Welcome to Kanuga

Reconnect with each other, nature, and the Creator on Kanuga's 1,400 acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Choose from Kanuga Lake Inn, historic cottages, and guest houses for personal and spiritual retreats.

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Experience Camp Kanuga

Camp Kanuga's co-ed overnight summer camp is an experience based on faith, fun, and friendship.

About Camp Kanuga

World-class downhill mountain biking

Ride Kanuga mountain bike park has 15 dedicated downhill trails.

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Kanuga's Adult & Youth Programs

Renew mind, body, and spirit through engaging adult and youth programming and conferences.

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Welcome to Kanuga

More than a beautiful place,
Kanuga is a sanctuary for your spirit.

Established in 1928 and affiliated with The Episcopal Church, Kanuga is a non-profit, year-round retreat center serving 40,000 guests annually. Nestled on 1,400 acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Hendersonville, NC, Kanuga’s historic setting features a 30-acre lake, hiking trails, and full-service meeting and lodging facilities for up to 440 guests. We host private getaways and retreats, group gatherings, weddings, and conferences, and operate Camp Kanuga and Mountain Trail Outdoor School for youth. Kanuga’s mission is to serve as a gathering place inviting all people to connect with each other, nature, and the Creator.

Kanuga Stories

Conference visitors, camp counselors, and lodging guests talk
about how it feels to be “home” among the pines at Kanuga.

Adia Milien

Member of the Nuevo Amanecer conference planning team

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David Connolly

Longtime Kanuga Guest

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Raven Tarpley

Camp Kanuga and youth conference alumna, Winterlight staffer, longtime Kanuga guest

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Mildred Briones Reyes

Member of the Nuevo Amanecer conference planning team

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Mac and Will Guttry

Camp Kanuga Camper Alumni and Counselors

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Elizabeth Henry

Longtime Kanuga Guest

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The Rev. Anthony Guillén

Missioner for Latino/Hispanic Ministries and Director of Ethnic Ministries for The Episcopal Church

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Experience Kanuga

The staff ensured guests were received with water and assistance from the moment they arrived... and throughout their stay. Staff, coordinators and volunteers worked together using carts to transport luggage and golf carts to help those staying in the Historic Cottages get from the Lobby of the Lodge to their accommodations. It's heartwarming to see that initiative.

The Rev. Anthony Guillen, Nuevo Amanecer Coordinator

Nothing like a place where strangers become family. Traditions are passed down through each generation. Where sitting on the porch without 'modern noise' can calm the spirit while you hear the laughter of children catching fireflies.

Ainsley Glenn

A little bit of heaven! Love this place.

Clayton Ryan

A deeply soulful place for so many. Thanks, Kanuga.

LaRue Downing

Kanuga is a special place for me as it has been the one constant on my spiritual journey. I might move from town to town, but I always come home to Kanuga.

the Rev. Lisa Flores Musser, Kanuga Board of Trustees member, Dallas, TX

Welcome to Kanuga

More than a beautiful place, Kanuga is a sanctuary for your spirit.

Kanuga Stories

Conference visitors, camp counselors, and lodging guests talk about how it feels to be “home” among the pines at Kanuga.

More than a beautiful place,
Kanuga is a sanctuary for your spirit.

Conference visitors, camp counselors, and lodging guests talk
about how it feels to be “home” among the pines at Kanuga.