Smith Mountain Lake Good Neighbors is proud to announce the 2021 Season lineup at The Coves Amphitheater in Union Hall, VA. The Amphitheater features an inspired timber truss built stage overlooking Smith Mountain Lake in Union Hall, VA. Situated on an 89-acre site with sweeping views and spectacular vistas, guests will discover a special place that emphasizes nature’s beauty through design and strategic investments emphasizing its commitment to protecting the environment.

SML Good Neighbors is excited to present these shows, while also strengthening their role in the lives of many children throughout our region. Net proceeds from upcoming events at the Coves Amphitheater will go to support their mission of developing ‘Good Neighbor skills and values in children through programs that nourish, educate and support them while providing life-changing experiences for college students through leadership development internships.’ 
 
In sharing her goals for these events, SML Good Neighbors Exec. Director Lisa Lietz remarks, “SML Good Neighbors is a united community effort. It is our supporters (donors, volunteers, staff and families) whose altruistic attitudes shape Good Neighbors’ culture to be one of lifting and love. The community has always shared in the joys and challenges together that we face.” 
 
Gary Jackson has played a key role in supporting the spirit of this idea. “Our mission is simple: to provide aid and support to those in need through world class concert experiences. When you purchase a ticket to a Coves event, you can think of it as a donation to help the hungry in our area, or to provide mentor support for children in need, among other SML Good Neighbors Programming, all while simply enjoying a day or evening of music with us.”
 
2021 Season Lineup- Tickets On Sale Now!

Sat. April 17: Crawford & Power
Sun. May 23: Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder
Fri. June 4: Jerry Douglas Band
Sun. June 13: Sunday Summer Blues Band Jam
feat. Ana Popovic, Eric Gales, and Mike Zito
Sat. July 10: Delbert McClinton
Sun. August 13: Paul Thorn
Fri. August 20: Tommy Emmanuel
Sat. August 21: Pure Prairie League
Sat. October 23: Tab Benoit
Sat. October 30: Crawford & Power
 
In celebrating the return of live music, we hope to remind our guests and audiences of the broader opportunities we have in strengthening the vitality of our region through the work that  SML Good Neighbors does. It is with great pride that we present an amazing lineup of world-class artists who come to share in the natural beauty of SW VA’s newest outdoor venue. We look forward to welcoming you to a powerhouse debut season. 

About SML Good Neighbors
SML Good Neighbors Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit providing educational programs serving children and free or reduced lunches in the Smith Mountain Lake region. The nonprofit offers a summer enrichment program, which includes free meals and weekend backpacks full of food for the families, mentor programming, and other programs that develop Good Neighbor skills and values in children through programs that nourish, educate and support them while providing life-changing experiences for college students through leadership development internships. 
 
For more info visit www.smlgoodneighbors.org | Contact admin@smlgoodneighbors.org
 
About The Coves
Nestled in the peaceful, natural setting of southwestern Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, The Coves at Smith Mountain Lake was created under a single guiding ideal: To provide all the benefits of a waterfront retreat while preserving the sense of community that we all desire.
 
To do this, the Coves features a solar powered, tech-friendly, outdoor venue that instantly connects to miles of hiking trails winding through open meadows, deep woods, and incredible vistas - all on a clear mountain lake in Southwest Virginia.  Coves mountain retreat home and cottage packages are available from Mountain Retreat Living, the premier home division of Southern Heritage Homes.
 
Music event guests are encouraged to read our faq and arrive early in order to experience all this beautiful new venue has to offer. Located only 45 minutes from nearby Roanoke, 2 hours from Tri-Cities, NC, and 4 hours from DC, the Coves is a private community in the heart of nature's beauty with a dedicated emphasis on protecting and nurturing the environment while providing a strong foundation for a thriving community.
 
Contact covesmusicinfo@gmail.com
 
Other Links
Donations can be made at www.smlgoodneighbors.org/donate
 
Follow The Coves SML on Facebook for all of the latest information and announcements at https://www.facebook.com/covesatsml
 
Tickets to all events at The Coves Amphitheater for the 2021 season can be found here: www.covesatsml.com/amphitheater
 
To view Coves Mountain Home Retreat Packages, visit www.covesatsml.com/offerings
 
To schedule a tour of the community and homesites: www.covesatsml.com/contact or call 540-520-9595.
 
Learn more about Mountain Retreat Living, the premier home division of Southern Heritage Homes: www.mountainretreatliving.com

We are excited to bring a series of world-class music and arts to The Coves for four weeks in September. Experience the arts as never before: from your boat or at select locations at The Coves. To learn more or purchase tickets, visit https://www.harvester-music.com.

As The Coves continues to evolve, we are looking at our views from the community as inspiration for enhancing our amenities. Here is the latest view as well as enhancements to a Coves pavilion.

A Coves neighbor, Southlake Spa and Salt Room, recently held a yoga session at The Coves overlooking Smith Mountain Lake. The perfect background for a peaceful session!

We are now in full fall mode in southwest Virginia at The Coves on Smith Mountain Lake. Many exciting things are happening with our next home, The Ridgeview. Excavation for the foundation has already taken place, and on Oct. 18 the pre-cast concrete basement walls by Ideal Building Systems were set into place by crane. 
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Time savings, efficiency and accuracy are a few of the reasons why pre-cast concrete basement walls by Ideal Building Systems were used for tis home. Pre-cast concrete wallsare built off-site in a controlled environment using formed molds. The concrete is strengthened with fiber reinforcement and rebar and then cured and affixed steel studs and insulation for a total T-Value of R-23. 

Ideal pre-cast concrete walls carry between 5,000+pounds PSI (per square inch), whereas conventional, concrete-poured walls carry between 3,000 and 3,500 PSI. All walls are certified by a third-party engineer, UL fire-rated and are vapor- and damp-resistant. The various concrete panels are transported to the construction site, lifted by a crane and set into place. This systemized method is in sharp contrast to standard block or poured foundations.

Pre-cast concrete walls do not require concrete footers to be poured. Instead, compacted crushed stone is used, which provides for a strong base and provides for better weight distribution and improved drainage. Almost all roads and railway lines use crushed stone as a base, both of which support far more concentrated loads than the foundation of your home

The builder of The Ridgeview, DA Peters of Southern Heritage Homes, said Ideal pre-cast wall systems are the best solutions for basements. The strength of the panels, dimensional accuracy and consistent delivery schedule, as well as  having the insulated foundation already prepped for interior finish, are the reasons he prefers Ideal pre-cast walls.
Come see what we are up to at The Coves.

For a tour of the property or for more information, contact Debbie Shelton of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Smith Mountain Lake Real Estate at 540-797-3177 or debbieshelton.com.

A relaxing view of Smith Mountain Lake from our Cliff Top Pavilion.

April 14th : 1PM - 3PM : Join Us for a Community Trail Walk
April 15th : 2PM - 5PM : Private Bluegrass Music Event with 
The Canned Biskits, an All Women Bluegrass Band

To register or get more information, click here.