Story by Hailey Wist | Photographs by Erin Adams   Before refrigeration, before the grocery store, before green beans arrived by cargo plane from Argentina, people in the Carolina mountains and foothills put food up. What you canned in July, you ate in January. Drying, smoking, salting, and canning allowed food to last beyond the […]

Story by Hailey Wist Across all seven communities, it shapes the social calendar, informs the dinner table, and gives members a shared vocabulary for gathering. That culture has its own infrastructure—wine dinners, cellar programs, weekly happy hours. At the center of it is the Wine Consortium, a program that pools collective buying power to source […]

As part of Beverage Week at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove, members gathered for an evening dedicated to exceptional wines, inspired cuisine, and time spent together. The Grand Wine Tasting unfolded throughout The Tavern’s Main Dining Room, Wine Room, and Terrace, extending outdoors to the Event Lawn. Knowledgeable vendors poured dozens of wines from regions […]

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 […]

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 Cliffs at Glassy https://vimeo.com/1132148258?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci With cooler weather slowly creeping into the region, and summer’s last days seemingly in the rearview, the member services team at The Cliffs at Glassy saw an opportunity to take advantage of the coming seasonal change – throwing a big bash for members of The Cliffs to welcome in fall. […]

The Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards The Keowee Vineyards Tackle Box Concert united members for an unforgettable lakeside evening. Members arrived by boat, golf cart, and on foot, ready to relax and enjoy live music and delicious food by the lake. Members picked up their food dockside or dined at Simmer ‘71. The evening was filled […]

CASHEW AND GOAT CHEESE KALE SALAD QUINOA Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked tri-color quinoa, rinsed 1 ¾ cups water ¼ ounce fresh thyme, rinsed and whole 2 bay leaves, whole ¼ teaspoon salt Directions: Combine all ingredients in a small pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover with a lid and cook […]

HERB SEARED SUNBURST FARMS CAROLINA TROUT BLISTERED HEIRLOOM TOMATO–BASIL VINAIGRETTE Ingredients: 8 ounces heirloom cherry tomatoes 1 shallot, sliced 3 garlic cloves, sliced 4–5 fresh basil leaves ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste Directions: Preheat a 10-inch sauté pan (no oil) over high heat until it begins to lightly smoke. […]

THAI GREEN CURRY WITH TEMPEH Jasmine Rice Ingredients: 3 cups uncooked jasmine rice 4 ½ cups water 1 teaspoon salt Directions: Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch. In a large saucepan, combine the rice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce […]

Where to Find the Best Food in the Blue Ridge Mountains The Blue Ridge Mountains have a way of surprising you. One minute, you’re winding through misty blue peaks, and the next, you’re savoring the best meal you’ve had in years. Small towns tucked into the hills serve up slow-smoked barbecue, farm-fresh plates, and homemade […]

A Smokin’ Showdown at Mountain Park At The Cliffs, great food and even better company are always on the menu.. This year, The Cliffs at Mountain Park debuted a brand-new event that’s already set the bar high for future traditions: The Battle of the Directors Pig Roast. With over 150 members in attendance, Golf Superintendent […]