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Catriona Tudor Erler, the author of nine books on gardening, shot this photo of Smith Mountain in March 2009 near her home on Witcher Creek. In her column beginning on Page 27, Erler offers book suggestions to help while away the winter days (and plan for the upcoming growing season at Smith Mountain Lake).

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ContentsSmith Mountain Laker Magazine | January/February 2012

39From businesses to restaurants to lifestyle happenings around Smith Mountain Lake, readers let their voices be heard in voting for the Laker’s 11th Annual Best of SML Awards for 2012. Turn to page 39 to check out all the winners!

Best of SML Awards

46For many brides and grooms, ensuring family and friends have a fabulous wedding weekend experience is a big priority, which is one reason couples from across the country are choosing Smith Mountain Lake as their dream destination. Photo by Christi Austin Photography.

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ContentsSmith Mountain Laker Magazine | January/February 2012

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10 Editor’sNote

13 TaketheLakerWithYou

Shorelines16 LakeHomes• The Blackwater home

of Gil and Anne McGeorge combines southern charm with western flair

27 Lake&Garden•Need a good book? Columnist Catriona Tudor Erler has a few recommendations

32 Profile• Laker Bruce Stritesky has found success on the gridiron as an official in the National Football League

39 BestofSMLAwards• Reader favoritesare revealed for 2012!

46 WeddingGuide• Profiles on three couples who chose SML as their dream wedding destination, plus our annual vendor guide

Savor61 Restaurants• Find a twist on traditional

Mexican fare at Cancun Mexican Restaurant

66 Spirits• Lake-area establishments offer drinks to warm you from the inside out

Special Section73 LodgingGuide• Your complete resource

for accommodation options at SML

Social Seen80 Out&About• Snapshots from holiday

events around the lake

82 Calendar• January and February events

84 LakerMap• Locator map and advertiser index

Laker Real EstateOntheFlip • Turn your Laker over to find homes

for sale in and around the lake region

D E P A R T M E N T S

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HOME & GARDEN GUIDE

Turn to Page 14 for information on how SML-

area businesses can participate in our free

Home & Garden Guide, which will publish in the

March/April issue.

THINKSPRING!


Editor Andie Gibson

CreativeDirector Matt Brown

Photographer Huong Fralin

GraphicDesigner Janette Saviano

SalesManager Mark Mast

SalesExecutive Tim Dye

SalesExecutive Trish Kessler

SupportSpecialist Susan Payne

©2012 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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PhotographersJennifer Chaconas Catriona Tudor Erler

Micah GaudioPete Luce

Frances PrattTed Pratt • Rick Ries

WritersMike Ashley

Catriona Tudor ErlerFerne Hale • Jerry Hale

Amy HanekGordon KendallLindsey Wagnon

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MARCH/APRIL2012DEADLINESHome&GardenIssue

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editor’sJanuary/February 2012note

My husband and I were married nearly 17 years ago on a picture-perfect summer day at Smith Mountain Lake. Like many brides and grooms, Chris and I chose SML for its natural beauty and proximity to family and friends. For many of our out-of-town guests, the weekend doubled as a mini vacation with time spent boating, fishing and relaxing on the dock. In recent years, the concept of a destination wedding has grown tremendously and SML has become a hotspot for couples looking to take advantage of all the lake area has to offer. In our 2012 Wedding

Guide, which starts on Page 46, we profile several out-of-town couples (including one bride and groom living on opposite coasts) who chose to tie the knot at Smith Mountain Lake. The guide also includes a handy list of area businesses to help couples find everything they need for the big day. Speaking of big, this issue also features the winners of our 2012 Best of SML Awards (Page 39). Readers voted in record numbers for the 11th annual awards, which highlight the best of business, food and drink and lifestyle happenings at the lake. Thank you to all who voted and congratulations to the winners. Other can’t-miss features in this issue include a profile on Laker Bruce Stritesky who spends many Sundays not on the water, but on the football field as an NFL official; Spirits columnist Gordon Kendall’s ideas for libations to warm you from the inside out; and our annual Lodging Guide to help you plan your next trip to SML. The Laker staff is busy planning for the March/April magazine, our annual Home & Garden issue. If you have story ideas or are interested in advertising, please contact us prior to Jan. 27.

Andie Gibson, Editor

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Smith Mountain Lake is located in Southwest Virginia among the Blue Ridge of the Appalachian Mountains. Created in the 1960s to produce hydro-electric power, the lake features 20,600 acres of water and 500 miles of shoreline. Request additional information from the SML Regional Chamber of Commerce at visitsmithmountainlake.com.

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Many tax provisions are linked to age, so whenever

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AGE .. WHAT IT MEANS FOR YOUR TAXES.

13 ... Beginning at this age, your child no longer qualifies for the child care credit.

17 ... From this age on, your son or daughter no longer qualifies for the child tax credit (different from the child care credit, above).

18 ... When your child reaches this age, his or her Coverdell education savings account is not permitted to accept new contributions.

18 ... Beginning at this age, you must pay social security taxes for any of your children that you employ in an unincorporated business.

19 ... Is your child a full-time student? Unless you answer “yes,” you could lose the dependency deduction once your child reaches this age.

24 ... Upon reaching this age, none of your child’s investment income will be taxed at your rate under the “kiddie tax” rules.

30 ... By this age any amount remaining in your child’s Coverdell education savings account must be distributed or rolled over to an education savings account for another qualifying family member.

59½ .. You may start withdrawing money from your IRA, 401(k), and other retirement plans without penalty.

65 ... Beginning at this age, you generally qualify for a higher standard deduction.

65 ... Also at this age, low-income seniors may qualify for a special tax credit.

70½ .. You must start withdrawing at least the minimum amount from your IRA each year, or you face a stiff penalty. (This requirement doesn’t apply to Roth IRAs.

Please give me a call if you would like to discuss the above issue or for any other assistance concerning your individual and business accounting and tax needs; please feel free to contact me at (540) 297-4204.

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U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Kirby Mills shows off a copy of the Laker sent to him in a care package by his parents, Dianne and Fred Mills of Moneta. Kirby Mills was deployed for seven months to Sangin, Afghanistan, with the 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment out of Camp Pendleton, Calif., where he served as an advisor to the Afghan National Army. He is awaiting orders to Virginia for his next duty assignment.

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SendUsYourPhoto! Take the Laker with you on your next adventure and e-mail us your photo with a famous landmark, unusual attraction or stunning scenery in the background. And if you run into someone famous, be sure to include them in the fun. Submit to [email protected]. Don’t forget to leave your magazine behind so others can discover Smith Mountain Lake!

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SpainWhile traveling in June 2011 through central Spain, a group from Martinsville High School stopped to enjoy Don Quixote’s Windmills of La Mancha in Consuegra. Pictured with their copy of the Laker are, from left, Diane Richardson, Lisa Marie Murray, Sarah Draper, Molly Anderson, Tommy O’Neil, Bethany O’Neil, Virginia Crabtree and Mark Crabtree.

CanadaCindy and Lars Okeson traveled to Canada in September 2011 where they posed for this picture in Cavendish on Prince Edward Island. In the background is the farmhouse that author Lucy Maud Montgomery used as inspiration for her novel “Anne of Green Gables,” which was published in 1908 and later adapted for film, stage and TV.

HawaiiLast November, Trevor and Garrett Knox of Chantilly took the Laker up Mauna Kea, a dormant volcano in Hawaii. The boys and their parents, David and Sandy Knox, who spend summers at Bernard’s Landing, posed for this sunset photo at an elevation of approximately 9,500 feet. While in Hawaii, the family also visited Waimea Canyon and Volcano National Park.

MonacoCaroline and Ty Young of Warrenton and Huddleston cruised along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea in August 2011. The couple made stops in Barcelona, Tunis, Rome and Florence, Spain, as well as the independent state of Monaco where they posed for this photo in front of the harbor in Monte Carlo.

AlaskaLast July, Andy Burford of Moneta shared the Laker with the boss at the Santa Claus House in North Pole, Alaska. Burford was there to visit family, including his son, SMSgt. Andrew S. Morgan, Superintendent for Detachment 460, a small unit at Eielson Air Force Base that maintains seismic and atmospheric monitoring equipment throughout Alaska.


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On summer weekends, a steady stream of boats can often be found cruising past the home of Gil and Anne McGeorge on the Blackwater River Channel. Granted, the reason is

usually because the McGeorge residence is located next door to what is generally considered Smith Mountain Lake’s most famous house – the cottage used in the filming of the 1980’s movie “What About Bob?”

However, what the curious boaters might not realize is that, while they’re busy snapping photos of the house made famous by Bill Murray and Richard Dreyfuss, they’re missing out on seeing a home with star power all its own.

Like many couples, the McGeorges took their time finding the perfect retirement spot on Smith

Mountain Lake. They had owned two smaller homes at the lake but were ready for something bigger and more permanent. For months, they spent weekends casually house hunting, but when one of them loved a home, the other didn’t.

Then, in the spring of 2009, the McGeorges’ real estate agent showed them what they jokingly referred to as “The Ponderosa” – and it was love at first site for both.

“We built one home and remodeled another, and we weren’t anxious to do that again,” said Anne McGeorge, noting that one attractive aspect of the home was it was in move-in ready condition. In addition, every room, except the bathrooms, faced the lake, which they found appealing.

The home’s style is definitely western/mountain with a slightly rustic feel, but it is completely

LEFT Homeowners Anne and Gil McGeorge dress the part for an island-themed party at their home last September.

ABOVE From left, the McGeorge home features a path of pavers to the front entrance; a Balinese house protector sits atop the entryway table.

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ABOVE From top, the master bedroom faces west and includes a seating area with a view of the lake; the rustic table and chairs in the main dining room contributes to the western character of the home.

modern with new appliances, granite countertops and a sophisticated whole-house music system. The 3,500-square-foot main level includes a master suite; another 1,500 square feet upstairs features three guest bedrooms and two baths.

Upon entering the home, one is greeted by a carved and painted Balinese house protector, complete with protruding fangs.

“He supposedly protects the place and brings good luck,” said Anne, who bought the piece on the couple’s honeymoon in Bali, Indonesia. It sits in front of a stone wall in the entryway that is the back side of the fireplace in the den.

“We call it the den because living room just seems too formal for us,” Anne said.

With big windows opening up to a long view up the Blackwater, cozy fireplace, comfy furniture and a TV, the room is attractive and livable – a favorite place for the couple to spend time. Adjacent to the den is the dining room, which features an oversized Western-style table and chairs crafted from hefty logs that came with the house.

The kitchen has plenty of space for cooking and socializing, due in part to a large island. The McGeorges remodeled the adjacent laundry room to double as a butler’s pantry by adding a utility sink, an extra dishwasher and additional granite countertops.

“When having a large party, it’s great to whisk all the dirty dishes to this separate room, out of sight



LEFT A large stone fireplace and comfortable furniture make up the living room, which Anne McGeorge refers to as the den “because living room just seems too formal for us.”

of all who gather in the kitchen,” said Anne. “That’s an idea I got from [interior designer] Kris Willard.”

A lake-facing eating area off the kitchen has a built-in dining set, which continues the log theme on a smaller scale. The McGeorges converted the former pantry into a temperature-controlled wine room to hold 1,000 bottles.

“We’ve been small collectors of wine,” Gil said.A double office with two desks, each with

lake view, suits Gil, a retired CFO of Roanoke’s Associated Asphalt, and Anne who is managing partner of healthcare for Grant Thornton, based in Charlotte.

The largest room in the house, which Gil refers to as “the party room,” still seems cozy because of its grass-cloth-covered walls and plush furniture surrounding a large coffee table. It has a wet bar, an area for playing cards and a 63-inch TV used primarily for watching sporting events.

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ABOVE Clockwise from top, the party room is used for entertaining and includes a card-playing area, wet bar and TV for watching sporting events; lounge chairs line the dock, which the McGeorges consider an outdoor extension of their home; the kitchen is bright and spacious.


“When we bought the home [in June 2009] from the second owners, it was decorated with woodsy dark green and coral colors. Kris [Willard] helped us lighten up the walls and window treatments to give it a more contemporary/artsy lake-house look,” said Anne.

In the master suite, renovation included reconfiguring the entrance to the bathroom and closet, creating a long wall to position the couple’s bed opposite the lake windows.

Another favorite area of the property is the dock, which the McGeorges use as an outdoor room. They converted the previous owners’ four-slip dock to have one boat slip and one slip with a lift for two personal watercraft. The other two slips were filled in with flooring to provide an additional sitting area.

Gil has roots in the lake area: his father was from Bedford County, and his mother was one of 13 children in the Brooks family of Franklin County for whom Brooks Mill Road is named. Gil said he remembers seeing Hales Ford Bridge being built and wondering if the water would ever really fill up to be right below it.

“Anne and I are both from Virginia,” he said. “She grew up in Norfolk and I was born and raised in Roanoke. We love the activities the lake offers and the many, many friends we’ve made here. We hope to always maintain a presence at Smith Mountain Lake.”


HOME JOURNAL Anne’sFavoriteRoomThe kitchen. “Everyone gathers here. People can be cooking and others can be sitting at the bar and not be in the way. I now realize that, in our other houses, we were always climbing over each other in the kitchen.”

Gil’sTopSpot“When we have other people here, it’s probably the party room where we can watch movies or TV or have massive card games.”

TheLakeFactorWith the exception of the bathrooms, every room in the house has a long-water view up the Blackwater River Channel with Boones Mill’s 3,000-foot Cahas Mountain in the distance.

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The SML Regional Chamber is dynamic organization providing networking opportunities, referral programs, educational seminars and marketing expertise to area business professionals. More than 700 members strong, we also strive to strengthen the social and economic environment of our community by promoting tourism through a variety of media outlets and events. So, if you’re not already a member, log on to VisitSmithMountainLake.com to find out more about the affordable benefits of Chamber membership!

Whether you’re a business owner, resident or tourist,

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JAN. 11CONNECT SMLChamber member business referral meeting, 8-9:30 a.m. at the SML Association office, 400 Scruggs Rd., Suite 2100, Moneta.

JAN. 19ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER A gala event for members and guests featuring dinner, entertainment and presentation of annual awards to Chamber member businesses, 6 p.m. at The Waterfront Country Club, Moneta. Advance tickets required. Call the Chamber for more details.

FEB. 8CONNECT SML Chamber member business referral meeting, 8-9:30 a.m. at the SML Association office, 400 Scruggs Rd., Suite 2100, Moneta.

FEB. 16TAX TIPS SEMINARWestlake Library, 3:00pm – 5:00pm

FEB. 16BUSINESS AFTER HOURSChamber member networking event, 5-7 p.m. at Martinsville Dupont Credit Union in Rocky Mount.

FEB. 23 (Thursday)BUSINESS BEFORE HOURSChamber member networking event, 8-9:30 a.m. at Sam’s Club, 1455 Town Square Boulevard Roanoke.

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The SML Regional Chamber is dynamic organization providing networking opportunities, referral programs, educational seminars and marketing expertise to area business professionals. More than 700 members strong, we also strive to strengthen the social and economic environment of our community by promoting tourism through a variety of media outlets and events. So, if you’re not already a member, log on to VisitSmithMountainLake.com to find out more about the affordable benefits of Chamber membership!

Whether you’re a business owner, resident or tourist,

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Help us spread the word about SML!Visit our web site to sign up for an SML license plate. It’s quick and easy. VisitSmithMountainLake.com

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540.721.1203visitSmithMountainLake.comMon–Fri 9:30am-5:30pm; Sat 11:30am–4:00pm; Closed Sundays

JAN. 11CONNECT SMLChamber member business referral meeting, 8-9:30 a.m. at the SML Association office, 400 Scruggs Rd., Suite 2100, Moneta.

JAN. 19ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER A gala event for members and guests featuring dinner, entertainment and presentation of annual awards to Chamber member businesses, 6 p.m. at The Waterfront Country Club, Moneta. Advance tickets required. Call the Chamber for more details.

FEB. 8CONNECT SML Chamber member business referral meeting, 8-9:30 a.m. at the SML Association office, 400 Scruggs Rd., Suite 2100, Moneta.

FEB. 16TAX TIPS SEMINARWestlake Library, 3:00pm – 5:00pm

FEB. 16BUSINESS AFTER HOURSChamber member networking event, 5-7 p.m. at Martinsville Dupont Credit Union in Rocky Mount.

FEB. 23 (Thursday)BUSINESS BEFORE HOURSChamber member networking event, 8-9:30 a.m. at Sam’s Club, 1455 Town Square Boulevard Roanoke.

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Garden Dreaming

A wealth of books for


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50BEAUTIFULDEER-RESISTANTPLANTSRuth Rogers Clausen, Photography by Alan L. Detrick.Timber Press, Portland, Oregon, 2011. 253 pp. Publisher’s price, paperback: $19.95.

What’s not to love about a book with this title, especially considering the proliferation of deer at SML? One of the best ways to come to a truce with garden dining deer is to choose plants they are less likely to eat. Here’s your reference material. A “quick look” feature for each of the 50 listed plants gives you the USDA hardiness zones, plant height and spread, and a ranking of its deer resistance. The cultural information and design tips are complemented by Alan Detrick’s excellent photography. Fill your garden with these plants and the deer will likely go elsewhere for lunch.

This is the time of year when

gardeners at Smith Mountain Lake

and beyond daydream and plan

for the upcoming growing season.

It’s also the time when a comfortable chair

next to a roaring fire and a good book that

draws you in and engages your mind and

spirit are welcome amenities.

Following are my recommendations for

excellent garden reference books to both

educate and inspire as well as information on

a garden trilogy written by Beverley Nichols, a

master British wordsmith and humorist.

GREENISBEAUTIFULSMALLGREENROOFS:LOW-TECHOPTIONSFORGREENERLIVINGNigel Dunnett, Dusty Gedge, John Little, and Edmund C. Snodgrass.Timber Press, Portland, Oregon, 2011. 256 pp. Publisher’s price, paperback: $24.95.

Green or living roofs aren’t just for large, institutional buildings. As more people recognize the environmental benefits of living roofs, including water conservation, energy savings and storm water management, homeowners are creating them on a smaller scale. Whether for a small garden shed or the roof of your home or garage, Small Green Roofs is a valuable source book for information on the nuts and bolts of designing and planting a living roof, as well as an inspirational resource for ideas.


CONTAINERCONFIDENTIALTHEVEGETABLEGARDENER’SCONTAINERBIBLEEdward C. Smith.Storey Publishing, North Adams, Massachusetts, 2011. 263 pp. Publisher’s price, paperback: $19.95.

You want a few homegrown, organic vegetables, but you don’t want to commit your life at the lake to hoeing, weeding, feeding and watering a vegetable patch (and then compete with deer for the harvest). The Vegetable Gardener’s Container Bible may be the answer. As the name suggests, this “Bible” answers any question you might have about growing vegetables in containers, and some you may not have thought of but are glad to know the answer. Useful topics covered in the book include succession planting in containers, winter protection to extend the growing season, ornamental herb and vegetable plant combinations, self watering and recommendations for specific hybrids that are well suited to contained growing conditions. Next summer, I expect to see lots of produce growing on docks!

CONTINUOUSCONTAINERGARDENSSara Begg Townsend and Roanne Robbins. Storey Publishing, North Adams, Massachusetts, 2010. 271 pp. Publisher’s price, paperback: $19.95.

It’s not difficult to create containers brimming with flowers in the summer. But what about one by the front door that arrests your interest in all seasons, including winter? For design ideas, plant recommendations, tips and inspiring photographs, turn to Continuous Container Gardens, a beautifully illustrated, informative book that will inspire you to extend the working season for the containers in your garden.


THEALLWAYSTRILOGY:DOWN THE GARDEN PATH, A THATCHEDROOF,ANDAVILLAGEINAVALLEYBeverley Nichols. Timber Press, Portland, Oregon, 2005. 295 pp, 289 pp, and 292 pp. respectively. Publisher’s price, hardcover: $24.95 each.

Reading Beverly Nichols is like gliding along a smooth road through gentle, rolling scenery with a witty, articulate companion by your side. While his words appear to flow with an obvious natural grace and wit, in fact Nichols labored over everything he wrote, editing and honing the text to bring it to perfection. Readers are the happy beneficiaries of that toil. In the Allways trilogy, you’ll share the joys and triumphs he experienced creating a garden for his thatched country cottage in a village in Cambridgeshire, England. You’ll meet quirky villagers, and the bane of his life, Mrs. M. Describing one effort to avoid becoming engaged in a conversation with Mrs. M., Nichols writes, “I averted my eyes from her, and drew from my pocket a piece of paper on which I pretended to make notes. I did not wish to make notes, and actually I wrote only the word ‘William’ over and over again. But I wrote it very firmly, frowning as I did so, in the hope that Mrs. M. would go away.” Can we not all relate?

NATIVEINTELLIGENCENATIVETREESFORNORTHAMERICANLANDSCAPESGuy Sternbert with Jim Wilson. Timber Press, Portland, Oregon, 2004. 552 pp. Publisher’s price, hardcover: $59.95.

To help become better acquainted with the wealth of native trees growing at Smith Mountain Lake, and to find suitable trees to grace your own landscape, seek out Native Trees for North American Landscapes, a beautifully illustrated volume that presents comprehensive descriptions of more than 650 tree genera and species as well as helpful cultivation information. The final pages feature a tree selection guide for conditions such as seasonally wet soils, dry soils, hot or cold climates, shade, as well as features including good autumn color, floral interest and berries. It’s a helpful reference you’ll return to repeatedly.

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DIRR’SENCYCLOPEDIAOFTREESANDSHRUBSMichael Dirr. Timber Press, Portland, Oregon, 2011. 952 pp.Publisher’s price, hardcover: $79.95

Weighing in at 8 pounds, this comprehensive encyclopedia is the gold standard for reference books on trees, shrubs and other woody plants. A master plantsman who has worked in horticulture for almost 40 years and introduced more than 40 cultivars, Michael Dirr’s knowledge is first hand; you know you can trust what you read. Both the writing style and the information are compelling. More than 3,500 full-color photographs help for plant identification and recognition. This is an important and valuable book, truly Michael Dirr’s magnum opus, and well worth the price.

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Bruce Stritesky wears a lot of hats. There’s his

US Airways pilot’s cap and his NFL official’s

cap. But perhaps his favorite is whatever cap is

handy when he takes his 26-foot Chaparral out

on Smith Mountain Lake.

FFICIALSTRITESKY LOVES LAKE LIVING

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Comfortable in the wild blue yonder or making big calls in huge NFL stadiums, Bruce Stritesky has long been most at home on Smith Mountain Lake’s serene waters. The Roanoke native was a lake

regular as a kid, and he bought his first property here in 1982, just three years out of high school.

“There’s something about being on the water that’s just peaceful,” said Stritesky, echoing a feeling Lakers know well. “I like just looking at the water, having a cup of coffee. It’s so tranquil, especially in the mornings.”

Stritesky can use that peaceful feeling. For a good portion of the year, Sundays have a whole different aura, when he works around the country calling football games in front of screaming fans.

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“You get chill bumps on the back of your neck when the crowd gets into it,” he said. “Some of these stadiums get pretty loud, and it’s a lot of fun.”

Beyond working his way to the top of the officiating profession, the soft-spoken Stritesky has certainly earned those tranquil mornings on the lake. While he may seem, and certainly considers himself, a fortunate man, like many so blessed, success didn’t find Stritesky: he actively pursued it.

Just two weeks out of Northside High School, Stitesky cleared himself for take-off out of Roanoke, heading to Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Fla., to train as a pilot. He had been flying since he was 13 and fondly remembers heading out to Roanoke’s old Woodrum Field on Sundays after church to watch planes come and go.

“I just knew that’s what I wanted to do, and it’s amazing what you can do if you want something,” he said with a laugh.

In 1981, Stritesky accepted a job with Piedmont Airlines back home in Roanoke and soon teamed up with a fellow pilot to buy a townhome at The Waterfront, another goal achieved early. He married

“I like just looking at the water, having a cup of coffee. It’s so tranquil, especially in the mornings.”

Bruce Stritesky


LEFT Part-time lake resident Bruce Stritesky calls a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers and Atlanta Falcons in 2010. Stritesky has worked as an umpire in the National Football League for the past five seasons.

RIGHT Stritesky relaxes at home in Roanoke with his wife of 19 years, Teresa.

his longtime sweetheart at Halesford Baptist Church in Wirtz and, after he bought out his partner’s share of the townhome, he and Teresa would live at the lake for 10 years.

When the couple adopted two children – Sawyer, now 16, and Jacob, 15 – in 1998, they moved back to Roanoke but kept their links to the lake, the boys growing up on the water much like their dad. These days, if he’s not towing his sons on inflatables, Stritesky has the boat anchored somewhere secluded, the family swimming and sunning.

Stritesky has had some moments in the sun as an official, too, particularly in 2005 when he called the Gator Bowl in January, NFL Europe’s World Bowl in June and the Conference USA championship game in December. NFL officiating supervisors have chosen him to work four playoff games in his 5 years in the league.

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Stritesky first began looking for a way to reconnect with football in the late 1980s. He had played on the offensive line for legendary Northside coach Jim Hickam, and by 1988, Stritesky wanted back into the game in some capacity.

He thought about coaching, but the demands of the job wouldn’t fit with his airline schedule. A friend suggested officiating and it turned out his parents knew Harry Bushkar, who headed up Virginia high school officials at the time. After a brief meeting with the veteran referee, Stritesky was officiating a scrimmage the following week. He soon had a steady schedule of recreational Pee Wee games, sometimes as many as six in a row on Saturdays.

By 1990, Stritesky had his first high school varsity assignment and went on to become a fixture on Friday nights around the region. Another Roanoker, long-time official Dan Wooldridge, took notice and hired him to call college games in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference.

When Wooldridge moved up to supervise officials in the Big East Conference in 1996, Stritesky was hired there, too, reaching the top of amateur football.

“I loved the challenge,” Stritesky said of officiating. “It’s kind of like golf. No matter what, you’re never

“I just knew that what I wanted to do, and it’s amazing what you can do if you want something.”

Bruce Stritesky

LEFT Stritesky keeps his eye on all parts of the field while working as an NFL official during a Chicago Bears game in 2011.

BELOW As an umpire, Stritesky is responsible for placing it at the line of scrimmage prior to each play as well as enforcing penalties.

going to have a perfect game but that’s what you’re striving for. You want to get better each time you’re out there.”

Meanwhile, NFL scouts were scouting Stritesky and his cohorts on Saturdays to see if they might be successful on Sundays. Stritesky was invited to work in NFL Europe in 2000 where he got to see a good part of the world. In 2006, he got the call to join the NFL ranks, where he now works as an umpire.

Stritesky made the call to sell his first lakefront property in 2005, upgrading to a newer condo in the same community. Now he has another piece of land on the Bedford side of the lake where he hopes to build his retirement home.

However, that’s still a ways off. Stritesky doesn’t have a retirement hat yet.


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Serving Smith Mountain Lake for over 35 years, Turner’s Building has grown into the largest, most well-know dock builder on the lake. From simple additions to the dock of your dreams, Turners Building has the experience you need. Now offering full-service deck construction and renovation services, as well. Our quality and customer service are second to none.

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For a complete movie list, visit online at www.WestlakeCinema.comor contact 540-721-6326 for additional information.

Every Tuesday & Friday - 1:00pmWestlake Cinema, in partnership with AFI Films, will be offering local screenings from AFI Films award-winning “100 Years...100 Movies” (10th Anniversary Edition). Enjoy screening these timeless classics on the big screen for a discounted ticket cost of only $5.00 Concessions are $1.00 off each item. Seating is limited on a first come, first serve basis.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE WINNERS!

Now it’s time to crown thewinnersofthe11thAnnualBestofSmithMountainLakeAwards.From businesses to restaurants to

lifestyle happenings around SML,

you let your voices be heard in our

online voting. So, without further

ado, we present the Best of Smith

Mountain Lake Awards for 2012.

THE VOTES HAVEBEENTALLIED

11TH ANNUAL

AWARDS • 2012

2 0 1 2 B E S T O F S M L A W A R D S


P L A T I N U M G O L D S I L V E R

B U S I N E S SBEST NEW BUSINESS Perfect Blends

540.488.2836 Halesford Harbour Inn

540.297.9000Waller's Waterfront Restaurant

540.297.0055

BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE

Capps Home Building Center 540.721.2276

The Blackwater Cafe 540.721.4333

The General Store 540.721.3009

BEST AUTO SERVICE Westlake Automotive Service 540.721.0700

TNT Auto Body Repair & Service Center

540.483.4868

Tucks Tire & Auto Center 540.297.5155

BEST MARINA Bridgewater Marina 540.721.1639

Mitchell's Point Marina540.798.8434

(Tie) Webster Marine Center540.297.5228

Bayside Marina & Yacht Club540.721.3664

BEST DOCK BUILDER Turner’s Building, Inc. 540.576.2678

Michael Dillon Custom Docks 540.721.1699

Plyler Homes & Docks 540.721.8362

BEST HOME DÉCOR STORE OR SERVICE

Interiors by Kris 540.721.5246

Designer Solutions 540.719.1266

Envisions 540.719.1500

BEST INTERIOR DESIGNER

Kris Willard, Interiors by Kris540.721.5246

Miranda Shotwell, Designer Solutions

540.719.1266

Pat Cundiff, PAC Interiors 540.489.4399

BEST LANDSCAPING & LAWN CARE

D&P Landscaping540.420.3728

Southern Landscape Group434.821.6004

(Tie) Lakescapes Nursery 540.576.2781

Seven Oaks Landscaping 540.489.3715

B E S T N E W B U S I N E S SSince opening in April 2011, Perfect Blends has built a loyal clientele by offering tasty breakfast and lunch items, distinctive coffees and refreshing smoothies – all with down-home service in a cozy atmosphere. Perhaps that's why readers voted Perfect Blends the top new business at the lake in our 2012 Best of SML Awards. "I have the best customers in the world and they have really embraced and supported us," said Corey Hansen, owner of the cafe, which is located inside The General Store at Westlake Corner. "This award solidifies the fact that folks love our food and our service. It's a really cool thing."

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Corey Hansen, owner of Perfect Blends


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P l a t i n u m G o l d S i l v e r

b u S i n e S SbeSt ClothinG

boutiqueKara’s Closet 540.296.1110

Bridgewater Sportswear 540.721.1040

Goodwill540.719.1503

beSt hair Salon or StyliSt

BBC Hair Studio of Westlake 540.719.2217

Westlake Salon and Spa540.719.4247

Eric and Co. Premiere Salon 540.721.7336

beSt Skin Care or day SPa

Westlake Salon & Spa540.719.4247

Westlake Massage & Spa 540.721.1192

SML Spa and Massage (Salon One)

540.719.0025

beSt maniCure/PediCure

Modern Nails540.719.1100


Mimi Nails & Spa540.719.3239

beSt Jewelry Store Haywood’s Jewelers, Westlake 540.721.2210

Ginger's Jewelry540.719.2274

Carter's Fine Jewelry and Gifts540.483.0779

beSt Gift ShoP The Cottage Gate 540.721.5622

Gifts Ahoy 540.721.5303


beSt Pet Care Westlake Veterinary Medical Center. 540.721.1557

Smith Mountain Lake Animal Hospital. 540.297.9188

Bark Avenue Grooming540.719.2591

beSt PlaCe to buy art

The Little Gallery540.721.1596

Artfully Framed at the Lake540.721.1218

SML Gallery540.719.0015


f o o d a n d d r i n k

beSt ChefBruno Silva

The Landing Restaurant 540.721.3028

Mark CrimThe Blackwater Cafe

540.721.4333

Tony HairstonTuscan Tavern540.297.8900

beSt reStaurant ServiCe



Jonathan's Restaurant540.719.1212

beSt breakfaSt Old Oak Café540.719.3388


Hot Shots540.719.1547

beSt lunCh Jonathan's Restaurant540.719.1212

Moosie’s Restaurant 540.721.5255

Old Oak Café540.719.3388

beSt buffet Jonathan's Restaurant540.719.1212

Joe’s Pizza & Italian Restaurant 540.721.2422

Chopsticks Chinese & Sushi540.721.8839

beSt SandwiCh Moosie’s Restaurant 540.721.5255

No Bologna 540.721.1414

Perfect Blends540.488.2836

beSt burGer The Blackwater Cafe 540.721.4333

Poppy's at the Lake540.297.3542


beSt Pizza Tuscan Tavern 540.297.8900


New York Pizza540.721.4880

beSt Steak The Blackwater Cafe 540.721.4333



beSt Seafood The Landing Restaurant 540.721.3028



beSt deSSertS The Blackwater Cafe 540.721.4333



beSt international CuiSine



Edo Grill & Sushi540.297.6888

beSt outdoor dininG


Mango’s Bar & Grill 540.721.1632


beSt PlaCe to Come by boat

The Landing Restaurant 540.721.3028 Bridgewater Plaza Waller's Waterfront Restaurant

540.297.0055

beSt bar atmoSPhere

Mango's Bar & Grill540.721.1632

Bruno's GastroPub540.721.3028


beSt CoCktail The Blackwater Cafe 540.721.4333

(Tie) Jonathan's Restaurant540.719.1212


(Tie) Poppy's at the Lake540.297.3542

Waller's Waterfront Restaurant540.297.0055

beSt wine SeleCtion The Blackwater Cafe 540.721.4333


Kroger at Westlake 540.721.3102

11TH ANNUAL

AWARDS • 2012

BEST PLACE TO BUY ART: The Little Gallery BEST JEWELRY STORE: Haywood's Jewelers, Westlake

BEST DESSERTS: The Blackwater Cafe

BEST CHEF: Bruno Silva, The Landing Restaurant

BEST PIZZA: Tuscan Tavern

BEST LUNCH:Jonathan's Restaurant

Co-owner Joanna Hudzik



b u S i n e S SbeSt ClothinG

boutiqueKara’s Closet 540.296.1110

Bridgewater Sportswear 540.721.1040

Goodwill540.719.1503

beSt hair Salon or StyliSt

BBC Hair Studio of Westlake 540.719.2217

Westlake Salon and Spa540.719.4247

Eric and Co. Premiere Salon 540.721.7336

beSt Skin Care or day SPa


Westlake Massage & Spa 540.721.1192

SML Spa and Massage (Salon One)

540.719.0025

beSt maniCure/PediCure

Modern Nails540.719.1100


Mimi Nails & Spa540.719.3239

beSt Jewelry Store Haywood’s Jewelers, Westlake 540.721.2210

Ginger's Jewelry540.719.2274

Carter's Fine Jewelry and Gifts540.483.0779

beSt Gift ShoP The Cottage Gate 540.721.5622

Gifts Ahoy 540.721.5303


beSt Pet Care Westlake Veterinary Medical Center. 540.721.1557

Smith Mountain Lake Animal Hospital. 540.297.9188

Bark Avenue Grooming540.719.2591

beSt PlaCe to buy art

The Little Gallery540.721.1596

Artfully Framed at the Lake540.721.1218

SML Gallery540.719.0015


f o o d a n d d r i n k

beSt ChefBruno Silva


Mark CrimThe Blackwater Cafe

540.721.4333

Tony HairstonTuscan Tavern540.297.8900

beSt reStaurant ServiCe




beSt breakfaSt Old Oak Café540.719.3388


Hot Shots540.719.1547

beSt lunCh Jonathan's Restaurant540.719.1212


Old Oak Café540.719.3388

beSt buffet Jonathan's Restaurant540.719.1212


Chopsticks Chinese & Sushi540.721.8839

beSt SandwiCh Moosie’s Restaurant 540.721.5255

No Bologna 540.721.1414

Perfect Blends540.488.2836

beSt burGer The Blackwater Cafe 540.721.4333



beSt Pizza Tuscan Tavern 540.297.8900


New York Pizza540.721.4880

beSt Steak The Blackwater Cafe 540.721.4333



beSt Seafood The Landing Restaurant 540.721.3028



beSt deSSertS The Blackwater Cafe 540.721.4333



beSt international CuiSine



Edo Grill & Sushi540.297.6888

beSt outdoor dininG


Mango’s Bar & Grill 540.721.1632


beSt PlaCe to Come by boat

The Landing Restaurant 540.721.3028 Bridgewater Plaza Waller's Waterfront Restaurant

540.297.0055

beSt bar atmoSPhere


Bruno's GastroPub540.721.3028


beSt CoCktail The Blackwater Cafe 540.721.4333

(Tie) Jonathan's Restaurant540.719.1212


(Tie) Poppy's at the Lake540.297.3542

Waller's Waterfront Restaurant540.297.0055

beSt wine SeleCtion The Blackwater Cafe 540.721.4333


Kroger at Westlake 540.721.3102

11TH ANNUAL

AWARDS • 2012

BEST PLACE TO BUY ART: The Little Gallery BEST JEWELRY STORE: Haywood's Jewelers, Westlake

BEST DESSERTS: The Blackwater Cafe

BEST CHEF: Bruno Silva, The Landing Restaurant

BEST PIZZA: Tuscan Tavern

BEST LUNCH:Jonathan's Restaurant

Co-owner Joanna Hudzik


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l i f e S t y l eBeSt Place

to Stay overniGhtBernard’s Landing

800.572.2048Mariners Landing

800.851.4988 Westlake Waterfront Inn

540.721.3307

BeSt Place to take a viSitor Bridgewater Plaza Smith Mountain Lake State Park

540 297-6066 Smith Mountain Dam

BeSt kid/family outinG

Hot Shots540.719.1547 Bridgewater Plaza SML State Park

540.297.6066

BeSt local Band Barefoot West Dragonfly The Worx

BeSt Place to hear live muSic




BeSt Private Golf courSe

The Water’s Edge Country Club 540.576.1556

The Waterfront Country Club 540.721.2397

BeSt PuBlic Golf courSe

The WestlakeGolf & Country Club

540.721.3845

Mariners Landing Golf & Country Club. 800.851.4988

conGratulationS $100 Gift certificate winnerS!Capps Home Building Center – Johnny Weiss, Bedford

Haywood’s Jewelers, Westlake – Betty Gordon, Wytheville

Jonathan’s Restaurant – Tim Mayer, Roanoke

The Landing Restaurant – Richard Maitri, Roanoke

The Little Gallery – Darlene Nice, Moneta

Names were chosen at random from all eligible entries. Thank you to everyone who voted!

11TH ANNUAL

AWARDS • 2012

BEST PLACE TO STAY OVERNIGHT: Bernard's Landing

BEST KID/FAMILY OUTING: Hot Shots

BEST PRIVATE GOLF COURSE: The Water's Edge Country Club


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A wedding is one of the most anticipated events of life. Brides and grooms plan for months to make sure

their special day creates the memory of a lifetime – and not just for themselves. Ensuring family and friends have a fabulous experience is also a priority for couples, which is why many from across the country are choosing Smith Mountain Lake as their preferred wedding location.

Holly Sweet, who heads up marketing and events at Mariners Landing Resort and Conference Center, said the number of out-of-town couples desiring an SML wedding is definitely on the rise.

“We have noticed an increase in couples choosing Smith Mountain Lake for their destination wedding,” said Sweet. “The SML views are an amazing wedding backdrop, but the central location of Smith Mountain Lake seems to appeal to couples with guests traveling from various cities and states. Plus, it appeals to the guests since they can incorporate a vacation into their visit as well.”

Lori Phillips, event coordinator at Bernard’s Landing Resort and Conference Center, said Smith Mountain Lake is often a happy medium for couples and their guests.

“Anyone would love to get married on an exotic island like Jamaica, but it’s difficult to get everyone there and [requires guests] to spend money on airfare and such,” Phillips said. “SML is easier on the bank account and still makes you feel [like you’re] away from home.”

This year, the Laker’s Wedding Guide includes stories on three out-of-state couples who chose Smith Mountain Lake to celebrate love’s big moment. And, starting on Page 54, is our annual directory of local vendors of wedding-related products and services.

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Newlyweds Ashley and Jeff Volpenhein may cheer for rival baseball teams, but it didn’t take long for the couple to become fans of each other.

“We met at a restaurant bar in Charlotte where we were each out with a friend and sat at adjacent tables,” Ashley Volpenhein said. “We kept making eye contact, and then began talking about the Red Sox-Yankees game that was on at the time. He was cheering for the Yankees and I am a big Red Sox fan, so I had to comment.”

The Kansas natives, who both migrated to Charlotte for jobs after college, had already scouted Smith Mountain Lake as a potential wedding site before they even became engaged.

“I grew up coming to SML with my family, and it was the first place Jeff and I traveled to together when we started dating,” Ashley said. “He immediately loved the lake, too, and we would try to visit as often as possible. I always said, ‘How awesome would it be to get married here?’”

During their visits, the couple would often boat past The Water’s Edge Country Club, taking in the sight of lush fairways and golfers on the signature No. 7 island green.

“Jeff loves golf. We both love all that SML has to offer, and when we heard about the renovated chapel on the golf course, we knew that was our dream place to get married,” said Ashley.

Last August, just more than 200 wedding guests traveled to SML to share the couple’s big day.

“We wanted to maintain a simple and classy style for our wedding,” Ashley said. “The Water’s Edge clubhouse was a perfect place for the reception. Everyone enjoyed the beautiful sunset over the 18th green and dancing the night away. Jeff and I left the reception by boat and spent our first night at the LoveStone Inn.”

Smith Mountain Lake definitely made an impression on the wedding attendees, Ashley said. With the help of resources provided by the couple, guests were able to enjoy the lake’s many amenities.

“We made a guest booklet suggesting local attractions and restaurants to try in the area,” Ashley said. “We provided a map of the area and directions to key venues within a gift bag to help with the logistics, though we supplied the transportation to and from The Water’s Edge for the wedding and reception so that guests would not have to drive unfamiliar roads at night.”

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On the big day, the bride said everything worked out perfectly.

“It was such a fun weekend for everyone. We still have guests telling us how it was the best wedding weekend ever. We would definitely recommend a destination wedding at SML,” she said.

The Kansas natives, who both migrated to Charlotte for jobs after college, had already scouted Smith Mountain Lake as a

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ABOVE Clockwise from top, bride Ashley LaPorte and her new husband, Michael (third from right), celebrate with members of their wedding party at Bernard’s Landing; the couple’s rings; tables at the outdoor reception complement the color scheme with green and black linens.

A part-time job at a Washington, D.C.-area Target store turned out to be the beginning of something special for Ashley and Michael LaPorte.

“Michael was training me for the job,” Ashley said. “We hit it off right away and started dating three days later. We’ve been together ever since. It was love at first sight.”

Though Ashley’s family moved to Alabama shortly after the couple began dating, the two reunited in Virginia, continuing their relationship while Ashley was a student at Radford University. Both are fond of the water, frequenting North Carolina’s Outer Banks with his family during their courtship. However, a single visit to Smith Mountain Lake was all it took for the couple to become smitten with a different water destination.

“We had been to SML once with his family,” said Ashley. “It was midway between where we were living at the time and where they were in Washington, D.C., so we decided it was the perfect place to spend the day. Once we got engaged, we knew we wanted an outdoor spot by the water. Smith Mountain Lake was absolutely perfect.”

Last August, the couple wed at a waterfront ceremony at Bernard’s Landing Resort and

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Conference Center. LaPorte described their traditional wedding as beautiful and meaningful.

“I walked down the aisle with my dad to a string quartet playing ‘The Wedding March.’ We had a unity sand ceremony and gave roses to each of our mothers at the end. The vibe of the reception was classically beautiful. … We watched the sun go down and there was a full moon. It was such a beautiful, magical night,” she said.

LaPorte made sure all aspects of the event were fun and relaxing for the 50 wedding guests. She chose Mango’s Bar and Grill for the rehearsal dinner where friends and family were able to enjoy live music as well as the entertainment and shopping options at Bridgewater Plaza.

“Having a destination wedding for my guests was exciting because they got to travel to a new place, and it was sort of like a mini-vacation,” Ashley said. “They got to hang out at the lake, swim and just have a great time, even after the wedding was over.”

“We watched the sun go down and there was a full moon. It was such a beautiful, magical night.” Ashley LaPorte

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Washington residents Christy and Karl Krispin prove love can sur-vive across many miles.

“I was living in New York City at the time Karl and I met,” said

Christy Krispin. “I was on a business trip to Seattle and met friends for breakfast before going home. When I arrived, my friends were chatting with another friend of theirs who happened to be there. That friend was Karl. We kept up a long-distance relationship for eight months.”

The courtship led to a proposal in the Snoqualmie area of Washington in January 2010. Since both bride and groom have connections to Smith Mountain Lake, it wasn’t long before the area was singled out as the wedding location.

“I grew up in Roanoke, and we knew we wanted to get married in that area,” said Christy. “Karl’s older brother worked for Dawn Spencer in Chicago, who later moved to Smith Mountain Lake and bought the LoveStone Inn. She invited us to have the wedding there.”

A description of the venue convinced the couple SML was the perfect place for their nuptials. The bride and groom said their vows last May beneath the LoveStone Inn’s lakeside pergola.

“We wanted it to be a worship service and a family-and-friends affair,” Christy said. “We sang hymns. Ten of our closest friends served communion and we invited any young girls attending the wedding to be our flower girls. We had 12 flower girls total.

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Between our two families, we had five clergymen performing different roles in the ceremony.”

Approximately 200 guests from all parts of the country arrived at Smith Mountain Lake for the occasion.

“A lot of my friends made travel plans from Seattle and New York,” Christy said. “Some stayed at Mariners Landing, some rented houses, some stayed in a campground. A lot of them spent the whole weekend at SML and had a good time. Every person who came said they loved the venue.”

The bride, who lived in Seattle during planning, said she relied heavily on SML business owners to make sure all went according to plan. Even the companies that catered the rehearsal dinner and reception were able to accommodate her request to use humanely-raised chicken and fish – a conviction important to the couple.

“It was a perfect day; the happiest day of my life,” she said.

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The vendor guide on the following pages offers local resources to help brides and grooms plan the SML wedding of their dreams – from popping the question to a fabulous honeymoon (and everything in between). To find guest accommodations, turn to our SML Lodging Guide, which starts on Page 73.

Business Address Phone • Website Services and SpecialtiesA t t e n d A n t / P A r e n t G i f t s

Advertising Specialties and Promotions

16430 B. T. Washington Hwy., #104, Moneta 540.719.9100 • rvasap.com Personalized gifts, SML-related items

Affordable Home Outlet 1123 Celebration Ave., Moneta 540.297.6440 •downtownmoneta.com Jewelry, home accessories, SML-related gifts

Bridgewater Sportswear 16430 B. T. Washington Hwy., #9, Moneta

540.721.1040 • bridgewaterplaza.com SML items, clothing, gift items

Brooks Mill Winery 6221 Brooks Mill Rd., Wirtz 540.721.5215 • brooksmillwinery.com Wine, wine-related gifts, SML souvenir T-shirts

Carter’s Fine Jewelers and Gifts

400 Market Place, #117, Rocky Mount

540.483.0779 • facebook.com/cartersfinejewelersandgifts Bridal registry, gifts for all

Diamond Hill General Store 1017 Diamond Hill Rd., Moneta 540.297.9309 • diamondhillgeneralstore.net Wine shop, gift shop, garden center

Emerson Creek Pottery 1068 Pottery Lane, Bedford 540.297.7884 • emersoncreekpottery.com Handcrafted ceramic pottery for kitchen, bath and more

Gifts Ahoy 16430 B.T. Washington Hwy., #15, Moneta

540.721.5303 • bridgewaterplaza.com Vera Bradley items, candles, cards, SML-related items

Ginger’s Jewelers 16525 B.T. Washington Highway, Moneta

540.719.2274 • gingersjewelryonline.com Jewelry, paintings, home accessories

Haywood’s Jewelers Westlake 84 Westlake Road, #103, Hardy 540.721.2210 • haywoodsjewelers.com Fine jewelry, bridal sets, giftware, watches, clocks and other gifts

Hickory Hill Vineyards & Winery 1722 Hickory Cove Lane, Moneta 540.296.1393 • smlwine.com Wine and wine-related gifts

Homestead Creamery 7254 B. T. Washington Hwy., Wirtz 540.721.2045 Local gift items, ice cream cakes

Kara’s Closet 16545 Moneta Rd., Moneta 540.296.1110 Women’s apparel, shoes, accessories

Peaks of Otter Winery 2122 Sheep Creek Rd., Bedford 540.586.3707 • peaksofotterwinery.com Wine and fruit-related gift items

Smith Mountain Lake Gifts 16440 B.T. Washington Hwy., #202, Moneta

540.719.4438 • smith-mountain-lake-gifts.com Flameless aromatic organic candles and other gift items

The Cottage Gate 84 Westlake Road, #13, Hardy 540.721.5622 • thecottagegateonline.com Metal alloy serving pieces, home furnishings, personalized gifts

The General Store and Quilt Shack 213 Scruggs Rd., Moneta 540.721.3009 •

generalstoresml.com Laser engravings, local food items, local artists, quilting items

The Little Gallery 16430 B.T. Washington Hwy., #6, Moneta

540.721.1596 • thelittlegallerysml.com Handmade wedding jewelry, literary calligraphy, blessing bowls

VitaZen 12787 B. T. Washington Hwy., #103, Hardy 540.721.9365 • vitazen.net Soy candles, Himalayan salt crystal lamps, essential oils

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Anne Humphreys & Associates 2953 Stonebridge Circle, Vinton 540.314.0741 • creativecakesandspecialdates.com Wedding and special event cakes

Brenda Maus Signature Cakes 500 Pell Ave., Rocky Mount 540.483.8655 Custom wedding cakes, groom’s cakes

Diane’s Cake Creations 416 Avenel Ave., Bedford 540.586.5978 Custom cakes

Ruthie’s Kitchen 2603 Scruggs Rd., Moneta 540.721.2413 Custom cakes, hors d’oeuvres, homemade buttermints

Special Occasion Cakes 623 Woodman Rd., Rocky Mount 540.483.2732 or 540.493.6812 Wedding cakes, groom’s cakes, cupcakes

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A Cut Above Catering 25286 Virgil Goode Hwy., Boones Mill 540.334.5126 • acutabovecater.com Full-service catering

Barnyard Catering 3553 Trading Post Rd., Huddleston

540.297.4646 • barnyardcatering.com Hand-smoked meats, all food homemade

Benjamin’s at The Pointe 1217 Graves Harbor Trail, Huddleston

540.296.1215 • marinerslanding.com Full-service catering

Center Stage Catering 315 Franklin St., Rocky Mount 540.489.7827 • centerstagefood.com Full-service catering

The Landing Restaurant 773 Ashmeade Rd., Moneta 540.721.3028 • thelandingsml.com Custom gourmet menus, lakeside setting, wedding coordination

Vanquility Acres Inn Bed & Breakfast 105 Angus Terrace, Bedford 540.587.9113 •

vanquilityacresinn.com Wedding and event planning

C e r e m o n y / r e C e P t i o n r e n t A l sAztec Rental 14070 B.T. Wash.Hwy., Moneta 540.721.4070 • aztecrental.com Full-service rentals

Grand Rental Station 1000 Vineyard Rd., Vinton 540.343.1000 grandrentalvinton.com Full-service rentals

C e r e m o n y / r e C e P t i o n v e n u e sBernard’s Landing Resort & Conference Center 775 Ashmeade Rd., Moneta 540.721.8870 •

bernardslanding.comIndoor/outdoor event location; utilize the catering company of your choice

Hickory Hill Vineyards & Winery 1722 Hickory Cove Lane, Moneta 540.296.1393 •

hickoryhillvineyards.com Outdoor setting overlooking the vineyard

LoveStone Inn Bed & Breakfast 100 Summer Ln., Huddleston 540.296.0510 • lovestoneinn.com Full-service wedding planning included in site fee

Mariners Landing Community and Conference Center

1217 Graves Harbor Trail, Huddleston

540.296.1748 • marinerslanding.com

Lakeside ceremony services, indoor and outdoor reception facilities, catering

Parkway Marina 16918 Smith Mountain Lake Parkway, Huddleston 540.297.4412 • parkwaymarina.com Full service-marina, on-site lakefront pavilion, dock privileges

Sundara 453 Apple Rd., Boones Mill 540.334.9911 • mysundara.com Special-event venue with historic 1800s home in mountain setting


The Waterfront Country Club 275 Anchor Dr. Moneta 540.721.2653 • thewaterfrontcc.com

Full-service event site including upscale clubhouse; variety of packages available

The Water’s Edge Country Club 1825 Waters Edge Dr. Penhook 540.576.1556 • thewatersedgecc.com

Full-service event site including upscale clubhouse, charming chapel or waterfront locations; variety of packages available

The Westlake Golf & Country Club 360 Chestnut Creek Dr., Hardy 540.721.3845 • golfthewestlake.com Full-service ceremony, reception and rehearsal dinner venue



Virginia Dare Cruises 3619 Airport Rd., Moneta 540.297.7100 • vadarecruises.com Customizable services aboard a 19th century replica side wheeler

W.E. Skelton 4-H Educational Conference Center 755 Hermitage Rd., Wirtz 540.721.2759 • skelton4hcenter.org Full service-ceremony, reception and rehearsal dinner venue;

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junebugsinmarch.webs.com Full-service floral, fresh and silk, gift baskets, delivery; wedding coordination services

McMillan & Wife Photography & Flowers 340 Windridge Parkway, Hardy 540.427.5129 •

mcmillanandwifephotography.com Day-of-wedding directing, flowers and decorating services

Mountain Treasures Florist & Gifts

13699 B.T. Washington Hwy., Ste. 200, Hardy 540.721.0092 Full-service floral, delivery

Smith Mountain Flowers 14477 Moneta Rd., Moneta 540.297.6524 • smithmountainflowers.net Floral arrangements, delivery

The Cottage Gate 84 Westlake Road, Ste. 13, Hardy 540.721.5622 • thecottagegateonline.com Flower arrangements, decorating to fit your style

G o w n s / A l t e r A t i o n sAmrhein’s 2740 Ogden Rd., Roanoke 540.989.7100 • amrheins.com Full-service bridal shop

Antique Mall at Mayberry 1123 Celebration Ave., #103, Moneta

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400 gowns starting at $120 (while supplies last); formals and flower girl dresses

Bessolo’s Wedding Attire 513 Jefferson St., Roanoke 540.798.6288 • bessolosdesigns.com Custom-made clothing for all occasions

Brides House and Formals 5325 Peters Creek Rd., Roanoke 540.366.8360 • brideshouse.com Full-service bridal shop; gown alterations and preservations

Celebration Bridal and Formal 920 Main St., Lynchburg 434.237.5557 • celebrationbridal.com Full-service bridal shop

David’s Bridal 4873 Valley View Blvd., Roanoke 540.563.5800 • davidsbridal.com Full-service bridal shop

H o n e y m o o n P l A n n i n GCruise One 113 Briarcliff Dr., Moneta 540.525.2004 • acruise4you.biz Vacation planning and consulting

Cruise Planners 1950 Buccaneer Rd., Moneta 540.296.0550 • pcmcruises.com Vacation planning and consulting

Time Travel Biz 144 Shad Run Dr., Moneta 540.493.1220 • timetravelbiz.com Vacation planning and consulting

i n v i t A t i o n s / P r o G r A m s / A n n o u n C e m e n t sPrint-N-Paper 70 Scruggs Rd., Ste. 104, Moneta 540.719.7277 • printnpaper.com Wide variety of invitations, programs


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The vendor guide on the following pages offers local resources to help brides and grooms plan the SML wedding of their dreams – from popping the question to a fabulous honeymoon (and everything in between). To find guest accommodations, turn to our SML Lodging Guide, which starts on Page 73.

Business Address Phone • Website Services and SpecialtiesA t t e n d A n t / P A r e n t G i f t s

Advertising Specialties and Promotions

16430 B. T. Washington Hwy., #104, Moneta 540.719.9100 • rvasap.com Personalized gifts, SML-related items

Affordable Home Outlet 1123 Celebration Ave., Moneta 540.297.6440 •downtownmoneta.com Jewelry, home accessories, SML-related gifts

Bridgewater Sportswear 16430 B. T. Washington Hwy., #9, Moneta

540.721.1040 • bridgewaterplaza.com SML items, clothing, gift items

Brooks Mill Winery 6221 Brooks Mill Rd., Wirtz 540.721.5215 • brooksmillwinery.com Wine, wine-related gifts, SML souvenir T-shirts



540.483.0779 • facebook.com/cartersfinejewelersandgifts Bridal registry, gifts for all

Diamond Hill General Store 1017 Diamond Hill Rd., Moneta 540.297.9309 • diamondhillgeneralstore.net Wine shop, gift shop, garden center

Emerson Creek Pottery 1068 Pottery Lane, Bedford 540.297.7884 • emersoncreekpottery.com Handcrafted ceramic pottery for kitchen, bath and more

Gifts Ahoy 16430 B.T. Washington Hwy., #15, Moneta

540.721.5303 • bridgewaterplaza.com Vera Bradley items, candles, cards, SML-related items

Ginger’s Jewelers 16525 B.T. Washington Highway, Moneta



Hickory Hill Vineyards & Winery 1722 Hickory Cove Lane, Moneta 540.296.1393 • smlwine.com Wine and wine-related gifts

Homestead Creamery 7254 B. T. Washington Hwy., Wirtz 540.721.2045 Local gift items, ice cream cakes

Kara’s Closet 16545 Moneta Rd., Moneta 540.296.1110 Women’s apparel, shoes, accessories

Peaks of Otter Winery 2122 Sheep Creek Rd., Bedford 540.586.3707 • peaksofotterwinery.com Wine and fruit-related gift items

Smith Mountain Lake Gifts 16440 B.T. Washington Hwy., #202, Moneta

540.719.4438 • smith-mountain-lake-gifts.com Flameless aromatic organic candles and other gift items

The Cottage Gate 84 Westlake Road, #13, Hardy 540.721.5622 • thecottagegateonline.com Metal alloy serving pieces, home furnishings, personalized gifts

The General Store and Quilt Shack 213 Scruggs Rd., Moneta 540.721.3009 •

generalstoresml.com Laser engravings, local food items, local artists, quilting items

The Little Gallery 16430 B.T. Washington Hwy., #6, Moneta

540.721.1596 • thelittlegallerysml.com Handmade wedding jewelry, literary calligraphy, blessing bowls

VitaZen 12787 B. T. Washington Hwy., #103, Hardy 540.721.9365 • vitazen.net Soy candles, Himalayan salt crystal lamps, essential oils

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Anne Humphreys & Associates 2953 Stonebridge Circle, Vinton 540.314.0741 • creativecakesandspecialdates.com Wedding and special event cakes

Brenda Maus Signature Cakes 500 Pell Ave., Rocky Mount 540.483.8655 Custom wedding cakes, groom’s cakes

Diane’s Cake Creations 416 Avenel Ave., Bedford 540.586.5978 Custom cakes

Ruthie’s Kitchen 2603 Scruggs Rd., Moneta 540.721.2413 Custom cakes, hors d’oeuvres, homemade buttermints

Special Occasion Cakes 623 Woodman Rd., Rocky Mount 540.483.2732 or 540.493.6812 Wedding cakes, groom’s cakes, cupcakes

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A Cut Above Catering 25286 Virgil Goode Hwy., Boones Mill 540.334.5126 • acutabovecater.com Full-service catering

Barnyard Catering 3553 Trading Post Rd., Huddleston

540.297.4646 • barnyardcatering.com Hand-smoked meats, all food homemade


540.296.1215 • marinerslanding.com Full-service catering

Center Stage Catering 315 Franklin St., Rocky Mount 540.489.7827 • centerstagefood.com Full-service catering




C e r e m o n y / r e C e P t i o n r e n t A l sAztec Rental 14070 B.T. Wash.Hwy., Moneta 540.721.4070 • aztecrental.com Full-service rentals

Grand Rental Station 1000 Vineyard Rd., Vinton 540.343.1000 grandrentalvinton.com Full-service rentals

C e r e m o n y / r e C e P t i o n v e n u e sBernard’s Landing Resort & Conference Center 775 Ashmeade Rd., Moneta 540.721.8870 •


Hickory Hill Vineyards & Winery 1722 Hickory Cove Lane, Moneta 540.296.1393 •

hickoryhillvineyards.com Outdoor setting overlooking the vineyard

LoveStone Inn Bed & Breakfast 100 Summer Ln., Huddleston 540.296.0510 • lovestoneinn.com Full-service wedding planning included in site fee

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Lakeside ceremony services, indoor and outdoor reception facilities, catering

Parkway Marina 16918 Smith Mountain Lake Parkway, Huddleston 540.297.4412 • parkwaymarina.com Full service-marina, on-site lakefront pavilion, dock privileges

Sundara 453 Apple Rd., Boones Mill 540.334.9911 • mysundara.com Special-event venue with historic 1800s home in mountain setting


The Waterfront Country Club 275 Anchor Dr. Moneta 540.721.2653 • thewaterfrontcc.com

Full-service event site including upscale clubhouse; variety of packages available

The Water’s Edge Country Club 1825 Waters Edge Dr. Penhook 540.576.1556 • thewatersedgecc.com

Full-service event site including upscale clubhouse, charming chapel or waterfront locations; variety of packages available

The Westlake Golf & Country Club 360 Chestnut Creek Dr., Hardy 540.721.3845 • golfthewestlake.com Full-service ceremony, reception and rehearsal dinner venue



Virginia Dare Cruises 3619 Airport Rd., Moneta 540.297.7100 • vadarecruises.com Customizable services aboard a 19th century replica side wheeler



f l o w e r s / d e C o r A t i n GJune Bugs in March Floral Shop 130 Scruggs Rd., #102, Moneta 540.719.0363 •

junebugsinmarch.webs.com Full-service floral, fresh and silk, gift baskets, delivery; wedding coordination services


mcmillanandwifephotography.com Day-of-wedding directing, flowers and decorating services

Mountain Treasures Florist & Gifts

13699 B.T. Washington Hwy., Ste. 200, Hardy 540.721.0092 Full-service floral, delivery

Smith Mountain Flowers 14477 Moneta Rd., Moneta 540.297.6524 • smithmountainflowers.net Floral arrangements, delivery

The Cottage Gate 84 Westlake Road, Ste. 13, Hardy 540.721.5622 • thecottagegateonline.com Flower arrangements, decorating to fit your style

G o w n s / A l t e r A t i o n sAmrhein’s 2740 Ogden Rd., Roanoke 540.989.7100 • amrheins.com Full-service bridal shop


540.871.0321 • facebook.com/antiquemallatmayberry

400 gowns starting at $120 (while supplies last); formals and flower girl dresses

Bessolo’s Wedding Attire 513 Jefferson St., Roanoke 540.798.6288 • bessolosdesigns.com Custom-made clothing for all occasions

Brides House and Formals 5325 Peters Creek Rd., Roanoke 540.366.8360 • brideshouse.com Full-service bridal shop; gown alterations and preservations



H o n e y m o o n P l A n n i n GCruise One 113 Briarcliff Dr., Moneta 540.525.2004 • acruise4you.biz Vacation planning and consulting

Cruise Planners 1950 Buccaneer Rd., Moneta 540.296.0550 • pcmcruises.com Vacation planning and consulting

Time Travel Biz 144 Shad Run Dr., Moneta 540.493.1220 • timetravelbiz.com Vacation planning and consulting

i n v i t A t i o n s / P r o G r A m s / A n n o u n C e m e n t sPrint-N-Paper 70 Scruggs Rd., Ste. 104, Moneta 540.719.7277 • printnpaper.com Wide variety of invitations, programs


400 Market Place, Ste. 117, Rocky Mount

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540.871.0321 • downtownmoneta.com Jewelry, bridal gifts

Arthur’s Jewelry, Inc. 111 North Bridge St., Bedford 540.586.8034 • arthursjewelry.com Fine jewelry, diamonds, Bedford Time Company watches



540.483.0779 • facebook/cartersfinejewelersandgifts Bridal registry, wide array of gift items

Ginger’s Jewelers 16525 B.T. Washington Hwy., Moneta



Lyon’s Jewelers 1525 Longwood Ave., Bedford 540.586.5966 • lyonsjewelers.com Custom-designed jewelry

l i m o u s i n e sExecutive Town Car & Limousine Service, Inc. 616 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke 540.366.4644 • etclimo.com Limousine transportation services for special events

Premier Limousine Service 3727 Old Forest Rd., Lynchburg 434.385.8400 • premierlimousineservice.net Limousine transportation services for special events

Prestige Limousine Service 701 Irvine St., Roanoke 540.342.8049 • prestigelimoinc.com Limousine transportation services for special events

m u s i cAnnouncer Bob 112 Autumn Ave., Huddleston 540.297.4605 Special events emcee

Beggars’ Circus Roanoke 540.961.3107 • beggarscircus.com Celtic music

Kevin Jones Performing Arts Studio Roanoke 540.774.8388 • kjpas.com Pianist and singer

Master Taylor Entertainment/Mark Taylor 3038 Sedgefield Rd., Roanoke 540.314.6942 •

mastertaylorentertainment.com Full-service event entertainment and services

Music, Music & More Music 1146 Deer Creek Dr., Bedford 540.580.5633 • musicmusicandmusic.com DJ Wendell Witt will customize all types of music for receptions

Obligato, Music for Elegant Events Roanoke 540.772.0416 • obligatomusic.com Customized classical ensembles

The Old Man Garage Band Forest 434.610.4064 Classic rock

The Olde Stuff Band Lynchburg 434.845.6540 • oldestuffband.com 60’s, 70’s rock, contemporary country

P a m P e r i n g / H a i r / m a k e u PAnita’s Finishing Touch Salon 7770 Stewartsville Rd., Moneta 540.296.0790 Specializing in color and updos

BBC Hair Studio of Westlake 13699 B.T. Washington Hwy., #206, Moneta 540.719.2217 Formal hairstyling

Carter’s Merle Norman 400 Old Franklin Tpke., Ste.117, Rocky Mount 540.483.0779 • merlenorman.com Bride and bridal party makeovers

Eric & Co. Premiere Salon 13351 B.T. Washington Hwy., Hardy 540.721.7336 Full-service salon

Hair Designs by Whitney & Brandy

1123 Celebration Ave. Suite 104B, Moneta 540.297.2762 Formal hair styling and updos

Mary Kay, Amy Ahrens 55 Parkway Ave., Moneta 540.588.6795 • marykay.com/aahrens Special occasion makeup services and skin care products

Massage Works 16440 B. T. Washington Hwy., Moneta 540.721.5528 Full-service massage services

Modern Nails Spa 400 Scruggs Rd., #1300 540.719.1100 Manicures, pedicures, waxing, nail art, foot spa, gift certificates

Salon 74 16483 Moneta Rd., Ste. F, Moneta 540.296.0902 Spa, beauty, personal care

Salon at Westlake 13105 B.T. Washintgon Hwy., Hardy 540.721.3141 Full-service hair car services for brides and bridal parties

Salon del Sol 70 Scruggs Rd., #105, Moneta 540.719.8266 Tanning

Salon One 400 Scruggs Road, #400, Moneta 540.719.0025 • salononesml.com Massage therabpy, facials, manicures, pedicures, waxing and

more

Tantastic 1123 Celebration Ave., Moneta 540.297.8267 Tanning services, massage therapy by appointment

The Vintage Spa 5 North Main St., Rocky Mount 540.489.7721 • thevintagespa.com Full service spa and beauty salon

Westlake Massage & Spa 70 Scruggs Rd., #106, Moneta 540.721.1192 • westlakemassage.com Massage and pampering spa

Westlake Salon & Spa 84 Westlake Rd., Hardy 540.719.4247 • smlmassageandspa.com Full-service salon and spa

P H o t o g r a P H e r s / V i d e o g r a P H e r sChristi Austin Photography Virginia and North Carolina 540.493.1300 • christiaustin.com Weddings, portraits, boudoir

Jeff East Photography 535 Blue Ridge Ave., Bedford 540.875.8038 • jeffeastphotography.com Weddings, families, seniors


mcmillanandwifephotography.comTwo-camera coverage, photojournalism style, printing and framing


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Business Address Phone • Website Services and SpecialtiesJ e w e l r y / w e d d i n g r i n g s


540.871.0321 • downtownmoneta.com Jewelry, bridal gifts

Arthur’s Jewelry, Inc. 111 North Bridge St., Bedford 540.586.8034 • arthursjewelry.com Fine jewelry, diamonds, Bedford Time Company watches



540.483.0779 • facebook/cartersfinejewelersandgifts Bridal registry, wide array of gift items

Ginger’s Jewelers 16525 B.T. Washington Hwy., Moneta



Lyon’s Jewelers 1525 Longwood Ave., Bedford 540.586.5966 • lyonsjewelers.com Custom-designed jewelry

l i m o u s i n e sExecutive Town Car & Limousine Service, Inc. 616 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke 540.366.4644 • etclimo.com Limousine transportation services for special events

Premier Limousine Service 3727 Old Forest Rd., Lynchburg 434.385.8400 • premierlimousineservice.net Limousine transportation services for special events

Prestige Limousine Service 701 Irvine St., Roanoke 540.342.8049 • prestigelimoinc.com Limousine transportation services for special events

m u s i cAnnouncer Bob 112 Autumn Ave., Huddleston 540.297.4605 Special events emcee

Beggars’ Circus Roanoke 540.961.3107 • beggarscircus.com Celtic music

Kevin Jones Performing Arts Studio Roanoke 540.774.8388 • kjpas.com Pianist and singer

Master Taylor Entertainment/Mark Taylor 3038 Sedgefield Rd., Roanoke 540.314.6942 •

mastertaylorentertainment.com Full-service event entertainment and services

Music, Music & More Music 1146 Deer Creek Dr., Bedford 540.580.5633 • musicmusicandmusic.com DJ Wendell Witt will customize all types of music for receptions

Obligato, Music for Elegant Events Roanoke 540.772.0416 • obligatomusic.com Customized classical ensembles

The Old Man Garage Band Forest 434.610.4064 Classic rock

The Olde Stuff Band Lynchburg 434.845.6540 • oldestuffband.com 60’s, 70’s rock, contemporary country

P a m P e r i n g / H a i r / m a k e u PAnita’s Finishing Touch Salon 7770 Stewartsville Rd., Moneta 540.296.0790 Specializing in color and updos

BBC Hair Studio of Westlake 13699 B.T. Washington Hwy., #206, Moneta 540.719.2217 Formal hairstyling

Carter’s Merle Norman 400 Old Franklin Tpke., Ste.117, Rocky Mount 540.483.0779 • merlenorman.com Bride and bridal party makeovers

Eric & Co. Premiere Salon 13351 B.T. Washington Hwy., Hardy 540.721.7336 Full-service salon

Hair Designs by Whitney & Brandy

1123 Celebration Ave. Suite 104B, Moneta 540.297.2762 Formal hair styling and updos

Mary Kay, Amy Ahrens 55 Parkway Ave., Moneta 540.588.6795 • marykay.com/aahrens Special occasion makeup services and skin care products

Massage Works 16440 B. T. Washington Hwy., Moneta 540.721.5528 Full-service massage services

Modern Nails Spa 400 Scruggs Rd., #1300 540.719.1100 Manicures, pedicures, waxing, nail art, foot spa, gift certificates

Salon 74 16483 Moneta Rd., Ste. F, Moneta 540.296.0902 Spa, beauty, personal care

Salon at Westlake 13105 B.T. Washintgon Hwy., Hardy 540.721.3141 Full-service hair car services for brides and bridal parties

Salon del Sol 70 Scruggs Rd., #105, Moneta 540.719.8266 Tanning

Salon One 400 Scruggs Road, #400, Moneta 540.719.0025 • salononesml.com Massage therabpy, facials, manicures, pedicures, waxing and

more

Tantastic 1123 Celebration Ave., Moneta 540.297.8267 Tanning services, massage therapy by appointment

The Vintage Spa 5 North Main St., Rocky Mount 540.489.7721 • thevintagespa.com Full service spa and beauty salon

Westlake Massage & Spa 70 Scruggs Rd., #106, Moneta 540.721.1192 • westlakemassage.com Massage and pampering spa

Westlake Salon & Spa 84 Westlake Rd., Hardy 540.719.4247 • smlmassageandspa.com Full-service salon and spa

P H o t o g r a P H e r s / V i d e o g r a P H e r sChristi Austin Photography Virginia and North Carolina 540.493.1300 • christiaustin.com Weddings, portraits, boudoir

Jeff East Photography 535 Blue Ridge Ave., Bedford 540.875.8038 • jeffeastphotography.com Weddings, families, seniors


mcmillanandwifephotography.comTwo-camera coverage, photojournalism style, printing and framing

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Business Address Phone • Website Services and SpecialtiesMemories Thru Tyme Photography Roanoke 540.864.6889 Special-event photography

Rachel Marie Photo Imagery Smith Mountain Lake 540.420.6515 • rachelmarie-photoimagery.com Modern lifestyle photography and imaging for weddings and more

Ray Reynolds Photography Smith Mountain Lake 276.340.2000 • creativeweddingsphotography.com Bridal portraits, Destination weddings, digital photography

Starscape Wedding Videography Glade Spring 276.356.3177 •

weddings.starscapemedia.com High-definition wedding films and engagement videos

Studio Belle Visage 740 Old Franklin Tnpk. Ste. D, Rocky Mount

540.489.7722 • studiobellevisage.com Engagement sessions, bridal portraits, wedding day services

Tara Lilly Design + Photography 2240 King Street, Roanoke 540.309.5210 • taralilly.com Wedding photography, bridal portraits, engagement sessions

Taylor-Made Photography Smith Mountain Lake 540.493.7267 • mytaylormadephotography.com Wedding photography

R e h e a R s a l D i n n e R V e n u e s



Versatile menu, upscale atmosphere, lake and mountain view, off-site catering

Bernard’s Landing Resort & Conference Center 775 Ashmeade Rd., Moneta 540.721.8870 •


Chopsticks Chinese & Sushi 16440 B.T. Washington Hwy., Ste. 203, Moneta

540.721.8839 • bridgewaterplaza.com Accommodates groups up to 50 for Asian cuisine

Edo Grill and Sushi 1035 Mercantile St., Suite 104, Moneta 540.297.6888 Seats up to 80 for Asian cuisine, including fresh sushi

El Torito Mexican Grill 50 FirstWatch Dr., Ste. 105, Moneta 540.721.3821 Accommodates large groups; flat screen TVs, full bar

Joe’s Pizza & Italian Restaurant 130 Scruggs Rd., Moneta 540.721.2234 Italian-oriented rehearsal dinner venue

Jonathan’s Restaurant 50 FirstWatch Dr., Ste. 101, Moneta 540.719.1212 • jonathansatsml.com Full bar, custom food, accommodates groups up to 50

Mariners Landing Resort Community and Conference Center


540.297.4900 • marinerslanding.com Indoor and outdoor event locations, waterfront views

Mango’s Bar & Grill 16430 B.t. Washington Hwy., Moneta

540.721.1632 • mangosbarandgrill.com Casual indoor/outdoor dining with full bar and live entertainment

The Blackwater Cafe 4730 Scruggs Rd., Moneta 540.721.4333 • theblackwatercafe.com

Customizable gourmet menus, indoor and outdoor options, can accommodate groups up to 72

The Landing Restaurant 773 Ashmeade Rd., Moneta 540.721.3028 • thelandingsml.com Custom gourmet menus, lakeside setting, luxury events, wedding coordination

The Waterfront Country Club 275 Anchor Dr., Moneta 540.721.2653 • thewaterfrontcc.com

Full-service event site including sophisticated clubhouse. Variety of packages available.

The Water’s Edge Country Club 1825 Waters Edge Dr., Penhook 540.576.1556 • thewatersedgecc.com

Full-service event site including sophisticated clubhouse, charming chapel or waterfront locations. Variety of packages available.

The Westlake Golf & Country Club 360 Chestnut Creek Dr., Hardy 540.721.3845 •

golfthewestlake.com Full-service ceremony, reception and rehearsal dinner venue

Tuscan Tavern 16483 Moneta Rd., Moneta 540.297.8900 Full bar, Italian-style dinner venue

Virginia Dare Cruises 3619 Airport Rd., Moneta 540.297.7100 • vadarecruises.com Bridal showers, formal dinners, customizable range of services



T u x e D o sAmrhein’s 2740 Ogden Rd., Roanoke 540.989.7100 • amrheins.com Tuxedo sales and rentals



Davidsons 4235 Electric Rd.,Ste., 103, Roanoke 540.774.1644 • fineclothiers.com Tuxedo sales and rentals

Men’s Warehouse 4757 Valley View Blvd NW, Roanoke

540.563.9860 • menswearhouse.com Full-service men’s formal attire

Mr. Tuxedo 5325 Peters Creek Rd., Roanoke 540.366.8360 • brideshouse.com Full-service bridal, preservations and alterations performed on site

W e D D i n g P l a n n e R s

Anne Humphreys & Associates 2953 Stonebridge Circle, Vinton 540.314.0741 • creativecakesandspecialdates.com Wedding planning/coordinating

Everlasting Memories Event Planning 3038 Sedgefield Rd. Roanoke 540.314.6228 •

everlastingmemoriesep.com Full-service event planning

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Handmade | Handpainted | Made in the USA1068 Pottery Lane, Bedford • 540-297-7884 Jan. 1 through Mar. 31: Friday & Saturday 10am-4pmemersoncreekpottery.com

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Now Booking for 2012• Lunch/Dinner Cruises• Sightseeing Cruises• Church Groups• Hawaiian Cruises• Private Charters• Business Outings• Birthday/Anniversaries

• Wedding/Reception• Rehearsals• Bridal/Baby Showers• Bachelor Parties• Bachelorette Parties• Memorials/Wakes• Christmas Parties

GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLEWE SHOW YOU THE LAKE LIKE NO ONE ELSE CAN!

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Business Address Phone • Website Services and SpecialtiesMemories Thru Tyme Photography Roanoke 540.864.6889 Special-event photography

Rachel Marie Photo Imagery Smith Mountain Lake 540.420.6515 • rachelmarie-photoimagery.com Modern lifestyle photography and imaging for weddings and more

Ray Reynolds Photography Smith Mountain Lake 276.340.2000 • creativeweddingsphotography.com Bridal portraits, Destination weddings, digital photography

Starscape Wedding Videography Glade Spring 276.356.3177 •

weddings.starscapemedia.com High-definition wedding films and engagement videos

Studio Belle Visage 740 Old Franklin Tnpk. Ste. D, Rocky Mount

540.489.7722 • studiobellevisage.com Engagement sessions, bridal portraits, wedding day services

Tara Lilly Design + Photography 2240 King Street, Roanoke 540.309.5210 • taralilly.com Wedding photography, bridal portraits, engagement sessions

Taylor-Made Photography Smith Mountain Lake 540.493.7267 • mytaylormadephotography.com Wedding photography

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Versatile menu, upscale atmosphere, lake and mountain view, off-site catering

Bernard’s Landing Resort & Conference Center 775 Ashmeade Rd., Moneta 540.721.8870 •


Chopsticks Chinese & Sushi 16440 B.T. Washington Hwy., Ste. 203, Moneta

540.721.8839 • bridgewaterplaza.com Accommodates groups up to 50 for Asian cuisine

Edo Grill and Sushi 1035 Mercantile St., Suite 104, Moneta 540.297.6888 Seats up to 80 for Asian cuisine, including fresh sushi

El Torito Mexican Grill 50 FirstWatch Dr., Ste. 105, Moneta 540.721.3821 Accommodates large groups; flat screen TVs, full bar

Joe’s Pizza & Italian Restaurant 130 Scruggs Rd., Moneta 540.721.2234 Italian-oriented rehearsal dinner venue

Jonathan’s Restaurant 50 FirstWatch Dr., Ste. 101, Moneta 540.719.1212 • jonathansatsml.com Full bar, custom food, accommodates groups up to 50

Mariners Landing Resort Community and Conference Center


540.297.4900 • marinerslanding.com Indoor and outdoor event locations, waterfront views

Mango’s Bar & Grill 16430 B.t. Washington Hwy., Moneta

540.721.1632 • mangosbarandgrill.com Casual indoor/outdoor dining with full bar and live entertainment

The Blackwater Cafe 4730 Scruggs Rd., Moneta 540.721.4333 • theblackwatercafe.com

Customizable gourmet menus, indoor and outdoor options, can accommodate groups up to 72

The Landing Restaurant 773 Ashmeade Rd., Moneta 540.721.3028 • thelandingsml.com Custom gourmet menus, lakeside setting, luxury events, wedding coordination

The Waterfront Country Club 275 Anchor Dr., Moneta 540.721.2653 • thewaterfrontcc.com

Full-service event site including sophisticated clubhouse. Variety of packages available.

The Water’s Edge Country Club 1825 Waters Edge Dr., Penhook 540.576.1556 • thewatersedgecc.com

Full-service event site including sophisticated clubhouse, charming chapel or waterfront locations. Variety of packages available.

The Westlake Golf & Country Club 360 Chestnut Creek Dr., Hardy 540.721.3845 •

golfthewestlake.com Full-service ceremony, reception and rehearsal dinner venue

Tuscan Tavern 16483 Moneta Rd., Moneta 540.297.8900 Full bar, Italian-style dinner venue

Virginia Dare Cruises 3619 Airport Rd., Moneta 540.297.7100 • vadarecruises.com Bridal showers, formal dinners, customizable range of services



T u x e D o sAmrhein’s 2740 Ogden Rd., Roanoke 540.989.7100 • amrheins.com Tuxedo sales and rentals



Davidsons 4235 Electric Rd.,Ste., 103, Roanoke 540.774.1644 • fineclothiers.com Tuxedo sales and rentals

Men’s Warehouse 4757 Valley View Blvd NW, Roanoke

540.563.9860 • menswearhouse.com Full-service men’s formal attire

Mr. Tuxedo 5325 Peters Creek Rd., Roanoke 540.366.8360 • brideshouse.com Full-service bridal, preservations and alterations performed on site

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Anne Humphreys & Associates 2953 Stonebridge Circle, Vinton 540.314.0741 • creativecakesandspecialdates.com Wedding planning/coordinating

Everlasting Memories Event Planning 3038 Sedgefield Rd. Roanoke 540.314.6228 •

everlastingmemoriesep.com Full-service event planning

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LAKEFRONT FINE DINING AWARD-WINNING CUISINE

540.721.3028 • www.TheLandingSML.comLocated At Bernard’s Landing Resort off Route 616 (Scruggs Rd) at Smith Mountain Lake

Visit Our Website To Meet The Chef, Browse Our Complete Menus, and Preview Upcoming Events At The Landing!

Stars of the Lake-Top Restaurant (Platinum Award) Discover SML Magazine

Best Lake Area Restaurant (Platinum Award) 2011 Dining Awards, The Roanoker

COOKING WITH BRUNO RETURNSCall 540-721-3028 for more information. Full class schedule online atwww.thelandingsml.com!

MONDAY NIGHT IS STEAK NIGHTJoin us for a 12oz Aged Ribeye Steak Dinner $20

THURSDAY NIGHT IT IS BTZ Our Private Label WINE NIGHT Choose from BTZ Napa Valley Cabernet or BTZ Russian River Chardonnay $20Or bring in your own bottle and enjoy $5 CORKAGE

CELEBRATE VALENTINE'S WEEKEND AT THE LANDINGFeaturing Live Entertainment with Ben Trout Trio Saturday, February 11thMenu Specials and Treats for the Ladies all WeekendRoom Specials Available from Bernard's Landing Resort***Open Tuesday, February 14 for Valentine's Day Dinner***

BEGINING THIS SPRINGBruno will be cooking on the streets of Roanoke, Lynchburg & BlacksburgCheck out Bruno's GastroTruck at www.thelandingsml.com

BRUNO'S SUPERBOWL BASH!Enjoy a special buffet style offering of premium game day foods prepared by Bruno. Drink Specials, SPACE IS LIMITED! $25 Advance tickets ($30 at the door)

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Thurs-Mon 5pm for dinnerCLOSED TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY

Reservations Recommended

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Winner of 9 Best of SML Awards for 2011 including Best Chef (Platinum)

Best Place to Come by Boat (Platinum) Smith Mountain Laker Magazine

Come and check out what is happening at The Landing!

*** Text to Win a FREE Dessert - Every 25th Person Wins! ***Text Brunos to 66782


Smith Mountain Lake entrepreneur Honario Zaragoza offers a culinary twist at Cancun Mexican Restaurant and Grill

AUTHENTICAMBITION

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LAKEFRONT FINE DINING AWARD-WINNING CUISINE

540.721.3028 • www.TheLandingSML.comLocated At Bernard’s Landing Resort off Route 616 (Scruggs Rd) at Smith Mountain Lake

Visit Our Website To Meet The Chef, Browse Our Complete Menus, and Preview Upcoming Events At The Landing!

Stars of the Lake-Top Restaurant (Platinum Award) Discover SML Magazine

Best Lake Area Restaurant (Platinum Award) 2011 Dining Awards, The Roanoker

COOKING WITH BRUNO RETURNSCall 540-721-3028 for more information. Full class schedule online atwww.thelandingsml.com!

MONDAY NIGHT IS STEAK NIGHTJoin us for a 12oz Aged Ribeye Steak Dinner $20

THURSDAY NIGHT IT IS BTZ Our Private Label WINE NIGHT Choose from BTZ Napa Valley Cabernet or BTZ Russian River Chardonnay $20Or bring in your own bottle and enjoy $5 CORKAGE

CELEBRATE VALENTINE'S WEEKEND AT THE LANDINGFeaturing Live Entertainment with Ben Trout Trio Saturday, February 11thMenu Specials and Treats for the Ladies all WeekendRoom Specials Available from Bernard's Landing Resort***Open Tuesday, February 14 for Valentine's Day Dinner***

BEGINING THIS SPRINGBruno will be cooking on the streets of Roanoke, Lynchburg & BlacksburgCheck out Bruno's GastroTruck at www.thelandingsml.com

BRUNO'S SUPERBOWL BASH!Enjoy a special buffet style offering of premium game day foods prepared by Bruno. Drink Specials, SPACE IS LIMITED! $25 Advance tickets ($30 at the door)

HOURS:DINNER:

Thurs-Mon 5pm for dinnerCLOSED TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY

Reservations Recommended

www.TheLandingSML.com

Winner of 9 Best of SML Awards for 2011 including Best Chef (Platinum)

Best Place to Come by Boat (Platinum) Smith Mountain Laker Magazine

Come and check out what is happening at The Landing!

*** Text to Win a FREE Dessert - Every 25th Person Wins! ***Text Brunos to 66782


As Honorio Zaragoza practiced the art of cooking Mexican cuisine while managing an El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant in Roanoke for 18 years, he became occupied with

entrepreneurial inspiration. “At most Mexican places around here, everyone

has the same menu and nothing has changed since 20 or 30 years ago. I grew up around Mexican cooking and [those restaurants] are not serving the real food you would find in Mexico,” he said.

What Zaragoza decided was missing was authenticity. Two years ago, he decided to do something about it.

“While I was working in Roanoke, I wanted to open up a small Mexican restaurant where the cooking was more authentic. I couldn’t do it there very easily, so I decided to come out to Smith Mountain Lake to do it,” he said.

In 2008, a regular customer at the restaurant Zaragoza managed at the time suggested putting a few miles between his new establishment and the

popular spots in Roanoke. One of the owners of Westlake Plaza, Charlie Tooley, a fan of Zaragoza’s service at El Rodeo, was planning a major renovation of the 22-year-old shopping center. He told Zaragoza it was the perfect time to create a new Mexican place in the heart of the Westlake community.

“He came to me about putting a restaurant here,” said Zaragoza. “He told me he would have to fix the place up, but that was okay with me because then I could fix it up the way I wanted it to be. The renovation took about a year.”

Though the building was undergoing remodeling, Cancun Mexican Restaurant & Grill began serving the public almost immediately. Only recently did the eatery receive its final touches.

“We stayed open during the renovation but sometimes people would have to sit here through hammering and construction going on. Thank God we have great customers; they were understanding,” said Zaragoza.

The owner/chef, along with his wife, brother and other family members, serve their customers with the

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Phone 540.719.2884

Hours Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday Noon-9:30 p.m.

same commitment to authenticity that first inspired the venture. For Zaragoza, culinary shortcuts used in the restaurants he worked for in the past have no place in the kitchen at Cancun.

“Here, we marinate our beef in a special marinade. Most places won’t do that because it takes longer and is more expensive. Maybe they used to do it, but they don’t anymore,” he said. “We also have much more variety.”

Zaragoza’s efforts have earned the restaurant a growing fan base.

“Mexican food has so much variety and that’s what I wanted to offer here. My customers do notice the difference. One lady, it was her first time here and she had our chili rellenos. She said, ‘You know, I love Mexican food and I love chili rellenos. These are the best chili rellenos I have ever had.’ The reason is because we make chili rellenos the way they make them in Mexico,” he said.

Zaragoza pays attention to what his customers want and like. As he chats with diners, he hears frequent comments about real Mexican flavor and picks up on the favorite dishes of his regular customers.

ABOVE From left,Cancun Mexican Restaurant & Grill features a new exterior sign to welcome patrons; a lime margarita is among the specialties at the bar.

BELOW Cancun’s interior provides plenty of seating for patrons as well as a number of TVs, usually tuned to sporting events.


TRY THISCarnitas

Marinated beef served with Mexican rice, beans and guacamole for $9.59.

FishEnchiladas

White fish wrapped in soft tortillas, covered in creamy white cheese sauce and served with rice for $9.99.

MangoorLimeMargarita

Degollado 100-percent Agave Tequila with rum powder mix and mango or lime flavoring. Frozen or on the rocks for $7.79.

Charlottesville resident Kate O’Brien drops by Cancun while visiting family at the lake. She said she and her husband found the restaurant while scouting a place to watch soccer games on TV.

“I really like it. We’ve been here a few times, but today we came here for the soccer and free Wi-Fi, and they have been extremely accommodating. The food is good too,” she said.

With plenty of seating space, boldly painted walls, televisions, free Wi-Fi and authentic-

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tasting Mexican food, Cancun is exactly what Zaragoza envisioned. Now, he hopes to see more customers like O’Brien finding and frequenting the restaurant.

“When the remodeling started and they took down the sign for a while, people thought we were closed and that hurt us a little bit. But now we have everything together, the new sign is up and people are coming again and telling others that we’re here. Business is picking up,” he said.


ABOVE From left, carnitas, which are made from marinated beef and served alongside Mexican rice and beans, are a colorful dish at Cancun Mexican Restaurant and Grill at Westlake Corner; patron Kate O’Brien takes advantage of free Wi-Fi service at the restaurant during a recent lunch; fish enchiladas are among the specialties at Cancun.

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ABOVE The Peppermint Patty Martini is a cold-weather favorite for patrons at The Landing Restaurant.

RIGHT Bartender Matt Pruitt pours a glass of Founders, a craft beer from Michigan the restaurant keeps on tap in the winter.

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Smith Mountain Lake is known as a summertime paradise offering all manner of exciting water sports,\ tasty foods and refreshing cocktails. Once winter starts to exert its chill over the area, some folks

migrate to warmer climates. However, many hearty souls who call the lake home year-round know how to warm up with a toasty beverage intended to knock the chill off a frosty nose.

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What makes for the perfect drink on a blustery lake day? Some local restaurant owners and bartenders think a dark beer produced with copious amount of heavily-roasted malted barley fits the bill. Others recommend warming martinis or customized concoctions made from a variety of liqueurs. And, of course, there’s always the wintertime standard: Irish coffee.

Tiffany Silva, co-owner of The Landing Restaurant and Bruno’s GastroPub, rotates her draft beer selection to reflect the vicissitudes of the season. Winter selections include items such as milk stout and high-gravity ales with amplified alcohol content. High-gravity ales are brewed using up to two or three times as much malt as a standard beer. During the brewing process, fermentable sugars are extracted from the malt and the yeast converts the sugar to alcohol. More malt means more alcohol in the finished brew.

Craft brewers such as Michigan’s Founders and Delaware’s Dogfish Head ramp up the hop quotient accordingly, resulting in richly flavored beers with profound aromas and lingering hop bitterness on the palate. Milk stouts contain lactose, a milk sugar that cannot be fermented by beer yeast, so the brew has a rich, warming sweetness. While these beers are not what you would want to drink after mowing the lawn,

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they are quite warming and satisfying on a cold winter night.

Bartender Matt Pruitt honed his skills at a martini bar in Phoenix that offers more than 200 varieties of the cocktail before joining the Silvas’ staff two years ago. He’s concocted a drink sure to warm from the inside out – a Peppermint Patty Martini composed of vodka, coconut and mint liqueurs and served in a glass with powdered chocolate dusted around the rim. He said customers also enjoy the Espresso Martini made with vanilla vodka, coffee liqueur and fresh espresso served warm in a coffee mug.

One of the most popular wintertime beverages is Irish coffee. The invention of this relatively recent concoction is generally attributed to Joseph Sheridan, a chef in western Ireland who devised the drink in the 1940s to warm shivering passengers who had just

Irish coffee is thought to have been invented in the 1940s by Joseph Sheridan, a chef in western

Ireland who added Irish whiskey to hot coffee and floated fresh cream on top.

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completed a cold seaplane flight. Sheridan added Irish whiskey to hot coffee and carefully floated local Irish cream on top. A passenger asked if the drink was Brazilian coffee, but Sheridan informed him that it was Irish coffee. A few years later, Stanton Delaplane, a writer for the San Francisco Chronicle brought the beverage to the U.S. and popularized it by frequent references in his travel column.

Today, Irish coffee is the most popular wintertime drink at The Blackwater Café. John Gordon, the lake restaurant’s general manager, said he uses Seattle’s Best Coffee (regular or decaf) to improve the quality. Gordon said he also offers a Raspberry Truffle made with hot chocolate, Raspberry Schnapps and a warming chocolate liqueur.

Another popular winter drink at the restaurant is the Hot Scotch Cocoa, which is composed of butterscotch liqueur, hot chocolate and whipped cream. Gordon also recommends the Steaming

The Chocolate Martini at Jonathan’s is made up of four different chocolate liqueurs garnished

with fresh chocolate shavings on top.

Toasted Almond, which contains Amaretto, Kahlua and coffee topped with whipped cream. The Blackwater also rotates its beers to feature seasonal selections such as Sam Adams Winter Lager, a rich and spicy brew.

Cindy Rexrode, who has tended bar at Jonathan’s Restaurant since it opened in 2009, said a customer favorite in the colder months is a Key Lime Pie Martini. The drink contains fresh Key limes, vanilla vodka and two secret ingredients I couldn’t persuade Rexrode to divulge. She also makes other fresh-fruit martinis, including the Pineapple Upside Down Cake, another customer favorite. Chocoholics will also want to try her Chocolate Martini, which is made up of four different chocolate liqueurs garnished with fresh chocolate shavings on top.

So Lakers, don’t go around cold this winter. Give one of these toasty libations a try and then, when summer rolls back around, you can switch back to frozen Margaritas and cold lager beer.

Gordon Kendall has more than 20 years of experience in the wine business and is the wine, beer and spirits columnist for The Roanoke Times. He teaches wine classes and enjoys educating people on all things related to the industry. If you have a question or an idea for a future column, please e-mail [email protected].

Two fresh-fruit martinis line the bar at Jonathan’s Restaurant – the Pineapple Upside Down Cake and Key Lime Pie.

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Easily locate accommodations by matching the number in the Map ID column below to the map on pages 84-85. The number also corresponds to the more detailed SML Visitor Info Map produced each year by Laker Media and available in racks around the region.

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Cedar Pointe 216 Mountwood Drive, Huddleston

540-297-2695cedarpointebandb.com W1 E12 2 BR

suite No Yes Yes $150/night

Lovestone Inn / PeppleStone Cottage & Conference Center

100 Summer Lane, Huddleston

540-296-0510 lovestoneinn.com C5 E11 4 No Yes Yes $150-$198/night

Sans Souci at Smith Mountain Lake

2379 Capewood Drive, Huddleston

540-297-8617 homeaway.com/p335285 W1 F12 1 BR

suite No Yes Yes $180-$220/night

Campgrounds

Arrowhead Campground, LLC 5625 Smith Mountain Road, Penhook 540-420-7625 B1 G11 140 Yes Yes No $20-$40/night;

$1,600-$2,400/year

Blue Ridge Campground & Marina

8131 Burnt Chimney Road, Wirtz

540-721-3866 blueridgecampground.com G5 G8 104 Yes Yes No $35/night; $2,250/year

Camp Karma, LLC 2056 Stone Mountain Road, Bedford

540-297-5762 campkarmavirginia.com NA NA 42 Yes No Yes $22/night

Eagle’s Roost Campground 15335 Smith Mountain Lake Parkway, Huddleston

540-297-7381 smleaglesroost.com R11 F11 125+ Yes Yes No $17-$26/night

Halesford Harbour RV Park 1336 Campers Paradise TrailMoneta

540-297-9000halesfordharbour.com R28 C8 5-10

spots Yes Yes Yes $60-$160/night

Mitchell’s Point Campground 3553 Trading Post Road, Huddleston

540-297-4430 mitchellspoint.com C3 F12 83 Yes Yes Yes Annual lease

Smith Mountain Lake State Park

1235 State Park Road, Huddleston

540-297-6066 dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/smi.shtml R19 E10 70 Yes Yes Varies $25-$35/night

Sweetwater RV Park 4560 White House Road, Moneta

540-296-0522 sweetwaterrvpark.com NA NA 24 yes no no $39 - $45/night


2012LodgingGuide

From primitive camping to full-service resorts, SML offers a wide variety of accommodation options. To help you find the perfect spot for your family and friends, the Laker has compiled its annual Lodging Guide, a user-friendly aide that features contact information, rates, pet policies, channel marker locations and more.

Easily locate accommodations by matching the number in the Map ID column below to the map on pages 84-85. The number also corresponds to the more detailed SML Visitor Info Map produced each year by Laker Media and available in racks around the region.

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Cedar Pointe 216 Mountwood Drive, Huddleston

540-297-2695cedarpointebandb.com W1 E12 2 BR

suite No Yes Yes $150/night

Lovestone Inn / PeppleStone Cottage & Conference Center

100 Summer Lane, Huddleston

540-296-0510 lovestoneinn.com C5 E11 4 No Yes Yes $150-$198/night

Sans Souci at Smith Mountain Lake

2379 Capewood Drive, Huddleston

540-297-8617 homeaway.com/p335285 W1 F12 1 BR

suite No Yes Yes $180-$220/night

Campgrounds

Arrowhead Campground, LLC 5625 Smith Mountain Road, Penhook 540-420-7625 B1 G11 140 Yes Yes No $20-$40/night;

$1,600-$2,400/year

Blue Ridge Campground & Marina

8131 Burnt Chimney Road, Wirtz

540-721-3866 blueridgecampground.com G5 G8 104 Yes Yes No $35/night; $2,250/year

Camp Karma, LLC 2056 Stone Mountain Road, Bedford

540-297-5762 campkarmavirginia.com NA NA 42 Yes No Yes $22/night

Eagle’s Roost Campground 15335 Smith Mountain Lake Parkway, Huddleston

540-297-7381 smleaglesroost.com R11 F11 125+ Yes Yes No $17-$26/night

Halesford Harbour RV Park 1336 Campers Paradise TrailMoneta

540-297-9000halesfordharbour.com R28 C8 5-10

spots Yes Yes Yes $60-$160/night

Mitchell’s Point Campground 3553 Trading Post Road, Huddleston

540-297-4430 mitchellspoint.com C3 F12 83 Yes Yes Yes Annual lease

Smith Mountain Lake State Park

1235 State Park Road, Huddleston

540-297-6066 dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/smi.shtml R19 E10 70 Yes Yes Varies $25-$35/night

Sweetwater RV Park 4560 White House Road, Moneta

540-296-0522 sweetwaterrvpark.com NA NA 24 yes no no $39 - $45/night

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Comfort Inn (Rocky Mount) 1730 North Main St., Rocky Mount

540-489-4000 choicehotels.com/hotel/va120 NA NA 61 Yes No Yes $60-$90/night

Days Inn - Bedford 921 Blue Ridge Ave., Bedford

540-586-8286 daysinn.com/hotel/13119 NA NA 75 Yes No Yes $55-$85/night

Gills Creek Marina 790 Fox Chase Road, Wirtz

540-721-2451 gillscreekmarina.com G2 G9 3 Yes Yes Yes $85-$100/night

Halesford Harbour Inn 1336 Campers Paradise Trail, Moneta

540-297-9000 halesfordharbour.com R28 C8 24 Yes Yes Yes $60-$160/night

Holiday Inn Express Rooms & Suites

395 Old Franklin Tpke, Rocky Mount

540-489-5001 hiexpress.com NA NA 63 Yes No Yes $90 - $165/night

Lake Inn Motel 45 Enterprise Lane, Hardy

540-721-3383 lakeinnmotel.com NA E7 60 Yes No Yes $58-$86/night

Westlake Waterfront Inn 2050 Morewood Road, Hardy

540-721-3307 westlake-waterfront-inn.com R37 D7 26 No Yes Yes $90-$160/night

Houseboat Rentals

Adventures on Houseboats 8360 Hardy Road, Hardy

888-818-5294 adventuresonhouseboats.com R87 B4 3 No Yes No $1,005-$2,370/week

Parrot Cove Boat Rentals & Sales

16441 B.T. Washington Hwy., Moneta

540-721-5363 parrotcove.com R28 D7 17 No Yes Yes $715-$2,900/week

Resorts and Conference Centers

Bernard’s Landing Resort and Conference Center

775 Ashmeade Road, Moneta

800-572-2048 bernardslanding.com R11 F10 58 No Yes Yes

1-3 BR condos: $100-$300/night;

Homes/townhomes: $174-$345/night

Hampton Inn SML / Gretna 200 McBride Lane, Gretna

434-656-9000 hamptoninn.hilton.com NA NA 81 Yes No Yes $109-$139/night

Mariners Landing Resort Community and Conference

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800-851-4988 marinerslanding.com C6 E11 150 Yes Yes Yes $79-$225/night

W.E. Skelton 4-H Educational Conference Center

775 Hermitage Road, Wirtz

540-721-2759 skelton4hcenter.org B40 I7 93 No No Yes $50-$100/night

Vacation Rental Companies

By the Lake Vacation Rentals 16503B Booker T. Washington Hwy., Moneta

540-425-0555 bythelakevacationrentals.com R28 C8 8 Varies Yes Varies $80-$375/night;

$465-$2,250/week

CB Rentals & Sales 1027 Waterwheel Drive, Moneta

540-297-9500 cbrentals.com R28 C8 100 Varies Yes Varies $900-$6,500/week

Lake Retreat Properties 6760 White House Road, Huddleston

800-421-6980 lakeretreat.com NA C11 70 Varies Yes Varies $450-$6,300/week

Lakeshore Rentals & Sales 16483 Moneta Road # M, Moneta

540-297-5610 lakeshorerentals.com NA C8 80 Varies Yes Varies $500-$3,650/week

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Comfort Inn (Rocky Mount) 1730 North Main St., Rocky Mount

540-489-4000 choicehotels.com/hotel/va120 NA NA 61 Yes No Yes $60-$90/night

Days Inn - Bedford 921 Blue Ridge Ave., Bedford

540-586-8286 daysinn.com/hotel/13119 NA NA 75 Yes No Yes $55-$85/night

Gills Creek Marina 790 Fox Chase Road, Wirtz

540-721-2451 gillscreekmarina.com G2 G9 3 Yes Yes Yes $85-$100/night

Halesford Harbour Inn 1336 Campers Paradise Trail, Moneta

540-297-9000 halesfordharbour.com R28 C8 24 Yes Yes Yes $60-$160/night

Holiday Inn Express Rooms & Suites

395 Old Franklin Tpke, Rocky Mount

540-489-5001 hiexpress.com NA NA 63 Yes No Yes $90 - $165/night

Lake Inn Motel 45 Enterprise Lane, Hardy

540-721-3383 lakeinnmotel.com NA E7 60 Yes No Yes $58-$86/night

Westlake Waterfront Inn 2050 Morewood Road, Hardy

540-721-3307 westlake-waterfront-inn.com R37 D7 26 No Yes Yes $90-$160/night

Houseboat Rentals

Adventures on Houseboats 8360 Hardy Road, Hardy

888-818-5294 adventuresonhouseboats.com R87 B4 3 No Yes No $1,005-$2,370/week

Parrot Cove Boat Rentals & Sales


540-721-5363 parrotcove.com R28 D7 17 No Yes Yes $715-$2,900/week

Resorts and Conference Centers

Bernard’s Landing Resort and Conference Center

775 Ashmeade Road, Moneta

800-572-2048 bernardslanding.com R11 F10 58 No Yes Yes

1-3 BR condos: $100-$300/night;

Homes/townhomes: $174-$345/night

Hampton Inn SML / Gretna 200 McBride Lane, Gretna

434-656-9000 hamptoninn.hilton.com NA NA 81 Yes No Yes $109-$139/night

Mariners Landing Resort Community and Conference

Center


800-851-4988 marinerslanding.com C6 E11 150 Yes Yes Yes $79-$225/night

W.E. Skelton 4-H Educational Conference Center

775 Hermitage Road, Wirtz

540-721-2759 skelton4hcenter.org B40 I7 93 No No Yes $50-$100/night

Vacation Rental Companies

By the Lake Vacation Rentals 16503B Booker T. Washington Hwy., Moneta

540-425-0555 bythelakevacationrentals.com R28 C8 8 Varies Yes Varies $80-$375/night;

$465-$2,250/week

CB Rentals & Sales 1027 Waterwheel Drive, Moneta

540-297-9500 cbrentals.com R28 C8 100 Varies Yes Varies $900-$6,500/week

Lake Retreat Properties 6760 White House Road, Huddleston

800-421-6980 lakeretreat.com NA C11 70 Varies Yes Varies $450-$6,300/week

Lakeshore Rentals & Sales 16483 Moneta Road # M, Moneta

540-297-5610 lakeshorerentals.com NA C8 80 Varies Yes Varies $500-$3,650/week


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40 Village Springs Dr., Suite 15Hardy

866-395-2038 sml-vacations.com na E7 50 Varies Yes Varies $500-$3,500/week

Premier Vacation Rentals at SML

P.O. Box 50, Huddleston

540-797-0460 smithmountainlakeproperties.org na na 26 Yes Yes Varies $70-$600/night;

$850-$4,500/week

RSI Rentals, Inc. 16475 B.T. Washington Hwy, Moneta

540-721-9797 rsirentals.com na D7 75 Varies Varies Varies $575-$4,500/week

Smith Mountain Lake Vacation Rentals, Inc.


877-773-2452 smithmountainlakerentals.com R29 D7 40 Varies Yes Varies $895-$2,195/week

Vacation Rentals - Individual Homes

Captain Bert’s Waterfront Lodging

208 Stripers Landing, Moneta

540-721-5788 captainbert.com G10 G9 1 BR

condo Yes no no $325-$500/week

CedarKeyCabins.com 1000 Cedar Key Lane, Huddleston

336-454-3042 cedarkeycabins.com R1 E12

2 single-family cabins

Yes Yes no $800-$1,200/week

Coffman Home at Paradise Point

4331 Hales Ford Road, Moneta

800-548-8539 a1vacations.com/218083 R28 C8 4 BR

home no Yes no $600-$1,395/week

Coveside Cottages 1036 Coveside Circle, Moneta

540-297-3221 2020tech.com/cottages/ R28 C8 3 Yes Yes no $90-$120/night

Enchanting Cabin 1023 Cedar Key Lane, Huddleston

703-623-0463 smithmtnlakerentals.com R1 E12 2 BR

cabin Yes Yes Yes $900 - $1,300/week

Enchanting Lodge 1012 Cedar Key Lane, Huddleston


lodge Yes Yes Yes $1,800-$2,500/week

Parkway Marina 16918 Smith Mountain Lake Parkway, Huddleston

540-297-4412 parkwaymarina.com R8 G11 2 no Yes no $129-$179/night;

$799-$979/week

Silver Bay View Cottages 111 Bay Terrace, Huddleston

434-953-6747 silverbayview.com R1 E12 4 Yes Yes Yes $750 - $2,970/week

Smith Mountain Dock & Lodge

300 Locust Lane, Penhook

434-927-5100 petcarp.com R6 G11 8 Yes Yes no $89 - $150/night

Spike’s Prime Time Fishin’ 4067 Hales Ford Road, Moneta

540-297-5611 spikesprimetimefishin.com R30 C8 2 Yes Yes Yes $550 - $1,800/week

Spring Valley Cabins 1190 Horseshoe Bend Road, Moneta

540-297-0950 spgvalleyfarm.com na a7 5 cabins Yes no no $65 - $75/night

The Dome Home 214 Mountwood Drive, Huddleston

540-797-4686 homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p208665 R19 E12 3 BR

home Yes Yes no $850-$1,350/week

The Fox Home 110 Water's Edge Lane, Moneta 540-297-3477 R27 D9 1 Varies Yes no $1,350-$1,850/week

Vista Pointe 6605 Smith Mountain Road, Penhook vistapointe-va.com B1 G11 3 BR

condo no no Yes $200/night


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40 Village Springs Dr., Suite 15Hardy

866-395-2038 sml-vacations.com na E7 50 Varies Yes Varies $500-$3,500/week

Premier Vacation Rentals at SML

P.O. Box 50, Huddleston

540-797-0460 smithmountainlakeproperties.org na na 26 Yes Yes Varies $70-$600/night;

$850-$4,500/week

RSI Rentals, Inc. 16475 B.T. Washington Hwy, Moneta

540-721-9797 rsirentals.com na D7 75 Varies Varies Varies $575-$4,500/week

Smith Mountain Lake Vacation Rentals, Inc.


877-773-2452 smithmountainlakerentals.com R29 D7 40 Varies Yes Varies $895-$2,195/week

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Captain Bert’s Waterfront Lodging

208 Stripers Landing, Moneta

540-721-5788 captainbert.com G10 G9 1 BR

condo Yes no no $325-$500/week

CedarKeyCabins.com 1000 Cedar Key Lane, Huddleston

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Coffman Home at Paradise Point

4331 Hales Ford Road, Moneta

800-548-8539 a1vacations.com/218083 R28 C8 4 BR

home no Yes no $600-$1,395/week

Coveside Cottages 1036 Coveside Circle, Moneta

540-297-3221 2020tech.com/cottages/ R28 C8 3 Yes Yes no $90-$120/night

Enchanting Cabin 1023 Cedar Key Lane, Huddleston


cabin Yes Yes Yes $900 - $1,300/week

Enchanting Lodge 1012 Cedar Key Lane, Huddleston


lodge Yes Yes Yes $1,800-$2,500/week

Parkway Marina 16918 Smith Mountain Lake Parkway, Huddleston

540-297-4412 parkwaymarina.com R8 G11 2 no Yes no $129-$179/night;

$799-$979/week

Silver Bay View Cottages 111 Bay Terrace, Huddleston

434-953-6747 silverbayview.com R1 E12 4 Yes Yes Yes $750 - $2,970/week

Smith Mountain Dock & Lodge

300 Locust Lane, Penhook

434-927-5100 petcarp.com R6 G11 8 Yes Yes no $89 - $150/night

Spike’s Prime Time Fishin’ 4067 Hales Ford Road, Moneta

540-297-5611 spikesprimetimefishin.com R30 C8 2 Yes Yes Yes $550 - $1,800/week

Spring Valley Cabins 1190 Horseshoe Bend Road, Moneta

540-297-0950 spgvalleyfarm.com na a7 5 cabins Yes no no $65 - $75/night

The Dome Home 214 Mountwood Drive, Huddleston

540-797-4686 homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p208665 R19 E12 3 BR

home Yes Yes no $850-$1,350/week

The Fox Home 110 Water's Edge Lane, Moneta 540-297-3477 R27 D9 1 Varies Yes no $1,350-$1,850/week

Vista Pointe 6605 Smith Mountain Road, Penhook vistapointe-va.com B1 G11 3 BR

condo no no Yes $200/night

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Christmas tree. Toys were also collected for Toys For Tots.

SANTA VISITS BRIDGEWATER PLAZA People of all ages lined the decks at Bridgewater Plaza on Nov. 26 to see Santa Claus arrive by boat, a tradition that helps kick off the holiday season at Smith Mountain Lake.

VIRGINIA DARE FLOTILLA FOR TOYS Boats decked in their holiday finest participated in the Virginia Dare Flotilla for Toys on Nov. 26. The event helps kick off the holiday season at SML and facilitates the collection of toys for Lake Christian Ministries, a Moneta-based organization that helps families in need in Bedford and Franklin counties.


JAN 1GROUP HIKE | Smith Mountain Lake State Park will kick off the new year with a 1.4-mile ranger-led hike along the Turtle Island Trail Head. Bring your hiking staff and binoculars to help spot birds and other wildlife. Meet at the Visitor Center. Free but regular parking fees apply. Pre-registration is encouraged. 540.297.6066, dcr.virginia.gov

JAN 2MODEL TRAIN EXHIBIT | Jan. 2-28 |Different O-gauge trains run daily, including kid favorite Thomas the Tank Engine. Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Bedford Museum and Genealogical Library. 540.586.4520, bedfordvamuseum.org

JAN 8COOKING CLASSES | Jan. 8, 15, 22. 29 | Presented by Bruno Silva, owner and executive 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

JAN 12WINTER CARNIVAL | Jan. 12-16 | Indoor event for children at the Salem Civic Center Arena. Times vary. Visit the web site for additional information and pricing or call 540.375.3004. salemcivccenter.com

JAN 13GREATER ROANOKE HOME & GARDEN SHOW | Jan. 13-15 | The latest in home and garden products and services on display at the Roanoke Civic Center. Friday 2-7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call or check the website for ticket prices. 877.482.8496, roanokeciviccenter.com

JAN 14WINERY OPEN HOUSE | Jan. 14, 21, 28 | Hickory Hill Vineyards & Winery in Moneta will offer tastings of their wines from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. fireside at the winery’s tasting room. 540.296.1393, smlwine.com

JAN 18LUNCHBOX LECTURE | The National D-Day Memorial presents “The Rochambelles: Women on the War Front in WWII” at noon at the Bedford Welcome Center. The lecture will focus on the only women’s group assigned to a combat unit on the European front during World War II. Free with donations accepted. 540.587.3619, dday.org

JAN 19CHARLIE PERKINSON TRIO | Live jazz music at The Blackwater Cafe, Moneta. 6-9 p.m. 540.721.4333, theblackwatercafe.com

SML REGIONAL CHAMBER AWARDS DINNER | A gala event featuring dinner, entertainment and awards presentation to Chamber businesses selected by fellow members. 6 p.m. at The Waterfront Country Club, Moneta. Tickets are $30 in advance and available to Chamber members by e-mailing [email protected]. Limited space. 540.721.1203, visitsmithmountainlake.com

JAN 25LUNCHBOX LECTURE | The National D-Day Memorial presents “The Medicine of War – Combat Medics in WWII” at noon at the Bedford Welcome Center. The lecture The lecture includes a slide presentation and discussion by local historian Hugh Scrogham with a focus on the role of medics in World War II. Free with donations accepted. . 540.587.3619, dday.org

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FEB 1BLACK HISTORY MONTH | Feb 1-28 | Booker T. Washington National Monument in Hardy will host special programs throughout the month. Call or check the park website for details. 540.721.2094, nps.gov/bowa

FEB 4WINERY OPEN HOUSE | Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25 | Hickory Hill Vineyards & Winery in Moneta will offer tastings of their wines from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. fireside at the winery’s tasting room. 540.296.1393, smlwine.com

FEB 11GRAND WINTER GALA | Charity event featuring dinner, live music by Domino and an art auction. 6 p.m. at The Water’s Edge Country Club. Tickets $60 for individuals, $100 for couples. Discounts for tables of 8 and 10. Black tie optional. grandwintergala.com

BEN TROUT TRIO | Live music at The Landing Restaurant, Moneta. 7:30 p.m. 540.721.1203, thelandingsml.com

VALENTINE’S DAY DANCE |Presented by the Smith Mountain Arts Council with live big-band music provided by Let’s Dance. 7-10 p.m. at the SML YMCA at LakeWatch Plantation. Visit the web site for ticket information or call Marty Bowers at 540.297.0965. smithmountainartscouncil.com

WINERY OPEN HOUSE| Feb 11-14 |Valentine’s weekend celebration at Peaks of Otter Winery, Bedford. Noon-5 p.m. Free wine tastings. 540.586.3707, peaksofotterwinery.com

FEB 12COOKING CLASSES | Feb 12, 19, 26 |Presented by Bruno Silva, owner and executive 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

FEB 16CHARLIE PERKINSON TRIO | Live jazz music at The Blackwater Cafe, Moneta. 6-9 p.m. 540.721.4333, theblackwatercafe.com

FEB 24ARSENIC AND OLD LACE | Feb. 24-26 and March 2-4 |Bedford’s Little Town Players present the classic comedy. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for kids 12 and under. 540.586.5881, littletownplayers.com

FEB 25DOWNTOWN LOFT TOUR | Visit 8-10 furnished loft apartments in downtown Lynchburg to benefit the Free Clinic of Central Virginia. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tickets available Feb. 1 for $20 in advance or $25 the day of the tour. 434.847.5866, fccv.net

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Feb24-26|Eightareadealerswilldisplaythenewestmodelsofboats,personalwatercraftandRVs.Avarietyofotherrecreationandhome-maintenanceequipmentandservicesproviderswillalsodisplaytheirwares.SponsoredbytheSouthwestVirginiaBoatDealersAssociation.RoanokeCivicCenterComplex(indoorsandoutdoors).Friday1-7p.m.,Saturday10a.m.-7p.m.,Sunday10a.m.-5p.m.;Cost:$7.50foradults,freeforchildren12andunderwithanadult.Formoreinformationandalistofparticipatingdealers,logontoroanokeboatshow.com.

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Atlantic Bay Mortgage 41 E7

Antique Mall at Mayberry 57 A9

Bayside Marina 58 E8

Blinds and Beyond 57 E7

BMS Consulting 38 E7

Bob Riddick Roofing 35 E8

Capps Home Building Center 6 E7

Carilion Clinic 11 E7

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Eric Smith, DDS 44 A9

Faber CPA Firm, LLC 41 E7

Franklin Community Bank 37 E7

GG Shoreline 72 -

Grand Home Furnishings Outlet 38 E7

Haywood's Jewelers 51 E7

Homestead Creamery 69 G4

Hughes Marine 15 A9

Interiors by Kris 21 E7

Jane Sullivan Horne, Prudential 5 E7

Johnathan's Restaurant 65 D7

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The Water's Edge Country Club 49 G11

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The Westlake Country Club 49 C8

Tantastic 57 A9

TopNotch Lawncare 72 E7

Turner's Building, Inc. 37 J9

Virginia Dare Marina 58 E10

VitaZen 65 E7

Webster Marine Center 3 C8

Westlake Cinema 37 E7

Westlake Dental Office 4 E7

Westlake Salon & Spa 57 E7

Westlake Turf & Irrigation 71 E8

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Horne, Jane Sullivan Prudential Waterfront Properties

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Johnson, Phyllis RE/MAX Lakefront Realty, Inc.

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