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RON WILLARD Q&A WITH THE LAKE’S

DEAN OF DEVELOPERS

HOME GUIDE HOT TRENDS FOR 2011 • A DOCK TO DIE FOR

ANNUAL LIST OF AREA BUILDING PROS

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8 Editor’s Note

10 Take the Laker With You

Shorelines15 Lake Homes • A look back at some of our most memorable home features of the past decade

24 Lake & Garden • New hybrid shrubs are deer-resistant – and beautiful

30 Profile • 10 questions with Ron Willard, SML’s most influential real estate developer

Special Section35 Home Guide • Our annual look at SML’s home-building industry: • The hottest trends • A stunning dock transformation • List of area professionals

Savor69 Restaurants • Get in the swing of things at Beyond the Green, the lake’s newest restaurant

75 Entertaining • Tip your hat to Kentucky’s great race with a festive Derby Day party

Social Seen78 Calendar • Best bets for events in March and April, including the annual SML Business Expo

82 Laker Map • Locator map and advertiser index

Laker Real Estate On the Flip • Turn your Laker over to find homes for sale in and around the lake region

ContentsSmith Mountain Laker Magazine | March/April 2011

ON THE COVERRon Willard, president of The Willard Companies, relaxes at The Water’s Edge Country Club. Read a Q&A with Willard starting on Page 30.Photo by Huong Fralin.

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DEAN OF DEVELOPERS

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HOT TRENDS FOR 2011 • A DOCK TO DIE FOR

ANNUAL LIST OF AREA BUILDING PROS

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A good friend recently introduced me to an expression she learned while waitressing back in her college days. If she was totally swamped, desperate to catch up with orders, she was “in the weeds.” I’ve never waited tables so I wasn’t familiar with the phrase, but now I find myself using it frequently, especially this time of year. Readers often are surprised to hear our busiest time of year at Laker Media is not the summer season but January through May. In addition to producing the magazine and Laker Weekly, our team is busy putting together several other publications for distribution throughout

the year, including our annual SML Map and the Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce Community Guide. At the end of April, we’ll introduce Laker Out & About, a new, digest-sized publication highlighting dining, shopping and recreation opportunities at Smith Mountain Lake. Helpful for residents and visiting tourists, Out & About will be available in many area racks alongside the magazine and at the Laker Media office at Westlake Corner. For this issue of the Laker, our focus is on the area’s home-building industry. In additon to features on the latest building trends and a spectacular dock on the Blackwater, our annual Home Guide includes listings of area pros in 29 related categories. We also continue commemorating the magazine’s 10th anniversary with a look back at our 10 favorite Lake Homes features and a Q&A with long-time real estate developer Ron Willard.

Andie Gibson, Editor

editor’sMarch/April 2011note

©2011 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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Micah GaudioFrances Pratt

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WritersCatriona Tudor Erler

Ferne HaleJerry Hale

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Laker Real Estate made its debut in the April/May 2003 issue of the magazine. Located on the flip side, the section established a second cover and an opportunity for lake-area real estate professionals to showcase upscale homes and developments. The new format was a bit confusing at first to some, and we fielded numerous calls from readers wondering if we were aware that the the back of the magazine was “upside down.”

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t Thanks to Josh “J-MO” Miller (right) of Moneta, the Laker rocked the Greenville, S.C., stop of Justin Bieber’s “My World Tour 2010-11” in December. Miller, a guitar technician for the teen pop star’s band, is pictured with guitartist and musical director Dan Kanter. In March and April, the group will make appearances in England, Ireland, Germany, France, Spain, Italy and Australia. “This is a great experience, to say the least,” said Miller. “Dan Kanter and JB are wonderful to work for.”

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p Laos Dale and Pam Finn of Union Hall took the Laker along on an elephant ride last November while touring the Mekong River area in Luang Prabang, Laos. The Finns spent three weeks in Southeast Asia making stops in Cambodia, Singapore and Bali. “We were just fascinated with the history, the people and how they live as they have for centuries,” Pam said.

pMexico Union Hall’s Ted Sojourner poses in front of the Pyramid of the Moon at the ancient city of Teotihuacán, just northeast of Mexico City. Historians believe the pyramid, which is the third largest in the world, was constructed in A.D. 100. Sojourner’s November 2010 trip also included stops in Brazil and Colombia.

pBelgium Joanna Hudzik (left) and Harold Ingram, co-owners of Haywood’s Jewelers at Westlake, show off their Laker after completing a half-marathon in October in Brussels, Belgium. “The half-marathon was absolutely incredible,” Hudzik said. “It was awesome to see another country in a completely different way.” The pair was on an annual diamond-buying trip to Antwerp.

pColombia Carlos Cadavid of Moneta traveled last October to his native Medellin, Columbia, where he visited an outdoor gallery of works by Fernando Botero, one of the country’s most famous artists. Cadavid, pictured here in front of “Hombre a Caballo,” has lived in the United States since 1984 but enjoys several trips each year back to Colombia to visit friends and family.

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that you use regularly and exclusively for business purposes. It doesn’t have to be a separate room, but it must be a clearly defined area. The exclusive use is very important. The area must be reserved only for business use; if you also use it for personal activities, it won’t qualify. The only exceptions are if you store business samples or inventory at home, or if you run a home daycare business. The other requirement is that your home office be any one of the following:

• Your principal place of business. That’s the place where you conduct most of the management and administrative activities of running your business. You may travel to meet customers or perform operations in a hospital, but your principal place of business is where you do most of the work of actually managing your business.

• A place where you regularly meet customers, clients, or patients. Even if you run the business from elsewhere, a home office can qualify if you regularly use it for meeting with customers, clients, or patients.

• A separate building that is not connected to your home. A freestanding garage or studio will qualify if it is used in your business.

If you have an area of your home that qualifies, you can generally deduct a percentage of your total costs, including mortgage interest, insurance, taxes, and utilities. The percentage is calculated as the area used for business divided by your home’s total area.

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10most memorable

The Laker celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, but it wasn’t until 2005 that the Lake Homes feature made its debut in the magazine. Over the years, the series has become a favorite with readers eager to get a look inside some of SML’s most beautiful and distinctive homes. The first Lake Homes feature ran in the July/August 2005 issue when, at the request of former publisher Micah Gaudio, I wrote about my own home – a castle-themed construction that was included on the SML Charity Home Tour that year. My husband, fellow freelance writer Jerry Hale, and I had the home designed and built on the Blackwater and were excited to share our story. The feedback we received from readers was overwhelming and soon Jerry and I were out on the water scouting for more intriguing homes to feature. In fact, most of the homes we’ve written about over the years have been ones we’ve noticed while out boating. Sometimes we see a compelling home on the lake and then scheme about how to meet its owners. Other times, the stories fall more easily into our

laps – like when friends Ron and Sheila Felix had a party where we met Ron and Colleen Toothman, their neighbors. The Toothmans live in the dramatic log home featured in the January/February 2008 issue. Another time, on a tight deadline, we drove around Park Place and spotted an especially lovely home. We went to the door and were greeted by Rick McKown, whom Jerry had met during a brief foray into poker a few years earlier. We were incredibly impressed that a 9,000-square-foot home could be finished by the homeowners in do-it-yourself fashion, and though the house still awaited finishing touches, we persuaded them to let the Laker tell their design and construction story in the November/December 2009 issue. The best part about writing the Lake Homes stories throughout the years definitely has been meeting (and often befriending) the homeowners. Back in 2006, Jerry and I saw a captivating oriental-themed house and dock from the water, but didn’t know who owned it. We later found the property by land and sheepishly knocked on the door. “Come on in, honey,” Dorothy Roth said as she reached for my hand. Thus began a wonderful friendship with Dorothy and Bob Roth, whose one-of-a-kind home I wrote about for the May/June issue that year. It has been such a pleasure to provide an inside look at some of the lake’s most fabulous homes. I hope you have enjoyed reading the stories as much as I have had writing them.

– Ferne Hale, Freelance Writer

P.S. If you have or know of a Smith Mountain Lake home you think would make a great feature, please e-mail the details to [email protected].

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Our Home Tour preview visit to

“Chateau Neuf du Renard et Fougere”

generated lots of questions, and the

owners gave SMLaker.com readers the

answers. Why a castle here in Virginia?

Jerry: Why not? We were fascinated

by fortresses and castles during trips

to Europe. Ferne is a former French

teacher, so we’ve been in France a lot.

Guess we saw one too many chateaux

there! Actually, I lured her to southern

Virginia by making her think it was

southern France. Your house has a name? Weird.

Jerry: We had a piece of old wood

that was perfect for a sign, so my wife

painted a name on it. Ferne: Frankly, I don’t like houses

with names, but it sort of goes with our

concept. Medieval castles usually had

names. OK, French Teacher, translate the

name for us. Ferne: It means ‘New house of

Renard (Fox—my name for Jerry) and

Fougere (fern).” Where did you get the house design?

Jerry: We made it up — started by

drawing a bunch of circles on a napkin

to represent room arrangement. Ferne: I first looked at plans in

magazines, but when we didn’t see

anything we liked, we invented our

own. Did an architect draw it up?

Jerry: No. At the Delaware Home

Show we happened upon a company

called Drafting by Design that would do

building plans at one tenth the cost of an

architect. Ferne: It was great because we

could be part of the creative process.

They’d fax us drawings, we’d scribble

suggestions and fax them back, and

periodically we’d meet to discuss ideas.

We were very involved in the design.

When was it built? Jerry: It was finished in September

2003 after 13 months of rain and snow.

You name a truck—concrete, lumber,

shingles, even the moving van—it got

stuck on our muddy hill. We had bought

the lot a couple years earlier, after

vacationing at the Lake for 14 summers.

I got an early retirement opportunity

and started thinking, “It’s time to live

on SML.” Who built it? Ferne: Gene Butterfield, a really

creative guy. He was here hammering

nearly every day, and he even figured

out how to build a curved dungeon

stairway to the lower level. For months,

there was just a magazine photo we

tacked on the wall near a huge opening

in the floor, reminding him to “Make it

look like this.” Gene figured out how to

do it. We still love him. A stone entry tower with arrow-slit

windows, a drawbridge over a moat—

are we welcome to come inside?

Ferne: Wait, look at the crumbling

walls. See? It’s supposed to look like the

tower and old stone walls were here for

ages, and we just added a house to it.

Where did you get the rustic entry

door? Jerry: We met a furniture maker at a

party in Pennsylvania. He later became

our ‘Bob the Door Guy.’ He made the

entry door and several arched two-door

sets (for rooms and for a bar cabinet) out

of aged hemlock. We helped distress the

doors and moldings—using boards with

nails and screws poking through that

we’d drag against the wood. The big

strap hinges and old-world handles we

found on the internet and in catalogs.

Ferne: We brought the doors down

here on the roof of the car —several

trips. Bob came down twice to help

install them and add the trim. He even

camped on the dock with us—he loved

riding the Sea Doo. Dock camping

was great fun. The lake has wonderful

sounds at night. Wow. Some chandelier and curved

stairway! Did Gene build the stairs?

Ferne: No, we found the staircase on

the internet, though not quite as instantly

as it sounds. It was custom made by a

company in Wisconsin. It arrived in one

piece on a truck, and eight men—Gene’s

framing crew, Jerry, the electrician, the

plumber, etc., carried it in. Gene said he

didn’t sleep the night before it arrived

hoping it would fit the tower walls he’d

built. It did. Jerry: “We stumbled upon the

chandelier in a Pennsylvania antique

shop. They said it actually hung in a

French chateau; we lucked out on the

size—it fits!

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Jerry & Ferne Hale lower the drawbridge

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John and Whitney BrockSeptember/October 2005

The story of John and Whitney Brock’s home in Park Place showcased the fusion of two businesses pursuits — he the builder and she the artist — throughout the home. Of particular note was the great room’s stunning barrel-vaulted ceiling, on which Whitney Brock spent eight weeks painting a mural comprised of scenes from Greek mythology. In 2009, the home was featured on the MTV show “Teen Cribs.” The family sold the home later that year. The Brocks now reside at Bernard’s Landing and will soon be moving to a home in Roanoke near Hunting Hills.

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BROCKWORKS A year ago, when John and Whitney Brock were approached about featuring their new home in Park Place on the Smith Mountain Lake Charity Home Tour, Oct. 7-9, 2005 seemed a long way away. Certainly it would be plenty of time to grout the tile, landscape the yard, build the bookshelves … the list went on and on. “There’s not a room in this house that’s finished,” said owner and fine artist Whitney Brock, pointing out uncompleted tile work in the master bathroom and exposed wires in the living room where custom bookshelves should be. “It’s going to be one of those up-to-the-last-minute things,” added her husband John, a custom home builder and the other half of Brockworks, Inc. “People think we’ve gone insane to do this, and they’re probably right.” For the Brocks, it’s their second time around the Home Tour block. Shortly after moving to the Lake, the Brock’s previous home was featured on the 1998 Home Tour. Both cited their past positive experience and opportunity to help raise funds for eight local charities as their reason for participating again. “It’s just run so well,” said Whitney. “We felt so well taken care of and respected. When the dust settled it seemed

like we had done so little. We’re just a venue for this organization to do such great things.” John Brock built the home, a 4,800 square-foot waterfront retreat decorated in a classic European style. It features textured walls, arched doorways and extensive woodwork. The focal point is the living room’s barrel ceiling, intricately painted with a medley of Greek mythology figures by Whitney, who is well known throughout the area for her faux finishes and stunning murals. The project took her eight weeks of back-breaking work, much of it spent on scaffolding. John and an electrician spent additional hours getting the lighting in the room just right, finally settling on uplighting installed within the trim, allowing the ceiling to glow softly at night “It’s really spectacular,” she said. “It was all worth it.” In addition to creating murals in homes throughout the region, Whitney has been commissioned by numerous businesses, including Community Hospital, Mill Mountain Coffee and Tea, Macados and Cuba Pete’s in Roanoke. “Murals are really where I find my happiness,” said Whitney, who also has a studio in downtown Roanoke where she’s trying to find more time to create fine artwork. The Brocks’ home is filled with unique and interesting artwork

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◄Drew, John, Whitney, Seth and Halen Brock

A look back at our most memorableLake Homes stories of the past decade

From the lake, the home of Robert and Dorothy Roth resembles a Japanese castle with upturned roof eaves and stone walls that slant outward. A delicate Japanese garden bridge and an octagonal guest house complement the oriental theme. The story revealed that it was a Korean-style home, and that its owners had spent years of mission work in Korea. They later returned to Roanoke where Bob worked as a plastic surgeon before the couple retired to SML. The Roths continue to entertain church and civic groups in their dormitory-equipped home, built specifically to accommodate groups, including the Roanoke Sister Cities Board of Directors, to which they dedicate time and talent.

Robert and Dorothy RothMay/June 2006

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Far East MeetsSouthwest VirginiaPeace Pagodas on the Lake Cruising along the verdant shores of the Blackwater River near B-22, we were amazed to see a lakefront home that seemed to have come straight from the Far East. With up-swept gables and rooflines and outwardly slanting rock foundation walls, the Oriental-inspired house looks like a small-scale Kumamoto Castle. A separate pagoda-shaped guesthouse, a bridge arching gracefully over a stone-lined brook, a six-sided sunset-viewing gazebo over the water, and Oriental landscaping with azaleas, phlox, and low evergreens completed the serene shoreline mural — and told us that an Asian family MUST live here. Wrong! Though the house is distinctly Asian, the inhabitants are not. The owners, Dr. and Mrs. Robert Roth (they prefer Bob and Dot) are originally from New York City and Mississippi, respectively. Dot spent 20 years in Korea as a Methodist missionary who trained ministers in Christian education. Bob spent 12 years as a missionary surgeon at the United Christian Hospital in Wonju, Korea. In 1973, they settled in Roanoke, where he was a leading plastic surgeon for 22 years. Their home reflects their love of Korean people, customs and art; many of their treasured items were gifts from Korean friends.

The Korean house design, based in part on art books and calendar pictures, also had some “local” origins. Bob looked at (and measured!) the Kabuki Japanese steakhouse in Roanoke to guide his design of the slanted stone bases. When asked who could possibly have built such an Oriental wonder, he answered: “Randy Boone, a German Baptist. Show them a picture, and they can reproduce anything.” Actually, the Roths provided the builders with more than just a picture. Bob fashioned — and still displays in his study — an intricate ¼-inch to 1-foot scale model of the house out of foam board and medical cast-making plaster. It’s accurate right down to the sloping stone foundations and, under the removable roof, the dimensioned rooms and Korean-style lattice railings. The property’s name — “Peace Pagodas on the Lake” — reflects the Roths’ evident spirituality and interest in world harmony. Pagoda means “A storied stairway to Heaven,” evidenced by curved roof lines that point skyward. Inside the front door, visitors are greeted by a sign in Korean which translates, “Peace to All Who Enter Here.” In their gazebo, set out over the quiet Blackwater cove and perfectly placed for viewing sunsets, a plaque reads, “Peace is seeing a sunset and knowing Who to thank.”

Photos by Micah Gaudio

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The Asian-inspired home of Bob and Dot Roth includesa Pagoda-shaped guesthouse

From left to right: Bob's house model,

Stones form a peace candleabove the fireplace,

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Dick and Carol BerthelNovember/December 2007

Jerry and Janet PotterJuly/August 2006

Our 2004 boat rides into Gills Creek repeatedly took us past a Nantucket-style home with an eye-catching “widow’s walk” room up top. Jerry and I wondered how we’d get to meet the owners. The next year, when our own home was on the Charity Home Tour, Dick and Carol Berthel visited and disclosed that they owned the “widow’s walk” home. The following summer, as we motored past the home, we finally caught them on the dock and scored an invitation to come inside. The couple was happy to showcase the home in the Laker. Dick still lives there; Carol passed away in 2006.

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On boat rides around Smith Mountain Lake, it’s fun to notice interesting architectural features on gazebos, docks and houses. A particularly captivating one on Gills Creek is a widow’s walk perched atop a new home in The Cape. Typical of Nantucket or coastal New England architecture, the widow’s walk — a small porch atop a home’s roof – provided a vantage point for a wife to watch for her husband’s returning whaling ship. However, homeowners Dick and Carol Berthel call this dominant house feature, visible from both Lake and driveway, a “crow’s nest” – a Navy term for a ship’s high lookout.

The color of the Berthels’ home is reminiscent of “New England” as well: misty sea green with bold white trim. Carol, an admitted color fanatic, said, “We first built the shed near the boat dock, and I painted it six times trying to get the color right.” Passersby often stop to ask the Berthels the name of the color. Sorry, they’re not telling. Dick Berthel, originally from Massachusetts, summered in Maine and New Hampshire and had childhood memories of “down east” architecture. Though his family moved to California when he was 8, the fond memories of summers at the family’s “camp” (cottage) in Maine sparked a desire to

Colorful SML home is typical of coastal New England architecture

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Inset: HomeownersDick and Carol Berthel

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Janet and Jerry Potter have captured a bit of Disney magic in their new home at The Water’s Edge, which will be showcased in this year’s Smith Mountain Lake Charity Home Tour.

Below from opposite right:A child-size door leads to a playhouse

A peek into Julie’s Malt Shop

Red vinyl chairs provide a place to sip malts

A granite rock sink accents a guest bath

The unique, cascading pool from two angles

Jerry and Janet Potter’s home at The Water’s Edge, a Home Tour stop in 2006, featured a lower level “main street” with a brick sidewalk, streetlamps, movie theater, soda shop, child’s playhouse, and bed-and-breakfast guest suite. Outside, an infinity pool seemed to flow from the deck right into the lake. In 2008, after their Greensboro, N.C.-based daughter and grandchild moved to Wisconsin, the Potters sold the home with plans to move there also. Plans changed, however, and the couple decided to build again in The Water’s Edge. They’ve since moved to four different houses — three rentals and their just-completed home.

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TransformedWith a little help from their friends, Philip and Anne Lucado

completely remodeled their home at The Water’s Edge

people update or remodel a home, but those words don’t do justice to the renovation experienced by Philip and Anne Lucado.

Their story goes way beyond that – a total overhaul. The couple searched for the perfect home at Smith Mountain Lake with friend and real estate agent Vicki Millehan but just couldn’t find the right property. Then, one day, Millehan called. “There’s one home you’ve just got to see,” she said. The home had a spectacular view of the signature island green on the No. 7 hole of The Water’s Edge Country Club. But the rest of the home needed updating to suit the Lucado’s needs. The owners were selling the house because of declining health. Like many lake homes, it had two stories, a main floor

and a lower level. The house was designed to house two related families, one on each level. There were two kitchens, two living rooms, two laundries, two water systems, even two heating systems — one gas and one baseboard hot water. The two levels were connected but only by a narrow metal stairway curving around a pole in an enclosed hallway with a door at the top and bottom. Evidently, each family was expected to keep pretty much to its own area. It would take major work to make the home one-family-friendly and to suit the Lucados’ taste. Their long-time friend, interior designer Kris Willard, confirmed that the house had “good bones” (it was originally built by Dale Angle in 1994). The Lucados decided they were up to the challenge. They bought the property and hired Balzer and Associates Architects of Roanoke to help plan modifications.

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Philip and Anne LucadoMarch/April 2009

Ron and Colleen ToothmanJanuary/February 2008

Although we’ve featured several remodels in the Lake Homes section throughout the years, the home of Phil and Anne Lucado in The Water’s Edge was the most remarkable transformation. Previously a two-family home, it was converted to accommodate the couple with several guest areas. There were changes to the entrance and the exterior roofline, and the entire interior was gutted, resulting in a beautiful home with exquisite finishing touches. Street-side landscaping underwent major changes, and modifications to the lake-side yard enhanced the terrific view of the golf course’s signature island green. “The only additions in the past two years have been an increased number of water toys for the enjoyment of friends and family,” Anne Lucado said.

Jerry and I were stunned when we first visited the log home of Ron and Colleen Toothman on the upper Roanoke near R47. The soaring log-beam construction was spectacular as were the one-of-a-kind furnishings acquired from the forced sale of a movie star who was breaking up with his wife. Breathtaking inside and out (there’s even a log boathouse), the home includes a dumbwaiter and an outdoor patio dining area with pizza-oven fireplace. Over the past three years, the Toothmans have enjoyed sharing the home with numerous guests and grandchildren. In fact, a wall-sized corkboard has been added in the downstairs great room to display guests’ lake photos. “The pictures provide great enjoyment as a reminder of precious family and friends who have shared special times with us at the lake,” Colleen Toothman said, “and we remember how truly blessed we are.”

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They call it their “cabin,” but Ron and Colleen Toothman’s log home on Smith Mountain Lake is anything but a rustic little cottage in the woods.

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Jim Erler and Catriona Tudor ErlerMay/June 2009

“Loblolly House,” the Erlers’ Arts and Crafts-style home, is one of the more distinctive homes that has been featured in the Laker. Jim Erler became enamored with the style while growing up in California near some of the country’s premier architectural examples. He now designs Arts and Crafts homes for others through his business, Erler Design, LLC. The couple’s lakeside stone patio, which was featured in a subsequent Laker story on fire pits, now includes an outdoor fountain that incorporates tiles designed by Ernest Batchelder, a craftsman who specializes in tile from the Arts & Crafts period (1860-1920). New indoor features include additional furniture and light fixtures from the period.

The Wilt/Campbell home, which was featured on the 2009 Home Tour, was memorable for a number of reasons. Owner Frederick Wilt, a retired computer programmer, wired the home for audio, video, lighting and music that can be operated via in-home touchpads, mobile phone or the Internet. The homeowners have added almost two acres to their property by purchasing the adjoining lot, which they then landscaped. It now acts as a buffer. In the future, they plan to build a carriage house on the property for additional guest quarters.

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Nancy Campbell and Frederick Wilt along with the stuffed bear that greets visitors to their Compass Cove home.

The 8,500-square-foot timber frame house will be featured on the Smith Mountain Lake Charity Home Tour Oct. 2-3.

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Soaring beams and inviting lodge décor set this Home Tour beauty apart

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massive wooden beams and a sprawling lodgelike appearance, the Compass Cove home of Nancy Campbell and husband

Frederick Wilt has been known to turn heads. “During the construction phase [only 17 days to get the 8,500-square-foot home under roof], boats milled around in the cove to watch,” said Wilt. “Seeing several balconies, some people thought it might be a condo and asked, ‘How many units is it?’” Now, thanks to the Smith Mountain Lake Charity Home Tour, the spectacular single-family home will be open for ticket holders to admire Oct. 2-3. Huge Douglas fir structural components, custom cut in Michigan, arrived with an experienced crew to join the pieces in a cathedral framework that supports the roof with no interior load-bearing walls. Factory-built insulated panels make up the roof, walls, insulation and window framing in sandwich-like slabs.

Campbell had seen timber-frame homes in her native New England and always admired the style. When house-plan books didn’t provide a desired floor plan, the couple decided to design the home themselves. Their attention to efficient design yielded the lowest cost per square foot of any home built by manufacturer Riverbend Timber Framing Company of Michigan. “We had the dock built right away,” Campbell said, “so we could use it for play while we were still renting condos.” The couple fell in love with Smith Mountain Lake while vacationing and bought their Compass Cove lot in 2003. Excavation began in January 2005. In 2006, with lake-level bedroom, bath and kitchen completed, they moved into the downstairs, at first retaining their home in Northern Virginia, which they sold in 2008.

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Woodland Couple’s lake home inspired by passion

for Arts and Crafts tradition

By the dictionary definition, "loblolly" doesn’t sound like a place one would want to live — "a mire or mudhole." It certainly doesn’t reflect the grace and beauty of Loblolly House, an Arts and Crafts-style home perched high on a natural hillside on Witcher Creek near the Smith Mountain Dam. "[The name] comes from the Loblolly pines that occupy the piece of land. And I think it’s a fun name," said owner Jim Erler, who built the home in 2004-2005 with his wife, Catriona Tudor Erler, author and photographer of nine gardening books. The couple, who bought their first home on Smith Mountain Lake in 1991, originally planned the home as a spec house to sell for profit, Erler said. But while attending a convention on Arts and Crafts tradition – after home construction had already begun – Erler changed his mind and decided to fulfill a fervent

interest in the style that began when he was growing up outside Los Angeles. "What really happened to change my mind was, when I got into it, I discovered I had a real gift of a deeper understanding [of Arts and Crafts design] than I actually realized," said Erler, who designed and was general contractor for Loblolly House, though an architect assisted with the layout, exterior elevations and engineering. The Arts and Crafts movement (1860-1920) sought to escape industrialization and return to hand-crafted things of earlier, simpler times, Erler said. The English style was brought to America by architects Charles and Henry Greene, brothers who melded it with the American Craftsman movement and Japanese influences.

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PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF JIM ERLER

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Homeowner Jim Erler modeled the staircase in his SML home after one designed by renowned Arts and Crafts architects Charles and Henry Greene.

The Erlers' home gets its name from the Loblolly pines that surround it.

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The Croom FamilyMay/June 2010

Rick and Pam MckownNovember/December 2009

This Lake Homes feature focused on how two couples —Ed and Gerry Croom and their son and daughter-in-law Tracy and Dana Croom — designed a lake home to live in together with one couple upstairs and one couple downstairs. They pooled their resources by selling homes in Florida, Roanoke and a lake cottage to start their project. Ed Croom served as general contractor while the other family members worked on finishing tasks: painting walls and woodwork, landscaping and building a dock to match the home. They’ve spent the year since the article ran enjoying their new home and making future plans, which include enclosing the dock’s ceiling, building a cupola on the dock and the garage and adding a design to the concrete walkways.

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Rick and Pam McKown began construction on their dream home at Smith Mountain Lake in 2003. Six years

later, the die-hard do-it-yourselfers are still hard at work.STORY BY FERNE HALE • PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICAH GAUDIO

Featuring the 9,000-square-foot do-it-yourself home of Pam and Rick McKown required a bit of arm twisting. “We’re not done yet,” Rick McKown protested. The couple ultimately allowed a photo shoot only if the photographer agreed to avoid several unfinished areas. In the year and a half since, Rick has built bookcases flanking the great room fireplace; closed in the ceiling under the deck with tongue-and-groove wood and installed five columns over the deck’s steel support posts; painted the main staircase and railings and built a pantry in the mudroom. Next, he plans to finish the office in all-cherry wood with a coffered ceiling, full fireplace and mantle. The couple is nine years into the project they refer to as “our 20-year plan.”

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ABOVE Hibiscus Lil’ Kim, the first dwarf Rose-of-Sharon introduced to the market, grows tall along the front of the author’s lakefront home.

RIGHT Top, deer like this one are abundant at Smith Mountain Lake, but avoid eating many new hybrid plants that thrive in the area; a bee checks out a flower on the Hibiscus Lil’ Kim, which blooms prolifically from summer through autumn frosts.

stag in the moonlight looks stately, a doe is beautiful, and a fawn adorable, but to a gardener who has

had his or her prize plant eaten to nubs, a deer can be heartbreaking. Fortunately, there are many deer-resistant shrubs that thrive at Smith Mountain Lake. Following are a few recently introduced hybrids of tried-and-true plants worth adding to your garden not only because deer avoid them, but because they offer multi-season beauty.

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Put a halt to deer damage by planting new hybrid shrubsSambucus Black Lace Distributed by Proven Winners, a company dedicated to seeking out and marketing plants that have been tested to perform well in most parts of the country, the Black Lace elderberry shrub is indeed a winner. The purple-black, feathery foliage is a good substitute for Japanese maples, and sets off the pale pink saucer-sized flowers that open in spring. Shiny black berries grace the plant in fall. Harvest them before the birds do and make elderberry wine or jam. Plant Black Lace in full sun in a space where it can grow to its full 8-foot height and width without pruning. You’ll be rewarded with a stellar specimen plant with a graceful, airy form in a striking color.

Rhus typhina Tiger Eyes Tiger Eyes is a spectacular version of the staghorn sumac with a long season of interest. The deeply cut, lacy leaves begin as a vivid chartreuse, maturing to a bright yellow that then morphs to scarlet-orange layered over yellow for a luminous show in autumn. Young twigs are a fuzzy deep pink that stand out in striking contrast to the yellow, fade-proof foliage. A dwarf variety, Tiger Eyes grows 6-8 feet tall and wide. For the brightest foliage, grow it in full to partial sun in moist, well-drained soil. While it can be trained as a single-stemmed shrub or tree, it is prone to sucker, creating a small thicket of tall trunks. This characteristic makes it excellent for hill stabilization and as a cover for birds and wildlife.

Syringa Bloomerang Purple Aptly named, the Bloomerang Purple lilac flowers profusely with its lavender-purple blossoms in spring, takes a rest during

the summer heat, and then makes a comeback in autumn, continuing its fragrant floral display until frost. A compact, mounded shrub that achieves a 5-foot height and width at maturity, it has good resistance to powdery mildew, a problem that plagues many lilacs. It works well as a specimen plant, as part of a foundation grouping, in a perennial or mixed-shrub border and in containers. Feed with a slow-release fertilizer in early spring and remove spent blooms to encourage reblooming.

Buddleia Lo & Behold ‘Blue Chip’ Butterflies and hummingbirds love Buddleia Lo & Behold ‘Blue Chip’ and so will you. Another excellent Proven Winners introduction, this is a dwarf butterfly bush that stays under 3 feet tall in a mounding form. It starts producing fragrant, purple flowers in mid-summer and continues blooming non-stop until first frost. It needs neither pruning nor deadheading, and is prized for its drought resistance. Use it in containers, as a ground cover, a low hedge, or as a component of a perennial border. Plant it in full sun in soil with good drainage.

Hibiscus syriacus Lil’ Kim Another perpetual bloomer that attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds, the Lil’ Kim Rose-of-Sharon is a knockout. A miniature that is supposed to top out at 3-4 feet, in my Smith Mountain Lake garden it grew closer to 8 feet tall. The 3-inch pure white flowers are accented with a bright red eye, and persist for three days before falling instead of the typical one-day flower cycle of most Rose-of-Sharons. If needed, prune in late winter or early spring, and feed with shrub fertilizer in early spring for best flower performance.

FAR LEFT Sambucus Black Lace features deeply cut, almost black foliage. In spring, pale pink, saucer-sized flowers add extra allure.

ABOVE AND LEFT Rhus typhina Tiger Eyes (Tiger Eyes sumac) thrives in a container or planted directly in the ground.


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Loropetalum Purple Diamond has beautiful purple foliage and pink, fringe-like flowers in spring that contrast nicely with the leaves. It’s an easy-to-grow, low-maintenance shrub.

Kolkwitzia amabilis Dream Catcher Soft pink spring flowers and soft yellow foliage that glows all summer

Weigela florida ‘Eyecatcher’ Electric yellow and green variegated foliage with rose-red, tubular flowers

Caryopteris incana ‘Sunshine Blue’ Bright gold foliage and amethyst blue flowers in fall

Deutzia gracilis Chardonnay Pearls Bright yellow foliage that in spring is almost hidden by the pearl-like buds that burst into star-shaped flowers (pictured below)

More to tryLoropetalum chinensis ‘Purple Diamond’ One of the new dwarf Chinese fringe flower shrubs, ‘Purple Diamond’ matures at about 5 feet tall and wide in a mounding form with arching branches. The intense purple foliage of this evergreen shrub stands out in the garden, giving year-round interest. A member of the witch hazel family, in spring it is heavy with pink fringe-like blooms that stand out in pleasing contrast to the deep purple foliage. Flowers continue to appear sporadically throughout the summer and into autumn. An easy-to-grow plant in the right spot, choose an area with partial shade in fertile, slightly acidic soil. It makes an excellent background to bold perennials and annuals, is a gorgeous accent mixed with other ornamental shrubs, and works well as a foundation planting or in a container.

Catriona Tudor Erler is a freelance garden writer, photographer and speaker who divides her time between SML and Charlottesville. She is the author of nine garden books, including “Design Ideas for Home Landscaping,” “Poolscaping: Gardening and Landscaping Around Your Pool and Spa,” and “Complete Home Landscaping.”

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When it comes to development at Smith Mountain Lake – commercial and residential – no one’s influence has been more significant than that of Ron Willard. A native of the Scruggs area of Franklin County, Willard started a small construction company in 1973, just seven years after the lake reached full pond. He has spent the past 38 years building the business into The Willard Companies, a multi-faceted enterprise that includes three country clubs, a real estate company and the area’s largest commercial development, Westlake Towne Center. Willard employs more than 200 people in the region, including two of his three children. Ron Willard II, who joined the company in 1992, is vice president and runs many of the day-to-day operations. Lee Willard came on board in 2010 as vice president of Corporate Holdings. Ron Willard’s family also includes his wife of 10 years, Kris Willard, who owns and operates Interiors by Kris, daughter Kim Waters and four grandchildren. Willard, 65, has been a strong community advocate through his work with the W.E. Skelton 4-H Center, SML Regional Chamber of Commerce, Ferrum College and numerous other organizations. He was instrumental in bringing a branch of the Franklin County Library to Westlake and said he hopes to do the same for a proposed multi-million dollar arts complex.

It’s difficult to imagine what the area would look like today without Willard’s contributions. So, as the magazine celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2011, we thought it was time to get his take on the past, present and future of Smith Mountain Lake.

- Andie Gibson, Editor

Did you envision the lake as a tremendous development opportunity from the very start of your career?

A: In one of my first jobs working for a contractor in Danville, I would visit other lakes – Lake Norman (N.C.), Lake Wiley (S.C.), Lake Lanier (Ga.) – and I would see what was going on there. Snoop shopping has been a big part of my career. I would see what was going on in those areas and knew it was something we could bring to our community. Of course, there was a lot that we weren’t ready for. We had to wait until the clock ticked. But I knew if I got the amount of money together that it would take that the lake would be a great draw for retirees. For Smith Mountain Lake to have success, the community had to have a place to get together and socialize. I knew if we gave them the activities they desired, they would be willing to pay for it. So, yes, I could see that.

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Q: In what ways do you think you’ve changed?

A: At 28 years old when I started, I was all about doing what I wanted in my career and taking care of my family. Then it got to the point where I was successful enough that I was concerned with taking care of my employees and the community. Today, I work because I want to take care of them and keep the community thriving and getting better every year. … It’s not just about my family. Today, it’s a much broader thought process. It’s about putting my arms around the whole community.

Q: What’s been the most rewarding part of your career?

A: The satisfaction I get from making others happy and comfortable. I can’t believe the number of people I’ve sold real estate to over the years who have come back four or five years later and say, “Ron we’ve got to move on. There’s no healthcare, no assisted living center, things we’re going to need in our later years.” Now, they have that. I get letters and cards from people who say how much they appreciate my efforts, and that’s nice. I have the best job in the world, and I have the hardest job, too. I get all the glory, but I also catch all the hell.

Q: How has it been working with your children?

A: When [oldest son] Ron came in, it was like I had a second pair of eyes. Now it’s like that again with [youngest son] Lee. It’s allowed me to step back and play more, have more fun. … I’m really not concerned about handing over the reigns to Ron and Lee because their ethics and attention to detail are beyond compare. And I think their ability to deal with people is better than mine because they wear their generosity on their sleeves. Their knowledge of technology is also what is helping drive the company forward.

Q: Will you ever retire?

A: In my case, my name is attached to these communities. It’s important to the people who live here. Believe it or not, I never want to stop doing the things I do for my employees and the community. I would never think of retiring because of that. I do look forward to being semi-retired and having more free time. And I will always be available to serve as a sounding board for the boys.

Q: What do you think is the biggest misconception people have about you?

A: I’ve always said that when I hear someone say something bad about me, it’s for one of two reasons. Envy, or because I didn’t do something for them that they wanted me to do – maybe because it was unethical. Certainly someone who’s in a position like me is never going to win a popularity contest. … My enemies don’t have to like me, but I want them to respect me for what I’ve done for the community and for my employees. And if they respect me, they’ll learn to like me. I think if some of those people would get to know me, they’d change their impression.

Q: You pulled back on some planned development right before the economy started to slide in 2008. What factors indicated to you that we were headed for recession?

A: I’m convinced that the recession we’re living in today is because of 9/11 and the inability of our government not to be able to control its pocketbook. … What really happened, though, were the elections in 2006. That was a real turning point in Congress – when Democrats took over and stalemated George W. [Bush]. They handicapped him the last two years of his term. It is political war that drove us to this recession. There’s been no work done politically to keep or make jobs. … What I don’t think people will forget about this recession is the importance of having a job and giving it your best shot because you want to be the last one standing, not the first to fall.

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Q: What are your plans for the future? A: If people who live here will shop at home and keep spending their dollars here, Smith Mountain Lake will keep rolling on. We can continue to improve services if people continue to patronize the things we already have. Hopefully, I’m going to spend my next 10 years impressing that upon people.

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TrendsLAKERS PLANNING TO BUILD NEW HOMES OR REMODEL EXISTING ONES ENJOY ONE KEY ADVANTAGE: MANY BUILDING PROFESSIONALS AT SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE ARE ON TOP OF – AND ABLE TO OFFER THEIR CUSTOMERS – THE ABSOLUTE LATEST IN BUILDING PRODUCTS, TECHNIQUES AND SERVICES. HEADING THIS YEAR’S LIST, THEY SAY, ARE ADVANCES IN HOME-DESIGN TECHNOLOGY, ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND GREEN BUILDING, OUTDOOR LIVING AND KITCHEN CONVENIENCES.

One advantage of the building information modeling (BIM) technology used by John Brock of Brockworks, Inc. (right) is it allows homeowners to better visualize how a room will look when complete. The home of Rick and Debbie Cocrane, under construction in Park Place, will feature a see-through fireplace separating the kitchen and living room. Brock used BIM to show the Cochranes two choices of how the fireplace could be finished (main image and lower right). Brock also inserted a photo into the software that depicts the home’s lake view.

CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGYHome builders and remodelers can peer into the future

and see how a project will look when completed thanks to the 3-D modeling services offered by John Brock of Brock-Works, Inc.

Referred to in the industry as BIM (building information modeling), the technology lets Brock show customers exactly what they’ll be living in based on the architectural drawings and materials specifications. Software translates blueprints into completed and decorated rooms, which customers can “walk through” on the large monitor in his office (or iPad at the job site), viewing details such as moldings, paint colors, flooring and countertop choices. Pictures on the wall, reflec-tions in mirrors and even views through windows using ac-tual background images are visible on the screen.

“And the system generates building materials lists that al-

low us to more precisely estimate and update costs than ever before,” Brock said. “We get a 3-D walk-through rendering, but by adding cost and timeline dimensions, it really becomes ‘5-D.’

“A homeowner’s cost for using the visualization technology is easily recovered in reduced change orders and improved building efficiency along the way,” he said.

Brock has used the software from the start for Rick and Deb-bie Cocrane’s new home in Park Place, slated for completion in May.

“It’s a tremendous tool for taking risk and surprises out of the building process,” Rick Cocrane said. “It’s much easier to make the right choices when you can see a virtual representa-tion of the finished product and have a precise cost associated with each alternative.”

STORY BY JERRY HALE

PHOTOGRAPHY BY HUONG FRALIN AND MICAH GAUDIO


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TrendsLAKERS PLANNING TO BUILD NEW HOMES OR REMODEL EXISTING ONES ENJOY ONE KEY ADVANTAGE: MANY BUILDING PROFESSIONALS AT SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE ARE ON TOP OF – AND ABLE TO OFFER THEIR CUSTOMERS – THE ABSOLUTE LATEST IN BUILDING PRODUCTS, TECHNIQUES AND SERVICES. HEADING THIS YEAR’S LIST, THEY SAY, ARE ADVANCES IN HOME-DESIGN TECHNOLOGY, ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND GREEN BUILDING, OUTDOOR LIVING AND KITCHEN CONVENIENCES.

One advantage of the building information modeling (BIM) technology used by John Brock of Brockworks, Inc. (right) is it allows homeowners to better visualize how a room will look when complete. The home of Rick and Debbie Cocrane, under construction in Park Place, will feature a see-through fireplace separating the kitchen and living room. Brock used BIM to show the Cochranes two choices of how the fireplace could be finished (main image and lower right). Brock also inserted a photo into the software that depicts the home’s lake view.

CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGYHome builders and remodelers can peer into the future

and see how a project will look when completed thanks to the 3-D modeling services offered by John Brock of Brock-Works, Inc.

Referred to in the industry as BIM (building information modeling), the technology lets Brock show customers exactly what they’ll be living in based on the architectural drawings and materials specifications. Software translates blueprints into completed and decorated rooms, which customers can “walk through” on the large monitor in his office (or iPad at the job site), viewing details such as moldings, paint colors, flooring and countertop choices. Pictures on the wall, reflec-tions in mirrors and even views through windows using ac-tual background images are visible on the screen.

“And the system generates building materials lists that al-

low us to more precisely estimate and update costs than ever before,” Brock said. “We get a 3-D walk-through rendering, but by adding cost and timeline dimensions, it really becomes ‘5-D.’

“A homeowner’s cost for using the visualization technology is easily recovered in reduced change orders and improved building efficiency along the way,” he said.

Brock has used the software from the start for Rick and Deb-bie Cocrane’s new home in Park Place, slated for completion in May.

“It’s a tremendous tool for taking risk and surprises out of the building process,” Rick Cocrane said. “It’s much easier to make the right choices when you can see a virtual representa-tion of the finished product and have a precise cost associated with each alternative.”

STORY BY JERRY HALE

PHOTOGRAPHY BY HUONG FRALIN AND MICAH GAUDIO


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Eddie Fort of PD&M General Contractors, who builds three to five custom homes

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"People realize that a 1-2 percent increase in construction costs can save 35-40 percent in energy-use costs," he said. "They’ll recoup

HOW LAKERS ARE GOING GREEN“We’re seeing significantly increased sales of energy-efficient windows, doors, and

insulation, compact fluorescent and LED [light emitting diode] lighting as people look for ways to keep energy costs down.” – Bruce Shelton, Capps Home Building Center, Moneta

“Solar shade screens provide a good defense against blistering afternoon sun. Motorized or manual and suitable for openings up to 26 feet wide, they’re there when you want them and roll out of sight when you don’t.” – Skip Patitucci, Snazzy Screen Solutions, Moneta

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their added investment in a few years and then reap the benefits from then on."

Fort is one of a handful of SML contractors building homes that meet EarthCraft standards, which call for use of high-efficiency heating and cooling systems, innovative insulating techniques, very tight windows and doors, LED lighting and low-VOC (volatile organic compounds) finishing products.

The Willard Companies’ Grande Villas project at The Water’s Edge (above) meets EarthCraft and Energy Star

standards.

Eddie Fort (far right) of PD&M, Inc. is one of a handful of EarthCraft-

certified builders at SML.

"We build to Earthcraft’s Gold Standard," Fort said. "Only about 50 homes built in Virginia each year meet those criteria."

Building to EarthCraft and Energy Star standards is also at the core of The Willard Companies’ newest developments — The Grande Villas at The Water’s Edge and The Farm’s Hammock Pointe, both in Franklin County.

"These homes are 30 percent more efficient than regular code-built homes due to the very tight sealing of air-conditioned and heated space, carefully placed ducting and use of properly sized high-efficiency HVAC systems," said Ron Willard II, vice president for the company. "Homeowners recover the increased construction costs in five to six years, and they live in a healthier, more comfortable home."


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Eddie Fort of PD&M General Contractors, who builds three to five custom homes

per year, finds building for energy efficiency high on the list of "musts" for the majority of his customers.

"People realize that a 1-2 percent increase in construction costs can save 35-40 percent in energy-use costs," he said. "They’ll recoup

HOW LAKERS ARE GOING GREEN“We’re seeing significantly increased sales of energy-efficient windows, doors, and

insulation, compact fluorescent and LED [light emitting diode] lighting as people look for ways to keep energy costs down.” – Bruce Shelton, Capps Home Building Center, Moneta

“Solar shade screens provide a good defense against blistering afternoon sun. Motorized or manual and suitable for openings up to 26 feet wide, they’re there when you want them and roll out of sight when you don’t.” – Skip Patitucci, Snazzy Screen Solutions, Moneta

“It’s nice to see a bill from AEP that shows credit for the kilowatts we’ve put back into the grid.” - Lisa Raub, SML homeowner who had solar panels installed by Renewable Engineered Systems of Martinsville

their added investment in a few years and then reap the benefits from then on."

Fort is one of a handful of SML contractors building homes that meet EarthCraft standards, which call for use of high-efficiency heating and cooling systems, innovative insulating techniques, very tight windows and doors, LED lighting and low-VOC (volatile organic compounds) finishing products.

The Willard Companies’ Grande Villas project at The Water’s Edge (above) meets EarthCraft and Energy Star

standards.

Eddie Fort (far right) of PD&M, Inc. is one of a handful of EarthCraft-

certified builders at SML.

"We build to Earthcraft’s Gold Standard," Fort said. "Only about 50 homes built in Virginia each year meet those criteria."

Building to EarthCraft and Energy Star standards is also at the core of The Willard Companies’ newest developments — The Grande Villas at The Water’s Edge and The Farm’s Hammock Pointe, both in Franklin County.

"These homes are 30 percent more efficient than regular code-built homes due to the very tight sealing of air-conditioned and heated space, carefully placed ducting and use of properly sized high-efficiency HVAC systems," said Ron Willard II, vice president for the company. "Homeowners recover the increased construction costs in five to six years, and they live in a healthier, more comfortable home."


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near the irrigation pump so that low-dose nutrients and pest control for insects, moles, deer and weeds are injected into the irrigation water. The tank needs refilling just once a month or so, and there is much less waste and runoff into the lake than with granular material spread on the surface. Installation cost for an average yard is about $500.” – George Kerr, Westlake Turf & Irrigation, Moneta

“Natural stone and artfully arranged boulders have become popular for terrace walls, steps and pathways. The result is a very natural look and feel. Also anything with fire — fireplaces, fire pits, seating circles for chimineas — is hot right now.” – Brandon Montgomery, Seven Oaks Landscape Hardscape, Inc., Glade Hill

“People are shifting away from large, mulched beds in their landscaping due to the effort and cost of maintaining them — refreshing the mulch, weeding, fertilizing and pruning the shrubs. The same space in grass simply gets cut along with the rest of the yard.” –Brian Ruggieri, Ruggieri Lawns, LLC, Moneta

OUTDOOR LIVINGWith ecology-minded homeowners trend-

ing toward less heated space under roof, functional and inviting outdoor living areas become correspondingly more important to lake living. Patios, decks and docks — some quite exquisitely furnished with pieces built to withstand the elements — are designed to become hubs for entertaining.

Bob and Christie Bryden added an outdoor dining area during a recent remodel. It in-

A natural stone patio leads to a pergola with hot tub overlooking Smith Mountain Lake.

An outdoor patio provides homeowners

with additional space for lakeside

entertaining.

cludes seating for 12, plus a food preparation area with sink, fridge, ice maker, stove and oven, grill, beer tap, plenty of counter space and an outdoor gas fireplace – all under a cozy pergola and enclosable with curtains.

"We really enjoy the days when we make and serve all three meals out there," Bob Bryden said, "where we can watch the ever-changing activity on the lake."

"Outdoor living is definitely in," said Kris Willard, owner of Interiors by Kris, "with patios, decks, outdoor kitchens, grilling and dining areas comprising up to 40 percent of a family’s living space. Manufactur-ers have responded with all-weather furnishings made of synthetic wicker and wrought aluminum that won’t rust or rot, and with cushions of ex-truded PVC fiber that let wa-ter drain right through."


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ALFRESCO OPTIONS“Our new ‘fertigation’ system puts a small feeder tank

near the irrigation pump so that low-dose nutrients and pest control for insects, moles, deer and weeds are injected into the irrigation water. The tank needs refilling just once a month or so, and there is much less waste and runoff into the lake than with granular material spread on the surface. Installation cost for an average yard is about $500.” – George Kerr, Westlake Turf & Irrigation, Moneta

“Natural stone and artfully arranged boulders have become popular for terrace walls, steps and pathways. The result is a very natural look and feel. Also anything with fire — fireplaces, fire pits, seating circles for chimineas — is hot right now.” – Brandon Montgomery, Seven Oaks Landscape Hardscape, Inc., Glade Hill

“People are shifting away from large, mulched beds in their landscaping due to the effort and cost of maintaining them — refreshing the mulch, weeding, fertilizing and pruning the shrubs. The same space in grass simply gets cut along with the rest of the yard.” –Brian Ruggieri, Ruggieri Lawns, LLC, Moneta

OUTDOOR LIVINGWith ecology-minded homeowners trend-

ing toward less heated space under roof, functional and inviting outdoor living areas become correspondingly more important to lake living. Patios, decks and docks — some quite exquisitely furnished with pieces built to withstand the elements — are designed to become hubs for entertaining.

Bob and Christie Bryden added an outdoor dining area during a recent remodel. It in-

A natural stone patio leads to a pergola with hot tub overlooking Smith Mountain Lake.

An outdoor patio provides homeowners

with additional space for lakeside

entertaining.

cludes seating for 12, plus a food preparation area with sink, fridge, ice maker, stove and oven, grill, beer tap, plenty of counter space and an outdoor gas fireplace – all under a cozy pergola and enclosable with curtains.

"We really enjoy the days when we make and serve all three meals out there," Bob Bryden said, "where we can watch the ever-changing activity on the lake."

"Outdoor living is definitely in," said Kris Willard, owner of Interiors by Kris, "with patios, decks, outdoor kitchens, grilling and dining areas comprising up to 40 percent of a family’s living space. Manufactur-ers have responded with all-weather furnishings made of synthetic wicker and wrought aluminum that won’t rust or rot, and with cushions of ex-truded PVC fiber that let wa-ter drain right through."


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WHAT’S COOKING?

“Remodelers are adding wine cellars, mantles, bookcases, entertainment centers, bars and billiard rooms — projects that can be enjoyed with family and friends. Lyptus, considered a ‘green’ wood due to its 10-year sprig-to-harvest cycle, finishes up much like mahogany and is very popular.” – Stephen Boggs, DeNeal’s Cabinets, Moneta

“I absolutely love my touch-sensitive faucet. You can turn it on and off with your elbow or chin when your hands are full, wet or gooey. It’s great,” – Nollie Morris, Union Hall homeowner

“Drawer-style microwaves are really catching on. They avoid the bulky cupboard under-hang – or worse, cumbersome countertop models – found in older kitchens. And kitchens aren’t just kitchens any more. They are multi-use living spaces, large enough for group cooking, studying and informal socializing.” – Les Kuhn, Kitchens at the Lake, Moneta

KITCHEN CONVENIENCES

In kitchens, Stephen Boggs of DeNeal’s Cabinets said customers are opting for innovations such as bump-to-open trash cabinets with

sorting bins for recyclables, cool-burning LED lighting and soft-close drawers and cabinets.

Kitchens by Connie owner Blair Graninger said she has noticed definite trends in what people are requesting in their designs.

"We’re seeing multiple colors used in cabinetry — mixed woods, stains and paints — plus granite patterns on islands that differ from the main-run countertops," Graninger said. "And, of course, kitchens are just one focal point of a large, integrated family food preparation/dining/TV-watching/homemaker office area. A hidden ‘drop zone’ for purses, messages, mail and charging electronics is popular, as are multi-bin recycling cabinets.

"People are also going for simpler trim moldings, door styles and door/drawer hardware — avoiding dust-catching complexity," Graninger added. "And space utilization is paramount: They want functional storage tucked into every nook and cranny."

Mixing different cabinetry woods and countertop surfaces (far right) is a popular kitchen trend; Insets from top:

a designated area for charging electronics, multiple bins for recyclables, a discreet kitchen ‘drop zone’


sml home guide

WHAT’S COOKING?

“Remodelers are adding wine cellars, mantles, bookcases, entertainment centers, bars and billiard rooms — projects that can be enjoyed with family and friends. Lyptus, considered a ‘green’ wood due to its 10-year sprig-to-harvest cycle, finishes up much like mahogany and is very popular.” – Stephen Boggs, DeNeal’s Cabinets, Moneta

“I absolutely love my touch-sensitive faucet. You can turn it on and off with your elbow or chin when your hands are full, wet or gooey. It’s great,” – Nollie Morris, Union Hall homeowner

“Drawer-style microwaves are really catching on. They avoid the bulky cupboard under-hang – or worse, cumbersome countertop models – found in older kitchens. And kitchens aren’t just kitchens any more. They are multi-use living spaces, large enough for group cooking, studying and informal socializing.” – Les Kuhn, Kitchens at the Lake, Moneta

KITCHEN CONVENIENCES

In kitchens, Stephen Boggs of DeNeal’s Cabinets said customers are opting for innovations such as bump-to-open trash cabinets with

sorting bins for recyclables, cool-burning LED lighting and soft-close drawers and cabinets.

Kitchens by Connie owner Blair Graninger said she has noticed definite trends in what people are requesting in their designs.

"We’re seeing multiple colors used in cabinetry — mixed woods, stains and paints — plus granite patterns on islands that differ from the main-run countertops," Graninger said. "And, of course, kitchens are just one focal point of a large, integrated family food preparation/dining/TV-watching/homemaker office area. A hidden ‘drop zone’ for purses, messages, mail and charging electronics is popular, as are multi-bin recycling cabinets.

"People are also going for simpler trim moldings, door styles and door/drawer hardware — avoiding dust-catching complexity," Graninger added. "And space utilization is paramount: They want functional storage tucked into every nook and cranny."

Mixing different cabinetry woods and countertop surfaces (far right) is a popular kitchen trend; Insets from top:

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Splinters Splendor

When it comes to spending time at Smith Mountain Lake, Deitz and Terry Lilly certainly have their priorities in order.

One of the first things the couple set out to do when they purchased their home on the

Blackwater in April 2009 was rip out the dingy, splintery dock built in the 1970s and replace it with a fresh, fun party dock to entertain family and friends.

There are no obstructed views here. Because the home sits astride two waterfront lots along 298 feet of shoreline, the Lillys were permitted to build a second dock farther into the cove to accommodate two boat slips and a slip for two personal watercraft.

“This is ideal because it gives us plenty of space to entertain on the party dock, yet the boats and the storage shed are at the other dock,” said Terry Lilly.

Deitz Lilly, an SML and Lynchburg builder, was out on his docks with tool belt and power tools almost every weekend for nearly four months completing the projects.

“[Local dock builder] Mike Dillon set the poles, but my son, Brent [28] and I and one of our employees did the rest – the party dock first and then the boat dock,” Lilly said, explaining that he saved considerable money by using a dozen of the dock’s original poles. “Mike added some new ones then drove all the pilings for the second dock.”

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Opposite page, homeowners Deitz and Terry Lilly (sitting at left) entertain friends on their renovated party dock.

Above, a copper mermaid tops the dock’s cupola. Below, coffered ceilings give the dock a finished, upscale look.

STORY BY FERNE HALE

PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICAH GAUDIO


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Splinters Splendor

When it comes to spending time at Smith Mountain Lake, Deitz and Terry Lilly certainly have their priorities in order.

One of the first things the couple set out to do when they purchased their home on the

Blackwater in April 2009 was rip out the dingy, splintery dock built in the 1970s and replace it with a fresh, fun party dock to entertain family and friends.

There are no obstructed views here. Because the home sits astride two waterfront lots along 298 feet of shoreline, the Lillys were permitted to build a second dock farther into the cove to accommodate two boat slips and a slip for two personal watercraft.

“This is ideal because it gives us plenty of space to entertain on the party dock, yet the boats and the storage shed are at the other dock,” said Terry Lilly.

Deitz Lilly, an SML and Lynchburg builder, was out on his docks with tool belt and power tools almost every weekend for nearly four months completing the projects.

“[Local dock builder] Mike Dillon set the poles, but my son, Brent [28] and I and one of our employees did the rest – the party dock first and then the boat dock,” Lilly said, explaining that he saved considerable money by using a dozen of the dock’s original poles. “Mike added some new ones then drove all the pilings for the second dock.”

TO

Opposite page, homeowners Deitz and Terry Lilly (sitting at left) entertain friends on their renovated party dock.

Above, a copper mermaid tops the dock’s cupola. Below, coffered ceilings give the dock a finished, upscale look.

STORY BY FERNE HALE

PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICAH GAUDIO


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Lilly installed new floor joists and topped them with EverGrain composite decking. The siding used to frame in the poles and dock house was painted a beachy blue.

“I love decorating,” said Terry Lilly, who plans to have the beige house painted the same color. “And this color is fresh and fun.”

And while the two-dock setup is perfect for entertaining, what makes this project spectacular is Deitz Lilly’s attention to detail, including a coffered ceiling that is so beautiful it looks like it belongs in an indoor room. It is made of beadboard and trim constructed of environmentally friendly engineered wood. Suspended from the ceiling are three tropical-looking rattan fans. The bar top, which Lilly

also built of waterproof materials, features a striking patina of copper. Each dock’s roof sports a cupola: a mermaid atop the party dock and a flying pig on the boat dock.

“At the lake, pigs do fly,” joked Terry Lilly.To accommodate guests, the party dock

is furnished with high tables, bar stools and numerous other tables, including one made from a crab trap. There are cushioned chairs, rocking chairs and even a super-sized lounge for reclining. The look is one of comfort and relaxation.

Terry Lilly’s love of Caribbean style is evident on the dock. There’s a wacky wine rack, several large flamingos (screwed to the dock to prevent them from flying away in the wind), and several Margaritaville signs. However, her favorite dock item “has to be the bear,” she said, referring to a 5-foot-tall polar bear, wearing a grass skirt holding a tray of drinks, purchased at The Cottage Gate.

As the warm weather approaches, the couple said they plan to take full advantage of their new two-dock setup.

“It’s just such a relaxing, peaceful atmosphere down there being right on the lake,” Terry Lilly said. “We’re just looking forward to relaxing and enjoying family and friends.”

BUILDING BASICS Year Built 1978; remodeled in 2010

Square Footage 1,500 on each of two docks, including one 20-by-10-foot floater at each dock

Materials EverGrain Composite Decking, LP SmartSide trim and siding

Builder Deitz Lilly Builders, Michael Dillon Custom Docks

Above left, because their home sits astride two

waterfront lots, the Lillys were permitted to build a second dock further into

the cove to house boats and personal watercraft.

Above right and below left, tropical-themed accents decorate the party dock.

Below right, the original dock prior to renovation.


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sml home guide

A comprehensive list of resources for area homeowners and buildersInformation for the 2011 Home Guide was compiled from business submissions, telephone interviews and SML Regional Chamber of Commerce records. Laker Media deems it to be accurate to the best of its abilities but makes no guarantees.The third column indicates the year the business was established; the fourth is the number of employees. To be added to the list for next year or to correct any information for your business, e-mail [email protected].

HOMEGUIDESMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE

2011

NAME/ADDRESS PHONE/WEBYEAR EST.

# EMP SPECIALTIES

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES

ACS Design, LLC. 2203 Peters Creek Rd., Roanoke

540-562-2345 acsdesignllc.com 2002 10 Architectural design, water, waste water engineering and surveying

Alam Design Group, LLC 1360 Roanoke Rd., Daleville

540-966-3635 alamdesigngroup.com 2003 5 Cost-effective custom design homes and in-house architects

Custom Structures, Inc. 1934 Graves Mill Rd., Lynchburg

434-832-0040 customstructuresinc.com 2002 24 Architecture, construction, design and build

Dickson Architects & Associates, P.C. 1056 Old Country Club Rd., Roanoke

540-345-4040 dicksonarchitects.com 1971 3 Architecture construction management forensics, defect investigation

Erler Design 109 Bay Terrace, Huddleston

434-953-6747 erlerdesign.com 2007 1 Design of craftsman-style homes, plans, services, full design of new homes, renovations

Papit Architecture & Design 2669 Sterrett Rd., Raphine

540-894-3436 papitarchitect.com 2011 1 Custom home design, remodeling and additions, site planning, and project management

Structures Design/Build, LLC 5104 Bernard Dr., Roanoke

540-774-4800 structuresdb.com 1999 15 New homes, remodeling, commercial

Trish England, Architect 270 Sourwood Dr., Hardy

540-719-5600 [email protected] 2005 1 Remodeling, additions

ATTORNEYS/TITLE & SETTLEMENT COMPANIES

Acquisition Title & Settlement Agency 12925 B.T. Washington Hwy., #103, Hardy

540-721-8600 acquisitiontitle.net 1993 8 Real estate closings, new construction loan closings, coordinate 1031 tax deferred exchange,

title insurance

Glibert & Bird, P.C. 13595 B.T. Washington Hwy., Moneta

540-721-5110 gilbertbird.com 1997 10 Real estate, corporate, civil litigation personal injury, estate planning, divorce, family law

The Bullington Law Firm 13161 B. T. Washington Hwy. Suite C, Hardy 540-721-5440 2003 2 Residential and commercial real estate, contract disputes

Vogel & Cromwell, LLC. 13245 B.T. Washington Hwy., Hardy

540-721-3988 vogelandcromwell.com 1922 12 Residential and commercial real estate, contract law, commercial litigation, mechanics lean

disputes

BANKS/MORTGAGE LENDERS

Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group 12925 B.T. Washington Hwy. #200, Hardy 540-721-0126 1997 5 Complete home mortgage needs, construction loans, refinancing

Bank of America Home Loans 12970 B.T. Washington Hwy., Hardy

540-721-6812 http://ae.bankofamerica.com/cynthiaverhoven

NA 3 Conventional loans, jumbo loans, conventional FHA 203K Renovation loans, VA Loans, USDA loans

Bank of Botetourt at LakeWatch 51 FirstWatch Dr., Moneta

540-719-1880 bankofbotetourt.com 1899 4 Mortgage loans, construction loans, financial services

BB&T Westlake 37 Village Springs Dr., Hardy

540-721-4345 bbandt.com 1872 NA Mortgage loans, business loans, home equity/lot loans, construction loans, purchases, refiances

First National Bank 74 Scruggs Rd., #102, Moneta

540-719-0193 1stnatbk.com NA 5 Mortgages, lot loans, car loans, equity loans

Franklin Community Bank, N.A. 400 Old Franklin Turnpike, #100, Rocky Mount

540-489-3476 fcbva.com 2002 40 Small business, construction, conforming mortgages


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Providing full lawn and landscape service to the region since 2001

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sml home guide

A comprehensive list of resources for area homeowners and buildersInformation for the 2011 Home Guide was compiled from business submissions, telephone interviews and SML Regional Chamber of Commerce records. Laker Media deems it to be accurate to the best of its abilities but makes no guarantees.The third column indicates the year the business was established; the fourth is the number of employees. To be added to the list for next year or to correct any information for your business, e-mail [email protected].

HOMEGUIDESMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE

2011


# EMP SPECIALTIES

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES

ACS Design, LLC. 2203 Peters Creek Rd., Roanoke

540-562-2345 acsdesignllc.com 2002 10 Architectural design, water, waste water engineering and surveying

Alam Design Group, LLC 1360 Roanoke Rd., Daleville

540-966-3635 alamdesigngroup.com 2003 5 Cost-effective custom design homes and in-house architects

Custom Structures, Inc. 1934 Graves Mill Rd., Lynchburg

434-832-0040 customstructuresinc.com 2002 24 Architecture, construction, design and build

Dickson Architects & Associates, P.C. 1056 Old Country Club Rd., Roanoke

540-345-4040 dicksonarchitects.com 1971 3 Architecture construction management forensics, defect investigation

Erler Design 109 Bay Terrace, Huddleston

434-953-6747 erlerdesign.com 2007 1 Design of craftsman-style homes, plans, services, full design of new homes, renovations

Papit Architecture & Design 2669 Sterrett Rd., Raphine

540-894-3436 papitarchitect.com 2011 1 Custom home design, remodeling and additions, site planning, and project management

Structures Design/Build, LLC 5104 Bernard Dr., Roanoke

540-774-4800 structuresdb.com 1999 15 New homes, remodeling, commercial

Trish England, Architect 270 Sourwood Dr., Hardy

540-719-5600 [email protected] 2005 1 Remodeling, additions

ATTORNEYS/TITLE & SETTLEMENT COMPANIES

Acquisition Title & Settlement Agency 12925 B.T. Washington Hwy., #103, Hardy

540-721-8600 acquisitiontitle.net 1993 8 Real estate closings, new construction loan closings, coordinate 1031 tax deferred exchange,

title insurance

Glibert & Bird, P.C. 13595 B.T. Washington Hwy., Moneta

540-721-5110 gilbertbird.com 1997 10 Real estate, corporate, civil litigation personal injury, estate planning, divorce, family law

The Bullington Law Firm 13161 B. T. Washington Hwy. Suite C, Hardy 540-721-5440 2003 2 Residential and commercial real estate, contract disputes

Vogel & Cromwell, LLC. 13245 B.T. Washington Hwy., Hardy

540-721-3988 vogelandcromwell.com 1922 12 Residential and commercial real estate, contract law, commercial litigation, mechanics lean

disputes

BANKS/MORTGAGE LENDERS

Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group 12925 B.T. Washington Hwy. #200, Hardy 540-721-0126 1997 5 Complete home mortgage needs, construction loans, refinancing

Bank of America Home Loans 12970 B.T. Washington Hwy., Hardy

540-721-6812 http://ae.bankofamerica.com/cynthiaverhoven

NA 3 Conventional loans, jumbo loans, conventional FHA 203K Renovation loans, VA Loans, USDA loans

Bank of Botetourt at LakeWatch 51 FirstWatch Dr., Moneta

540-719-1880 bankofbotetourt.com 1899 4 Mortgage loans, construction loans, financial services

BB&T Westlake 37 Village Springs Dr., Hardy

540-721-4345 bbandt.com 1872 NA Mortgage loans, business loans, home equity/lot loans, construction loans, purchases, refiances

First National Bank 74 Scruggs Rd., #102, Moneta

540-719-0193 1stnatbk.com NA 5 Mortgages, lot loans, car loans, equity loans

Franklin Community Bank, N.A. 400 Old Franklin Turnpike, #100, Rocky Mount

540-489-3476 fcbva.com 2002 40 Small business, construction, conforming mortgages


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# EMP SPECIALTIES

Gateway Mortgage 16503 B.T. Washington Hwy., Moneta

540-719-4464 gatewaymortgagesml.com 2007 3 Purchases and refinances, construction to perm loans, conventional, FHA, VA, rural housing,

lots, land

HomeTown Bank 13400 B.T.Washington Hwy, Moneta

540-719-2265 hometownbankva.com 2005 6 Mortgage services, commercial and consumer lending, retail bankin

Martinsville DuPont Credit Union - MDCU P.O. Box 2158, Martinsville

800-475-6328 mdcu.org 1953 70 Residential mortgage lending

Member One Federal Credit Union 12975 B.T.Washington Hwy., Hardy

540-982-8811 memberonefcu.com NA 8 Mortgages, home equity, lot loans

Stellar One 14739 Moneta Rd., Moneta

540-297-1233 stellarone.com 1905 NA Lots/consumer lending, in-house mortgages, secondary mortgages

SunTrust Bank 13264 B.T.Washington Hwy., Hardy 540-721-4471 ext. 4 NA NA Home equity, new construction, lot loans, boat and marine loans

Wells Fargo-Rayetta Webb 1015 Main St, Altavista

434-369-1050 [email protected] 2009 2 Reverse mortgages, reverse mortgages for purchasing

BUILDERS/CONTRACTORS

Blue Ridge Homes of SWVA, Inc. 13860 B.T. Washington Hwy. #101, Moneta

540-719-5368 blueridgehomesva.com 2008 NA New home construction, additions, log home contractor

Brockworks, Inc. 400 Scruggs Rd., #1800, Moneta

540-721-4346 brockworksinc.com 1994 2 Custom-built homes with unique features, 3-D design services, custom home design,

remodeling

Building Specialists, Inc. 114 Day Ave. SW, Roanoke

540-982-8200 bsiva.com 1976 14 New home construction, green building, light commercial construction, renovation/additions,

insurance claims

Charles Lynch Construction 200 Donald Ave., Rocky Mount

540-420-8657 askadamlynch.com 1980 1 Upscale custom homes, design consulting

Conway Design-Build, Inc. 6832 B.T.Washington Hwy., Wirtz

540-721-1210 conwaydesignbuild.com 1986 2 Custom home design and construction; renovations and additions; architecture

Cooper Contractors, Inc. 11 Nyle Ridge Rd., Wirtz

540-721-4600 [email protected] 1991 3 Custom homes, docks, renovations and additions

Cornerstone Builders 3764 Peters Creek Rd., SW Suite A, Roanoke

540-342-6938 cstonebuilders.com 1996 9 Residential remodeling

Cressman Log Homes 180 Pine Haven Lane, Union Hall 540-576-1597 1994 NA Custom-built log homes

Dale E. Angle Custom Builder 1116 Iron Ridge Rd., Rocky Mount 540-483-2585 1972 4 Custom building, additions and renovations

Deitz Lilly Builder, Inc. P.O. Box 586, Forest

434-525-0072 [email protected] deitzlillybuilders.com

NA NA New construction, renovations, remodels EarthCraft certified

Dickerson Construction 1110 Knob Hill Rd., Vinton

540-890-4026 1987 3 Custom homes, remodeling

Dream Homes Unlimited Martinsville

276-358-0311 276-358-0322 2004 2 Custom home building and excavating

Floyd Enterprises 40 Village Springs Dr. #21, Hardy 540-719-9000 1979 NA Custom home building, remodeling

Glod Construction 11 Crescent Lane, Wirtz 540-721-6004 1997 6 Residential and commercial framing, remodeling, decks, custom homes

Homes by Ron 120 Lakecrest Drive, Hardy

540-354-4996 [email protected] 1987 1 New Homes, remodeling, renovation

J. Clark Bestwick, LLC 8243 Smith Mountain Lake Parkway, Huddleston

540-296-0517 jclarkbestwick.com 1989 1 Restoration, cabinetry

JTC, Inc. 2065 Meador Spur Rd., Moneta

540-537-3679 [email protected] 1990 8 Custom home building

Keith Caron Construction Co. LLC. 420 Winding Waters Dr., Moneta

540-871-0935 keithcaronconstruction.com 2002 3 Custom residential, small business, remodeling

Ken Brodin Builder, Inc. 2159 Isle of Pines Dr., Moneta 540-297-7189 1987 6 Custom homes, renovations

LogHomesByJack.com 13860 B.T.Washington Hwy., #101 , Moneta

800-767-4916 LogHomesByJack.com 2001 1 Log homes, timber frame homes, RuStick built “log” homes, garages, additions, repairs

M.H. Eades, Inc. P.O. Box 790, Hardy

540-719-4306 mheades.com 2001 7 New construction, remodeling, log homes

Marlen Davis Custom Building 645 Redwood Rd., Glade Hill 540-420-2065 1962 3 Custom homes, light commercial

Mason Company 190 Lakewood Forest Rd., Moneta

540-297-4200 mason-company.com 2006 6 Custom home building

Millers Carpentry, Inc. 200 Burnt Chimney Rd., Wirtz 540-420-4173 2003 1 New construction framing, flooriing, stairways, interior trim, outbuildings, small decks.


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# EMP SPECIALTIES

Gateway Mortgage 16503 B.T. Washington Hwy., Moneta

540-719-4464 gatewaymortgagesml.com 2007 3 Purchases and refinances, construction to perm loans, conventional, FHA, VA, rural housing,

lots, land

HomeTown Bank 13400 B.T.Washington Hwy, Moneta

540-719-2265 hometownbankva.com 2005 6 Mortgage services, commercial and consumer lending, retail bankin

Martinsville DuPont Credit Union - MDCU P.O. Box 2158, Martinsville

800-475-6328 mdcu.org 1953 70 Residential mortgage lending

Member One Federal Credit Union 12975 B.T.Washington Hwy., Hardy

540-982-8811 memberonefcu.com NA 8 Mortgages, home equity, lot loans

Stellar One 14739 Moneta Rd., Moneta

540-297-1233 stellarone.com 1905 NA Lots/consumer lending, in-house mortgages, secondary mortgages

SunTrust Bank 13264 B.T.Washington Hwy., Hardy 540-721-4471 ext. 4 NA NA Home equity, new construction, lot loans, boat and marine loans

Wells Fargo-Rayetta Webb 1015 Main St, Altavista

434-369-1050 [email protected] 2009 2 Reverse mortgages, reverse mortgages for purchasing

BUILDERS/CONTRACTORS

Blue Ridge Homes of SWVA, Inc. 13860 B.T. Washington Hwy. #101, Moneta

540-719-5368 blueridgehomesva.com 2008 NA New home construction, additions, log home contractor

Brockworks, Inc. 400 Scruggs Rd., #1800, Moneta

540-721-4346 brockworksinc.com 1994 2 Custom-built homes with unique features, 3-D design services, custom home design,

remodeling

Building Specialists, Inc. 114 Day Ave. SW, Roanoke

540-982-8200 bsiva.com 1976 14 New home construction, green building, light commercial construction, renovation/additions,

insurance claims

Charles Lynch Construction 200 Donald Ave., Rocky Mount

540-420-8657 askadamlynch.com 1980 1 Upscale custom homes, design consulting

Conway Design-Build, Inc. 6832 B.T.Washington Hwy., Wirtz

540-721-1210 conwaydesignbuild.com 1986 2 Custom home design and construction; renovations and additions; architecture

Cooper Contractors, Inc. 11 Nyle Ridge Rd., Wirtz

540-721-4600 [email protected] 1991 3 Custom homes, docks, renovations and additions

Cornerstone Builders 3764 Peters Creek Rd., SW Suite A, Roanoke

540-342-6938 cstonebuilders.com 1996 9 Residential remodeling

Cressman Log Homes 180 Pine Haven Lane, Union Hall 540-576-1597 1994 NA Custom-built log homes

Dale E. Angle Custom Builder 1116 Iron Ridge Rd., Rocky Mount 540-483-2585 1972 4 Custom building, additions and renovations

Deitz Lilly Builder, Inc. P.O. Box 586, Forest

434-525-0072 [email protected] deitzlillybuilders.com

NA NA New construction, renovations, remodels EarthCraft certified

Dickerson Construction 1110 Knob Hill Rd., Vinton

540-890-4026 1987 3 Custom homes, remodeling

Dream Homes Unlimited Martinsville

276-358-0311 276-358-0322 2004 2 Custom home building and excavating

Floyd Enterprises 40 Village Springs Dr. #21, Hardy 540-719-9000 1979 NA Custom home building, remodeling

Glod Construction 11 Crescent Lane, Wirtz 540-721-6004 1997 6 Residential and commercial framing, remodeling, decks, custom homes

Homes by Ron 120 Lakecrest Drive, Hardy

540-354-4996 [email protected] 1987 1 New Homes, remodeling, renovation

J. Clark Bestwick, LLC 8243 Smith Mountain Lake Parkway, Huddleston

540-296-0517 jclarkbestwick.com 1989 1 Restoration, cabinetry

JTC, Inc. 2065 Meador Spur Rd., Moneta

540-537-3679 [email protected] 1990 8 Custom home building

Keith Caron Construction Co. LLC. 420 Winding Waters Dr., Moneta

540-871-0935 keithcaronconstruction.com 2002 3 Custom residential, small business, remodeling

Ken Brodin Builder, Inc. 2159 Isle of Pines Dr., Moneta 540-297-7189 1987 6 Custom homes, renovations

LogHomesByJack.com 13860 B.T.Washington Hwy., #101 , Moneta

800-767-4916 LogHomesByJack.com 2001 1 Log homes, timber frame homes, RuStick built “log” homes, garages, additions, repairs

M.H. Eades, Inc. P.O. Box 790, Hardy

540-719-4306 mheades.com 2001 7 New construction, remodeling, log homes

Marlen Davis Custom Building 645 Redwood Rd., Glade Hill 540-420-2065 1962 3 Custom homes, light commercial

Mason Company 190 Lakewood Forest Rd., Moneta

540-297-4200 mason-company.com 2006 6 Custom home building

Millers Carpentry, Inc. 200 Burnt Chimney Rd., Wirtz 540-420-4173 2003 1 New construction framing, flooriing, stairways, interior trim, outbuildings, small decks.

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Improved indoor air quality. Through the use of an energy recovery ventilator (ERV) and other advanced construction methods our homes have a significantly higher indoor air quality than a conventionally stick built home. What this means for you is a quieter home with significantly less indoor air pollutants which will make living in your new home much more enjoyable for years to come.

Improved resale value. We don’t think you’ll ever want to sell your home but if that time comes you can be confident that potential clients will be attracted to your high performance home and the associated cost savings you’ll be able to pass on to them

PD&M has been building homes at Smith Mountain Lake for 28 years and is the area’s only certified builder to consistently build Gold Certified homes. In fact, we have just been nominated as EarthCraft Builder of the Year. Contact us today to find out how PD&M can build you a quieter, more comfortable home with better indoor air quality, less maintenance and a lower overall cost of ownership.

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# EMP SPECIALTIES

Moneta Building & Electrical Contractors 14557 Moneta Rd., Moneta 540-537-0064 1993 2 Custom homes, commercial and residential electric

Morgan & Morgan Construction P.O. Box 12741, Roanoke

540-537-1103 [email protected] 1988 NA Custom homes, sunrooms and additions

Morton Buildings, Inc. 7432 McConnell Rd., Roanoke

540-366-3705 mortonbuildings.com 1903 8 Commercial, personal use and equestrian construction

Nationwide Custom Homes 13699 B.T.Washington Hwy. #207, Moneta

540-721-7737 nationwidecustomhomes.com 1995 4 Custom design interior and exterior features, custom built homes from clearing to closing

Noonkester Construction, Inc. 105 Lemon Lane, Hardy

540-353-4009 noonkesterconstruction.com 1998 5 New homes, additions, renovations, commercial

Oakenshield Development Company, Inc. 323 Foxfire Rd., Wirtz

540-721-2736 oakenshielddev.com 1983 3 Custom home building, renovations, custom docks

PD&M, Inc., General Contractors 16575 Moneta Rd., Moneta

540-297-4045 pdandm.com 1982 NA Design/build, custom homes and light commercial contractor; LEEDS, EarthCraft and ENERGY

STAR-certified green building professional

Pitman Construction 404 Walnut Avenue, Roanoke

540-427-2001 pitmanconstruction.com 1978 15 General contracting

Progressive Builders Inc. P.O. Box 731, Hardy

540-537-4123 540-721-5097 1987 2 Residential general contracting

R Contracting, LLC PO Box 86, Union Hall

540-420-9246 [email protected] 1981 6 Azek certified (composite decking), painting/ataining, general home improvements and building

R.M. Gantt Construction 3714 Old Forest Rd., Lynchburg

434-316-0090 rmgantt.com 1992 22 Custom homes, light commercial, additions and renovations

Roanoke River Valley Log Homes, LLC. 350 Egret Dr., Union Hall

540-420-0338 540-420-8326 ilovelogs.com 2005 2 Quality custom log homes, free price quotes on log and timber packages, dealer for Log Homes

of America, Inc.

Robert R. Bauer Building Contractors, Inc. 3335 White House Rd., Moneta

540-296-2242 rrbbuilders.com 1982 6 Custom home building, remodeling and renovation, light construction

Southern Heritage Homes, Inc. 275 Corporate Dr., Rocky Mount

540-489-7700 shhomes.net 1995 15 Modular housing, building contractor, general contractor

Sunrise Builders 15177 Moneta Rd., Moneta

540-297-7831 sunrise-builders.com 1983 4 Custom home building, major remodeling

T. Musgrove Construction 1338 Three Oaks Rd., Wirtz 540-721-2329 1972 1 Poured concrete foundations, excavating, retaining walls

Timber Ridge Craftsmen, Inc. P.O. Box 27, Moneta

540-797-3059 timberridgecraftsmen.com 2006 NA Custom design builds

Venning & Co., Developers, L.L.C. 425 Greenhouse Rd., Glade Hill 540-483-4373 1988 1 Waterfront subdivisions, development tracts, docks

Windward Construction Company 16430 B.T.Washington Hwy. Unit 5, Moneta 540-721-4594 2007 NA General construction management, residential subdivision construction, luxury homes

BUILDING SUPPLIES

Capps Home Building Center 13700 B.T.Washington Hwy., Moneta

540-721-2276 shopcapps.com 1978 38 Lumber, hardware, paint, tools, household, lawn and garden, dock supplies, patio furniture

City Electric Supply 145 Builder’s Pride Dr., Hardy

540-719-2155 cityelectric.com 2008 3 Electrical equipment supplier, commercial and residential

Gaston & Wyatt, Inc. 1000 Jefferson St. #1A, Lynchburg

434-455-4995 gastonwyatt.com 2007 1 Custom windows, doors, hardware

Marshall Stone, Inc. 19730 Virgil Goode Hwy., Rocky Mount

540-483-2737 marshallstone.com 2006 20 Natural and manufactured stone, concrete pavers, retaining wall block

Moneta Farm & Home Center 11739 Moneta Rd., Moneta

540-297-5558 monetafhc.com 1973 30 Hardware, home lawn and garden, farm, ranch and power equipment

Smith Mountain Building Supply Westlake: 13080 B.T.Washington Hwy., Hardy

540-721-3453 smithmountainbuilding.com 1986 20 Complete supplier of home building materials, contractor and retail

Smith Mountain Building Supply Southlake: 12126 Old Franklin Tpke, Union Hall


Snazzy Screen Solutions Moneta

540-871-0373 snazzyscreensolutions.com 2003 2 Retractable door screens, screen enclosures, aluminum railings, awnings/canopies, retractable

solar shades

The Home Shoppe 190 Lakewood Forest Rd., Moneta

540-297-4200 mason-company.com 2006 NA Windows, doors and kitchen cabinetry

Timber Truss 13161 B.T.Washington Hwy., Hardy

540-721-5550 timbertruss.com NA NA Truss manufacturing, engineering components and design, building materials

DEVELOPERS

Floyd Enterprises 40 Village Springs Dr., #21, Hardy

540-719-9000 floydenterprisesinc.com 1979 5 Custom home building, remodeling

LakeWatch Plantation 50 FirstWatch Dr., Unit 104, Moneta

540-719-3300 lakewatchplantation.com 2003 NA Commercial and residential community featuring a variety of home choices


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# EMP SPECIALTIES

Moneta Building & Electrical Contractors 14557 Moneta Rd., Moneta 540-537-0064 1993 2 Custom homes, commercial and residential electric

Morgan & Morgan Construction P.O. Box 12741, Roanoke

540-537-1103 [email protected] 1988 NA Custom homes, sunrooms and additions

Morton Buildings, Inc. 7432 McConnell Rd., Roanoke

540-366-3705 mortonbuildings.com 1903 8 Commercial, personal use and equestrian construction

Nationwide Custom Homes 13699 B.T.Washington Hwy. #207, Moneta

540-721-7737 nationwidecustomhomes.com 1995 4 Custom design interior and exterior features, custom built homes from clearing to closing

Noonkester Construction, Inc. 105 Lemon Lane, Hardy

540-353-4009 noonkesterconstruction.com 1998 5 New homes, additions, renovations, commercial

Oakenshield Development Company, Inc. 323 Foxfire Rd., Wirtz

540-721-2736 oakenshielddev.com 1983 3 Custom home building, renovations, custom docks

PD&M, Inc., General Contractors 16575 Moneta Rd., Moneta

540-297-4045 pdandm.com 1982 NA Design/build, custom homes and light commercial contractor; LEEDS, EarthCraft and ENERGY

STAR-certified green building professional

Pitman Construction 404 Walnut Avenue, Roanoke

540-427-2001 pitmanconstruction.com 1978 15 General contracting

Progressive Builders Inc. P.O. Box 731, Hardy

540-537-4123 540-721-5097 1987 2 Residential general contracting

R Contracting, LLC PO Box 86, Union Hall

540-420-9246 [email protected] 1981 6 Azek certified (composite decking), painting/ataining, general home improvements and building

R.M. Gantt Construction 3714 Old Forest Rd., Lynchburg

434-316-0090 rmgantt.com 1992 22 Custom homes, light commercial, additions and renovations

Roanoke River Valley Log Homes, LLC. 350 Egret Dr., Union Hall

540-420-0338 540-420-8326 ilovelogs.com 2005 2 Quality custom log homes, free price quotes on log and timber packages, dealer for Log Homes

of America, Inc.

Robert R. Bauer Building Contractors, Inc. 3335 White House Rd., Moneta

540-296-2242 rrbbuilders.com 1982 6 Custom home building, remodeling and renovation, light construction

Southern Heritage Homes, Inc. 275 Corporate Dr., Rocky Mount

540-489-7700 shhomes.net 1995 15 Modular housing, building contractor, general contractor

Sunrise Builders 15177 Moneta Rd., Moneta

540-297-7831 sunrise-builders.com 1983 4 Custom home building, major remodeling

T. Musgrove Construction 1338 Three Oaks Rd., Wirtz 540-721-2329 1972 1 Poured concrete foundations, excavating, retaining walls

Timber Ridge Craftsmen, Inc. P.O. Box 27, Moneta

540-797-3059 timberridgecraftsmen.com 2006 NA Custom design builds

Venning & Co., Developers, L.L.C. 425 Greenhouse Rd., Glade Hill 540-483-4373 1988 1 Waterfront subdivisions, development tracts, docks

Windward Construction Company 16430 B.T.Washington Hwy. Unit 5, Moneta 540-721-4594 2007 NA General construction management, residential subdivision construction, luxury homes

BUILDING SUPPLIES

Capps Home Building Center 13700 B.T.Washington Hwy., Moneta

540-721-2276 shopcapps.com 1978 38 Lumber, hardware, paint, tools, household, lawn and garden, dock supplies, patio furniture

City Electric Supply 145 Builder’s Pride Dr., Hardy

540-719-2155 cityelectric.com 2008 3 Electrical equipment supplier, commercial and residential

Gaston & Wyatt, Inc. 1000 Jefferson St. #1A, Lynchburg

434-455-4995 gastonwyatt.com 2007 1 Custom windows, doors, hardware

Marshall Stone, Inc. 19730 Virgil Goode Hwy., Rocky Mount

540-483-2737 marshallstone.com 2006 20 Natural and manufactured stone, concrete pavers, retaining wall block

Moneta Farm & Home Center 11739 Moneta Rd., Moneta

540-297-5558 monetafhc.com 1973 30 Hardware, home lawn and garden, farm, ranch and power equipment

Smith Mountain Building Supply Westlake: 13080 B.T.Washington Hwy., Hardy


Smith Mountain Building Supply Southlake: 12126 Old Franklin Tpke, Union Hall


Snazzy Screen Solutions Moneta

540-871-0373 snazzyscreensolutions.com 2003 2 Retractable door screens, screen enclosures, aluminum railings, awnings/canopies, retractable

solar shades

The Home Shoppe 190 Lakewood Forest Rd., Moneta

540-297-4200 mason-company.com 2006 NA Windows, doors and kitchen cabinetry

Timber Truss 13161 B.T.Washington Hwy., Hardy

540-721-5550 timbertruss.com NA NA Truss manufacturing, engineering components and design, building materials

DEVELOPERS

Floyd Enterprises 40 Village Springs Dr., #21, Hardy

540-719-9000 floydenterprisesinc.com 1979 5 Custom home building, remodeling

LakeWatch Plantation 50 FirstWatch Dr., Unit 104, Moneta

540-719-3300 lakewatchplantation.com 2003 NA Commercial and residential community featuring a variety of home choices

PureAirTM Puri�cation SystemTotal home comfort and peace of mind.

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M&J Developers, Inc. 1037 Whitetail Dr., Huddleston

540-297-8190 marinerslanding.com 1999 4 General contracting

NBI Development P.O. Box 409, Moneta

540-871-4168 downtownmoneta.com 1999 10 Residential and commercial development Downtown Moneta, Mayberry Hills

PFJ Construction 400 Scruggs Rd. #100, Moneta 540-721-7969 1982 NA Custom residential, real estate development, commercial and residential, excavating

Phillips Development, LLP 40 Village Springs Dr. #21, Hardy 540-719-7000 1999 NA Commercial development

The Plyler Group 13697 B.T.Washington Hwy., Moneta

540-721-8362 theplylergroup.com 1974 15 Residential and commercial development, including The Forum, Sanctuary Bay and The Retreat;

Boat dock construction

The Willard Companies 75 Builders Pride Dr., #200, Hardy

540-721-5288 thewillardcompanies.com 1973 200 Westlake Towne Center, The Boardwalk, The Westlake Golf and Country Club, The Farm, The

Water’s Edge Country Club, The Waterfront Coutry Club, Prudential Waterfront Properties

Waterways Properties 193 Riverbay Dr., Moneta

540-721-5668 [email protected] 1978 NA Townhomes, waterfront lots, off-water lots

DOCK AND DECK CONTRACTOR

Better-Decks Plus Construction 188 Plybon Lane, Wirtz

540-537-9690 [email protected] 2004 2 Decks, interior trim, remodeling, Trex-certified professional installer

Dock Solutions, Inc. 6553 Scruggs Rd., Moneta

540-721-5501 docksolutions.com 2002 4 Custom docks, boat and PWC lifts, ladders

Inland Shores Dock Construction 45 Lookout Point Dr., Moneta 540-580-4822 1987 4 Pile driving and banding, full custom docks, shoreline stabilization

Michael Dillon Custom Docks 6051 Burnt Chimney Rd., Wirtz

540-721-1699 dillondocks.com 1997 8 New docks, dock design, remodeling, pile driving

Plyler Homes & Docks 13697 B.T.Washington Hwy., #105, Moneta

540-721-8362 plylerhomesanddocks.com 1974 15 Dock construction, PWC and boat lifts; licensed and insured

Smith Construction Co., Inc. 165 Smithview Dr., Glade Hill 540-483-7408 1986 7 Boathouse and floating dock construction and installation: Rip rap, lake debris and cleanup

Smith Mountain Dock Building, Inc. 13924 B.T.Washington Hwy., Moneta

540-721-2209 [email protected] 1987 6 Custom docks and boathouses; lift installation

Straight Line Construction, Inc. 280 Dudley Creek Rd., Hardy 540-493-5309 2004 2 Design/build custom docks and decks; pile driving

Turner’s Building, Inc. P.O. Box 26, Union Hall

540-576-2678 turnersbuilding.com 1976 20 New boathouses, dock renovations boat and PWC lifts

W.E. Shoreline Construction P.O. Box 133, Moneta

540-493-5096 weshorelineconstruction.com 2001 NA Dock building, pile driving and boathouses

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS

AA&W Plumbing and Electric 4170 Edwardsville Rd., Hardy 540-493-2389 1978 NA Home wiring, docks, underground wiring, pump back, general plumbing services

Dom Buccola 1030 Carter’s lsland Rd., Goodview 540-297-5597 1988 1 Residential and commercial wiring, new construction and remodeling

Gary Williams Electric Co. P.O. Box 654, Moneta 540-297-6539 1986 NA Residential, commercial, industrial wiring, large home specialists

Southern State Electric Hardy

540-721-4348 southernstateelectric.com 1995 4 Electric wiring, panel upgrades, generator systems

Southern State Electric P.O. Box 938, Hardy

540-721-4348 southernstateelectric.com 1995 4 Residential electrical repairs and service, outdoor lighting installation, whole house generator

service

EXCAVATING AND EARTH MOVING CONTRACTORS

Crawford Excavating, Inc. 185 Parford Lane, Moneta 540-721-2153 1970 5 Excavating, septic installation, roads and driveways, site grading

Rodney Cundiff & Sons 2465 Jacks Mountain Rd., Glade Hill

540-576-1615 540-576-2702 1973 3 Clearing and grading, driveways, rip-rap, all types of excavating

Simmons Excavating, Inc. 9276 Brooks Mill Rd., Wirtz

540-721-3674 simmonsexcavatinginc.com 1983 NA All types of excavating, land clearing, grading, rip rap, foundations, hauling and septic, road

building, hydroseeding. Class A licensed, insured.

EXTERMINATING

Bradford Pest Control 1919 Golden View Rd., Glade Hill 540-484-1563 1994 3 Real estate inspections, pest control services, termite control

Bug Man Exterminating, Inc. 1918 Orange Ave., Roanoke

540-483-4766 bugmanext.com 1994 19 Green pre-treatments, termite control, pest control, mosquito reduction

Federal Exterminating 1509 Compton St. N.E., Roanoke

540-981-1888 gottrust.org/federal_exterminating 1966 3 Termite control and general pest control, \customized pest elimination

FLOORING

Fantastic Flooring 6178 Brooks Mill Rd., Wirtz 540-721-3876 2005 1 Custom hardwood, inlays and borders; free estimates

Franklin County Flooring 7195 B.T.Washington Hwy., Wirtz

540-719-2675 franklincountyfloorings.com 2009 1 Sales and installation of carpeting, tile, hardwood, rugs,laminate, marble and vinyl


Quality You Can See • Experience You Can Trust

CUSTOM BUILT BOATHOUSES SINCE 1976

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Shop At Home Floors 1739 Armstrong Rd., Penhook

434-927-4159 ShopAtHomeFloors.net 2009 2 Hardwood flooring, carpet, laminate, vinyl, binding and repairs

Smith Flooring Co., Inc. 1867 Tolers Ferry Rd., Huddleston

540-297-2242 smithflooringcompany.com 1981 3 Wood flooring sales, installation and finishing

HANDYMAN SERVICE

Call Richard Handyman Service 15 Heatherton Lane, Hardy

540-355-1306 [email protected] 2006 1 Remodeling, deck repair, cleaning and wood and ceramic floor installation, electrical and

plumbing, mold remidiation, radon mitigation

John Hunn Home Maintenance & Renovation 67 Nichole Dr., Glade Hill 540-537-2864 NA NA Building, plumbing, carpentry, drywall, painting, electrical, lawn and garden care

Mr. Handyman 44 Kingston Dr. Box 255, Daleville

540-977-4444 mrhandyman.com 2006 4 Carpentry, drywall repair, gutter repair and cleaning; member of BBB; Class A contractor

Mr. Husband 333 Houseman Farm Lane, Wirtz

540-493-8537 [email protected] 2001 3 Small jobs; licensed and insured

HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING

Carter’s Heating and Cooling, Inc. 1378 Amethyst Rd., Huddleston 540-297-3576 1998 5 Installation, sales and service on all heating and cooling systems and outdoor wood burners

geo-thermal heating systems

Cundiff Heating & Air Conditioning, inc 11795 Old Franklin Turnpike, Union Hall

540-576-1200 cundiffheating.com 1978 90 Factory authorized Carrier dealer, geothermal system design, indoor air quality products and

services; 24-hour emergency service on all brands

Cundiff Heating & Air Conditioning, inc 20436 Lynchburg Hwy., Lynchburg

434-525-2455 cundiffheating.com 1978 90 Mitsubishi ductless diamond dealer; 24-hour emergency service on all brands; Clean Flow duct

cleaning service

Davis Heating & Air 2081 South Main St., Rocky Mount

540-483-5605 davisheat.com 1947 14 Heating A/C service, installation, indoor air quality

HTF Mechanical Services, Inc. 1026 White House Rd., Moneta

540-297-9818 htfmechanical.com 1990 19 Commercial HVAC, crane service

Outside Heating 19870 Virgil H Goode Hwy, Rocky Mount

540-483-0075 www.outsideheating.com NA NA Sell and service of outside wood furnaces

Precision Duct Cleaning, LLC. 200 Waterfront Rd., Glade Hill 540-489-3627 2002 2 Residential and commercial duct cleaning and service

Sweets Heating & Air 12281 Moneta Rd Ste. E, Moneta

540-297-5434 sweetsheating.com 1972 20 Maintenance contracts, service all types of equipment and replacements

Westlake Heating & Air Conditioning 13699 B.T.Washington Hwy. #209 B, Moneta

540-721-9117 westlakeheatingandair.com 2004 20 Installation, service, maintenance agreements

HOME INSPECTION

Inspecx, Home Inspection Services P.O. Box 395, Moneta

540-798-1388 inspecx.com 1993 1 Thermography, pre-listing and construction phase inspections, radon and mold testing, energy

audits

National Property Inspections 149 Longview Lane, Boones Mill

540-334-2700 npiweb.com/bwood 2004 1 Virginia and NRSB-certified, residential and commercial purchase pre-listing inspections; radon

testing and water testing

Westlake Home Inspections, Inc. 3900 Bluewater Dr., Moneta

540-493-5690 westlakehomeinspections.com 2005 1 Home purchase inspections, radon testing and water testing, pre-listing inspections; state

certified, structural inspections

INSURANCE

Allstate-Thomas and Calvin Insurance Agency 12925 B.T.Washington Hwy. #100, Hardy

540-719-3000 allstateagencies.com/stuartthomas3/welcome

1984 25 Auto, home, life, business, boat, specialty line, renters and landlord policies umbrella.

Farmers Insurance /Tripp Godsey Agency 13105 B.T. Washington Hwy. #812, Hardy

540-719-5433 farmersagent.com/egodsey 2004 4 Auto, home, life, commercial, business, boat, farm, restaurants; financial services

Holdren, Eubank and Stanley 158 W. Main St., Bedford

540-586-8791 1940 5 Home, life, commercial, auto and boat insurance

Holley Insurance P.O. Box 46, Boones Mill

540-334-4225 holleyins.com 2000 3 Home, auto, boat and contractor’s insurance

Nationwide Insurance Ryan Harris Agency 40 Claiborne Ave., Rocky Mount

540-483-5648 nationwide.com 1999 7 Auto, home, commercial, worker’s compensation and boat insurance

Phil Hager Insurance Agency 13840 B.T.Washington Hwy., Moneta

540-721-8822 hagerins.com 1984 5 Home, life, health, auto, business and boat insurance

State Farm Insurance, Casey Morgan 2123 Washington Ave, Vinton

540-890-8391 caseymorgan.com 2007 1 Auto, fire and life insurance

State Farm Insurance, Debbie Robbins agent 740 Old Franklin Tpke., Rocky Mount

540-483-1440 [email protected] 1984 NA Homeowners, business, banking, homes under construction, auto, life, commercial and boat

insurance

INTERIOR DESIGN/FURNISHINGS

Affordable Home Outlet 1123 Celebration Ave. #105, Moneta

540-297-6440 downtownmoneta.com 1998 NA Home décor and gifts

Alem Dickey Designed Ineteriors P.O. Box 29063, Greensboro

336-202-5903 [email protected] 2005 4 Residential, commercial, LEAD AP

Blinds and Beyond by Mortime 400 Scruggs Rd., #700, Moneta

540-721-1880 blindsatsmithmountainlake.com 1996 NA Window coverings, solar window film, upholstery, large area rugs, outdoor solar shades, exterior

awnings


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Master Builder with over 25 years of experience.

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Budget Blinds of Roanoke and Southside Virginia 542 Pell Ave., Rocky Mount

540-489-4897 budgetblinds.com/roanoke 2002 4 Blinds, shades, shutters and custom window treatments; free in-home consultation

Designer Solutions 16440 B.T.Washington Hwy., #304, Moneta

540-719-1266 designersolutionsinc.com 2003 4 Flooring, furniture, window treatments

Envisions Distinctive Interiors, Inc. 400 Scruggs Rd. #1100, Moneta

540-719-1500 envisionsva.com 2005 3 Flooring, furniture, window treatments

Grand Home Furnishings Westlake Outlet 71 Parkcrest Dr., Hardy

540-721-2227 grandhomefurnishings.com 1911 14 Furniture, mattresses, outdoor furniture

Interiors By Kris 13020 B.T.Washington Hwy., Hardy

540-721-8354 interiorsbykris.com 1985 3 Complete interior design services, including floor coverings and window treatments; high-end

furniture lines and accessories

Lake Wicker & Patio 13697 B.T.Washington Hwy., Moneta

540-719-2198 lakewickerandpatio.com 2008 4 Indoor and outdoor furniture, Big Green Egg smoker grill, umbrellas, murphy beds, Adirondack

outdoor furniture (100% green)

P.A.C. Interiors and Floor Fashions, Inc. 50 First Watch Drive, Moneta

540-719-0001 pacinteriors.com 1998 5 Flooring, upholstery/fabric, furniture granite, stonework, Full-service interior design

Southern Lamp & Shade 19858 Virgil Goode Hwy., Rocky Mount

540-483-4738 southernlampandshade.com 1985 2 Silk shades, lampshade replacements, variety of lamps and shade, finials

SSI Design Group 3859 Battleground Ave. #102, Greensboro

336-288-7663 ssidesigngroup.com NA NA Vacation home interior design, turnkey services available; serving SML since 2001

The Cottage Gate 84 Westlake Rd., Hardy

540-721-5622 thecottagegateonline.com 2004 NA Home decor and furniture, seasonal and holiday items, specialty foods; P. Buckley Moss Gallery

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

540-721-1596 thelittlegallerysml.com 1988 12 Original artwork, glass, pottery, artisan jewelry

Trocadero, Ltd. 11970 Old Franklin Tpke., Union Hall

540-576-2220 trocaderofinefurnishings.com 1993 7 Home furnishings, mattress sets, gifts, wines, ladies apparel

KITCHEN & BATH/CABINETS

Blue Ridge Mountain Cabinets 1101 Franklin St., Rocky Mount

540-489-1000 blueridgemountaincabinets.com 1989 20 Cabinets, woodworking, home improvements

DeNeals Cabinets 400 Scruggs Rd., #600, Moneta

540-721-1752 denealscabinets.com 1984 6 Custom cabinets, kitchens, granite

Elegant Woodworks 4131 Franklin St., Rocky Mount

540-483-5800 elegantwoodworksinc.com 1999 38 Residential and commercial cabinetry

Ferguson Bath & Kitchen Gallery 75 Builders Pride Dr., Hardy

540-721-2410 ferguson.com 2000 3 Appliances, plumbing fixtures, plumbing supplies

Kitchens at the Lake 415 Channelview Dr., Moneta

540-721-8575 kitchensatthelake.com 2003 1 Design, sales, installation of cabinets for remodeling and new construction; granite countertops

and appliances

Kitchens By Connie 66 Builders Pride Dr., Hardy

540-721-4280 kitchensbyconnie.com 1996 1 All cabinetry needs, countertops, design, new construction and remodeling, baths, bars and

libraries

LANDSCAPING/LAWN MAINTENANCE

AAA Tree-Works 5689 Bethany Rd., Boones Mill

540-529-2714 [email protected] 1989 1 Consultation to conserve trees, aesthetic viewshed pruning, nutritional care for trees and shrubs

Bartlett Tree Experts 2810 Roanoke Ave., Roanoke

540-343-9376 bartlett.com 1907 6 Tree and shrub maintenance, pruning, removals, insect and disease control

Lakescapes Nursery 11509 Old Franklin Tpke., Union Hall

540-576-2781 lakescapesnursery.com 2003 NA Design and building outdoor environments, hardscape installation, property maintenance, retail

garden center

Lakescapes Nursery 13080 B.T.Washington Hwy., Hardy 540-719-0028 2003 NA Design and building outdoor environments, hardscape installation, property maintenance, retail

garden center

R.G. Lucas Hauling & Lawn Care 105 Woodlake Dr., Goodview 540-314-8121 2000 3 Hauling, seeding, grading, rip rap, landscaping

Ronnie Mitchell & Son 223 Miracle Rd., Rocky Mount

540-397-3775 ronniemitchellandson.com 1991 7 Landscapes, hardscape, seeding and sod

Ruggieri Lawns, LLC P.O. Box 759, Moneta

540-721-0098 lawnsatthelake.com 1978 6 Lawn maintenance, golfscapes home putting greens, landscaping

Seven Oaks Landscape/Hardscape PO Box 49, Redwood 540-489-3715 1991 30 Landscape, hardscape, retaining walls, pavers, stone, design services, landscape and turf

maintenance

Top Notch Lawn Care, LLC Moneta

540-580-0830 topnotchlawncare.com 2001 12 Grounds maintenance, turf management

Watsons Landscaping, LLC. 1173 Wooded Acres Ln., Moneta

540-494-8444 [email protected] 2002 3 Commercial, residential, shoreline management, hardscapes

Westlake Turf and Irrigation, LLC. 186 Lakewood Forest Rd., Moneta

540-721-1833 westlakeirrigation.com 1972 12 Pump stations, irrigation, sod, seeding, outdoor lighting and fertigation

Willow Tree Nursery, Inc. 300 Old Mountain Rd., Penhook

540-576-3031 willowtreesml.com 1981 5 Garden center providing plant materials; authorized dealer for Belgard pavers/walls; landscape

design

Windy Gap Mulch & Market 7200 Jubal Early Hwy., Hardy

540-427-0380 windygapmulch.com 2006 4 Large selection of lawn materials including ornaments, concrete fountains, birdbaths


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Budget Blinds of Roanoke and Southside Virginia 542 Pell Ave., Rocky Mount

540-489-4897 budgetblinds.com/roanoke 2002 4 Blinds, shades, shutters and custom window treatments; free in-home consultation

Designer Solutions 16440 B.T.Washington Hwy., #304, Moneta

540-719-1266 designersolutionsinc.com 2003 4 Flooring, furniture, window treatments

Envisions Distinctive Interiors, Inc. 400 Scruggs Rd. #1100, Moneta

540-719-1500 envisionsva.com 2005 3 Flooring, furniture, window treatments

Grand Home Furnishings Westlake Outlet 71 Parkcrest Dr., Hardy

540-721-2227 grandhomefurnishings.com 1911 14 Furniture, mattresses, outdoor furniture

Interiors By Kris 13020 B.T.Washington Hwy., Hardy

540-721-8354 interiorsbykris.com 1985 3 Complete interior design services, including floor coverings and window treatments; high-end

furniture lines and accessories

Lake Wicker & Patio 13697 B.T.Washington Hwy., Moneta

540-719-2198 lakewickerandpatio.com 2008 4 Indoor and outdoor furniture, Big Green Egg smoker grill, umbrellas, murphy beds, Adirondack

outdoor furniture (100% green)

P.A.C. Interiors and Floor Fashions, Inc. 50 First Watch Drive, Moneta

540-719-0001 pacinteriors.com 1998 5 Flooring, upholstery/fabric, furniture granite, stonework, Full-service interior design

Southern Lamp & Shade 19858 Virgil Goode Hwy., Rocky Mount

540-483-4738 southernlampandshade.com 1985 2 Silk shades, lampshade replacements, variety of lamps and shade, finials

SSI Design Group 3859 Battleground Ave. #102, Greensboro

336-288-7663 ssidesigngroup.com NA NA Vacation home interior design, turnkey services available; serving SML since 2001

The Cottage Gate 84 Westlake Rd., Hardy

540-721-5622 thecottagegateonline.com 2004 NA Home decor and furniture, seasonal and holiday items, specialty foods; P. Buckley Moss Gallery

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

540-721-1596 thelittlegallerysml.com 1988 12 Original artwork, glass, pottery, artisan jewelry

Trocadero, Ltd. 11970 Old Franklin Tpke., Union Hall

540-576-2220 trocaderofinefurnishings.com 1993 7 Home furnishings, mattress sets, gifts, wines, ladies apparel

KITCHEN & BATH/CABINETS

Blue Ridge Mountain Cabinets 1101 Franklin St., Rocky Mount

540-489-1000 blueridgemountaincabinets.com 1989 20 Cabinets, woodworking, home improvements

DeNeals Cabinets 400 Scruggs Rd., #600, Moneta

540-721-1752 denealscabinets.com 1984 6 Custom cabinets, kitchens, granite

Elegant Woodworks 4131 Franklin St., Rocky Mount

540-483-5800 elegantwoodworksinc.com 1999 38 Residential and commercial cabinetry

Ferguson Bath & Kitchen Gallery 75 Builders Pride Dr., Hardy

540-721-2410 ferguson.com 2000 3 Appliances, plumbing fixtures, plumbing supplies

Kitchens at the Lake 415 Channelview Dr., Moneta

540-721-8575 kitchensatthelake.com 2003 1 Design, sales, installation of cabinets for remodeling and new construction; granite countertops

and appliances

Kitchens By Connie 66 Builders Pride Dr., Hardy

540-721-4280 kitchensbyconnie.com 1996 1 All cabinetry needs, countertops, design, new construction and remodeling, baths, bars and

libraries

LANDSCAPING/LAWN MAINTENANCE

AAA Tree-Works 5689 Bethany Rd., Boones Mill

540-529-2714 [email protected] 1989 1 Consultation to conserve trees, aesthetic viewshed pruning, nutritional care for trees and shrubs

Bartlett Tree Experts 2810 Roanoke Ave., Roanoke

540-343-9376 bartlett.com 1907 6 Tree and shrub maintenance, pruning, removals, insect and disease control

Lakescapes Nursery 11509 Old Franklin Tpke., Union Hall

540-576-2781 lakescapesnursery.com 2003 NA Design and building outdoor environments, hardscape installation, property maintenance, retail

garden center

Lakescapes Nursery 13080 B.T.Washington Hwy., Hardy 540-719-0028 2003 NA Design and building outdoor environments, hardscape installation, property maintenance, retail

garden center

R.G. Lucas Hauling & Lawn Care 105 Woodlake Dr., Goodview 540-314-8121 2000 3 Hauling, seeding, grading, rip rap, landscaping

Ronnie Mitchell & Son 223 Miracle Rd., Rocky Mount

540-397-3775 ronniemitchellandson.com 1991 7 Landscapes, hardscape, seeding and sod

Ruggieri Lawns, LLC P.O. Box 759, Moneta

540-721-0098 lawnsatthelake.com 1978 6 Lawn maintenance, golfscapes home putting greens, landscaping

Seven Oaks Landscape/Hardscape PO Box 49, Redwood 540-489-3715 1991 30 Landscape, hardscape, retaining walls, pavers, stone, design services, landscape and turf

maintenance

Top Notch Lawn Care, LLC Moneta

540-580-0830 topnotchlawncare.com 2001 12 Grounds maintenance, turf management

Watsons Landscaping, LLC. 1173 Wooded Acres Ln., Moneta

540-494-8444 [email protected] 2002 3 Commercial, residential, shoreline management, hardscapes

Westlake Turf and Irrigation, LLC. 186 Lakewood Forest Rd., Moneta

540-721-1833 westlakeirrigation.com 1972 12 Pump stations, irrigation, sod, seeding, outdoor lighting and fertigation

Willow Tree Nursery, Inc. 300 Old Mountain Rd., Penhook

540-576-3031 willowtreesml.com 1981 5 Garden center providing plant materials; authorized dealer for Belgard pavers/walls; landscape

design

Windy Gap Mulch & Market 7200 Jubal Early Hwy., Hardy

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LIGHTING

Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Southern Virginia 15315 Old Franklin Tnpk., Penhook

540-576-9985 outdoorlightingroanoke.com 2002 14 Architectural accent lighting, landscape lighting and free design and consultation, commercial

lighting and lighting automation controls

Williams Lighting Galleries 1871 Dillard Drive, Salem

540-389-9285 Williams-supply.com 1946 59 Commericial and residential lighting

MEDIA/HOME SECURITY

Agabus Solutions 100 Fralins Rd., Rocky Mount

540-484-5593 agabussolutions.com 2005 1 Networking, consulting, PC repair and data backup and recovery

Audiotronics, Inc 2750 Ogden Road, Roanoke

540-774-7562 audiotronics.com 1976 32 Audio/video media and home theater rooms and systems, structured wiring, security stysems

Kraven Solutions, Inc. 13699 B.T. Washington Hwy. #203, Moneta

540-483-5364 kravensolutions.com 2003 4 Audio/video home theaters, security systems/control systems, computer networking

RadioShack Dealer 70 Scruggs Rd., #102, Moneta

540-721-0017 radioshack.com 2003 3 Electronics and technology for the home, Dish Network satellite TV, Sirius satellite radio

Security Services, Inc. 7490 Old Franklin Tpke., Glade Hill

540-576-1382 ssisecurityva.com 1965 10 Security and fire systems, whole house music and surround sound, GE Home Smart Center

(structured wiring), home theater

MISCELLANEOUS

Automatic Boat Covers of VA & NC,LLC 535 Cedar Ridge Rd., Union Hall

540-576-1177 touchlesscover.com 2004 4 Touchless Boat Covers, minor dock and boat lift modification

Aztec Rental Services 14070 B.T.Washington Hwy., Moneta

540-721-4070 aztecrental.com NA NA Equipment rentals, party/wedding rentals

Central Vacs Unlimited, Inc. 307 Bonbrook Rd., Wirtz

540-334-2067 centralvacsunlimited.com 1989 2 Central vacuum systems, intercom systems, structured wiring

Clear View Railing LLC. 41 Roanoke Landing Circle, Hardy

540-761-8058 [email protected] 2000 3 Glass railing systems for decks, stairs and interior applications

Crawford Water Hauling 185 Parford Lane, Moneta 540-721-2153 1998 2 Potable water for pools and water systems

East Coast Greenhouse Construction Solutions Inc. P.O. Box 425, Montvale

540-947-5452 ecgcs.biz 1992 6 Greenhouses, commercial and residential sales, service, maintance; dockshade: roll up shades

for docks, RollSeal

Evington Ironworks, LLC 314 Miles Lane, Evington

434-821-1774 evingtonironworks.com 2004 4 Plasma-cut art, ornamental iron for home and garden, railings and driveway gates

Greener Pastures Services P.O. Box 601, Boones Mill

540-334-5892 gpsrecycling.com 2010 2 Curb side recycling

Gregory Wood Products 5800 Prillaman Switch Rd., Ferrum

540-365-0150 gregorywoodproducts.com 1993 7 Ventilated hardwood closet shelving systems

Law’s Paving, Inc. 134 Dundee Rd., Glade Hill 540-576-3110 1984 9 Asphalt paving and sealing, surface treating

Lifestyles Redesign & Home Staging 107 Arbor Lane, Huddleston

540-520-0912 lifestylesredesign.com 2006 1 Preparing homes to go on the real estate market; furniture rental, consulting with homeowners

Lynchburg Fence and Railing Co., LLC 1400 Lakeside Dr., Lynchburg

434-386-0444 lynchburgfence.com 1986 NA Fencing, railings sales and installation

Monica’s House Keep-N & Cleaning Services 1841 Farmview Rd., Glade Hill

540-397-9574 [email protected] 2005 3 Cleaning services for residential, commercial and new construction

Nichols Welding 92 Redbud Hill Rd., Rocky Mount

540-330-8272 nicholswelding.net 2000 5 Iron hand rails, spiral staircases, gates and fencing

Sharyn McCullough, Notary Public 415 Gills Creek Lane, Hardy

540-632-3522 [email protected] 1992 1 Real estate closings, wills/POA, forms to be notarized

Smith Mountain Lake Appraisals 1050 Hendricks Store Rd., Suite A, Moneta

540-297-1824 smithmoutainlakeappraisals.com 1986 3 Commercial and residential appraising, estate appraising

Superior Walls Building Contractors 1867 Otter Hill Rd., Bedford

866-350-9255 superiorwallsva.com 2003 35 Pre-engineered foundations, above ground and multi-story; commercial and residential

MOVING/STORAGE

All-Size Storage, LLC. 13000 Moneta Rd., Moneta

540-296-0500 downtownmoneta.com 1998 4 Regular and climate-controlled storage, 24-hour access, packing and moving supplies,

UPS shipping, oversized storage for boats and RVs

All-Size Storage, LLC. & Office Suites 15177 Moneta Rd., Moneta

540-296-0500 downtownmoneta.com 1998 NA Residential and commercial storage; boat and RV storage, office space

SML Magic & Science Shop 1123 Celebration Ave #104A, Moneta

540-297-1220 smlmagic.com 2008 1 Moving/boxes, U-Haul rentals

PAINTING/POWER WASHING

Hodges Painting Company 60 Ashpone Tavern Rd., Rocky Mount 540-483-7085 1976 5 Interior/exterior painting, wood floor refinishing, pressure washing

Integrity Painting Company 1190 Calico Rock Rd., Rocky Mount

540-493-4090 [email protected] 1994 NA Interior and exterior residential and commercial painting, pressure washing; licensed and

insured.


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LIGHTING

Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Southern Virginia 15315 Old Franklin Tnpk., Penhook

540-576-9985 outdoorlightingroanoke.com 2002 14 Architectural accent lighting, landscape lighting and free design and consultation, commercial

lighting and lighting automation controls

Williams Lighting Galleries 1871 Dillard Drive, Salem

540-389-9285 Williams-supply.com 1946 59 Commericial and residential lighting

MEDIA/HOME SECURITY

Agabus Solutions 100 Fralins Rd., Rocky Mount

540-484-5593 agabussolutions.com 2005 1 Networking, consulting, PC repair and data backup and recovery

Audiotronics, Inc 2750 Ogden Road, Roanoke

540-774-7562 audiotronics.com 1976 32 Audio/video media and home theater rooms and systems, structured wiring, security stysems

Kraven Solutions, Inc. 13699 B.T. Washington Hwy. #203, Moneta

540-483-5364 kravensolutions.com 2003 4 Audio/video home theaters, security systems/control systems, computer networking

RadioShack Dealer 70 Scruggs Rd., #102, Moneta

540-721-0017 radioshack.com 2003 3 Electronics and technology for the home, Dish Network satellite TV, Sirius satellite radio

Security Services, Inc. 7490 Old Franklin Tpke., Glade Hill

540-576-1382 ssisecurityva.com 1965 10 Security and fire systems, whole house music and surround sound, GE Home Smart Center

(structured wiring), home theater

MISCELLANEOUS

Automatic Boat Covers of VA & NC,LLC 535 Cedar Ridge Rd., Union Hall

540-576-1177 touchlesscover.com 2004 4 Touchless Boat Covers, minor dock and boat lift modification

Aztec Rental Services 14070 B.T.Washington Hwy., Moneta

540-721-4070 aztecrental.com NA NA Equipment rentals, party/wedding rentals

Central Vacs Unlimited, Inc. 307 Bonbrook Rd., Wirtz

540-334-2067 centralvacsunlimited.com 1989 2 Central vacuum systems, intercom systems, structured wiring

Clear View Railing LLC. 41 Roanoke Landing Circle, Hardy

540-761-8058 [email protected] 2000 3 Glass railing systems for decks, stairs and interior applications

Crawford Water Hauling 185 Parford Lane, Moneta 540-721-2153 1998 2 Potable water for pools and water systems

East Coast Greenhouse Construction Solutions Inc. P.O. Box 425, Montvale

540-947-5452 ecgcs.biz 1992 6 Greenhouses, commercial and residential sales, service, maintance; dockshade: roll up shades

for docks, RollSeal

Evington Ironworks, LLC 314 Miles Lane, Evington

434-821-1774 evingtonironworks.com 2004 4 Plasma-cut art, ornamental iron for home and garden, railings and driveway gates

Greener Pastures Services P.O. Box 601, Boones Mill

540-334-5892 gpsrecycling.com 2010 2 Curb side recycling

Gregory Wood Products 5800 Prillaman Switch Rd., Ferrum

540-365-0150 gregorywoodproducts.com 1993 7 Ventilated hardwood closet shelving systems

Law’s Paving, Inc. 134 Dundee Rd., Glade Hill 540-576-3110 1984 9 Asphalt paving and sealing, surface treating

Lifestyles Redesign & Home Staging 107 Arbor Lane, Huddleston

540-520-0912 lifestylesredesign.com 2006 1 Preparing homes to go on the real estate market; furniture rental, consulting with homeowners

Lynchburg Fence and Railing Co., LLC 1400 Lakeside Dr., Lynchburg

434-386-0444 lynchburgfence.com 1986 NA Fencing, railings sales and installation

Monica’s House Keep-N & Cleaning Services 1841 Farmview Rd., Glade Hill

540-397-9574 [email protected] 2005 3 Cleaning services for residential, commercial and new construction

Nichols Welding 92 Redbud Hill Rd., Rocky Mount

540-330-8272 nicholswelding.net 2000 5 Iron hand rails, spiral staircases, gates and fencing

Sharyn McCullough, Notary Public 415 Gills Creek Lane, Hardy

540-632-3522 [email protected] 1992 1 Real estate closings, wills/POA, forms to be notarized

Smith Mountain Lake Appraisals 1050 Hendricks Store Rd., Suite A, Moneta

540-297-1824 smithmoutainlakeappraisals.com 1986 3 Commercial and residential appraising, estate appraising

Superior Walls Building Contractors 1867 Otter Hill Rd., Bedford

866-350-9255 superiorwallsva.com 2003 35 Pre-engineered foundations, above ground and multi-story; commercial and residential

MOVING/STORAGE

All-Size Storage, LLC. 13000 Moneta Rd., Moneta

540-296-0500 downtownmoneta.com 1998 4 Regular and climate-controlled storage, 24-hour access, packing and moving supplies,

UPS shipping, oversized storage for boats and RVs

All-Size Storage, LLC. & Office Suites 15177 Moneta Rd., Moneta

540-296-0500 downtownmoneta.com 1998 NA Residential and commercial storage; boat and RV storage, office space

SML Magic & Science Shop 1123 Celebration Ave #104A, Moneta

540-297-1220 smlmagic.com 2008 1 Moving/boxes, U-Haul rentals

PAINTING/POWER WASHING

Hodges Painting Company 60 Ashpone Tavern Rd., Rocky Mount 540-483-7085 1976 5 Interior/exterior painting, wood floor refinishing, pressure washing

Integrity Painting Company 1190 Calico Rock Rd., Rocky Mount

540-493-4090 [email protected] 1994 NA Interior and exterior residential and commercial painting, pressure washing; licensed and

insured.

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J & K Windows PO Box 23, Moneta 540-589-6399 2007 3 Window cleaning, dock cleaning, pressure washing

Premier Painting 1811 Isle of Pines Dr., Moneta

540-537-5168 premierpainters.biz 2005 4 Painting, pressure washing/staining

Smith Mountain Lake Pressure Cleaning by Grice Brothers 1788 Rakes Rd., Rocky Mount

540-537-1258 smlpc.com 1997 2 Wood cleaning, restoration and preservation

Superior Pressure Washing 77 Saunders Farm Rd., Mo

540-448-1201 superiorpressurewashingva.com 2002 1 Cedar-sided home and log home restoration, residential and commercial cleaning

Wagnon Custom Painting 363 Creighton Dr., Rocky Mount

540-493-4094; facebook.com/wagnoncustompainting 2009 NA Interior, exterior residential and new construction; color and design consultation; staining,

pressure washing, mildew treatment

Westlake Wash, LLC 2621 Scruggs Rd., Moneta

540-797-9117 westlakewash.com 2001 4 Staining, painting, pressure washing

PLUMBING

L.D. Ellis Plumbing and Septic Tank Cleaning 55 Becky’s Mill Rd., Moneta

540-483-9837 [email protected] 1969 4 Water treatment, custom design bathrooms, residential and commercial plumbing, septic tank

cleaning

Rocky Mount Supply Company 1796 Franklin St., Rocky Mount

540-483-5208 rockymountsupply.com 1978 25 Full-service plumbing and electrical supplier, wholesale and retail

Wisler Plumbing 405 Industry Blvd., Rocky Mount

540-352-4262 wislerplumbing.com 1986 15 Professional plumbing services, remodeling, water treatment

POOLS & SPAS

AquaPros Pools and Spas Inc. 1173 Moneta Rd., Bedford

540-586-8364 aquapros.com 1984 17 Swimming pools, spas, saunas, hearths, woodstoves, tanning beds, grills

National Pools of Roanoke, Inc. 3112 Melrose Ave., Roanoke

540-345-7665 nationalpools.com 1977 20 Custom in-ground Gunite pools, elegant patio furniture, hot tubs, pool chemicals and

accessories

Spas & Pools of VA 4482 Electric Rd., Roanoke

540-772-7727; jacuzzihottubs.com clearwaterspas.com 1996 3 Hot tubs, saunas, outdoor kitchens, above-ground pools

William Sowder Hot Tub Service, LLC 334 Callaway Rd., Rocky Mount

540-493-7171 [email protected] 2009 4 Aadjust chemicals in hot tub; install and repair hot tubs

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J & K Windows PO Box 23, Moneta 540-589-6399 2007 3 Window cleaning, dock cleaning, pressure washing

Premier Painting 1811 Isle of Pines Dr., Moneta

540-537-5168 premierpainters.biz 2005 4 Painting, pressure washing/staining

Smith Mountain Lake Pressure Cleaning by Grice Brothers 1788 Rakes Rd., Rocky Mount

540-537-1258 smlpc.com 1997 2 Wood cleaning, restoration and preservation

Superior Pressure Washing 77 Saunders Farm Rd., Mo

540-448-1201 superiorpressurewashingva.com 2002 1 Cedar-sided home and log home restoration, residential and commercial cleaning

Wagnon Custom Painting 363 Creighton Dr., Rocky Mount

540-493-4094; facebook.com/wagnoncustompainting 2009 NA Interior, exterior residential and new construction; color and design consultation; staining,

pressure washing, mildew treatment

Westlake Wash, LLC 2621 Scruggs Rd., Moneta

540-797-9117 westlakewash.com 2001 4 Staining, painting, pressure washing

PLUMBING

L.D. Ellis Plumbing and Septic Tank Cleaning 55 Becky’s Mill Rd., Moneta

540-483-9837 [email protected] 1969 4 Water treatment, custom design bathrooms, residential and commercial plumbing, septic tank

cleaning

Rocky Mount Supply Company 1796 Franklin St., Rocky Mount

540-483-5208 rockymountsupply.com 1978 25 Full-service plumbing and electrical supplier, wholesale and retail

Wisler Plumbing 405 Industry Blvd., Rocky Mount

540-352-4262 wislerplumbing.com 1986 15 Professional plumbing services, remodeling, water treatment

POOLS & SPAS

AquaPros Pools and Spas Inc. 1173 Moneta Rd., Bedford

540-586-8364 aquapros.com 1984 17 Swimming pools, spas, saunas, hearths, woodstoves, tanning beds, grills

National Pools of Roanoke, Inc. 3112 Melrose Ave., Roanoke

540-345-7665 nationalpools.com 1977 20 Custom in-ground Gunite pools, elegant patio furniture, hot tubs, pool chemicals and

accessories

Spas & Pools of VA 4482 Electric Rd., Roanoke

540-772-7727; jacuzzihottubs.com clearwaterspas.com 1996 3 Hot tubs, saunas, outdoor kitchens, above-ground pools

William Sowder Hot Tub Service, LLC 334 Callaway Rd., Rocky Mount

540-493-7171 [email protected] 2009 4 Aadjust chemicals in hot tub; install and repair hot tubs

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REMODELING

Phil’s Home Improvements 297 Spring Chase Dr., Glade Hill 540-493-7941 2004 2 Tile and hardwood flooring, granite and solid surface countertops, general home improvements

Southern VA Construction 8005 True Vine Rd., Glade Hill 540-576-3846 2007 1 Commercial building repairs and improvements, home repairs, interior alterations and

renovations

Walker Construction 95 Luck Lane, Moneta

540-721-1979 [email protected] 2001 2 Repairs, remodel, replace doors, windows, siding

ROOFING

Bob Riddick Roofing, Inc. 330-C Lakewood Forest Rd., Moneta

540-721-1329 riddickroofing.com 1974 13 All types of residential roofing

Moyer’s Seamless Guttering, Inc. 770 Scuffling Hill Rd, Rocky Mount

540-483-9130 moyersgutters.com 1984 NA Roofing, siding, guttering

Smith Mountain Lake Roofing 1219 Buff Creek Dr., Hardy 540-819-3264 2009 4 All types of roofing, repair, and maintenance

Sentry Exteriors 21835 Timberlake Rd., Lynchburg

434-239-6722 sentryexteriors.com 1992 20 Roofing, gutters, gutter guards, windows, siding, decking and remodeling

WATER TREATMENT/WELL DRILLING

Falwell Corporation 3900 Campbell Ave., Lynchburg

800-937-9355 falwellcorp.com 1937 50 Well drilling, water and sewage systems

Quality Water Systems / Kinetico 1171 Cheatham Park Dr., Bedford

540-721-6025 kineticowatersystems.com 2003 6 Water treatment

WINDOWS & DOORS

Cook Siding & Windows 13455 B.T.Washington Hwy., Moneta

540-719-1708 cooksiding.com 1955 15 Windows, siding, awnings

Door Medic P.O. Box 45, Boones Mill

540-334-5778 doormedic.net 2000 3 Commercial and residential overhead doors and operators, loading dock equipment,

service and repair

Window Max, Inc 6773 West Lynchburg Salem Tpk., Thaxton

540-721-3044 thosewindowpros.com 1995 15 Sunrooms, windows, siding, kitchen and bath


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Professional, courteous service since [email protected]

GARDEN CENTER Proven Winners AnnualsPerennials, Shrubs & TreesMulch & Pine NeedlesWeathervanesDecorative PotsLandscape Design

GIFT SHOP FloristWillow Tree AngelsA Cheerful Giver CandlesSpecialty GiftsAntiquesGourmet Foods

540-576-3031 • Mon-Fri 9-5, Sat 9-4, & Sun 12-4We’re closer than you may think! Located at 300 Old Mountain Road, Penhook, VA 24137

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Willow Tree Nursery

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REMODELING

Phil’s Home Improvements 297 Spring Chase Dr., Glade Hill 540-493-7941 2004 2 Tile and hardwood flooring, granite and solid surface countertops, general home improvements

Southern VA Construction 8005 True Vine Rd., Glade Hill 540-576-3846 2007 1 Commercial building repairs and improvements, home repairs, interior alterations and

renovations

Walker Construction 95 Luck Lane, Moneta

540-721-1979 [email protected] 2001 2 Repairs, remodel, replace doors, windows, siding

ROOFING

Bob Riddick Roofing, Inc. 330-C Lakewood Forest Rd., Moneta

540-721-1329 riddickroofing.com 1974 13 All types of residential roofing

Moyer’s Seamless Guttering, Inc. 770 Scuffling Hill Rd, Rocky Mount

540-483-9130 moyersgutters.com 1984 NA Roofing, siding, guttering

Smith Mountain Lake Roofing 1219 Buff Creek Dr., Hardy 540-819-3264 2009 4 All types of roofing, repair, and maintenance

Sentry Exteriors 21835 Timberlake Rd., Lynchburg

434-239-6722 sentryexteriors.com 1992 20 Roofing, gutters, gutter guards, windows, siding, decking and remodeling

WATER TREATMENT/WELL DRILLING

Falwell Corporation 3900 Campbell Ave., Lynchburg

800-937-9355 falwellcorp.com 1937 50 Well drilling, water and sewage systems

Quality Water Systems / Kinetico 1171 Cheatham Park Dr., Bedford

540-721-6025 kineticowatersystems.com 2003 6 Water treatment

WINDOWS & DOORS

Cook Siding & Windows 13455 B.T.Washington Hwy., Moneta

540-719-1708 cooksiding.com 1955 15 Windows, siding, awnings

Door Medic P.O. Box 45, Boones Mill

540-334-5778 doormedic.net 2000 3 Commercial and residential overhead doors and operators, loading dock equipment,

service and repair

Window Max, Inc 6773 West Lynchburg Salem Tpk., Thaxton

540-721-3044 thosewindowpros.com 1995 15 Sunrooms, windows, siding, kitchen and bath


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Story by Andie GibSon • PhotoGrAPhy by huonG FrAlin

Smith Mountain Lake’s newest eateryis anything but par for the course

Every golfer knows the key to improvement is practice, practice, practice. Now, Lakers who want to polish their skills can do so while enjoying tasty food, a cold beverage and festive atmosphere at Beyond the Green Indoor Golf & Sportsbar in Downtown Moneta. And they don’t have to worry about the weather, either.


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Lake resident and avid golfer Tony Montgomery met up with a few buddies on a chilly afternoon recently to play Miami’s TPC Blue Monster on one of the restaurant’s two high-definition golf simulators. “I thought it was pretty cool, especially since we couldn’t play outside,” Montgomery said. “The clubs were pretty close as far as the yardages you usually hit, and the scenery and graphics were all really good.” Each simulator projects realistic images of some of the world’s most renowned golf courses on a 10-by-15-foot screen. Players, who choose from 18 different layouts or a variety of golf-related games, can bring their own clubs or use the ones available at the restaurant. The cost is $35 per hour regardless of the number of people playing, and Ryan Drake, chief operating officer, said most people can play 18 holes in an hour. “Pebble [Beach] is definitely the one of the first courses everyone wants to play,” he said. “Casa de Campo, PGA National, Bethpage Black and Pinehurst [No. 2] are also popular.” Drake gave up his job as a sales trainer to start the venture with his mom, Sharon Landi, a retired health care executive. Husband Brett Landi handles the finances and niece Danielle Gawronski manages the restaurant, which opened last October. The reception from the lake community has exceeded the family’s expectations. “We expected the people who golf to love it,” Gawronski said, “but we didn’t expect it to be such a big hit with non-golfers. It’s something everyone can do.” The restaurant takes tee times just like a regular golf course, Drake said. Leagues for 9-hole and 18-hole play have formed for weekday play and several local golf professionals offer indoor lessons. “The golf pros come in and love it,” Landi said. “The simulator breaks down and analyzes club speed, spine angle of the body, all sorts of things.” In addition to the simulators, the restaurant features eight 42-inch flat-screen TVs that show a variety of sporting events. Customers can listen to the game of their choice on tabletop speakers that broadcast the audio to whatever channel they’re watching. The simulators also can be turned into HD TVs to broadcast big events such as the NCAA men’s basketball tournament.

Clockwise from top, family members Ryan Drake, Sharon Landi and Danielle Gawronski operate Beyond the Green; a cozy sitting area is popular with customers looking to utilize the restaurant’s free wi-fi; a golf ball teed up at the simulator; the sampler platter includes four appetizer favorites.


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The restaurant serves traditional pub-style food, including appetizers, salads, burgers and a variety of sandwiches. The full-service bar offers a wide selection of beverages. Local real estate agent Audrey Agee tried Beyond the Green for the first time recently and said she’ll definitely return. “The food was really good,” she said. “I had the [Greek] portabella salad and hot wings. I loved the salad. … It’s a different concept. It gives our visitors as well as the local people something new and unique.” Beyond the Green can accommodate

65 people and plans are already in the works to build an outdoor seating area for the warmer months, said Drake who would also like to market the restaurant for corporate events. “People can eat and play team-building exercises on the simulator,” he said. “It’s great for PowerPoint presentations because we can have 40 people fit around a big screen and everyone can see it.” Live music is scheduled nearly every Friday night and some Saturdays. “We started bringing in bands because customers kept asking,” Gawronski said. “It’s been a big hit.”

Sampler PlatterA basket of mozzarella sticks, potato skins, portabella mushroom bites and homemade onion rings.$12.99

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Tee Times To ensure one of the bar’s two golf simulators is available when you want to play, be sure to call in advance or e-mail [email protected].

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Whether your friends are fans of horse racing, fancy hats or Mint Juleps, everyone will find something to cheer

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Tip your hat to Kentucky’sgreat race with a Derby Day party


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From top, hosts Christi and Tim Basham; the lake makes the perfect back drop for party guest to show off their Derby Day hats. Back row from left: Karen Maydian, Dana Montgomery, Andrea Fansler, Teresa Shelton, Lori O’Connell, Jennifer Chaconas, Shannon Gaudio. Sitting: Karen Cromwell, Christi Basham, Whitney Cappellari. Photos courtesy of Jennifer Chaconas.

hristi and Tim Basham began throwing Kentucky Derby parties at their Smith Mountain Lake home seven years ago. “Tim and I actually went to both the [Kentucky] Oaks and the Derby one year with friends,” Christi

Basham said. “We have had a party of our own ever since.” The Derby takes place the first Saturday of May each year, so if you’re inclined to throw your own party, there’s still plenty of time to put together a traditional menu, festive decorations and fun games.

Derby Fare When planning a Kentucky Derby menu, tradition is of the utmost importance. After all, the race dates back to 1875. If this is your first time in the Derby party saddle, consider providing a few traditional food favorites and asking guests to fill in the gaps with appetizers and side dishes. One customary menu item is Kentucky Burgoo, a stew made with several meats and vegetables. Burgoo is an ideal beginner recipe as it can be made days in advance and served casually in small cups or bowls. Cucumber tea sandwiches also are easy Derby favorites. Be sure to prepare these just before your party so the bread doesn’t get soggy. For the main course, consider making any type of grilled steak with Henry Bain sauce, a sweet and spicy concoction named after its creator. Traditionally, the sauce would be served over “gamey” meats, but steaks can easily be substituted. Serve them alongside mesclun greens tossed with a light vinaigrette. For dessert, traditional favorites include Derby pie (made with chocolate and pecans) and bourbon balls, both easy options.

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Cocktail Time Mint Juleps are a must for any Kentucky Derby party. And while the drink has been synonymous with the Run for the Roses for decades, it was just 20 years ago that the Early Times Mint Julep Ready-to-Serve Cocktail was named the Official Mint Julep of the Kentucky Derby. To make your own version, follow this recipe from kentuckyderby.com:

Early Times Mint Julep •2cupssugar •2cupswater •Sprigsoffreshmint •Crushedice •EarlyTimesKentuckyWhisky

Make a simple syrup by boiling sugar and water together for five minutes. Cool and place in a covered container with 6-8 sprigs of fresh mint. Refrigerate overnight. Make one drink at a time by filling a traditional silver julep cup with crushed ice, adding 1 tablespoon mint syrup and 2 ounces of Early Times Kentucky Whisky. Stir rapidly with a spoon to frost the outside of the cup. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint.

Decorations Embrace the elegant side of this event with fresh-cut flowers, pastel or white tablecloths, and fine dishes and glassware. You can also hang a wreath of roses on your front door to welcome friends. Basham said she hangs a large banner that reads “Derby Party,” and orders coordinating plates, napkins and cups with a Derby theme. Be sure to arrange enough seating around your television as this is where guests will congregate.

Just for Fun While the stakes at Churchill Downs are high, the ones at your party can be modest (or just for fun) if you plan a Derby pool. The Bashams put the names of all participating horses in a hat and guests draw them out at random. “We watch on a huge TV,” Christi Basham said. “Everyone is standing, yelling for their horse to win. It’s very exciting.” IfyouhostorknowknowofsomeonewhohostsaparticularlyfestiveorunusualpartyatSmithMountainLake,wewanttohearaboutit!E-mail the details to [email protected].

Mint Juleps

Cucumber Tea Sandwiches

Kentucky Burgoo

Grilled Steakwith Henry Bain Sauce

Mesclun Salad

Derby Pie

Bourbon Balls

To download all of the recipes from this menu, log on to smithmountainlake.com/lifestyle.

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MAR 2WILDLIFE WEDNESDAY | March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | Enjoy a cruise and lunch aboard the Virginia Dare while a ranger from the SML State Park discusses wildlife at the lake. Noon-2 p.m. 540.297.7100, vadarecruises.com

MAR 4KELLY SCOTT | Live music at Beyond the Green, Downtown Moneta. 8 p.m. 540.296.0871, beyondthegreensportsbar.com

MAR 5DALLAS LEONARD | Live music at Beyond the Green, Downtown Moneta. 8 p.m. 540.296.0871, beyondthegreensportsbar.com

WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH | Ranger Janet Blanchard will present a program based on her research of Maggie L. Walker, Richmond’s first black woman bank president. 2 p.m. at B.T. Washington National Monument. 540.721.2094, nps.gov/bowa

WINERY OPEN HOuSE | March 5, 12, 19, 26 | Complimentary wine tastings, snacks and winery tours at Hickory Hill Vineyards, Moneta. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 540.296.1393, smlwine.com

VOLLEYBALL SuNDAYS | March 5, 12, 19, 26 | Open play from 1-5 p.m. at the SML YMCA, LakeWatch Plantation. 540.721.9622, franklincountyymca.org

MAR 6COOKING CLASSES | March 6, 13, 20, 27 | Presented by Bruno Silva, owner and 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

BRIDAL EXPERIENCE | Bridal show with a variety of vendors at Mariners Landing Resort, Huddleston. Noon. Free admission. 540.297.4900, marinerslanding.com

MAR 8 ANTIQuING WORKSHOP | Specialist “Colonel” Bill Clutz provides tips and information on a variety of antiques. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the W.E. Skelton 4-H Center, Wirtz. $30. 540.721.2759, ext. 264, skelton4hcenter.org

MAR 11CASEY WOOD | Live music at Beyond the Green, Downtown Moneta. 8 p.m. 540.296.0871, beyondthegreensportsbar.com

MAR 13BOOK DISCuSSION | Ranger Betsy Haynes will lead a discussion of “The Help” by Kathryn Stockett. 2 p.m. at B.T. Washington National Monument. 540.721.2094, nps.gov/bowa

MAR 18WICKET GATE | Live music at Beyond the Green, Downtown Moneta. 8 p.m. 540.296.0871, beyondthegreensportsbar.com

TEN LITTLE INDIANS | SMAC Lake Players will present Agatha Christie’s play at Resurrection Catholic Church, Moneta. $6. Potluck supper begins at 6:30 p.m. smithmountainartscouncil.com

MAR 17CHARILE PERKINSON TRIO | Live jazz music at The Blackwater Cafe, Moneta. 6-9 p.m. 540.721.4333, theblackwatercafe.com

MAR 25DAVE AND TOM | Live music at Beyond the Green, Downtown Moneta. 8 p.m. 540.296.0871, beyondthegreensportsbar.com

MAR 31BEGINNER GuITAR CLASS | March 31, April 7, 14, 21, 28, May 3 | Series of lessons for adults. 1-2 p.m. at the W.E. Skelton 4-H Center, Wirtz. $50. 540.721.2759, ext. 264, skelton4hcenter.org

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APR 1ART SHOW | The Little Gallery at Bridgewater Plaza will feature the work of artist Connie Logan throughout the month of April. 540.721.1596, thelittlegallerysml.com

APR 2BROADWAY ENCORE | SMAC Lake Players present an evening of entertainment to benefit SML Good Neighbors at Mariners Landing Resort, Huddleston. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; show starts at 6:30. $30 per person includes beer, wine, soft drinks and dessert. Bring your own picnic. 540.719.2308, marinerslanding.com

WINERY OPEN HOuSE | April 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17 | Complimentary wine tastings at Peaks of Otter Winery, Bedford. Noon-5 p.m. 540.586.3707, bedfordwine.com

WINERY OPEN HOuSE | April 2, 9, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30 | Complimentary wine tastings, snacks and winery tours at Hickory Hill Vineyards, Moneta. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 540.296.1393, smlwine.com

APR 4ANTIQuING IN THE BLuE RIDGE | April 4-7 | Road Scholar program at the W.E. Skelton 4-H Center, Wirtz. $199 cost includes instruction, meals, field trips and entertainment. 540.721.2759, ext. 264, skelton4hcenter.org

APR 5ART CLASS | April 5-6 | Introductory art class 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the W.E. Skelton 4-H Center, Wirtz. $80. 540.721.2759, ext. 264, skelton4hcenter.org

APR 6POETRY READING | Lake Writers will present poetry readings in honor of National Poetry Month. 6:30 p.m at the Artisan Center in Rocky Mount. Free. smithmountainartscouncil.com

WILDLIFE WEDNESDAY | April 6, 13, 20, 27 | Enjoy a cruise and lunch aboard the Virginia Dare while a ranger from the SML State Park discusses wildlife at the lake. Noon-2 p.m. 540.297.7100, vadarecruises.com

APR 10COOKING CLASSES | April 10-17 | Presented by Bruno Silva, owner and 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

APR 15PADDY DOuGHERTY | Live music in a coffee house setting. 7 p.m. at Trinity Ecumenical Parish, Moneta. Presented by the Smith Mountain Arts Council. $12 for SMAC members, $15 for non-members. Coffee and dessert will be served. smithmountainartscouncil.com

a p r i l8th AnnuAl sMl Business exPo WHEn l April 29, noon-6 p.m.

WHERE l Downtown Moneta

WHAT l Representatives from approximately 130 area businesses will answer questions about their services, demonstrate products and hand out literature, samples and promotional items. The event, which is free and open to the public, is organized by the SML Regional Chamber of Commerce. Food and drink available for purchase and visitors may register for door prizes to be awarded hourly.

IF YOU GO l Parking is plentiful, but if you’d like door-to-door service, the Chamber runs golf-cart shuttles from outlying parking areas. The event takes place completely outdoors under large tents, rain or shine.

WAnT MORE InFO? l Pick up a copy of the April 29 Laker Weekly or read it online at smithmountainlake.com. For information on participating or volunteering at the Expo, contact the Chamber at 540.721.1203 or e-mail [email protected].



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APR 16HEALTHY LIVING EXPO | Explore healthcare and health-related products and services. Seminars and demonstrations.10 a.m. Mariners Landing Resort, Huddleston. 540.297.4900, marinerslanding.com

HCM 4-MILE RuN | Run to benefit the HCM Foundation. Entry fee is $25 before March 31, $30 thereafter. 10 a.m. at Mariners Landing Resort, Huddleston. hcmfoundation.org

CELTIC FESTIVAL |A celebration of Celtic heritage at the Sedalia Center, Big Island. Music, seminars, crafts, food and beverage. 434.299.5080, sedaliacenter.org

PRELuDE TO INVASION |Living history event at the National D-Day Memorial, Bedford. Event includes booksignings by D-Day veterans. Regular park fees apply. 540.587.3619, dday.org

APR 19COOKING CLASSES | April 19-21 | Presented by Jason Hardy, chef at Westlake Kroger. 10 a.m.-noon at the W.E. Skelton 4-H Center, Wirtz. $60. 540.721.2759, ext. 264, skelton4hcenter.org

APR 21CHARILE PERKINSON TRIO | Live jazz music at The Blackwater Cafe, Moneta. 6-9 p.m. 540.721.4333, theblackwatercafe.com

APR 23EASTER CELEBRATION| Crafts, hayrides, an Easter egg hunt and more at the SML State Park, Huddleston. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free. 540.297.6066, dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/smi.shtml

APR 24EASTER CRuISE| Enjoy a cruise with the Easter Bunny aboard the Virginia Dare 2-4 p.m. 540.297.7100, vadarecruises.com

APR 30SPRING REGATTA| April 30-May 1 | The Blackwater Yacht Racing Association will host two races on Saturday, one race on Sunday. Pelican Point Yacht Club, union Hall. byrasailing.org

CELEBRATION FOR MOMS| Treat Mom a week before Mother’s Day to a wildflower walk and tea party at the SML State Park, Huddleston. Guided walk is 10-11 a.m. Tea party is 11:30 a.m.-12;30 p.m. at the picnic pavilion at the Discovery Center. Free but regular parking fees apply. 540.297.6066, dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/smi.shtml

MAY 7LAKE CLEANuP DAY| 24th Annual Take Pride in SML Cleanup Day. Volunteers from the community get involved in sprucing up the lake and shoreline for the coming summer season. Register as an individual or as a group. 540.721.1203, visitsmithmountainlake.com

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MAY 7 | The 14th annual event will take place at 9 a.m. at the Smith Mountain Lake State Park. Sponsored by the Commonwealth Games of Virginia, the event includes a 750-meter swim, 20-kilometer bike and 5-kilometer run. Find pre-registration information online at commonwealthgames.org. 540.343.0987

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Atlantic Bay Mortgage 23 E7

Automatic Boat Covers 57 -

Before & After 74 -

Blinds and Beyond 47 E7

Bob Riddick Roofing 65 E8

Bridgewater Marina 68 C8

Capps Home Building Center 6 E7

Carilion Clinic 29 E7

Clear View Railing 38 -

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Debbie Shelton, Prudential 9 E7

DeNeals Cabinets 47 E7

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Eric Smith, DDS 33 A9

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Faber CPA Firm, LLC 23 E7

Franklin Community Bank 68 E7

Grand Home Furnishings Outlet 68 E7

Haywood's Jewelers 21 E7

Homestead Creamery 73 G4

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Interiors by Kris 39 E7

Jane Sullivan Horne, Prudential 5 E7

Kara's Closet 74 C8

Kevin A. Mele, P.C., CPA 12 C8

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Lake & Land Realty, The Pagans Team 66 C8

Lake Inn 80 E7

Lakescapes Nursery 27 J9,E7

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Runk & Pratt SML Retirement Village 43 E7

Seven Oaks Landscaping 34 J5

Small Plates 77 F11

Smith Mountain Building Supply 3 E7, J9

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Southerns Best 67 C8

The Blackwater Cafe 73 F9

The Bluebird Bakery & Moneta BBQ 74 A9

The Guest House 40 D7

The Landing Restaurant 71 F10

The Little Gallery 80 C8

The Westlake Country Club 3 C8

TopNotch Lawncare 49 E7

Turner's Building, Inc. 55 J9

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REAL ESTATE INDEXADVERTISER NAME PAGE # MAP IDBlankenship, Rhonda Long & Foster REALTORS

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Johnson, Phyllis RE/MAX Lakefront Realty, Inc.

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Jordan, Cameron and Angie Wainwright & Company REALTORS

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McDaniel, Glenda Long & Foster REALTORS

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McDonald, Mary Lou Realty World

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McDowell-Kent, Sylvia Lake & Land Realty

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McGraw, Jan Realty World

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McGreevey, John and Pat Long & Foster REALTORS

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