NEWS, HAPPENINGS, AND STORIES FROM AROUND THE CLIFFS

Ah, summer camp. As kids, trading the confines of our school desk for an education among the great outdoors was sheer bliss, with lessons taught not on geometry and world history, but in fresh air and fun. And while today’s camp curricula are a more modern departure from nostalgic summers gone by, there is still […]

The BMW Charity Pro-Am is heading to The Cliffs and the competition is heating up for a $700,000 purse. Beginning June 3, 2019, 160 amateurs and celebrities will pair up with Web.com Tour pros to play in a four-day best-ball competition over two courses, including the award-winning, Ben Wright-designed course at The Cliffs Valley. Here’s […]

The Cliffs encompasses over 14,000 acres of waterfront, wooded, and valley landscapes to swim, hike, bike, and explore. Just beyond the seven communities, Lake Keowee, Lake Jocassee, the Jocassee Gorges, and Pisgah National Forest beckon for adventure. Because we believe that the richness of the region very much enhances the quality of life, we are […]

In 2016, The Cliffs unveiled its chapter of the Confrérie de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs — the oldest and largest food and wine society in the world. Its spectacular kick-off ceremony at The Cliffs Valley was an absolute predictor for its success within the communities. Since inception, The Cliffs Chaîne des Rôtisseurs chapter has hosted […]

Tucked into the northern corner of The Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards is a space dedicated to horsemanship, outdoorsmanship and the relationships we make when we learn to trust and connect. The Keowee Vineyards equestrian center welcomes guests with a beautifully built raised-roof 10-stall barn. The post and beam interior allows for an abundance of light […]

As summer break looms, so does the eternal directive: “Go play outside!” And in a world dominated by screens, it’s nice to know there’s still an outlet for the type of wholesome, active play of childhood. Kids these days even have things a little bit easier: the 21st-century recreation area is nothing like the hot, […]

Although tossing round objects for sport dates to the sixth millennium BC — that’s post-dinosaur, but pre-alphabet — today’s modern style of bocce is commonly attributed to Italian culture, where it was cultivated to be as much of an informal social occasion as a heated athletic event. The Cliffs Valley residents Bill Heitz and Vinnie […]

Don’t let winter keep you indoors! Take advantage of these crisp, clear days to explore what’s around us at our February & March Exploration events led by The Cliffs Outdoor Exploration team. Members, click the hyperlink listed on each of the events below to register or download the January Exploration events flyer and map here. […]

Explore the exhilarating roster of social, culinary, wellness, golf and family events planned for 2019. To view additional details or register for an event online, visit Members.CliffsLiving.com. JANUARY Little Italy Dinner The Cliffs at Mountain Park | Tuesday, January 21 Cooking Series The Cliffs at Walnut Cove | Thursday, January 24 Mixology Class The Cliffs […]

Mark your calendars and make plans to join Tour de France legends and The Cliffs Cycling Guides George Hincapie, Bobby Julich and Christian Vande Velde or The Cliffs Cycling Coach Vance Ferrigno for an exhilarating collection of educational events and group rides through the Carolina mountains this year. Stay tuned as more details about each […]

Have you resolved to learn something new this New Year? The Cliffs Insight Series is a complimentary speaker symposium series gathering experts from across the region to delight and enlighten members across our seven club communities. This month, you’ll have the opportunity to learn more about your dog’s behavior from a veteran veterinarian, revel in […]

The humid, dogs days of summer have left us for the beautiful days and crisp nights of fall. As we prepare for cooler days ahead, cycling guide Christian Vande Velde shares his advice for evaluating your cold weather clothes and preparing for the chilly rides to come. The clocks have fallen back, signalling the cooler, […]