Photography by Gordon Gregory The COVID-19 pandemic redefined how we work, shop, eat and socialize—and, in many instances, even where we live. The cost of materials significantly impacted the housing market, and the industry’s boom was further burdened by supply…
For Steve and Donna Cooper, spending summers and weekends at Smith Mountain Lake means not only days spent relaxing, but also quality time with family and friends. To that end, the Coopers have poured considerable time and effort into creating…
With a lush backdrop of Blue Ridge Mountains, undulating shoreline, residential and rural landscapes and wide-ranging inlets, Smith Mountain Lake is a haven for wildlife and people. Known as the “Jewel of the Blue Ridge Mountains,” landowners and commercial entities…