From the Landings

Stories, tips & lake life — dispatches from Moneta, Virginia.

Dispatches from Smith Mountain Lake

Welcome to the Bedford Landings blog — our little corner of the internet where we share what’s happening on the lake, around Moneta, and inside the inn. You’ll find seasonal fishing reports, local travel guides, inn news, recipe shares, and the kind of insider knowledge that only comes from living and working on Smith Mountain Lake year-round.

Whether you’re planning your first visit or you’ve been coming to Bedford Landings for years, we hope these posts help you get more out of every trip to the lake. Bookmark us, share a post that speaks to you, and come back often — we publish regularly and the lake always has something new to say.

What You’ll Find Here:

  • Fishing Reports & Tips — What’s biting, where, and when on Smith Mountain Lake
  • Seasonal Guides — The best things to do at the lake in spring, summer, fall, and winter
  • Local Discoveries — Wineries, restaurants, trails, and hidden gems near Moneta
  • Inn News & Updates — Seasonal packages, room updates, and special offers
  • Guest Stories — Moments and memories shared by our wonderful guests

Use the categories and tags below to find exactly what you’re looking for, or browse through the latest posts to see what’s on our mind this season.

December 18, 2013 | Uncategorized

First Guests

For historical purposes, we should document our first guests.  Phil and Candy signed the guest book and Jack gave them the key to the Fourth...

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December 17, 2013 | Uncategorized

Five reservations and Kickin!

We are proud to announce that the background music is playing, the floors and sheets are clean and fresh, a snack is on the sideboard,...

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December 13, 2013 | Uncategorized

Whirlwind!

It’s been a whirlwind of a week!  We managed to get the house presentable for the house blessing.  Joined by 12 friends, Reverend Lord blessed...

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December 10, 2013 | Uncategorized

Bless this House

Finally, we got the Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO).  Jack diligently worked on the punch list this past week with the help of Steve W....

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