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Religious Institutions
Lake Junaluska, NC 594 followers
A place of Christian hospitality where lives are transformed through renewal of soul, mind and body.
About us
A beloved spiritual retreat center for more than 100 years, scenic Lake Junaluska in the mountains of Western North Carolina welcomes leisure and business travelers, families and groups seeking a special getaway experience with plenty of on-site things to do. Located in the Great Smoky Mountains near Asheville, the 1,200-acre property features a 200-acre lake, over 400 lodging rooms and more than 100,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space. Accommodations include a lakeside hotel, historic inn, vacation rentals, campground and economy options. Guests enjoy an 18-hole golf course; pool, canoe, kayak and paddleboard rentals; guided lake cruises; tennis and pickleball courts; mini-golf; volleyball; basketball; beautiful gardens; and a scenic, mostly paved lakeside walking trail with 2.3- and 3.8-mile loops. The lake, hotels, conference center and recreational facilities are operated by a not-for-profit organization with a mission of being a place of Christian hospitality where lives are transformed through renewal of soul, mind and body.
Industry
Religious Institutions
Company size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Lake Junaluska, NC
Type
Nonprofit
Founded
1913
Specialties
Lodging, Banquets, Conference Center, Meeting Space, Non Profit, Recreation, and Dining
Locations
Employees at Lake Junaluska
Updates
- We are so excited to welcome youth leaders to Lake Junaluska for SEEK, a youth leader summit, happening Jan. 17-20, 2025. This special retreat is designed to empower those who guide the next generation. With encouraging sessions from keynote speakers Mark Oestreicher and JaCynthia Bailey, we'll explore the impact of culture, diversity and outreach in youth ministry. Learn more and register at https://lnkd.in/e_zy6aZM.
- It's a beautiful morning at Lake Junaluska!
- There’s a special joy in spotting butterflies fluttering through the Butterfly Garden along the walking trail. This week, we’ve welcomed several Eastern tiger swallowtails and are looking forward to seeing even more butterflies—including monarchs—in the coming months. September and October are the best times to catch sight of migrating monarchs as they pass through Lake Junaluska! As a certified Monarch Waystation, our grounds attract these beauties. Come visit this fall to experience the beauty of butterflies and visit our peaceful Butterfly Garden—a true haven of nature and reflection. 🌸 🦋 Plan your fall trip to the mountains at https://bit.ly/477Pq1h.
- We are excited about the Friends of the Lake 5K coming up this Saturday, Aug. 31, and full of gratitude for our Friends of the Lake corporate sponsors for their generous support of Lake Junaluska! PARTNERSHIP SPONSOR Haywood Regional Medical Center PATRON SPONSORS Clark & Leatherwood, Inc. Maple Tree Veterinary Hospital RCF Construction, Inc. Smoky Mountain News The Mountaineer Join us in saying thank you and, if you can, walk or run with us this Saturday. Registration is open online for the 5K through 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, at https://bit.ly/4cMKvUq or in person at Nanci Weldon Memorial Gym before the event!
- Join us for a beautiful morning on the lakeside trail and help support Lake Junaluska by running or walking in the Friends of the Lake 5K coming up Saturday, Aug. 31! All profits from the event go to the annual maintenance and improvement of the recreation areas at Lake Junaluska (including the walking trail!), which annually costs over $375,000. To enjoy discounted 5K registration and guarantee you will receive a Love the Lake T-shirt, register today, Aug. 15! Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gZpWHJjs.
- Behind the messages engraved on bricks at Lake Junaluska's Brick Walk are stories of love, cherished family memories, milestones, and gratitude for Lake Junaluska as a special place that brings us together, invites us to experience the presence of God, and welcomes us home. Thank you to everyone who gathered with us recently at the annual Brick Dedication. We're excited to announce that you can now donate a brick for 2025 and become a part of this lasting tradition. Learn more at https://bit.ly/LJBrickWalk.
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Hear what our multi property client Lake Junaluska Conference & Retreat Center shared about their Maestro experience in this 3 minute video case study. Connect with us to learn more about how your property group can leverage Maestro PMS solutions for success! “We're definitely at a point where we're looking at exploring and implementing some of Maestro Mobile tools. The nice thing about how they've rolled it out is you can look at just 1 individual component, or you can look at bringing online all the suite. It's really customizable for what we need for each of our properties individually.” – Cory NuckollsDiscover the Maestro difference today! #ClientTestimonial #HappyClient #HotelTech #MaestroExperience - Lake Junaluska reposted this
The Foundation for Evangelism is excited to sponsor Dr. Michael Beck as Lake Junaluska Theologian in Residence from July 28-31! Worship and workshops are open to the public. We'd love to see you by the Lake! https://buff.ly/3Y46AKs - We are excited to share that the Warren Center and Musgrave Event Lawn is now open for events. 🎉 With unmatched views of Lake Junaluska and the surrounding mountains, this elegant new event space continues Lake Junaluska's focus on mission and ministry by creating venues for retreats, receptions, ceremonies, reunions and other gatherings. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eaweyX9f.
- We had a wonderful Independence Day Celebration here at Lake Junaluska filled with festivities and community spirit! 🇺🇸 From the spectacular fireworks display to the charming flotilla parade, the lively concerts to the meaningful floating lantern event on the lake, the entire week was a beautiful celebration of our community. We want to extend heartfelt gratitude to everyone who joined us in making this series of events special. 💙 The annual Independence Day Celebration at Lake Junaluska is made possible with support from Visit NC Smokies and our Friends of the Lake sponsors!
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