We have over 18,000 square feet of full-service meeting facilities that can accommodate up to 440 guests. All of our year-round venues can be customized to meet your needs. Basic audio/visual set up for your general session is complimentary and includes a projector, screen and sound. Advanced equipment and services are available for a fee. Every meeting room is equipped with WiFi service. MEETING SPACES BAKER BUILDING (used for childcare) BALTHIS-RODWELL BUILDING FLAGAN CENTER (under the Chapel) GOOCH BUILDING Plenary Room Breakout Room A Breakout Room B Breakout Room C Breakout Room D KANUGA LAKE INN First Floor Lower Level First Floor Upper Level Second Floor Lounge Third Floor Lounge KANUGA LAKE LODGE Stephens (used as a dining room) St. John s (under Dietz dining room) Breezeway Classrooms (3) MINKLER GROVE CLASSROOMS Finlay Clarke Jackson Hunter Percival ST. PAUL S-COLHOUN GYMSIUM Gymnasium Colhoun Room Ping Pong Room SIZE (Sq. Ft.) THEATER CAPACITY CLASSROOM CAPACITY 600 ft 2 3,600 ft 2 805 ft 2 60 guests 3 60 guests 35 guests 225 guests 48 guests 2,795 ft 2 1,600 ft 2 800 ft 2 800 ft 2 350 ft 2 2 100 guests 20 guests 1 60 guests 36 guests 36 guests 15 guests 646 ft 2 722 ft 2 646 ft 2 646 ft 2 60 guests 36 guests 1,450 ft 2 1,880 ft 2 240 ft 2 ea. 100 guests 175 guests 15 guests ea. 90 guests 9 guests ea. 550 ft 550 ft 2 814 ft 2 550 ft 2 550 ft 2 75 guests 32 guests 32 guests 32 guests 32 guests 7,500 ft 2 1,218 ft 2 988 ft 2 7 100 guests 100 guests 440 guests 70 guests 60 guests 2 CHAPELS CAPACITY CHAPEL OF THE TRANSFIGURATION (located next to Kanuga Lake Lodge) GEHMAN CHAPEL (outdoor area on a hilltop at Bob Campbell Youth Campus) LAKESIDE CHAPEL (outdoor area next to Kanuga Lake & Rocking Chair Porch) ST. FRANCIS CHAPEL (outdoor area next to a stream and several trail heads) 2 200 guests 175 guests 1 SOCIAL/GATHERING AREAS CAPACITY CUNINGHAM-NEVIUS PAVILION (covered outdoor pavilion on Kanuga Lake) 2 JOHNSON FIREPLACE LOUNGE (inside the Lodge; includes Rocking Chair Porch) 200 guests THE POINT (outdoor bonfire area by the Shaffer Tennis Center & Kanuga Lake) 20 guests BALTHIS - RODWELL BUILDING GOOCH PLERY ROOM ST. PAUL S - COLHOUN GYMSIUM CHAPEL OF THE TRANSFIGURATION CUNINGHAM - NEVIUS PAVILION
K ANUGA L AKE INN HISTORIC COT TAGES GUEST HOUSES Your accommodations at Kanuga are in an idyllic setting and offer the wonderful combination of historic comfort and today s conveniences. There are four distinct lodging options available. KANUGA LAKE INN Enjoy hotel-style accommodations in the heart of our scenic campus. Our 61-room Inn offers accessible spaces, air conditioning and other amenities, thanks to an extensive renovation in 2016. Each room has a private bathroom, and most rooms have patios or covered porches. Every floor has a spacious lounge with a porch or patio, indoor seating areas and a fireplace. HISTORIC COTTAGES Built in the early 1900s, each of our 43 Historic Cottages feature a covered porch, a living room with a fireplace, WiFi and Arts & Crafts charm. These cottages range in size from an efficiency to six bedrooms. Most bedrooms have two beds and a private or shared bath. GUEST HOUSES Set among the rhododendron and pines, all six hillside Guest Houses have four bedrooms and four bathrooms, a living room with a fireplace and two covered porches. Most bedrooms have one double and one twin bed, totaling 48 beds between the six houses. DORMITORIES We also offer the use of two dormitory-style buildings, both are great for groups or large families. Harold House has 11 bedrooms with connecting baths and two beds in each room. Carter Lodge can hold up to 36 people between four bunk rooms and two chaperone rooms.
From a freshly prepared buffet served in one of our three convenient dining rooms to a casual outdoor picnic by Kanuga Lake, you ll find a wide array of cuisine available for your next event at Kanuga. Let us make your event truly memorable with outstanding dining. Our dining selection ranges from a traditional mountain barbecue menu to butler-style hors d oeuvres and a formal carving station, allowing you to be as casual or fancy as you desire. Considering a social at the Cuningham-Nevius Waterfront Pavilion? Go ahead, you can enjoy the space rain or shine. Would you like a coffee break or reception in one of our comfortable Lounges? We have you covered. Interested in a cookout served by a warm bonfire? We re more than happy to prepare an outdoor space for you. Kanuga has full Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) permits to provide wine, champagne, beer and mixed beverages served by certified bartenders. Beverage service costs vary based on the time of day of your event and the type of beverages you plan to serve. When available, our meals are prepared using local produce, including organic herbs and vegetables grown on Kanuga s property in the Foster Educational Garden Center. Vegetarian or other special diet requirements can be easily accommodated upon request. DINING ROOM CAPACITIES Dietz Dining Room: seats 232 West Dining Room: seats 104 Stephens Dining Room: seats 96
HENDERSONVILLE, NC Kanuga is a year-round, full-service conference, retreat and camp center set on 1,400 peaceful mountain acres in historic Hendersonville, NC. At the heart of Kanuga s long history we were established in 1928 is a commitment to transformation for all who spend time here. Guests are treated with genuine hospitality in the perfect place to refocus and get important work done, whether it s as an individual or group. Our goal is for you to return to your workplace, place of worship or home with renewed energy, clarity and a sense of purpose. We look forward to welcoming you to our mountain valley soon.
A SANCTUARY FOR YOUR SPIRIT Break away from the fast-paced world and reconnect with each other and God in our peaceful, inspiring setting. We ve hosted faith retreats for decades, and our caring staff is dedicated to making your retreat a complete success. No matter if your church group has 10 or 400 participants, Kanuga specializes in creating truly custom meeting packages that include overnight accommodations, meals and a full range of activities for your stay. Whether your goal is to strengthen fellowship and offer renewal to your congregation or gain new perspectives for your leadership, Kanuga welcomes all faiths and has proven to be a sacred place for many. A church retreat nourishes community members individually and ultimately enriches the well-being of the congregation as a whole. FAITH RETREATS AT KANUGA church family retreats marriage enrichment retreats church leadership retreats women s or men s group retreats
FROM ONE NONPROFIT TO ANOTHER You may be surprised to learn that Kanuga is a nonprofit organization, just like you. We know what it s like to have a real mission that you re passionate about while operating with limited resources. As a nonprofit, Kanuga is committed to providing you with affordable pricing, exceptional service and specialized options that fit your needs and budget. We welcome all nonprofit groups to our secluded campus for an enriching meeting or retreat experience. No matter if your group has 10 or 400 participants, you re in good hands with our seasoned hospitality professionals. Whether you are on a board retreat with the goal of creating cohesion among your members and a renewed vision for your organization, or you are looking for sanctuary on a spiritual retreat, your group will be transformed by the perfect balance of natural beauty, modern amenities and experienced staff at Kanuga. We ve hosted conferences and retreats for more than 80 years and continue to be the chosen site for more than 200 meetings and retreats each year. We look forward to welcoming you to Kanuga soon.
OUR SETTING INSPIRES SUCCESS Make your corporate event planning easier by choosing Kanuga as your venue. Our mountain valley is the perfect place to refocus and get important work done. Your corporate retreat large or small is in good hands with our professional, seasoned team. Kanuga s inspiring setting serves as the site for approximately 200 meetings and 25,000 guests from around the world annually. Several groups have been returning to Kanuga for 45 consecutive years. Our corporate clients have included Duke Energy, Bojangles and First Citizens Bank. Whether you want to bring together your employees with team-building exercises or work through decision-making during a board retreat, we specialize in making custom meeting packages that include overnight accommodations, meals, full-service meeting facilities and a full range of activities for your organization. If you are interested in holding a conference at Kanuga, you have come to the right place. In addition to being the chosen site for various national and international conferences, we host more than 10 of our own conferences each year. We know what it takes to deliver an unforgettable experience at a reasonable cost with all-inclusive packages and no hidden fees.
Affiliated with The Episcopal Church but open to all, we welcome 25,000 guests each year to our historic campus. RECREATION Swim, fish and paddle a canoe on our 30-acre lake. Explore the surrounding mountains on over 20 miles of hiking trails, with multiple scenic overlooks. Challenge yourself or your group on our 50-foot climbing tower and high/low ropes courses. Host a tournament on our four tennis courts. Take a short hike to our covered archery range. Play indoors at our 7,500 ft2 gymnasium. Pause for reflection at our walking meditation labyrinth. CONFERENCE & RETREAT CENTER The Conference & Retreat Center offers ample meeting spaces, comfortable accommodations, social gathering places with awe-inspiring views and a wide array of recreational activities. We invite guests from all walks of life to utilize our full-service facilities for their own events or attend one of our Kanuga-sponsored programs. CAMP KANUGA Our accredited co-ed summer camp has been inspiring and transforming youth since 1931. Not far from the main campus, Camp Kanuga offers a two-acre lake, hiking trails, climbing tower, archery range and mountain biking course. CAMP BOB AT KANUGA Camp Bob at Kanuga provides an enriching summer camp experience at no cost to campers thanks to sponsoring organizations across the Southeast and generous donors. MOUNTAIN TRAIL OUTDOOR SCHOOL MTOS offers tailored, residential field trips on experiential outdoor education to both public and private schools.
BILTMORE ESTATE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY FL AT ROCK PL AYHOUSE SIERRA NEVADA BREWING Find what you re looking for in a setting unlike any other. With waterfalls, apple orchards and national forests scattered throughout the immediate area, Hendersonville is a central location in Western North Carolina in which to enjoy all of the entertainment our region has to offer. PLAY Dubbed The City of Four Seasons, historic downtown Hendersonville offers shopping and activities for all ages. The Carl Sandburg Home in Flat Rock lets guests visit its goats and walk trails for free, and the award-winning NC state theatre, Flat Rock Playhouse, is across the street. DISCOVER Take a short, scenic drive to Asheville, and visit the gardens and greenhouses at the North Carolina Arboretum, or marvel at the stunning Biltmore Estate. In the other direction, the Blue Star Memorial Highway winds through Chimney Rock and Lake Lure, down to The Gorge zipline canopy tours and Tryon International Equestrian Center. EXPLORE Find off-property hiking locally at DuPont State Recreational Forest and Jump Off Rock, or ride up the Blue Ridge Parkway or through Pisgah National Forest. Many footpaths are part of the Appalachian Trail and feature breathtaking waterfalls. UNWIND With fine dining and over 35 breweries in the surrounding area, WNC has much to offer any craft beer enthusiast, from Hendersonville s own Southern Appalachian Brewery, Sanctuary Brewing and Cider Works to Sierra Nevada and the Ale Trail in Asheville voted Beer City USA almost every year since 2009. Area wineries include Parker-Binns Vineyard, Burntshirt Vineyards and Saint Paul Mountain Vineyard.
LEXINGTON, KY 5 hrs 75 SHVILLE, TN 5 hrs 81 GREENSBORO 3 hrs 15 min 40 GREENVILLE, SC 1 hr 20 85 95 RALEIGH 4 hrs 15 min 73 85 ATLANTA, GA 3 hrs 15 min CHESAPEAKE, VA 6 hrs 45 min 40 CHARLOTTE 2 hrs CHATTANOOGA, TN 4 hrs 15 min 85 RICHMOND, VA 6 hrs 77 26 ASHEVILLE 45 min KNOXVILLE, TN 2 hrs 30 min 81 95 GREENVILLE 5 hrs 30 min OUTER BANKS 7 hrs 45 min 40 77 26 AUGUSTA, GA 3 hrs BUSINESS ADDRESS Kanuga Conferences Inc. 130 Kanuga Chapel Drive Hendersonville, NC 28739 COLUMBIA, SC 2 hrs 15 min 20 CHARLESTON, SC 4 hrs 95 WILMINGTON 5 hrs MYRTLE BEACH, SC 4 hrs 45 min NORTH CAROLI STATE HIGHWAYS 30 min from Asheville Regional (AVL) 1 hour from Greenville-Spartanburg International (GSP) 1 hour 45 min from Charlotte-Douglas International (CLT) Kanuga is located just five miles southwest of historic downtown Hendersonville in Western North Carolina, easily accessible whether you re driving or flying. Asheville Regional Aiport (AVL) is the closest airport, with major carriers flying daily. Please visit flyavl.com for rental car and taxi service information.