Scenic flowers at Lake Junaluska

Summer Getaways
at Lake Junaluska

Summer at Lake Junaluska is a perfect time to get outside and enjoy sunny days with a family-friendly vacation in our naturally beautiful, spacious setting nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina.

Long summer days on the lake are just right for leisurely canoe trips, rocking on the porch, cruises aboard the Cherokee IV, cooling off by our lakeside pool and quiet moments at the Prayer Labyrinth.

You are invited to join us for summer activities from morning lakeside devotions to s’mores by the fire. Our Independence Day Celebration from July 2-5 is full of family-friendly fun activities from fireworks to floating lanterns to concerts. Lake Junaluska Outfitters also offers canoe, kayak and paddleboard rentals, mini golf, shuffleboard and outdoor recreational equipment, guaranteed for lots of summer fun!

We invite you to make reservations to stay with us here at the lake, or book a lodging package, such as ourĀ  Family Summer Fun or Recharge & Renew packages!

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Cherokee summer boat cruise

Tripadvisor 2021 Travelers' Choice emblem
2021 Travelers' Choice Award

Winner of TripAdvisor 2021 Travelers’ Choice Awards, The Terrace Hotel and historic Lambuth Inn are ranked in the Top 10 Percent of hotels worldwide. Find plenty of rocking chairs on the patios to enjoy the lake and mountain views. Rates include access to many lakeside amenities.

Two rocking chairs sitting on the porch of The Terrace Hotel at Lake Junaluska
The Terrace Hotel

The Terrace Hotel is one of the few lakeside hotels in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Find plenty of rocking chairs on the hotel’s deck to enjoy warm breezes as you take in the lake and surrounding mountains. Rates include a hot breakfast at The Terrace Hotel dining room with scenic indoor and outdoor seating, and access to many lakeside amenities. Summer weekends book quickly. Read more about The Terrace Hotel and check availability online now.

Flowers outside the Lambuth Inn
Lambuth Inn

The historic Lambuth Inn sits high on a hill above the lake with a “national park lodge” feel. Built in 1921, recent renovations to the Lambuth have added modern comforts while preserving the charm of the beloved landmark. Adjacent is Inspiration Point with the best views overlooking the lake and Great Smoky Mountains. Read more about Lambuth Inn and check availability online now.

Photo of wildflowers growing along the lake edge during sunset

Summer Specials & Packages

Family Summer Fun Package

Celebrate family this summer with your nearest and dearest! The Family Summer Fun Package features:

Your family also will enjoy access to our lakeside pool, mini-golf course, playground, 3.8-mile lakefront trail, and other recreational amenities.

Availability:
Summer
Pricing Information:
Package pricing varies depending on the lodging preferences and dates selected. (Enjoy lower rates Sunday-Thursday!)
Booking Details:

Book By Phone
Call 800-222-4930 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Book Online
  1. Click "Book Now."
  2. Select Terrace Hotel and an arrival date and 2 or more nights for your stay.
  3. Look for "Family Summer Fun" package rates and click "Show Rooms" to see room availability and prices.
  4. Choose a room, click "Book Now," complete your reservation and mark your calendar to join us for family fun this summer at Lake Junaluska.
Father and son canoe at Lake Junaluska

Nature Lovers Package

Get outdoors and into nature! With the Nature Lovers Package, enjoy two nights at The Terrace Hotel, hot breakfasts, a Lake Junaluska picnic blanket and seed packet, a guided lake cruise aboard the Cherokee IV pontoon boat, a kayak, canoe or paddleboard self-guided trip. You’ll have time to enjoy the 3.8-mile lakefront trail, explore the gardens and watch our resident swans and bald eagles. We’ve got a golf course and fishing spots, too!

The Nature Lovers Package includes:

Availability:
Spring,
Summer
Pricing Information:
Package pricing varies depending on lodging preferences selected. (Enjoy lower rates Sunday-Thursday!)
Booking Details:

Book By Phone
Call 800-222-4930 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Book Online
  1. Click "Book Now."
  2. Select The Terrace Hotel and dates for a stay of 2 or more nights.
  3. Look for "Nature Lovers" package rates and click "Show Rooms" to see room availability and prices.
  4. Choose a room, click "Book Now," complete your reservation and mark your calendar to join us for a getaway to spend time in nature at Lake Junaluska.
Yellow swallowtail butterfly on a butterfly bush in springtime

Lake Junaluska Golf Course Package

Enjoy a round of golf for two people including cart at the Lake Junaluska Golf Course plus two nights at The Terrace Hotel or Lake Junaluska Apartments with hot breakfast at The Terrace Hotel Dining Room each morning. The package includes:

  • Two (2) Nights lodging at The Terrace Hotel or Lake Junaluska Apartments at Lake Junaluska
  • Hot Breakfast Daily at The Terrace Hotel Dining Room
  • One round of golf for two people, including golf cart
  • 10% off Lake Junaluska Golf Course Pro Shop Merchandise
Availability:
Fall,
Holidays,
Spring,
Summer,
Winter
Pricing Information:
Package pricing varies depending on the lodging preferences selected.
Booking Details:

Book By Phone
Call 800-222-4930 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Book Online
  1. Click "Book Now."
  2. Select an arrival date and 2 or more nights for your stay.
  3. Look for "Golf Course Package" rates and click "Show Rooms" to see room availability and prices.
  4. Choose a room, click "Book Now," complete your reservation and mark your calendar to join us for a great golf getaway!
Before your arrival, our reservations team will contact you regarding reserving your tee time.
Father and son walking down the fairway of a Lake Junaluska Golf Course hole.

Recharge & Renew Package

Soothe your soul, mind and body with lake-inspired relaxation in the Great Smoky Mountains. Spend two nights at the lakeside Terrace Hotel and enjoy hot breakfasts, a Lake Junaluska picnic blanket and more.

The Recharge & Renew Package is available year-round and includes:

Availability:
Fall,
Spring,
Summer
Pricing Information:
Package pricing varies depending on the lodging preferences selected.
Booking Details:

Book By Phone
Call 800-222-4930 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Book Online
  1. Click "Book Now."
  2. Select an arrival date and 2 or more nights for your stay.
  3. Look for "Recharge and Renew" package rates and click "Show Rooms" to see room availability and prices.
  4. Choose a room, click "Book Now," complete your reservation and mark your calendar to join us for a getaway to recharge and renew at Lake Junaluska.
Women drink coffee by the lake
A family watching fireworks over Lake Junaluska while sitting on a wooden dock

Upcoming Summer Events

Community Labyrinth Walk

Date:
May 4, 2024
Time:
10:00 am–1:00 pm
Location:
Lake Junaluska Prayer Labyrinth
Categories:
Spiritual Renewal

A Community Labyrinth Walk will be held at the Lake Junaluska Prayer Labyrinth as part of National Labyrinth Day.

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View of the Prayer Labyrinth beside Lake Junaluska

Lake Junaluska Flea Market

Date:
June 8, 2024
Time:
7:30 am–12:00 pm
Location:
Nanci Weldon Memorial Gym

The Lake Junaluska Flea Market will take place on Saturday, June 10, at the Nanci Weldon Memorial Gym at Lake Junaluska from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Special early bird shopping is available from 7:30-8 a.m. for $5 cash. Please note no dogs are allowed except for service animals.

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Visitors enjoy the Lake Junaluska Flea Market

Music & Worship Arts Week

Date:
June 24, 2024–June 28, 2024
Location:
Lake Junaluska Conference & Retreat Center
Categories:
Spiritual Renewal, Summer Activities Program

Music & Worship Arts Week, a multi-generational event hosted by The Fellowship of Worship Artists, highlights worship, the arts, education, and renewal in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina at Lake Junaluska.

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Performers dancing during Lake Junaluska Music and Worship Arts Week

Ringing of the Weatherby Bell

Date:
June 25, 2024
Location:
Weatherby Bell
Categories:
Charitable Support

Gather at the Weatherby Bell to celebrate Lake Junaluskaā€™s 111th birthday on June 25, the anniversary of the first conference held in Stuart Auditorium in 1913.

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Ringing of the Weatherby Bell for Lake Junaluska Day

Round Robin Tennis Tournament

Date:
July 2, 2024
Location:
Tennis Courts near Lake Junaluska Outfitters
Categories:
Independence Day Celebrations

A Round Robin Tennis Tournament will be held as part of the Lake Junaluska Independence Day Celebration family-friendly activities.

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Tennis at Lake Junaluska

Independence Day Celebrations

Date:
July 2, 2024–July 5, 2024
Location:
Lake Junaluska
Categories:
Independence Day Celebrations

Lake Junaluskaā€™s annual Independence Day Celebration features music, barbecue and fun ā€” from concerts to fireworks to floating lanterns.

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Participants in decorated kayaks and canoes participate in a flotilla parade as part of Independence Day Celebrations

QiGong

Date:
July 3, 2024
Time:
10:00 am
Location:
Outdoor lawn near Memorial Chapel
Categories:
Summer Activities Program

Join Marga Fripp, Certified QiGong Teacher & Healing Arts Practitioner for a moving meditation practice to support your physical health and emotional balance, and cultivate inner peace.

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QiGong at Lake Junaluska with Marga Fripp

Flotilla

Date:
July 3, 2024
Time:
11:00 am
Location:
Colonnade near the pool on Memory Lane
Categories:
Independence Day Celebrations

A flotilla of kayaks, canoes and paddleboards decorated for the Fourth of July will take place as part of Lake Junaluska’s annual, multi-day Independence Day Celebration.

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Flotilla at Lake Junaluska

Fireworks

Date:
July 3, 2024
Time:
9:30 pm
Location:
Fireworks will be set off from the bridge-over-the dam and visible from lakeshore locations.
Categories:
Independence Day Celebrations

Colorful displays of fireworks will cast reflections on the lake on July 3 at approximately 9:30 p.m. as part of Lake Junaluska’s Independence Day Celebrations.

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Kids watch fireworks at Lake Junaluska

Picnic & Family Fun on the Fourth

Date:
July 4, 2024
Time:
12:00 pm–2:00 pm
Categories:
Independence Day Celebrations

Enjoy food trucks, live music, a family-friendly square dance and more kid-friendly fun at the open-air Nanci Weldon Memorial Gym and adjacent field on the Fourth of July from noon to 2 p.m.

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Independence Day Celebration Square Dance

Stroll the historic Main Street of downtown Waynesville filled with galleries, boutiques, restaurants and Mast General Store.

Explore the longtime mountain resort town of Maggie Valley with several miles of local shops, restaurants and things to do. Itā€™s just a few miles from the hotel. Itā€™s just 4 miles away.

Make a day trip to downtown Asheville or the famous Biltmore House, just 30 minutes east. Ask our reservations team about Biltmore tickets.

Explore the hiking and biking trails in Chestnut Mountain Nature Park. Visit Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Take a scenic drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway.