NEWS, HAPPENINGS, AND STORIES FROM AROUND THE CLIFFS

Story by Hailey Wist For nearly two decades, Senior Executive Chef Francis Turck has been a familiar presence within The Cliffs. Known not just for his cooking but also for the sense of warmth he brings into every space he enters, his work stretches far beyond the clubhouse kitchen. While he leads the culinary program […]

At The Cliffs, every season brings new opportunities to play, connect, and explore. We’re pleased to introduce the 2026 Golf Guide and 2026 Social Guide—your go-to resources for the year ahead across all seven communities. The Golf Guide offers a comprehensive look at tournaments, member events, and key dates across our nationally recognized courses. Whether […]

Story by Sandy Lang Size matters in fishing—typically, the bigger, the better. But for Mary Villmow, her pursuit is the tiniest of fish. On hikes lately, she’ll bring her micro fishing gear. The telescoping pole isn’t much bigger than a chopstick, the line nearly as thin as human hair, and then a super-tiny hook baited […]

THE ART OF LIVING The newest issue of Cliffs Living captures the spirit of life across our seven private communities–where mountain views, lakeside moments, inspired design, and championship golf come together under one membership. In The Art of Living issue, you’ll find stories of championship golf returning to the Blue Ridge, thoughtful architecture shaping community, […]

Story by Stephanie Hunt At The Cliffs, some of the country’s leading architects are demonstrating how thoughtful architecture can enrich community living and the way we inhabit it. To enter a building is to step into a dream. After all, that’s where most buildings begin: in the swirl of Sunday afternoon post-nap musings. On a […]

Featuring Director of Construction, Vincent Fournier Who is Vincent Fournier? I am a husband and father of two. I’ve always had an affinity for putting things together; as a kid, I loved to play with Legos, puzzles, and virtually anything with a lot of parts. My parents must have had a good bit of fun […]

The Cliffs is pleased to welcome Jason Zeller as General Manager of The Cliffs at Walnut Cove. With a distinguished background in private club and hospitality leadership, Jason will guide the community through its next chapter. Learn more about his appointment and what lies ahead. READ MORE

The Cliffs Membership Cost and Information: What You Need to Know About Joining If you’re considering membership at The Cliffs, you’re likely already imagining the life that awaits here. The first tee time on a crisp mountain morning, a toast with close friends as the sun sets over Lake Keowee, and the quiet luxury of […]

The Cliffs Valley Q. Where are you from A. Joan: We are both from Maryland. I grew up in a small town called Elkton. Rick: And I grew up in Annapolis. Q. How did you meet? A. Rick: We met in our senior year at Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania. I was living with a fraternity […]

How The Cliffs Redefines Winter Wellness Routines  There’s something magical about winter mornings in the Carolina mountains. The kind of morning where you wrap your hands around a warm mug, watch the mist lift off the peaks, and realize you’re exactly where you want to be.  The Danes have a word for this feeling: hygge […]

Our Favorite Holiday Cookie Recipes Everyone knows the way to Santa’s heart is through cookies—so our teams across The Cliffs got baking. And because we couldn’t let Santa be the only one enjoying them, we’re sharing the recipes with you! Each club (and the corporate team!) chose a favorite holiday cookie to whip up, and […]

The Gierach Family | The Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards For the Gierach family, there is one event on the calendar inked in red and circled for emphasis: Nana Camp. It’s the one time of year the entire Gierach clan comes together at the family compound they’ve built at The Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards. “We have […]