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ODE TO A LAKE HOUSE

ODE TO A LAKE HOUSE

What you need to know to buy at SML Nestled at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, Smith Mountain Lake is a highly desired location for buyers ...
THE PERFECT PAIR

THE PERFECT PAIR

Photo: James River Media A quick, easy path through the world of food and wine  Have you ever experienced a near-perfect wine and food pairing? I wonder if I ever ...
CONSERVING THE LAND’S CHARACTER

CONSERVING THE LAND’S CHARACTER

Photo: Michael Patch Creating access pathways at Smith Mountain Lake  Before the Smith Mountain Lake Dam was completed in 1963 — in a bold quest for electricity that flooded the ...
CREATING WOW WITH WARMTH

CREATING WOW WITH WARMTH

Photography by Michael Patch Hospitality happens at Smith Mountain Lake Passionate about hospitality, Don and Cindy Barber envisioned a lake home where family and friends could gather to enjoy casual ...
LIVING LAKESIDE

LIVING LAKESIDE

Photography by Michael Patch and Southern Landscape Group  Smith MountainLake home a blend of traditional & modern Growing up in the Northeast, the Coleen and her family spent summers on ...
HOOKED ON SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE

HOOKED ON SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE

Photography by Michael Patch Pinterest-perfect details inviting for family & friends SML Charity Home Tour fans may have already visited Karen and Gary Cole’s home: It was one of eight ...
A PART OF NATURE

A PART OF NATURE

Photography by Michael Patch Gracious lake home evolves for a new season  With stunning 180-degree views, this home graciously overlooks Smith Mountain Lake. Originally purchasing it when their two children ...
IF YOU BUILD IT, THEY WILL COME

IF YOU BUILD IT, THEY WILL COME

Photo: Michael Patch Design a Family Retreat Where All Ages Gather All good things are meant to be shared. If you’re planning the home of your dreams, and those dreams ...