Friends of the Lake

WalkingGuideGardens & Places of Meditation Recreation & Dining Lodging & Meeting Venues

Welcome toLAKE JUNALUSKA

The Friends of the Lake program helps provide financial support to preserve the Walking Trail

and other recreation opportunities. Donors who generously support the Annual Fund by designating $500 or more towards the lake,

grounds and recreation areas are members of the Friends of the Lake Circle.

Join us for our annual Friends of the Lake 5K! lakejunaluska.com/run

Ways to GiveOnline: lakejunaluska.com/support

Mail: Development OfficePO Box 67 Lake Junaluska, NC 28745

Phone: 828-454-6749

Text: “Lake” to 44-321

Become a Friend of the Lake hen you make a gift to Lake Junaluska, you are ensuring that the lake continues to be a beloved place where

the community can enjoy the walking trail, gardens and breathtaking vistas.

WCorneille Bryan Native GardenNestled within residential Stuart Circle, the garden is a serene escape for nature lovers. It features more than 500 species of native plants and is a haven for birdlife. (I)

Gattis Meditation GardenOverlooking Lake Junaluska, this spot offers a welcome resting place for visitors on their walk around the lake. (G)

Inspiration PointOffering panoramic views of the lake and mountains, this scenic destination adjacent to Lambuth Inn, engages all in quiet meditation, prayer and study. (2)

Lake Junaluska Biblical GardenCreated in 2007, the garden incorporates plants mentioned in the Bible, including herbs, figs, pomegranates and vines. (A)

Lake Junaluska CrossThe iconic Cross, constructed in 1922, serves as a symbol of hope and light. (R)

Lake Junaluska Rose Walk The Rose Walk features more than 200 hybrid tea, grandiflora and floribunda roses. (K)

Memorial Chapel and Prayer LabyrinthMemorial Chapel was built in 1949 as a memorial to southeastern United Methodists who served in the armed forces during World War II. The outdoor labyrinth provides a walking path for prayer. (P)

Susanna Wesley GardenNamed for John Wesley’s mother, the garden is a place for prayer and meditation as well as a unique venue for weddings. (L)

Stuart SpringStuart Spring serves as a peace and reconciliation memorial, providing a quiet place for prayer and reflection. (J)

Cherokee IVDocked behind the Harrell Center (N), the Cherokee IV offers seasonal boat tours to learn more about Lake Junaluska history while enjoying a peaceful ride around the lake.

J. B. Ivey Playground and Wilson Children’s ComplexOpen to the public, the J. B. Ivey Playground, adjacent to the Wilson Children’s Complex, is a place where children can explore and have fun outside. (E)

Lake Junaluska Dam and Waterfall ParkThe Lake Junaluska Dam was constructed between 1911 and 1913. The area below the dam offers lots of space for picnics and fishing. (T)

Lake Junaluska Golf CourseThe historic Lake Junaluska Golf Course, built in 1919, offers 18 holes and scenic mountain and lake views.

Lake Junaluska OutfittersRent a paddle board, canoe or kayak and glide over the water under a broad blue sky, or splash in the outdoor pool. (G) Spend the afternoon playing mini golf, tennis or shuffleboard with family and friends. (F)

Nanci Weldon Memorial GymThis open-air gym offers the perfect spot for hosting outdoor events and activites. (B)

Shackford FirepitLake Junaluska’s firepit below Shackford Hall (D) offers the perfect spot for roasting marshmallows with friends and family.

Turbeville FootbridgeBuilt in 1988, the Turbeville Footbridge enables visitors to complete the shorter 2.3-mile path that circles the lake. (U)

Junaluska Gifts & GroundsLocated in the Harrell Center, Junaluska Gifts & Grounds is your destination for gifts and coffee at Lake Junaluska. Shop for unique gifts or grab a latte, sandwich or ice cream cone and sit along our café walk. (N)

Lakeside BistroLocated on the third floor of The Terrace Hotel, the Lakeside Bistro offers casual indoor dining within the spacious restaurant and scenic outdoor dining on the patio overlooking the lake. (1)

York Dining Commons & Lakeside DeckYork Dining Commons is the primary location where youth event meals are served. A new outdoor deck added in 2020 overlooks the water. (C)

The Terrace HotelThis recently renovated hotel offers contemporary accommodations and breathtaking views of the lake. (1)

Lambuth InnCompleted in 1921, the center section of the Lambuth Inn is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Lambuth Inn is also home to the Christmas Memories gift shop. (2)

Hillside LodgeHillside Lodge is located near York Dining Commons, the playground and Lake Junaluska Outfitters. (5)

Lake Junaluska ApartmentsComfortable, convenient and economical, the apartments can host from four to 10 people. Many have kitchenettes, and some are pet-friendly. (6a, 6b, 6c)

Lake Junaluska CampgroundLake Junaluska Campground offers RV and tent sites, deluxe cabin, apartments and a meeting lodge.

Mountainview and Sunnyside LodgesBuilt in 1957 and 1958, the Mountainview (3) and Sunnyside (4) Lodges are ideal for youth and youth programs.

AmphitheaterThe Amphitheater was built in 1988 and is now a popular location for outdoor meetings and worship services. (R)

Bethea Welcome CenterOpened in 2007, visitors are able to view different cultures represented through art and groups can gather in its various meeting spaces. (A)

Harrell CenterInside the Harrell Center, built in 1960, are meeting venues, a library, public restrooms and Junaluska Gifts & Grounds gift and coffee shop. (N)

Kern CenterThe center includes meeting spaces and a fitness center. (H)

Shackford HallListed on the National Register of Historic Places, this hall constructed in 1923 features an auditorium and classrooms. (D)

Stuart AuditoriumStuart Auditorium, the first structure completed at Lake Junaluska in 1913, was originally an open-air construction with a dirt floor covered with sawdust. Later, the auditorium was enclosed with walls. (O)

Places of InterestA. Bethea Welcome Center / Vacation Rentals /

Biblical Garden

B. Nanci Weldon Memorial Gym

C. York Dining Commons and Lakeside Deck

D. Shackford Hall and Fire Ring

E. J.B. Ivey Playground and Wilson Children’s Complex

F. Mini Golf / Tennis Courts / Shuffleboard

G. Lake Junaluska Outfitters, Fishing Pier & Dock,Gattis Meditation Garden

H. Kern Center / Fitness Center

I. Corneille Bryan Native Garden

J. Stuart Spring

K. Rose Walk, Colonnade

L. Susanna Wesley Garden

M. Branscombe-Allen Administrative Building

N. Harrell Center with Junaluska Gifts & Grounds,Boat Dock

O. Stuart Auditorium

P. Memorial Chapel / Prayer Labyrinth

Q. Meditation & Fishing Pier

R. Lake Junaluska Cross and Amphitheater

S. Francis Asbury Trail

T. Lake Junaluska Dam

U. Turbeville Footbridge

Smoky Mountain NewsSheppard Insurance Group

The MountaineerRCF Construction, Inc.

Clark & Leatherwood, Inc.Evergreen Packaging

Haywood Ace HardwareMelrose Law, PLLC

Thank you for your support!

2020 Friends of the Lake Corporate Sponsors

The mission of Lake Junaluska is to be a place of Christian hospitality where lives are transformed through renewal

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