Enjoy a relaxing mountain getaway, a traditional Thanksgiving feast and time with the people who matter most.
Our Thanksgiving 2026 lodging package is available NOW.
2026 Lakeside Thanksgiving Buffet Menu and Turkey Trot info will be released October 1, 2026.
Lakeside Thanksgiving Buffet
Gather around the table for a traditional Thanksgiving feast, then enjoy a relaxing holiday weekend in the mountains. Our Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet features holiday favorites, from carved prime rib and roasted turkey to green bean casserole, maple pecan pie and more.
Before or after your meal, take in the beauty of Lake Junaluska with a stroll along the scenic lakeside trail, relax in a rocking chair overlooking the water or enjoy the festive holiday decorations throughout the grounds.
Looking to start Thanksgiving Day with a little movement? The Waynesville Sunrise Rotary Turkey Trot returns to Lake Junaluska on Thanksgiving morning, offering a fun way to kick off the holiday before the feast.
Extend your getaway with an overnight stay and enjoy everything Lake Junaluska has to offer throughout the Thanksgiving weekend.
Order Your Thanksgiving Meal To Go
2026 holiday meal information will be available October 1, 2026.
Leave the cooking to us this Thanksgiving. Enjoy a chef-prepared holiday meal from Lake Junaluska, ready for pickup the day before Thanksgiving so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time with family and friends.
Choose from a fully cooked, chilled roasted turkey* or fully cooked, chilled herb-roasted prime rib*, each paired with traditional Thanksgiving sides. Everything is prepared by our professional chefs, packaged for easy reheating at home and includes reheating instructions for a delicious holiday meal with minimal effort.
Hosting a larger gathering? Order one of each package to serve a crowd.
*Please note: Your Thanksgiving meal is fully prepared by our chefs, then chilled and packaged for convenient pickup. Simply follow the included reheating instructions to enjoy a delicious holiday meal at home.
A Lakeside Thanksgiving Buffet
Thursday, November 26, 2026
MENU
Autumn Salad Selection | Full salad bar with deviled eggs, Carrot raisin salad, Fruit ambrosia, Cranberry relish, Kale and apple salad, and Pistachio and radicchio salad
Prime Rib Carving Station | Herb-roasted prime rib served with au jus and horseradish sauce
Herb-Roasted Turkey Carving Station | Whole roasted turkey carved to order, served with savory gravy and honey mustard cranberry sauce
Holiday Ham | Pineapple and maple-glazed ham served on the buffet
Traditional Harvest Sides | Buttermilk cornbread stuffing made with turkey jus and mirepoix, Brown butter Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, Roasted sweet potatoes with honey walnut sauce
Signature Seasonal Vegetables | North Carolina-style green beans with savory cream sauce, garlic, shallots and fresh herbs, Roasted sweet corn and baby carrots with brown butter and fresh thyme
Bread Selection | Honey cornbread , Sweet yeast rolls, Petit rolls, Rosemary focaccia
Thanksgiving Sweet Treats | Chef’s selection of seasonal cobblers, classic pies, and artisan cheesecakes, with sugar-free and gluten-free options available
PRICING
Adults | $39.95 + tax and 18% service charge
Children ages 12 and under | $19.95 + tax and 18% service charge
Children ages 4 and younger dine for free
