Lake Junaluska Photo Album

Michael and I took a trip at the end of April to Lake Junaluska to do some more wedding planning. Here are some pictures I took. You can get a preview of some of the beautiful scenery you can look forward to seeing in August! (Click on the imagine to get a closer look.)

Memorial Chapel at dusk



Another view of Memorial Chapel and one of the many Lake Junaluska ducks



The pictures below and above are of the Susanna Wesley Garden which is a beautiful, quiet place on the grounds of Lake Junaluska.



I took most of the pictures in this post from (or near) The Walking Trail, which includes the section known as the Asbury Trail, where you will find the little waterfall shown above. On this 2.5 mile trail around the lake, you will also find beautiful landscaping, a butterfly garden, benches, and a gazebo. You should take time early one morning or late one evening to walk around the entire lake - it's a lovely venture!



Above is the historic Lambuth Inn (left) from across Lake Junaluska and the Colonnade.

From across the lake, you can see the Terrace Hotel, the Harrell Center, and the lakeside tent, as well as part of Stuart Auditorium (far right).



Above are pictures of the lakeside tent from the land side and from the dock.

Lake Junaluska Activities

If you stay at Lake Junaluska and don't want to leave the assembly, there are plenty of activities within walking distance, including sand volleyball, tennis, basketball, shuffle board, mini-golf, and a playground. Bring your swim suit, and check out the aquatic center with an outdoor pool, paddle boats, kayaks, and canoes. Lace up your walking or running shoes, and hit the 2.5 mile long trail that circles Lake Junaluska.

Click on image for a closer look.

Lake Junaluska Aquatic Center - Open Daily Memorial Day to Labor Day, 10 AM - 6 PM Monday - Saturday and 1 PM - 6 PM Sunday.




There is a charge of $5.00 to rent a canoe, kayak or paddle boat, and also to play a round of mini golf.

Bring your golf clubs, and play the Junaluska Golf Course.

If you like fishing, bring your gear! You can purchase a North Carolina fishing license for $10 at Wal-Mart which is adjacent to Lake Junaluska.

At dusk if you head up to the amphitheater by the cross, you will find a great view of the sun setting behind the mountains.

Lake Junaluska Accommodations

There are a variety of lodging options at Lake Junaluska. The assembly is only a few miles in radius, so most people could walk to many of the locations within Lake Junaluska from these places. Note: the Lambuth Inn does sit high on a hill over looking the lake. Parking is generally available in most areas if you prefer to drive to any of the locations within the Lake Junaluska assembly.

Hotels

Terrace Hotel
689 N Lakeshore Dr.
Lake Junaluska, NC 28745
(Pictured above is the front of the Terrace which faces the lake. Pictured to the right is the lobby of the Terrace.)

Lambuth Inn
55 Lambuth Dr.
Lake Junaluska, NC 28745

(Pictured below.)

Go to the Details for Our Guests section of our webpage on TheKnot.com for more information on rooms at the Terrace and the Lambuth for our wedding. (You'll need the password.)

For information on the Lake Junaluska Singers Package which includes lodging at the Lambuth Inn, click here.

Other Lake Junaluska owned and operated properties include:
Apartments - The apartments can be rented on a daily basis. Double occupancy costs $74/night (plus tax) in August. Note: they do not have televisions.
Camping
Lakeside Lodge
Mountain View & Sunnyside Lodges

Cottage Rental
For anyone interested in staying Sunday-Sunday, Lake Junaluska Conference Center manages the rental of privately owned homes (May-October) that are within the assembly. The apartments and houses range in size from one to eleven bedrooms.

For additional information or to reserve any of the above mentioned accommodations, call the Lake Junaluska Reservations and Sales Office at 800-222-4930.

Note: there's no smoking or alcohol permitted at the Lake Junaluska Conference Center & Resort owned properties, including the hotels.

World Methodist Council Museum & Exhibits

World Methodist Council Museum & Exhibits
545 N. Lakeshore Dr.
Lake Junaluska, NC 28745

Museum Hours:
Monday - Friday: 9 AM to 5 PM

Description from their website:
We invite you to visit our headquarters at Lake Junaluska, North Carolina, USA, where the World Methodist Museum is also located. Here you will see the largest collection of Wesley memorabilia and artifacts in the world!

Biltmore Estate

Biltmore Estate
1 Approach Rd
Asheville, NC 28803
828-225-1333

27 miles (32 minutes) from Lake Junaluska
MapQuest Directions from Lake Junaluska

Estate Hours in August 2008
Welcome Center: 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Biltmore House: 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Gardens: 9:00 a.m.–Dusk
Conservatory: 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Winery: 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. (Monday–Saturday) & 12:00 noon–7:00 p.m. (Sunday)
River Bend Farm: Mar. 15–Jan. 1: 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Explore Biltmore Outdoor Center: Mar. 31–Sept. 7: 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Deerpark Carriage & Trail Rides: Mar. 31–Oct. 29: 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Adult Admission Prices in August 2008
Online – Sun-Fri: $45
Online – Saturday: $49
At the Gate – Sun-Fri: $47
At the Gate – Saturday: $51

Discounted Adult Admission Tickets
Lake Junaluska sells tickets to the Biltmore Estate for $40 each at the Branscomb - Allen Administrative Building which is open Monday through Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM. For more information call, 828-452-2881.

Youth Admission
Ages 10–16 are admitted free all summer (May 19-September 5)
Children 9 and younger are admitted free year-round with a paying adult.

Your ticket provides daytime admission to Biltmore House, Gardens, Winery, and River Bend Farm; access to great shopping and dining; and free parking.

Description from their website:
Be inspired by the relaxed elegance of George and Edith Vanderbilt's 250-room family home and country retreat in Asheville, NC. Discover original art from masters such as Renoir, magnificent 16th-century tapestries, Napoleon's chess set, a library with 10,000 volumes, a Banquet Hall with a 70-foot ceiling, 65 fireplaces, an indoor pool, bowling alley, and priceless antiques. Opened to friends on Christmas Eve 1895, this French Renaissance chateáu remains America's largest privately owned home.

Learn more about Biltmore's Summer Evening Concerts in August.