NEWS, HAPPENINGS, AND STORIES FROM AROUND THE CLIFFS

Close to home, two remarkable and innovative chefs were honored by the James Beard Foundation as finalists for categories in their 2020 Awards. And the best part is their restaurants sit just minutes outside of the gates of The Cliffs at Walnut Cove.  So, who are the star chefs of Asheville’s foodie scene that made […]

Get your pallets ready for a new series designed by our Executive Chef, Francis Turck, and Sommelier, Alexandra Hackett. This dynamic duo will serve you, figuratively speaking, with mouth watering recipes and wine pairings to satisfy your taste buds from the comfort of your home. No doubt the culinary arts can inspire. Whether you are […]

Red, white, or sparkling?  The newest addition to The Cliffs family can help you discover your newest favorite wine. Alexandra Hackett, Senior Beverage & Service Director, joins with The Cliffs with over 22 years of experience in the hospitality industry serving in various progressive roles in the Food & Beverage arena. Just recently she served as […]

Sous vide cooking isn’t just for professional chefs anymore Your first instinct is probably not to seal everything in a plastic bag and drop it in some water. But if you love precision, consistency and, yes, even perfection in cooking, it’s time to try sous vide. “It’s quite a game-changer in the kitchen,” says Francis […]

Our neighboring cities boast world-renowned restaurants and chefs. The Blue Ridge Mountain region will surely satisfy your cravings for a delectable night on the town. And that’s not just our opinion. The James Beard Foundation Awards recently announced its 2020 semi finalists, which included seven restaurants and chefs located just miles away from the seven […]

Chef Kevin Furmanek delights The Cliffs at Mountain Park with cheesecakes from his childhood Like any other culinary talent worth their salt in the kitchen, Kevin Furmanek — executive chef at The Cliffs at Mountain Park — can readily recall the exact when, where, and how that inspired his longtime allegiance to one of his […]

Chef Corbett Rourk joined The Cliffs at Glassy in January 2019, and is already making a name for himself as an innovator and (palate) entertainer. In the few short months of his tenure, he has developed a fresh approach to menu creation that involves sourcing local, in-season ingredients, and put together a team that accentuates […]

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 […]

On December 2, The Cliffs Bailliage hosted its annual induction dinner, a stunning black tie affair held at The Cliffs at Mountain Park private club community in Travelers Rest, South Carolina. Now entering its third year, the Balliage welcomed eight new members into the chapter. Keeping with The Cliffs Bailliage tradition of paying homage to […]

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 […]

The Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program has just come to an end at Creekside Farm at Walnut Cove, but there is still plenty to be done this season as Farm Manager Melissa Wickham reaps this year’s final harvests and prepares for next year’s bounty. In preparation for winter and cooler days ahead, Melissa is sowing […]

Health and fitness have been an integral part of life at The Cliffs since day one. Our seven communities are home to a vibrant, active collection of members passionate about living life to the fullest, and each day you’ll find them doing just that — on the golf course or tennis courts, on hiking trails or […]