About Smith Mountain Lake Charity Home Tour
The Smith Mountain Lake Charity Home Tour is not just an event; it’s a 35-year (and counting!) tradition celebrating our unique community while working together to raise money for local nonprofits that directly serve our neighbors by providing food security, shelter, emergency services, health support, youth programs, and more. Behind the scenes, the tour is fueled by volunteers—hundreds of them. From dock assistants to decorators, greeters to shuttle drivers, it is a massive collaboration. Homeowners lend their private spaces. Local businesses sponsor and support. Nonprofits share their stories. And visitors come from across the region, turning the weekend into a lively, shared experience. Each ticket sold translates into tangible help for individuals and families in need.
The Smith Mountain Lake Charity Home Tour offers:
- A chance to explore eight unique, beautiful homes with diverse décor styles,
- Stunning water and mountain views as you travel dock to dock and home to home
- A meaningful way to support local charities
- Inspiration for home design, remodeling, and lakefront living
- A welcoming atmosphere that captures the best of the SML lifestyle
Whether you’re a homeowner, a design enthusiast, or simply someone who loves a good community event, the tour feels like stepping into a weekend of creativity, connection, and purpose. At its core, the Smith Mountain Lake Charity Home Tour is about more than architecture or décor. It’s a reminder of what happens when a community comes together—how beauty, generosity, and local spirit can ripple outward and create real change. If you’ve never experienced it, this might be the year!