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Wrap up the summer at Chateau Morrisette with their Friday Night Live, Cinema on the Lawn and Labor Day Monday events coming up on September 2, 3rd and 5th, respectively. Chateau Morisette is located in nearby Floyd and is convenient to all Smith Mountain Lake Residents, offering spectacular mountain views and regular fun-filled events for all tastes.

If you’re in the mood for a more rambunctious good time, live entertainment and fun, upbeat music, Friday Night Live features Southern Remedy from 6-9 p.m. Southern Remedy is a returning band that performs classic rock music, and while you listen you can dine from the outdoor grill, drink wine and dance with friends. Tickets cost only $8 apiece and you must bring your own seating. This event will continue rain or shine.

Next on the agenda for the weekend is the Cinema on the Lawn event. This is a more relaxing event for those who would like to curl up in a lawn chair and watch the sun set and have some delightful cinematic entertainment to round out their weekend. The Hitchcock classic “Dial M for Murder” will be shown and wine and food will be sold separately at the event. You must bring your own seating and blankets and picnics, coolers or outside food and drinks are not permitted. Tickets are $5, much less expensive than your average movie and with scenic sights surrounding you as the movie lights up the silver screen.

Finally, come celebrate your Labor Day Monday at the winery and join them for lunch followed by a tasting and tour. The restaurant will be open on Monday from 11 am to 2 pm and the winery hours are from 10 am to 5 pm. Take this opportunity to relax and enjoy some delicious beverages and food and pamper yourself a bit on your day off!

Chateau Morrisette would like to offer you a wonderfully relaxing weekend with their 3-day lineup of exciting events so close by to Smith Mountain Lake. If you haven’t visited the winery before, take your chance now in the midst of so many wonderful activities!

Starting as an idea in January of 2003, “The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail“ quickly became an amazing and well-received over 300-mile trail accentuating the extraordinary vitality of the region’s musical heritage. Due to the tremendous response from counties, cities, towns, state agencies tourism organizations and music venues, a steering committee with representatives from these organizations and places meets every month to guide the direction this is going, make decisions and even implement policies. Many of the events take place near Smith Mountain Lake, making it convenient for residents to take the “crooked road” to fun.

If you are a music lover, you don’t want to miss out on this incredible chance to experience the history of this region’s music in such a distinctive way. Keeping in mind that the focus of “The Crooked Road” is the musical heritage, do not just dismiss experiencing this unique opportunity because you are not necessarily a music enthusiast. There are plenty of other things included on the trail such as museums, crafts, historic and cultural programs and even outdoor recreational activities.

As mentioned above, the trail includes so many different venues-over 300 miles worth. In Franklin County alone, there are at least a dozen places included in the trail. For instance, on Mondays 7pm – 9pm, 77 Restaurant would be a great place to go. Thursdays can be fun-filled days beginning at Dairy Queen on Franklin Street (weekly Sept-May) from 9am-10am. Then, on the 3^rd Thursday of the month, head on over to Franklin County Department of Aging on Tanyard Road from 11am-Noon. Also, on the 1^st and 3^rd Thursdays of the month, Waidsboro Ruritan Building on Ruritan Road is the place to be from 7pm-9:30pm.

Maybe you’d prefer a weekend musical treat; in Franklin County, Rocky Mount Community and Hospitality Center is part of the trail on the 2^nd and 4^th Fridays of the month from 6pm-9pm. There is a small admission of $5 per person, but is a great time for all. If you’d rather experience part of the trail on a Friday for free, on the 2^nd Friday of the month, go to Crossroads Ruritan Building on Dry Hill Road from 7pm-9pm (except December).

Franklin County even has weekly Saturday events as part of the trail. If you want something earlier in the day, go to Sheriff Shively’s Storehouse from 11am-4:30pm (weekly through Nov 7^th). But if you would enjoy something a little later in the evening, the place to be is Redwood Ruritan Building on Old Franklin Turnpike beginning at 7pm. There are plenty more Franklin County participants in the trail and whatever your schedule preference, it is well worth your while to experience “The Crooked Road” and see first-hand where the unique musical heritage has led Virginia throughout history.

For more information about events in your area, click on The Crooked Road Interactive Map. For assistance in buying lakefront property, contact Vicki Millehan. I have over 19 years of experience selling waterfront homes in Smith Mountain Lake and am a long-time resident of the area.

If you’re looking for family-friendly fun, Smith Mountain Lake is full of options this July!

Upcoming Events for Children and Families in the Lake Area Include:

• July 16th-Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest presents Special Talk for Children-2:00 p.m.

Bring your children out for a special gardening experience at Poplar Forest. Kids have a chance to find out what life was like for children in Jefferson’s time and what they could find in their garden. Master Gardener and history graduate of UVA Kris Lloyd, affiliated with the Hill City Garden Club and the Garden Club of Virginia, will be on hand to give families and children a look at what people of this era grew in their gardens and why, including for uses such as eating, for use for household chores, or for use as medicine. This is an opportunity like no other to learn about the little-known household uses of plants in Colonial Virginia. Light refreshments will be served, and the program is FREE with regular admission to Poplar Forest. Advance reservations are recommended, and reservations can be made by calling (434) 534-8120. The program takes place in Poplar Forest’s heirloom garden at 1542 Bateman Bridge Road, Forest VA. For more information call (434) 525-1806 or visit www.poplarforest.org.

• July 23rd & July 30th-Peaks of Otter Kids Fishing at Abbot Lake-9:00-11:00 a.m.

Bring your kids aged 3-14 out to Abbot Lake to participate in the weekly Kids Fishing with a Ranger at Abbot Lake event. Bait and tackle are provided, or you may provide your own pole. Participants should meet the Ranger behind the Lodge next to the lake on the point at Peaks of Otter, Abbot Lake, Milepost 86, Blue Ridge Parkway, in Bedford, VA. Admission is FREE. For more information call (540) 586-4496.

• July 13th, July 27th & August 10th: Wednesdays-10:30-11:30 am-Little Rangers at the Smith Mountain Lake State Park

Head to the Discovery Center with your 4-6 year old child to introduce them to the wonders found in your own back yard! Little Rangers will learn about nature and use their imaginations to explore through hands-on activities and crafts. To participate, come to Smith Mountain Lake State Park at 1235 State Park Road in Huddleston, Virginia. Come early to pre-register, admission is FREE.

Get ready for a busy July with family and friends here at the beautiful Smith Mountain Lake area! There are always family oriented activities going on, making the lake a perfect place to buy a home and start a life.

This weekend is the annual Apple Harvest Festival at Gross’ Orchard. This looks to be a fun family day and the best part about it is admission is FREE! Add the Free Cider and Entertainment and this is a day you do not want to miss! Gross’ Orchard is located at 6817 Wheats Valley Rd in Bedford VA.

Located at the foot of the beautiful Peaks of Otter, this family orchard has been in operation since before the turn of the century. The Orchard is now being run by the third and fourth generations of the family. The Orchard specializes in mountain grown peaches and apples. You can purchase right from the online store or you can come and pick your own!

The Apple Harvest Festival has fun for all ages! You can enjoy live bluegrass music or take a spin with a Buggy Ride. There will be food and crafts and even apple butter making going on! So come on out and enjoy some free cider while you listen to the music! Swing by the store and pick up some fresh jellies, jams or even a country ham! If you like the cider, make sure and pick some up to enjoy at home!

The Gross’ Orchard also has the Apple Valley Homeplace if you want a quite place to stay! The Homeplace is a 3 bedroom home surrounded by the orchards. You can sit on the front porch and just relax or you can hike through the peach and apple trees! The Apple Valley Country store is just around the bend! You can enjoy the mountain’s breath taking views!

Apples to Apple wine, Bedford VA has a lot to keep you busy this fall. Come for a visit, if you like it, then move here!! If you are trying to pick out the perfect home in Bedford or Franklin County VA, call Vicki Millehan! She can help you find your own Virginia front porch to sip cider on!

Smith Mountain Lake is called the “Jewel of the Blue Ridge Mountains” for a reason. This area is exquisite. It is highlighted by the sparkling lake with over 500 miles of shoreline. The surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains give it a hidden feel that makes Smith Mountain Lake seem like a quiet oasis. It should be no surprise that real estate in this area is highly coveted.

The vast diversity of the real estate in Smith Mountain Lake means that anyone can find their perfect home. There are planned communities with shared amenities or private lots with plenty of acreage. Older lake front homes offer great bargains, while undeveloped lake front lots offer you the chance to create your own dream home. To top it off, almost every home or lot comes with an amazing view or the lake or the mountains.

Prices for real estate in Smith Mountain Lake vary widely, too. Do not assume that you can not afford to live here because there really is something for every budget. You can find a home or condo that works for you, no matter your needs or budget. After all, diversity is what Smith Mountain Lake is all about.

Vicki Millehan can help you find the perfect spot to call home in Smith Mountain Lake. Just stop by her website and check out what Smith Mountain Lake has to offer you.