The Latest Developments from The Coves

From added amenities to concert announcements, here is where you will find all of the latest news regarding The Coves and The Coves Amphitheater.

An Overview of the Trail System at The Coves

Our trail system is coming alive and we are anxious to share it with you. In the near future, we will be hosting a series of trail walks. You are all invited to attend to enjoy the beauty of the area. The system consists of two trails (Green and Blue). The Green trail...

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The Perfect Place and Time

Sometimes things are just meant to be. That’s the attitude of Nancy Wylie, a native of Fairfax, who always knew she wind up on a lake.  As a child, her family vacationed on the Finger Lakes Region in upstate New York. In recent years, Nancy’s visits to Smith Mountain...

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95 Watersong Circle Nears Completion

95 Watersong Circle Nears Completion

The newest addition to The Coves family is nearing completion! This Southern Living-inspired home is the ultimate in luxury waterfront living. This gorgeous waterfront home was designed for comfortable, yet impressive, living. Careful consideration was given to the...

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Ideal Basement Walls Set for Newest Home

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...

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A Sunset View from Cliff Top Pavilion

A Sunset View from Cliff Top Pavilion

One of the most scenic views at The Coves: the Cliff Top Pavilion. Perfect for sitting back and soaking in the beauty of Smith Mountain Lake, the Cliff Top Pavilion allows visitors to take a break and appreciate the natural landscape of the area.

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A Look Back at Motown Revue at The Coves

A Look Back at Motown Revue at The Coves

The Coves Amphitheater hosted the incredible talents of The Legacy Motown Revue on Saturday, June 24th and the crowd loved every minute of it! Check out photos from the event below and mark your calendar for Michael Franti and Spearhead on Friday, July 7th! Tickets...

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The Mavericks ‘En Español’ World Tour

The Mavericks ‘En Español’ World Tour

The Mavericks, the eclectic rock and country group known for crisscrossing musical boundaries with abandon, has gone through three distinct phases since it was founded in Miami in 1989. An initial period of heady success marked by big hits and critical acclaim in the...

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Fortunate Youth Performing on Saturday, June 22

Fortunate Youth Performing on Saturday, June 22

From backyard BBQs in Southern California beach towns to its rise as one of the most popular reggae-rock bands in the country, Fortunate Youth remains devoted to its roots and a simple mission: Spread peace, love, and unity with music. It’s a mantra of sorts for the...

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Connectivity at The Coves

Reliable, high-speed broadband is a necessity in today’s world. The digital divide is real and especially apparent in less populated, rural areas. While state governing boards slowly divvy out funds, many rural citizens are left to languish in digital deserts. This...

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An Evening with Kenny G

An Evening with Kenny G

Relax lakeside with the iconic Kenny G on Sunday, May 22 at The Coves Amphitheater at SML. With global sales totaling more than 75 million, Grammy and American Music Award winner Kenny G is the biggest-selling instrumental musician of all time. To add to his...

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Smith Mountain Lake Continues to Make Press Rounds

Smith Mountain Lake Continues to Make Press Rounds

Travel and Leisure recently published an article confirming what residents and guests alike have long known about Smith Mountain Lake: it’s one of the best places to buy a vacation home in the United States. Citing the area’s scenic shoreline, islands, and temperate...

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