request we have extended our Cooking with Bruno series into April. Classes are $75 per class and include Instruction, Written Recipes, 3 Course Meal & Wine. These classes fill fast and space is limited. Give us a call or check out our website at www.thelandingsml.com for more information.
Bruno's 3 Course Menu is Back!
Join us for Bruno's Special 3 Course Menu this Winter for $35. Come out and sample 3 Courses of Classic Landing Dishes or some of our new favorites. As always our regular menu will be available.
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Make The Landing your place every Friday night this Winter. We will have Matthew, our Piano Man, tickling the ivory keys playing some of your favorites. We will have Menu Specials & $25 Wine Specials all night! Call for reservations today!
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The Sampler Sampler Platter A basket of mozzarella sticks, potato skins, portabella mushroom bites and homemade onion rings. $12.99
Caesar Salad Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with a Caesar dressing and topped with boiled egg, red onions, Parmesan cheese and croutons. $7.99
Hazards Burger (Pictured at right) Beef burger with melted pepper jack cheese, jalapenos, onion rings, a fried egg and barbecue sauce. $9.99
Want to go? Beyond the Green Indoor Golf & Sportsbar Address Downtown Moneta, 1035 Mercantile St., Suite 101, Moneta Phone 540.296.0871 Hours Monday 4-11 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday noon-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday noon-12 a.m. Sunday noon-11 p.m. Tee Times To ensure one of the bar’s two golf simulators is available when you want to play, be sure to call in advance or e-mail danielle@ beyondthegreensportsbar.com. More Info Food specials, a schedule of live music and more can be found online at beyondthegreensportsbar.com
The restaurant serves traditional pubstyle food, including appetizers, salads, burgers and a variety of sandwiches. The full-service bar offers a wide selection of beverages. Local real estate agent Audrey Agee tried Beyond the Green for the first time recently and said she’ll definitely return. “The food was really good,” she said. “I had the [Greek] portabella salad and hot wings. I loved the salad. … It’s a different concept. It gives our visitors as well as the local people something new and unique.” Beyond the Green can accommodate 72
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65 people and plans are already in the works to build an outdoor seating area for the warmer months, said Drake who would also like to market the restaurant for corporate events. “People can eat and play teambuilding exercises on the simulator,” he said. “It’s great for PowerPoint presentations because we can have 40 people fit around a big screen and everyone can see it.” Live music is scheduled nearly every Friday night and some Saturdays. “We started bringing in bands because customers kept asking,” Gawronski said. “It’s been a big hit.”
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hristi and Tim Basham began throwing Kentucky Derby parties at their Smith Mountain Lake home seven years ago. “Tim and I actually went to both the [Kentucky] Oaks and the Derby one year with friends,” Christi Basham said. “We have had a party of our own ever since.” The Derby takes place the first Saturday of May each year, so if you’re inclined to throw your own party, there’s still plenty of time to put together a traditional menu, festive decorations and fun games. Derby Fare When planning a Kentucky Derby menu, tradition is of the utmost importance. After all, the race dates back to 1875. If this is your first time in the Derby party saddle, consider providing a few traditional food favorites and asking guests to fill in the gaps with appetizers and side dishes. One customary menu item is Kentucky Burgoo, a stew made with several meats and vegetables. Burgoo is an ideal beginner recipe as it can be made days in advance and served casually in small cups or bowls. Cucumber tea sandwiches also are easy Derby favorites. Be sure to prepare these just before your party so the bread doesn’t get soggy. For the main course, consider making any type of grilled steak with Henry Bain sauce, a sweet and spicy concoction named after its creator. Traditionally, the sauce would be served over “gamey” meats, but steaks can easily be substituted. Serve them alongside mesclun greens tossed with a light vinaigrette. For dessert, traditional favorites include Derby pie (made with chocolate and pecans) and bourbon balls, both easy options.
From top, hosts Christi and Tim Basham; the lake makes the perfect back drop for party guest to show off their Derby Day hats. Back row from left: Karen Maydian, Dana Montgomery, Andrea Fansler, Teresa Shelton, Lori O’Connell, Jennifer Chaconas, Shannon Gaudio. Sitting: Karen Cromwell, Christi Basham, Whitney Cappellari. Photos courtesy of Jennifer Chaconas. 76
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Cocktail Time
Mint Juleps are a must for any Kentucky Derby party. And while the drink has been synonymous with the Run for the Roses for decades, it was just 20 years ago that the Early Times Mint Julep Ready-to-Serve Cocktail was named the Official Mint Julep of the Kentucky Derby. To make your own version, follow this recipe from kentuckyderby.com:
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Early Times Mint Julep • 2 cups sugar • 2 cups water • Sprigs of fresh mint • Crushed ice • Early Times Kentucky Whisky Make a simple syrup by boiling sugar and water together for five minutes. Cool and place in a covered container with 6-8 sprigs of fresh mint. Refrigerate overnight. Make one drink at a time by filling a traditional silver julep cup with crushed ice, adding 1 tablespoon mint syrup and 2 ounces of Early Times Kentucky Whisky. Stir rapidly with a spoon to frost the outside of the cup. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint.
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Decorations
Embrace the elegant side of this event with fresh-cut flowers, pastel or white tablecloths, and fine dishes and glassware. You can also hang a wreath of roses on your front door to welcome friends. Basham said she hangs a large banner that reads “Derby Party,” and orders coordinating plates, napkins and cups with a Derby theme. Be sure to arrange enough seating around your television as this is where guests will congregate.
Just for Fun
While the stakes at Churchill Downs are high, the ones at your party can be modest (or just for fun) if you plan a Derby pool. The Bashams put the names of all participating horses in a hat and guests draw them out at random. “We watch on a huge TV,” Christi Basham said. “Everyone is standing, yelling for their horse to win. It’s very exciting.” If you host or know know of someone who hosts a particularly festive or unusual party at Smith Mountain Lake, we want to hear about it! E-mail the details to editor@smithmountainlaker.com.
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Mint Juleps Cucumber Tea Sandwiches Kentucky Burgoo Grilled Steak with Henry Bain Sauce Mesclun Salad Derby Pie Bourbon Balls To download all of the recipes from this menu, log on to smithmountainlake.com/lifestyle.
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WILDLIFE WEDNESDAY | March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | Enjoy a cruise and lunch aboard the Virginia Dare while a ranger from the SML State Park discusses wildlife at the lake. Noon-2 p.m. 540.297.7100, vadarecruises.com
mar 4
KELLY SCOTT | Live music at Beyond the Green, Downtown Moneta. 8 p.m. 540.296.0871, beyondthegreensportsbar.com
mar 5
DALLAS LEONARD | Live music at Beyond the Green, Downtown Moneta. 8 p.m. 540.296.0871, beyondthegreensportsbar.com WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH | Ranger Janet Blanchard will present a program based on her research of Maggie L. Walker, Richmond’s first black woman bank president. 2 p.m. at B.T. Washington National Monument. 540.721.2094, nps.gov/bowa WINERY OPEN HOUSE | March 5, 12, 19, 26 | Complimentary wine tastings, snacks and winery tours at Hickory Hill Vineyards, Moneta. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 540.296.1393, smlwine.com VOLLEYBALL SUNDAYS | March 5, 12, 19, 26 | Open play from 1-5 p.m. at the SML YMCA, LakeWatch Plantation. 540.721.9622, franklincountyymca.org
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COOKING CLASSES | March 6, 13, 20, 27 | Presented by Bruno Silva, owner and chef at The Landing Restaurant, Moneta. Topics and menus vary. $75 per person includes instruction, dinner and wine for one class. Pre-registration required. 540.721.3028, thelandingsml.com BRIDAL EXPERIENCE | Bridal show with a variety of vendors at Mariners Landing Resort, Huddleston. Noon. Free admission. 540.297.4900, marinerslanding.com
MAR 8
ANTIQUING WORKSHOP | Specialist “Colonel” Bill Clutz provides tips and information on a variety of antiques. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the W.E. Skelton 4-H Center, Wirtz. $30. 540.721.2759, ext. 264, skelton4hcenter.org
mar 11
CASEY WOOD | Live music at Beyond the Green, Downtown Moneta. 8 p.m. 540.296.0871, beyondthegreensportsbar.com
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BOOK DISCUSSION | Ranger Betsy Haynes will lead a discussion of “The Help” by Kathryn Stockett. 2 p.m. at B.T. Washington National Monument. 540.721.2094, nps.gov/bowa
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WICKET GATE | Live music at Beyond the Green, Downtown Moneta. 8 p.m. 540.296.0871, beyondthegreensportsbar.com TEN LITTLE INDIANS | SMAC Lake Players will present Agatha Christie’s play at Resurrection Catholic Church, Moneta. $6. Potluck supper begins at 6:30 p.m. smithmountainartscouncil.com
mar 17
CHARILE PERKINSON TRIO | Live jazz music at The Blackwater Cafe, Moneta. 6-9 p.m. 540.721.4333, theblackwatercafe.com
mar 25
DAVE AND TOM | Live music at Beyond the Green, Downtown Moneta. 8 p.m. 540.296.0871, beyondthegreensportsbar.com
MAR 31
BEGINNER GUITAR CLASS | March 31, April 7, 14, 21, 28, May 3 | Series of lessons for adults. 1-2 p.m. at the W.E. Skelton 4-H Center, Wirtz. $50. 540.721.2759, ext. 264, skelton4hcenter.org
Find more events in Laker Weekly and online at smithmountainlake.com!
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ART SHOW | The Little Gallery at Bridgewater Plaza will feature the work of artist Connie Logan throughout the month of April. 540.721.1596, thelittlegallerysml.com
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BROADWAY ENCORE | SMAC Lake Players present an evening of entertainment to benefit SML Good Neighbors at Mariners Landing Resort, Huddleston. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; show starts at 6:30. $30 per person includes beer, wine, soft drinks and dessert. Bring your own picnic. 540.719.2308, marinerslanding.com WINERY OPEN HOUSE | April 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17 | Complimentary wine tastings at Peaks of Otter Winery, Bedford. Noon-5 p.m. 540.586.3707, bedfordwine.com WINERY OPEN HOUSE | April 2, 9, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30 | Complimentary wine tastings, snacks and winery tours at Hickory Hill Vineyards, Moneta. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 540.296.1393, smlwine.com
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ANTIQUING IN THE BLUE RIDGE | April 4-7 | Road Scholar program at the W.E. Skelton 4-H Center, Wirtz. $199 cost includes instruction, meals, field trips and entertainment. 540.721.2759, ext. 264, skelton4hcenter.org
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ART CLASS | April 5-6 | Introductory art class 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the W.E. Skelton 4-H Center, Wirtz. $80. 540.721.2759, ext. 264, skelton4hcenter.org
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POETRY READING | Lake Writers will present poetry readings in honor of National Poetry Month. 6:30 p.m at the Artisan Center in Rocky Mount. Free. smithmountainartscouncil.com WILDLIFE WEDNESDAY | April 6, 13, 20, 27 | Enjoy a cruise and lunch aboard the Virginia Dare while a ranger from the SML State Park discusses wildlife at the lake. Noon-2 p.m. 540.297.7100, vadarecruises.com
When l April 29, noon-6 p.m. Where l Downtown Moneta What l Representatives from approximately 130 area businesses will answer questions about their services, demonstrate products and hand out literature, samples and promotional items. The event, which is free and open to the public, is organized by the SML Regional Chamber of Commerce. Food and drink available for purchase and visitors may register for door prizes to be awarded hourly.
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IF YOU GO l Parking is plentiful, but if you’d like door-to-door service, the Chamber runs golfcart shuttles from outlying parking areas. The event takes place completely outdoors under large tents, rain or shine.
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Want More Info? l Pick up a copy of the April 29 Laker Weekly or read it online at smithmountainlake.com. For information on participating or volunteering at the Expo, contact the Chamber at 540.721.1203 or e-mail jims@ visitsmithmountainlake.com.
COOKING CLASSES | April 10-17 | Presented by Bruno Silva, owner and chef at The Landing Restaurant, Moneta. Topics and menus vary. $75 per person includes instruction, dinner and wine for one class. Pre-registration required. 540.721.3028, thelandingsml.com PADDY DOUGHERTY | Live music in a coffee house setting. 7 p.m. at Trinity Ecumenical Parish, Moneta. Presented by the Smith Mountain Arts Council. $12 for SMAC members, $15 for nonmembers. Coffee and dessert will be served. smithmountainartscouncil.com CONTINUED ON PAGE 81
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HEALTHY LIVING EXPO | Explore healthcare and health-related products and services. Seminars and demonstrations.10 a.m. Mariners Landing Resort, Huddleston. 540.297.4900, marinerslanding.com
EASTER CELEBRATION| Crafts, hayrides, an Easter egg hunt and more at the SML State Park, Huddleston. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free. 540.297.6066, dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/smi.shtml
HCM 4-MILE RUN | Run to benefit the HCM Foundation. Entry fee is $25 before March 31, $30 thereafter. 10 a.m. at Mariners Landing Resort, Huddleston. hcmfoundation.org
EASTER CRUISE| Enjoy a cruise with the Easter Bunny aboard the Virginia Dare 2-4 p.m. 540.297.7100, vadarecruises.com
CELTIC FESTIVAL |A celebration of Celtic heritage at the Sedalia Center, Big Island. Music, seminars, crafts, food and beverage. 434.299.5080, sedaliacenter.org
SPRING REGATTA| April 30-May 1 | The Blackwater Yacht Racing Association will host two races on Saturday, one race on Sunday. Pelican Point Yacht Club, Union Hall. byrasailing.org
PRELUDE TO INVASION |Living history event at the National D-Day Memorial, Bedford. Event includes booksignings by D-Day veterans. Regular park fees apply. 540.587.3619, dday.org
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COOKING CLASSES | April 19-21 | Presented by Jason Hardy, chef at Westlake Kroger. 10 a.m.-noon at the W.E. Skelton 4-H Center, Wirtz. $60. 540.721.2759, ext. 264, skelton4hcenter.org
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CHARILE PERKINSON TRIO | Live jazz music at The Blackwater Cafe, Moneta. 6-9 p.m. 540.721.4333, theblackwatercafe.com
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CELEBRATION FOR MOMS| Treat Mom a week before Mother’s Day to a wildflower walk and tea party at the SML State Park, Huddleston. Guided walk is 10-11 a.m. Tea party is 11:30 a.m.-12;30 p.m. at the picnic pavilion at the Discovery Center. Free but regular parking fees apply. 540.297.6066, dcr. virginia.gov/state_parks/smi.shtml
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LAKE CLEANUP DAY| 24th Annual Take Pride in SML Cleanup Day. Volunteers from the community get involved in sprucing up the lake and shoreline for the coming summer season. Register as an individual or as a group. 540.721.1203, visitsmithmountainlake.com
SML APPALACHIAN POWER TRIATHLON May 7 | The 14th annual event will take place at 9 a.m. at the Smith Mountain Lake State Park. Sponsored by the Commonwealth Games of Virginia, the event includes a 750-meter swim, 20-kilometer bike and 5-kilometer run. Find pre-registration information online at commonwealthgames. org. 540.343.0987
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Bob Riddick Roofing
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Bridgewater Marina
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Capps Home Building Center
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Carilion Clinic
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Clear View Railing
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Davis Heating & Air
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Debbie Shelton, Prudential
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DeNeals Cabinets
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Franklin Community Bank
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Haywood's Jewelers
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Homestead Creamery
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Seven Oaks Landscaping
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