Smith Mountain Lake is known for its stunning vistas, calm waters, beautiful sunsets—and what can in places be a steep lakefront terrain. A slope to the water can make it seem impossible to enjoy the land between your home and…
There’s nothing like a swing to transport you back to childhood. Do you remember racing for the best one on the playground, then careening through the air, pumping your legs, face toward the sun? You can recapture that carefree feeling…
Time at the lake is a chance to forget the stresses of everyday life and connect with friends and family. If you’ve noticed that the only connection is through the WiFi, there are many outdoor games that foster a sense…
Lighting is an important aspect of design in any room. While it serves the basic function of allowing us to see better indoors, it also provides a chance to express personal style. “Light fixtures are the jewelry in a home,”…
Photography by Michael Patch Tim and Jeri Lassiter have a property in Florida, but to recharge, they come to Smith Mountain Lake. The house they’ve built here, with painstaking attention to detail, is the “legacy home” they hope their family…