NEWS, HAPPENINGS, AND STORIES FROM AROUND THE CLIFFS

Working in front of – and behind – the camera lens. Linda & Michael O’Bryon focused their careers on opposite ends of the camera lens. She’s an Emmy-winning broadcast journalist and he’s a Pulitzer-nominated freelance photographer. At the end of the day, however, the couple describe themselves as storytellers. “Storytelling is the essence of journalism,” […]

A retirement filled with honey-do lists. He’d heard about that sweet spot in retirement — the place where couples don’t work but still stay happily occupied — so as the big date drew near, Jeff Moser started thinking of hobbies that would complement his wife DeAnn’s interests. She likes to garden. He enjoys cycling and […]

‘Cake Ninja’ sprinkles personality into everything she bakes. Judi Wojciechowski has been busy, as the five cakes covering an entire kitchen island can attest. Purple flowers festoon a sweet-potato cake with maple cinnamon buttercream, and pastel candies wreathe a vegan lemon cake. An overturned wine glass is embedded in the top of a red velvet […]

5 of the Best Social Distancing Getaways During COVID Let’s face it, 2020 has been a whirlwind of a year! With the ongoing global pandemic forcing many people to change their vacation plans, you may find yourself searching for a way to get away from it all and recharge your mind, body, and soul. Continue […]

Welcoming Chef Richard Gras Jr. at The Cliffs at Valley We are still reeling that Executive Chef Richard Gras Jr. joined The Cliffs Valley team just in time for the holidays! The native New Yorker knows a thing or two about preparing delectable holiday meals for his family and friends. And he’s going to let […]

The Best Mountain Living Holiday Gift Guide for 2020 With the holiday season quickly approaching, it’s time to start thinking about how you’re going to gift the special people in your life.  To help you start your holiday shopping, we’ve created this guide to give you some inspiration to find the perfect gift for everyone […]

Top Wineries to Visit in the Blue Ridge Mountains Whether you prefer the full-bodied flavors of a rich Cabernet Sauvignon or the delicate and fresh taste of a pinot noir, any wine enthusiast knows that an exceptional glass will leave you wanting more. There is no better place to taste an array of different wines […]

Discover Life at The Cliffs at Mountain Park There’s nothing quite as peaceful as living in the Carolina mountains. The soft blues tones that drape over the mountain peaks and the lush valleys filled with native wildflowers attract people from across the country. Many come to visit and explore the region –– and some end […]

There is a new face in the kitchen at The Cliffs at Keowee Springs. We took some time to get to know Chef Eric.  OK, Chef, you have to create a five-course meal to impress your favorite celebrity or sports star. No limitations. What’s on the menu?  The funny thing is that I would want […]

Progressive architecture engages natural beauty at Keowee Springs. The project is barely underway, but Mother Nature has already done half the work. And that’s exactly the point, according to Mark Permar, lead planner for a dynamic new amenity complex at The Landing, a development within The Cliffs at Keowee Springs. “One of our core values, […]

Hidden Gems Winery Tours grow appreciation for local vineyards. Late-afternoon sun glints off the rows of grapevines spilling down the hillsides at Overmountain Vineyards. It’s five o’clock somewhere, so here, in Tryon, North Carolina, it seems only natural to be relaxing on the outdoor terrace, sipping the estate premium petit manseng, and noshing on cheese […]

The Cliffs serves up farm-to-table fare. The seeds of the farm-to-table movement were just beginning to sprout in the Upstate when Chef Kevin Furmanek took his first job at The Cliffs in 2006. Now serving as executive chef at The Cliffs at Mountain Park, he still ascribes to the principle that fresh, local ingredients make […]