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Religious InstitutionsNorth Carolina, United States51-200 Employees
Lake Junaluska is a not-for-profit religious retreat center located near Asheville in the Western North Carolina mountains. The 1,200-acre property encompasses a 200-acre lake and more than 100,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space, offering a range of lodging options including a lakeside hotel, a historic inn, vacation rentals, a campground, and economy accommodations. The site provides recreational amenities such as an 18-hole golf course, watercraft rentals, guided lake cruises, tennis and pickleball courts, and scenic walking trails, supporting both leisure and meeting needs for individuals, families, and groups. As an organization with a mission of Christian hospitality, it hosts programs and gatherings that emphasize renewal of the soul, mind, and body, serving a broad audience that includes travelers and groups seeking retreats or conference experiences. In recent years, Lake Junaluska has expanded offerings and recognition, including the introduction of a Summer Swim Voucher in 2026 as a value-added option for guests and a national award recognizing its publications in 2023. The center has a long-standing history of operation as a spiritual retreat destination for more than a century.