Smurf Paradise (Empath stories)

Smurf Paradise was the name of a private beach resort that was developed by Handy Smurf a few years before Empath's final return featured in the comic book story "Bathing Smurfs". Located by a lake in the mountains, it was originally a private getaway for Handy Smurf when he became so overworked that Papa Smurf suggested that he should take some time away from his work. However, with Poet and Painter Smurf visiting the same location and bringing back news about how beautiful it was being there with their own private beach houses, the other Smurfs wanted to experience the same thing as well. With some creative thinking, Handy had a team of Smurfs build a resort which not only contained beach houses for a dozen or so Smurfs to stay in, but also a swimming area, a dining commons, and a bandstand for entertainment. Boats made from reeds could be used by the Smurfs in order to travel around on the lake.