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December 20th – 26th, 2026
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December 20th – 26th, 2026Christmas at Kanuga

We’re so glad to welcome you to Kanuga for a memorable Christmas getaway. To help you settle in and make the most of your time with us, here’s a quick overview of what to expect during your stay.

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Quick Overview

CHECK-IN PROCESS

Arrival Time

Check-in will begin at 4:00 pm on your day of arrival.

Check-In

Just a friendly reminder that your balance must be paid in full before any key cards are given out to any members of your party. Additional guests within your party will need to know the name on the reservation to check in. Please contact us if you need this information.

Location

Check-in will take place at the Front Desk in the main lobby. You may use 471 Kanuga Chapel Dr., Hendersonville, NC 28739 for your GPS

What to bring to the front desk

The credit card provided at check-in will be the card used for any on-site purchases or other incidental charges during your stay. Please have your ID ready in the event verification is needed.

PETS

Unfortunately, guest pets are not permitted during the Christmas Guest Period. Only certified Service Animals are permitted. We do ask you to join us with your pets anytime outside of the Guest Period dates!

OUTSIDE GUESTS VISITING YOU AT THE PROPERTY

Any guests who plan to visit you, but not stay overnight, will need to check in with the Front Desk for their parking pass and pay any dues for meals they wish to join us for.

CHECK-OUT PROCESS

Departure Time

We know that leaving is always the hardest part. Families are asked to check out by 10:00 AM on their checkout day. Please kindly empty your fridge and remove all your trash to the nearest receptacle, and our Housekeeping team will take care of the rest.
Thank you for helping keep our property safe and beautiful.

LOST & FOUND

Be sure to check the Lost & Found table in the main lobby before you leave! You may also visit the Front Desk to fill out our Lost & Found form for any items that you cannot locate.

Dining Hall & MealsGather Round the Table

We will offer gluten-free, Vegetarian, and Vegan options for meals. If you have any special dietary needs, please note them here through the Christmas Guest List Registration Form if you have not already done so. Children 12 years and under must be accompanied by an adult at the buffet and may not visit the dining room without a supervising adult. Please help us minimize food waste and be good stewards by monitoring your family’s portions.

Your reservation includes your table and the cost for the Christmas Day Feast!

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Meal Times

Join us in the dining room at any point within the noted timeframe at any table. There’s no assigned seating. Announcements will be made at 8:30 am, 12:20 pm, and 6:20 pm daily.

Breakfast

7:30 am – 9:00 am

Lunch

11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Supper

5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Christmas Day Feast

11:30 am – 2:30 pm

Interment Services at St. Francis Chapel

If you are interested in interment services at St. Francis Chapel during your Guest Period stay, please note that production time for bronze nameplates is 5-7 weeks after proof approval.  This process can take time, so please be sure to plan ahead.  Please contact Meg Nygren, Advancement Services Manager, at mnygren@kanuga.org or 828-233-2732 for assistance.

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CleaningHousekeeping Services

Housekeeping will offer cleaning services on Wednesday and Friday for all cottages and guest houses. Your housekeepers will remove all garbage, restock amenities, and replace towels. If you need anything additional, feel free to ask. We will arrive between 9:00am and 2:00pm.

If you would like to request additional Housekeeping services, feel free to email our staff here or fill out a request form at the Front Desk. Our team will respond as timely as possible to all requests between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM.

Kanuga does not store guests’ personal items year-round. Please remember to take all personal items home with you!

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Cheers to another wonderful
Christmas at Kanuga!

CONTACT US AT: RESERVATIONS@STAYKANUGA.ORG 
828-692-9136