The mission of Lake Junaluska is to be a place of Christian hospitality where lives are transformed through renewal of soul, ... mind and body. Lake Junaluska is open to the public and has always been known as a place of spiritual enrichment, leader development and transformation. We continue that mission with a renewed commitment to meet the needs of our guests by offering new opportunities for worship, study, leadership development, education, recreation and family events. Located in the Great Smoky Mountains of Western North Carolina near Asheville, the 1200 acre property includes a 200-acre lake, over 400 lodging rooms and over 100,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space. Amenities include an 18-hole golf course, pool, canoe, kayak and paddleboard rentals, tennis courts, mini-golf, volleyball and basketball. A network of trails circles Lake Junaluska, providing a 2.3-mile walking path and a 3.8-mile loop around Lake Junaluska. Local attractions include the Biltmore Estate, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Blue Ridge Parkway, Cherokee Indian Reservation and the Nantahala River. Lake Junaluska is an ideal location for a weekend getaway for two or a week long conference for 2,000. read more