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Connections happen every day at Lake Junaluska.• Families explore the great outdoors.

• Friends relax by the lake and bask in the mountain vistas.

• Children laugh and play together.

Your support makes these things possible.

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Mail: Development Office

PO Box 67Lake Junaluska, NC 28745

Phone: 828-454-6680

Make a GiftWhen 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.

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WHERE THE MOUNTAINSMEET THE LAKE

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WHERE THE MOUNTAINSMEET THE LAKE

ake Junaluska is a scenic mountain lake that provides an ideal place to connect with friends and family or exercise. It rests in the center of unparalleled vistas and awe-inspir-

ing beauty in Haywood County, North Carolina.

Funded by charitable giving, the recreation trails and grounds of Lake Junaluska provide a vital resource to all who live in and visit Haywood County. This guide will help you discover Lake Junaluska. To learn about each location as you walk the lake, begin at Kern Center and continue around the 3.8-mile pathway. A map of all locations featured in this guide is on page 14.

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Explore the Walking Trailhile you explore the Lake Junaluska Walking Trail, you will find that each location is labeled with a letter or number corresponding to the Lake

Junaluska grounds map found on page 14. The listings that follow begin at Kern Center and lead you clockwise around the 3.8-mile pathway.

Kern CenterBuilt in 1956, the center includes meeting spaces, a seasonal soda shop and a year-round fitness center. (I)

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

Lake Junaluska Rose Walk The Rose Walk was conceived in 1962 and features more than 200 hybrid tea, grandiflora and floribunda roses. (K)

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World Methodist Museum and Susanna Wesley GardenThe museum houses the largest collection of Methodist history, artifacts and memorabilia in the world. Each season, the museum staff creates an exhibit that focuses on prominent figures in Methodism’s history. Named for John Wesley’s mother, the Susanna Wesley Garden is a place for prayer and meditation. (L + M)

The TerraceThis recently renovated hotel offers contemporary luxury and breathtaking views of the lake. (1)

Harrell CenterBuilt in 1960, the Harrell Center houses meeting facilities, Lake Junaluska's coffee and gift store Junaluska Gifts & Grounds, the SEJ Heritage Center, the Lake Junaluska library and public restrooms. Access to the boat dock is available at ground level. (O)

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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 and was renamed in honor of George R. Stuart, a minister and strong supporter of the Southern Assembly. (P)

Memorial ChapelMemorial Chapel was built in 1949 as a memorial to southeastern United Methodist Church members who served in the armed forces during World War II. The Book of Memory, located in the SEJ Heritage Center, contains the names of 90,000 people who served during the war. The Room of Memory, adjacent to the chapel, houses the Lake Junaluska Columbarium. (Q)

Francis Asbury TrailConstructed around 1930, the trail is named for Bishop Francis Asbury, one of the pioneering American Methodist ministers who passed through this area in 1810 while spreading John Wesley’s message of Methodism. (R)

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The Lake Junaluska DamThe Lake Junaluska Dam was constructed between 1911 and 1913. (S)

The Lambuth Inn and Inspiration PointCompleted in 1921, the center section of the Lambuth Inn is on the National Register of Historic Places. It is named to honor Bishop Walter R. Lambuth, a notable missionary. Inspiration Point offers panoramic views of the lake and mountains, and it is a scenic destination for all to engage in quiet meditation, prayer and study. (2)

The Lake Junaluska Cross and AmphitheaterThe Cross was constructed in 1922. The Amphitheater was built in 1988 and is now a popular location for vesper meetings, worship services and Lake Junaluska’s annual Easter sunrise service. (V)

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


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The Friends of the Lake Circlee are grateful to the Friends of the Lake Circle members. Friends of the Lake Circle members make gifts of $500 or more each year to the

Annual Fund to support the lake, grounds and recreation. Become a Friend of the Lake. Make a gift today.

Become a Friend of the Lake ake Junaluska is one of the most popular privately owned recreation areas in Western North Carolina. From morning mist shimmering across the lake to the sun

dipping below the mountain peaks, the walking trail provides thousands of people with the opportunity to explore the splendor of the lake.

Charitable gifts provide financial support to maintain the walking trail and other recreation opportunities, that costs more than $250,000 annually. Lake Junaluska raises funds that enable our landscaping crew to keep the grounds vibrant and welcoming. Each year the crew plants more than 15,000 annual and perennials and maintains 16 gardens and meditation areas.

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Thank you to our corporate sponsors: Haywood Regional Medical Center

Wells Fargo • Sheppard Insurance GroupSmoky Mountain News • RCF Construction, Inc.

The Mountaineer • Champion SupplyClark & Leatherwood, Inc. • Evergreen Packaging

Haywood Ace Hardware • Haywood Builders Supply Melrose Law, P.L.L.C.

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Thank youto our Friends of the Lake Circle members

Rev. and Mrs. John R. ArnoldMr. Stephen Berwager

Rev. David and Patsy BlalockRev. and Mrs. R. Richard Blocker

Rev. W. Robert and Dr. Barbara J. BoromDr. and Mrs. Robert C. BowlingMr. and Mrs. Edward Broadwell

Mrs. Sara Q. BrownMr. and Mrs. Bernard L. Brown Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Mark BuellMr. Arch and Rev. Gina Campbell

Rev. and Mrs. Jimmy CarrDr. and Mrs. Jackson W. Carroll

Mrs. Wilma CatoMrs. Daphne M. ChapmanMr. and Mrs. Larry T. Clark

Mr. Ron Clauser and Mrs. Nancy OatesMrs. Betty C. Crenshaw

Dr. and Mrs. Edward L. CrumpDr. and Mrs. Hugh Davis

Mr. and Mrs. Frank S. DunnewindMr. and Mrs. Carroll E. Eddleman

Dr. and Mrs. Jack EwingMrs. Jane H. Ewing

Dr. George D. Fields Jr.Rev. and Mrs. W. Ray Finklea

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas D. FisherMr. Kenneth E. Flynt

Mrs. Grace Gaines GattisMr. and Mrs. Robert N. Haggard

Mr. Ray Beck and Dr. Deborah HattonMr. and Mrs. William M. Hendry

Mrs. Billie Hertel-VennerMr. Bobby Ray HicksMrs. Evelyn Horton*

Mr. and Mrs. Ken HowleMr. and Mrs. William K. Howle

Rev. and Mrs. Rob HuckabyMr. and Mrs. Robert KerleyMr. and Mrs. Robin Kristal

Maj. Gen. and Mrs. Edward LaFountaineRev. and Mrs. Thomas C. Lanford Sr

Mr. and Mrs. Bruce MacEwenDr. and Mrs. Thomas C. McLaughlin

Mr. Tracy McFarlan and Mrs. Sara G. McWhorterMrs. Jo Nell Moore

Dr. and Mrs. William W. Oliver Jr.Mr. and Mrs. James Pearson

Rev. Dr. and Mrs. James T. PennellMr. and Rev. Robert E. Scarborough

Dr. and Mrs. L. Reed ShirleyRev. and Mrs. T. Paul Starnes Jr.

Bishop and Mrs. Thomas B. StocktonMr. and Mrs. Arch StokesMr. Donald S. Swayngim*Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Taft

Ms. Helen W. TaylorMr. and Mrs. Guy Tucker

Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Charles TurkingtonMrs. Carol R. Turpin

Mr. and Mrs. James C. Welch Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Casper Wiggins Jr.

Mr. Beverly D. Williamson Jr.Mr. and Mrs. David H. Willis

Mr. and Mrs. Reginald D. Wilson Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Zulla

An asterisk (*) denotes that a person is deceased.

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Lake Junaluska Golf CourseBuilt in 1916, the 18-hole golf course spans 5,034 yards and has a par of 68.

Lake Junaluska CampgroundLake Junaluska Campground offers RV and tent sites, rustic cabins, apartments and a meeting lodge.

Bethea Welcome CenterThe Bethea Welcome Center opened in 2007. Visitors are able to view different cultures represented through art located throughout the building. In addition, the center serves as a multipurpose building that welcomes and provides information for visitors, as well as lodging and event registration. (A)

Lake Junaluska Biblical GardenThe Biblical Garden was created in 2007 as a place of beauty and peace. It incorporates plants mentioned in the Bible, including herbs, figs, pomegranates and vines. (A)

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Foundation for EvangelismThe Foundation for Evangelism is an affiliate with the General Board of Discipleship of The United Methodist Church. (B)

Nanci Weldon Memorial GymThis open-air gym is located directly behind the Foundation for Evangelism. (C)

The Lake Junaluska ApartmentsThe Lake Junaluska Apartments were constructed after World War II to accommodate young families with children at a more affordable price than offered at hotels during that time period. (6a, 6b, 6c)

Jones Dining HallLocated where the old Sunday School Cafeteria used to stand, Jones Dining Hall is the primary location where youth event meals are served. (D)


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Lakeside LodgeLakeside Lodge is convenient for those with youth and children because of its location near Jones Dining Hall, the playground and the aquatic center. (5)

Mountainview and Sunnyside LodgesBuilt in 1957 and 1958, the Mountainview (3) and Sunnyside (4) Lodges are primarily (but not exclusively) used for youth and youth programs.

Shackford Hall and Fire RingBeyond the tennis courts sits Shackford Hall, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was constructed in 1923 and includes classrooms and an auditorium. A fire ring sits below the facility near the volleyball court. (E)

Wilson Children's Complex and J. B. Ivey PlaygroundOpen 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. (F)

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Mini Golf, Tennis, and ShuffleboardSpend the afternoon playing mini golf, tennis or shuffleboard with family and friends. (G)

Aquatic Center: Pool and Boat Rentals Rent a paddleboard, canoe, or kayak and glide over the water under a broad blue sky, or splash in the outdoor pool, which is open daily from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend. (H)

Gattis Meditation GardenThe Gattis Meditation Garden, located near the aquatic center, overlooks Lake Junaluska and offers a welcome resting place for visitors on their walk around the lake. (H)

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