Help shape the future of Lake of the Woods. These short surveys give you a quick and easy way to share your input on community amenities, services, and operations—ensuring your voice helps guide decisions that matter. For access to the survey click the news item. 

Celebrate What Makes LOW Extraordinary — Nominate a Neighbor for a 2026 Honor Award!
Lake of the Woods is filled with people who make our community shine — the quiet helpers, the dedicated volunteers, the inspiring young leaders, and the neighbors who step up when it matters most.

Now is your chance to recognize them. Nominations open until July 10, 2026.

 

LOWA Board of Directors Candidates for 2026-2027 Board Year.
Application Submissions Closed April 30.
Board of Directors Candidate Petition Option Closed May 15.
Members that have announced their candidacy for the 2026/2027 Board are listed in the full news item.

Extended Hours at Member Services 
Member Services will be offering extended hours to assist members with their annual assessment business in person.
Thursday, April 30 | 8:30 AM–5:30 PM
Friday, May 1 | 8:30 AM–6 PM
Saturday, May 2 | 9 AM–5 PM 

MEMBER NOTICE-
In the 26/27 Annual Assessment Mailer, there was an incorrect description on the Invoice Page of the Annual Assessment mailer.

Community Help Requested – Canada Goose Management Program
Lake of the Woods Association is launching a new environmental initiative to help manage the growing population of resident Canada geese in our community and we need the community's help. Learn More in the full news article. 

Looking to make the most of your community amenities? Whether you're interested in trying something new like Pickleball or getting back into golf or the Fitness Center, now is the perfect time to sign up! Starting March 16, take advantage of our New Amenity Membership Registration Period and receive a free bonus month of amenity use when you enroll in an annual membership you don’t currently have. 

FY 2026-2027 Budget was approved at LOWA BOD Meeting held Feb 18.
 

Winter Storm Updates:
Stay Informed Here for LOWA Offices and Amenities Inclement Weather closures and schedule changes as they happen during the winter storm. 

Amenity Madness Deals are HERE! Now is the time to grab an amenity membership that you have not gotten yet this year! Try something new or get back to one of your favorites, either way get out there and enjoy our amenities along with the extra savings.  LOWA is offering deals on many of our amenities in many ways. Check out our offers. 
DEALS AVAILABLE NOW!

VDOT Proposes Major Changes to Route 3/20 Intersection:

A Note from our New General Manager: I’m Bernie Guthrie, and I’m absolutely thrilled to be joining the Lake of the Woods Association as your new General Manager in just a few weeks!

Certified Results of the 2025 Annual Board of Directors Election:
Traci Nicol-Three Year Term
Thomas C. Phillips-Three Year Term
Tom Francis-Three Year Term
Darcy Jennings-One Year Term
Leif Henecke-One Year Term

Election results were certified at the Friday, September 5 Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors. Within that meeting the elections results were certified, the new Directors were seated and they elected officers.

 

Vote-Now.com emailed electronic ballots for the LOWA Board Election to all lot owners with emails on file with LOWA on July 21,2025. LOWA BOD VOTING is OPEN! 
Understanding the LOWA Board election terms, the full schedule of Board Candidate events, information to get to know the candidates running for LOWA Board and VOTING INSTRUCTIONS are all available here!
 

BOATING ADVISORY LIFTED 7/21/25: The Main Lake is OPEN TO REGULAR BOATING TRAFFIC. Keatons Lake is open to boating traffic, Keatons Run Boat Launch area is closed due to debris, members are advised to use caution. 
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Keatons Lake IS OPEN for Recreational Use  WITH A SWIM ADVISORY FOR KEATONS RUN BOAT LAUNCH AND INLET AREA DUE TO ELEVATED E. coli CONCENTRATIONS .
See the full story for details.

 
 

UPDATE 4/15 2:30 PM:
The Boil Water Advisory has been LIFTED.
Rapidan Service Authority (RSA) has reported that the Boil Water Advisory has been lifted for customers in the Lake of the Woods community.
Residents can safely resume normal use of their tap water without boiling or disinfection.
 

Two important updates regarding leadership within the Lake of the Woods Association. General Manager Phil Rodenberg will be departing LOWA to pursue new career opportunities. His last day with the Association will be May 2, 2025. Board Director Vassa Olson has resigned from the LOWA Board, effective April 3, 2025. 

A Summary Report of the 2024 Member Survey summarizing the responses received from the 2024 Member Survey and compares the year over year results between the 2024 Survey and the 2019 and 2014 surveys.

Wilderness Water Treatment Plant Water Advisory Incident: Office of Drinking Water Report

Presented by Dwayne Roadcap, Director, Office of Drinking Water, 
September 18, 2024

RSA UPDATE 8/27/24 12PM: Rapidan Service Authority, Virginia Department of Health Lift Do Not Drink Advisory for Wilderness Water Treatment Plant Customers.

The Revised Protocol identifies policy for the coming 2024 season including
modifications based on the lessons learned in 2023.