Hours and Directions

Hours

The Meditation Center follows this general schedule. Please keep in mind that the schedule is subject to change, depending on specific monthly activities. Check our calendar for our current schedule, and join our mailing list to stay up-to-date on all of our activities and announcements.

*The Meditation Center is closed on the 29th, 30th and 31st of each month (5th Monday, etc.) and on major federal holidays unless otherwise announced.

Weather-related closures: As a general rule, The Meditation Center follows the Jackson County Public Schools (Smoky Mountain District) for weather-related closures, however, there may be exceptions. Unplanned closures are posted on this website, on Facebook and by email.

Location

Effective August 1, 2023, classes are temporarily being held in Webster, North Carolina at the Webster Methodist Church, next to the old rock school. We appreciate the church’s administrators for making the space available to us!

The address for GPS is 1518 Webster Road, Sylva, North Carolina.

From Sylva and Dillsboro

• From Business US 23 (Haywood Rd/West Main St/Asheville Hwy) go toward Cullowhee.
• Follow NC 107 (East Main St) south 1.8 miles to NC 116 (Webster Road).
• Turn right on NC 116, and continue through the roundabout as you pass the community college
• Continue another mile into the village of Webster. The church is on the right, about a block past the post office and Buchanan Loop.
• Park in the lot between the church and the school. The entrance will be marked.

Westbound from Waynesville, Canton and Asheville

• Take I-40/US 74 West from Asheville.
• At exit 27, take US 74 West (Great Smoky Mountains Expressway) toward Clyde/Waynesville
• Continue on US 74 West/US 23 South about 17 miles
• Take Exit 85 (Business US 23 to NC 107) toward Cullowhee/Western Carolina University
• Continue about a mile on Business US 23 (Asheville Hwy.) to the end of the road
• Turn left on NC 107 and follow directions from Sylva above

Northbound from Franklin and Georgia

• Take US 23/441 North into Jackson County.
• Turn right onto NC 116 toward Webster.
• Follow NC 116 (left turn) over the Tuckaseigee River into the village of Webster.
• At the top of the hill, the school and the church will be on the left.
• Park in the lot between the church and the school. The entrance will be marked.

Northbound from Cullowhee, Glenville and Cashiers

• Follow NC 107 north toward Sylva to NC 116 (Webster Road – the light just past Ingles on left)
• Turn left on NC 116, and continue around the roundabout as you pass the community college
• Continue another mile into the village of Webster. The church is on the right, about a block past the post office and Buchanan Loop
• Park in the lot between the church and the school. The entrance will be marked.

Southbound from Whittier, Cherokee and Gatlinburg

Recommended Route:

• Follow US 441/74 East toward Sylva and Waynesville
• Take Exit 85 toward Cullowhee/Western Carolina University
• Continue about a mile on Business US 23 (Asheville Hwy.) to the end of the road
• Turn left on NC 107 and follow directions from Sylva above

Alternate Route:

• Follow US 441/74 East to Dillsboro
• Take Exit 81A toward Dillsboro/Franklin/Atlanta
• Go through the light at the bottom of the hill, and make the next left on North River Road – BEFORE you cross the Tuckaseigee River)
• Follow North River Road to the end, about 3½ miles
• Turn left onto Webster Road (no sign).
• At the top of the hill, the school and the church will be on the left.
• Park in the lot between the church and the school. The entrance will be marked.

Eastbound from Bryson City and Andrews

Follow US 74 East toward Dillsboro. Continue with directions from Cherokee above.

From Maggie Valley

Take US 19 North to US 276 South and follow directions from Waynesville above, or take US 19 South to US 441 South and follow directions from Cherokee above.

Scenic route (Note: Parkway may be closed in winter months or when there has been inclement weather. Click here to verify.):

• Take US 19 South to the Blue Ridge Parkway
• Follow the parkway toward Asheville to US 23/74 (past milepost 444)
• Turn right to follow US 23 South/US 74 West
• Take Exit 85 (Business US 23 to NC 107) toward Cullowhee/Western Carolina University
• Continue about a mile on Business US 23 (Asheville Hwy.) to the end of the road
• Turn left on NC 107 and follow directions from Sylva above

From Highlands

Take US 64 West to US 23/441 North and follow directions from Franklin above, or take US 64 East to NC 107 North and follow directions from Cashiers above.

Plan your travel

If you are traveling to see us, please plan carefully. Because of the mountain terrain, a short distance on a map can be a deceptively long drive. For example, Gatlinburg, TN is only 30 miles away, but even with no traffic it takes about an hour and a half to make the 53 mile trip over the mountains. The chart below provides typical distances and driving times from locations within a 40 mile radius of The Meditation Center, as well as nearby cities with commercial airports.