
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 ...