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Quietly nestled in Haywood County, the Lake Junaluska community is centered around the beautiful 200-acre namesake lake and surrounded by 1,200 acres of rolling hills and valleys.
The high peaks, fresh air, and stunning natural beauty of the area are what first attracted people seeking refuge from the hot summers. Lake Junaluska continues this tradition as a summer haven through events and programs at the Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center, but it's also a thriving community. Today there are approximately 780 residential property owners and about half of the community's 2,700 residents reside there year round.
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Lake Junaluska is located just off US Highway 19, north of Waynesville and east of Maggie Valley. Nearby are Haywood County schools (elementary, middle, and high school). Haywood Community College is located in nearby Clyde. The community is also conveniently located less than 5 minutes from Haywood Regional Medical Center, a Duke LifePoint Hospital. The Blue Ridge Parkway, a sightseer's and cyclist's haven, can be accessed nearby, as can Pisgah National Forest.
Clyde: 6 minutes
Waynesville: 10 minutes
Maggie Valley: 13 minutes
Canton: 15 minutes
Sylva: 25 minutes
Downtown Asheville: 32 minutes
Asheville Regional Airport: 35 minutes
Cherokee: 40 minutes
Downtown Hendersonville: 50 minutes
Brevard: 65 minutes
High peaks surround the town of Waynesville, once billed as the Gateway to the Smokies and now the seat of Haywood County. Where to Retire magazine named Waynesville one of its "100 Best Places to Retire," calling it the best mountain town with also the best main street. The recently restored train district in Frog Level has gained recognition as a National Historic District and is now home to a collection of small galleries, a coffee roastery, and a microbrewery.
Haywood County, NC boasts the highest average elevation of any county east of the Rockies, with 18 mountains topping 6,000 feet or higher. These ridges bring snow in the winter and cooler temperatures in the summer, qualities that have attracted tourists and residents for generations. In addition to the county seat of Waynesville, the county also includes Maggie Valley, a small town long popular to visitors; the historic town of Clyde; and Canton, a historic industrial town that takes pride in its blue-collar roots.
Lake Junaluska residents pay both district and Haywood County property taxes, as totaled below. Tax rates are per $100 of assessed valuation.
Haywood County: $ 0.5661
Lake Junaluska: $ 1.0536*
*Includes county tax, service district, sanitary district, service charge.
Nature's beauty abounds in Lake Junaluska, with ducks, geese, swans, a butterfly garden, and a rose walk along the path encircling the lake. There are many opportunities to enjoy the outdoors with more than 2.5 miles of public walking and biking trails, with a 1.5-mile extension available.
The Lake Junaluska Aquatic Center is open to the public and includes an outdoor pool and playground. Paddleboats can be rented on the lake, or you can enjoy the water for boating, lake fishing, or fly fishing. Nearby, there are also tennis courts, mini golf, and shuffleboard. You can also enjoy a round of golf on the 18-hole, public Lake Junaluska Golf Course.
The Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center is notable as the home for the World Methodist Conference and the Southeastern Jurisdiction (SEJ) of the United Methodist Church, a consultative body linking almost all churches in the Methodist tradition. More of a resort than a quiet spiritual center, the Lake Junaluska Conference Center features hotels, cabin rentals, an RV park, and full service dining. It also features the SEJ Heritage Center and World Methodist Council Museum which record the history of the Methodists and the Wesleyan movement.
The Lake Junaluska Assembly had its beginnings at the Laymen's Conference of the Methodists Episcopal Church, South in 1908. The first conference was held and the first cottages were completed in 1913. Although the Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center is a central place of ministry for Methodists, all denominations are welcome to visit and live at The Assembly. Junaluskans are proud of the beauty, history, and unique nature of their community.