The growth is happening in spite of the depressed economic times nationally.

Gil and Karen Smith were the first to open businesses in Celebration Square, a commercial center the couple is developing in Downtown Moneta. The Smiths opened Hawk's Country Store and Deli, Freckles Ice Cream Parlor and Downtown Pizzeria. They have since opened a moderately priced restaurant featuring Northern Italian fare -- Casa D'Amici, which translates to "House of Friends."

Celebration Square, located at the center of beautiful Downtown Moneta's main thoroughfare, is truly the focal point of this new community. Rising four stories over Celebration Avenue it is a premier address for both luxury residential living and thriving businesses. From Celebration Square you can stroll down the wide sidewalks of the avenue enjoy window shopping, dining or just watch people. Live at Celebration Square and over look all the pageantry of this unique community from your own private balcony. This special place is perfectly located just minutes from the blue waters of Smith Mountain Lake.
Celebration Square is like no other destination. It's beautiful, it's convenient,
it's a place where families and friends make memories that will last forever.