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Baucom House, 8100 Old Baucom Rd, Raleigh NC, a restored 1967 ranch estate on 14 countryside acres. Call (919) 371-8423.

Fishing Smith Mountain Lake without local knowledge often means a lot of trial and error, especially on a lake this large and this deep

Couples planning a wedding at Baucom House often work with a network of familiar local vendors, including planners, photographers, and florists experienced with the property

Baucom House includes an extensive amenities package with any rental, from 10 round 72 inch tables and 30 round 60 inch tables to 250 modern wood reception chairs and 250 white folding ceremony chairs

A typical wedding day at Baucom House moves from the bridal and groomsmen suites, to the outdoor ceremony between the willow oaks, to cocktail hour on the red brick patio, and finally into the white tented reception

Plenty of parking and easy to find, staff was great to work with from start to finish

Pullin Drag Striper Fishing Guides Charters brings a Lowrance HDS 12 fish finder to every Smith Mountain Lake trip. Call (540) 493-8790.

Anglers who've fished with Captain Wendell over the years have left detailed accounts of their trips, from Jordan Harrell of Salem VA praising how consistently Wendell puts clients on fish, to Eddie Goodwin of Culpepper VA calling his knowledge of the

Sail the Cyclades, hopping among whitewashed villages, sapphire coves, and windmills, with refreshing seafood and starry Aegean nights.

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