FemCity Smith Mountain Lake, VA
Women's Networking +
Social Club at Smith Mountain Lake
Welcome to FemCity Smith Mountain Lake, a welcoming and intentional space for women entrepreneurs, professionals, creatives and small business owners in Southwest Virginia. Here, women gather to grow in business, mindset, confidence and connection. Join us in person around the lake and online every Monday.
Already a member? Go to your Members Portal.
Upcoming Smith Mountain Lake Events
FemMingles, coffee gatherings, workshops and relaxed socials with women around the lake. Events are members-only and included with Local Membership.
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Already a member? Register for events in your Members Portal, and connect between events in our members Facebook group.
Member Resources
Everything your membership includes, one click away.
Members Portal
Your home base: register for events, join Monday sessions and find your welcome guide.
Go to the Members Portal →FemCity Library
Replays of our masterclasses, orientations, accountability sessions and more.
Visit the Library →Member Directory
Find and connect with FemCity women and their businesses, near and far.
Browse the Directory →Why Women at the Lake Love FemCity
- Monthly networking events. Gatherings that mix strategy with soul, right here in the lakeside region.
- Weekly online support. Goal setting, masterclasses and group business coaching on business, mindset, branding and leadership.
- Visibility + collaboration. Share your work and grow in a space where generosity leads the way.
- A social club for women. Walk in as a stranger and leave with friends.
- You belong here. Whether you're starting something new or scaling something big.
What's Included
Local Membership gives you your Smith Mountain Lake chapter plus everything online.
At the Lake
Monthly chapter events, a local President who welcomes you, and women who turn into referrals and friends.
Mondays Online
Every Monday at 1 PM and 7 PM ET: goal setting and accountability, virtual networking, masterclasses and roundtables, plus group business coaching with Violette de Ayala.
Get Visible
A Member Directory profile for referrals and a new-member feature in FemCity Magazine.
Learn Anytime
Our replay library, worksheets and member pricing on FemCity events and programs.
Free for 30 days, then $15.99/month USD.
Meet Your
Smith Mountain Lake President
Chrissie McNeil
“Welcome to FemCity Smith Mountain Lake! Our community is as expansive and inspiring as the lake that brings us together. We are women who lead with heart, who dream big, and who are here to support one another as we grow into what's next.
Whether you're new to entrepreneurship, building momentum in your business, or simply looking to be in a community of like-minded women, you belong here.”
Smith Mountain Lake Leadership Circle
Devyn Nill
Next Level Creatives
Melissa Carter
Mindful Light Photography
Want to help lead FemCity Smith Mountain Lake? We'd love to have you on our Leadership Circle.
FemCity Smith Mountain Lake FAQ
What is FemCity Smith Mountain Lake?
FemCity Smith Mountain Lake is a women's networking group in Southwest Virginia, welcoming women from around the lake, including Moneta, Huddleston, Bedford County and Franklin County. Members meet monthly and join our online programming every Monday.
What events does FemCity Smith Mountain Lake offer?
We host monthly networking events, coffee gatherings, workshops and community socials near Smith Mountain Lake, including our evening FemMingles, for personal and business growth.
Do I need a membership to attend events?
Yes. All events are members-only. Start with a free 30-day Local Membership trial to explore everything first. After your trial, membership continues at $15.99/month USD, and you can cancel from your dashboard at least 72 hours before your trial ends.
Where do FemCity Smith Mountain Lake events take place?
Events take place around the Smith Mountain Lake area at local venues and women-owned businesses, such as Eventful Dreams on Scruggs Road. Each event listing shows the location.
Who can join FemCity Smith Mountain Lake?
Our chapter is open to women entrepreneurs, professionals, creatives, small business owners, change-makers and retirees, whether you're just starting or scaling something big. You don't need to own a business to join.
Not near Smith Mountain Lake?
Find a chapter near you on our Locations page, join us from anywhere with Online Membership, or start a FemCity in your city.
Join Us at Smith Mountain Lake
Your circle is waiting. Come for the connection, stay for the women who want you to win.
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