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.

June 14, 2013 | Uncategorized

Steppin’ Up!

Since April, we have been using a sturdy ladder to get up to the second floor.  We have framed walls, carried tools, and toted lumber...

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June 13, 2013 | Uncategorized

It was a Bonding Experience

Some of you recall reading on this blog one year ago about our move to Smith Mountain Lake. Our movers weighed our stuff (that now...

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June 6, 2013 | Uncategorized

It’s Like Dominoes

Building a house is like playing a game of dominoes.  Everything has to fall in place in order.  Here are a few examples: The roofers...

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May 23, 2013 | Uncategorized

Can you hear them?

I often hear music in my head.  Tunes stick with me.  Jack and I are singing with the Lakeside Singers (concert is June 7 &...

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