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.

May 4, 2012 | Uncategorized

Sweet Dirt!

We received the building permit to move forward with building a patio and storage shed adjacent to the back of the hangar.  Once built, it...

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April 30, 2012 | Uncategorized

Bees & The Mailbox

I am still toiling over exterior colors for the house.  There are so many choices (siding, trim, accents) but the standard colors don’t match what...

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April 26, 2012 | Uncategorized

Due Diligence

There is a component in the North Carolina real estate contracting process called Due Diligence. Once a contract is signed, the seller can walk away...

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April 23, 2012 | Uncategorized

The Color Game

What do you think?  Sweet Tea, White Sage, & Deep Forest Pine OR Cedar Grove, Cactus Hill and Nature Trail?  These either sound like names...

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April 21, 2012 | Uncategorized

Hangars from air

Our hangar is on the right. The neighbor's hangar and house are on the left. This is the front door!

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April 21, 2012 | Uncategorized

Which side faces front?

Being married to a pilot, I have had to learn some things.  So in the spirit of enlightening you, today, let me make something clear...

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April 19, 2012 | Uncategorized

Getting a Construction Loan

I called two local (local to Moneta, VA) banks yesterday to start the process of getting a construction loan.  Our house is providing no where...

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April 16, 2012 | Uncategorized

Finding a moving company

I went online Saturday to get competitive moving bids.  I have been getting calls and emails all day from moving companies.  So far the prices...

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