How each inspiring getaway at The Shepherd Hotel makes a life-changing impact in the Upstate   “The Shepherd Hotel was truly built on the concept of love,” says Erica Walters, program director of ClemsonLIFE. “Everything about the experience is intentional—from aesthetics and design to the soft bedding and sheets to the way entrances were built […]

Keowee Falls member shares how life at The Cliffs shaped her conservancy work   By Emelyn Jones What comes to mind when you hear “tree hugger?” And what does that have to do with The Cliffs? Well, my journey to The Cliffs and my conservancy work in the Upstate are closely connected. By all accounts, […]

This Year’s Holiday Events The holiday season at The Cliffs is a magical time filled with exciting and fun events for the whole family. Each of our communities hosts their own events; however, our club members can enjoy access to events at all seven communities. So, join us below as we take a sleigh ride […]

These members of three different communities at The Cliffs get a big paws-up for their work with animals   When Bill and Judi Coker, members at The Cliffs Valley, paid their first visit to the Greenville Humane Society (GHS) in 2010, seeing all the homeless animals tugged at their heartstrings. “You can’t rescue them all,” […]

Pair great food, art, and entertainment with supporting local charities   As the leaves paint the landscape in brilliant colors and cool temperatures bring relief from the summer heat, a wealth of events and things to do welcomes fall and winter across The Asheville, Mountain, and Lake regions at The Cliffs. In addition to fostering […]

New Sports Pavilion Includes Something for Everyone   At a recent conference, Rob Duckett tried his hand at padel, a mashup of tennis, racquetball, and pickleball played on an outdoor court enclosed with glass or plexiglass walls but without a ceiling.  “They had a padel court set up,” he says of the conference hosts, “and […]

Easily accessible from the Asheville area, the Blue Ridge Parkway offers a myriad of places to drink in fall’s beauty   Meandering for 469 miles through the rounded, indigo-hued peaks of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Blue Ridge Parkway can’t be beat for fall leaf peeping in Western North Carolina. From Asheville, adjacent to The […]

The Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards is celebrating its 25th anniversary, marking a quarter-century of luxurious lakeside living and community. Nestled along Lake Keowee, the community offers a unique blend of natural beauty, championship golf, and vineyard charm. Over the past 25 years, Keowee Vineyards has become a premier destination for those seeking an active, outdoor […]

Best Fall Hiking Trails in the Blue Ridge Mountains Known for some of the longest autumn foliage seasons, the Carolinas offers some of the best fall hiking trails in the country. For members of The Cliffs, these trails are just outside your front door! During this season, crisp mountain air and sunlight combine to create […]

Fall Events at The Cliffs As the air turns crisp and the colors start to change, fall descends onto The Cliffs, leading our members into the most magical season of the year. With this magic comes a variety of spectacular fall events spread throughout all seven of our communities. Follow us as we dive into […]

Members Enjoyed Cuisine, Tennis, Hikes, and Cattle at Austria’s Bio Hotel Stanglwirt From June 30 to July 6, 25 adventurous members embarked on The Cliffs’ Austrian Summer Experience. Representing six of the seven communities including Valley, Mountain Park, Glassy, Walnut Cove, Keowee Falls, and Keowee Vineyards, the six-day trip included five multi-course dinners, a private […]

What is Life at The Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards Like? The Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards is a perfect blend of mountain views and lakeside living. Named after the vineyards of native muscadine grapes surrounding the area, our community is a nature oasis with all the luxury amenities that make leisure easy. This community also houses […]