NEWS, HAPPENINGS, AND STORIES FROM AROUND THE CLIFFS

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, […]

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 Benefits of Spending Time in Nature With the rise of indoor entertainment and increased access to technology, more and more people are spending the majority of their lives inside. The “indoor generation” is becoming the coined term for younger age groups, with some studies estimating that Americans spend around 86% of their time indoors. […]

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 […]

Our Outdoor Pursuits team is ready to take you on a private kayak tour, paddle board around the lake, or an exciting wakeboard lesson. Rent one of our watercraft and explore Lake Keowee with your family, accompanied by one of our watersport instructors, to ensure a successful experience. Whatever your aquatic desire, we can help […]

What’s Living in the Mountains Like? If you’re looking to escape and avoid the hustle and bustle of daily life, mountain living might be for you. From breathtaking views to the fresh, clean air—living in the mountains can be a cathartic experience. Many people often talk about the mountains calling to them. Though it might […]

Inside a life-changing expedition that took Valley member Lori Wallach down the Lewis and Clark Trail   Lori Wallach has watched a meteor shower slice through the Big Dipper over sacred Nez Perce tribal grounds. She has floated on her back miles downstream on the winding Missouri River, surrounded by wild serenity.  She has traced […]

Our Outdoor Pursuits team shares nine nearby hikes worth lacing up for   It’s no secret: one of the many perks of living in the Western Carolinas is the richness of our natural resources. No matter which community at The Cliffs you call home, you’re never more than a stone’s throw from a gorgeous view […]

The Cliffs Hosts the No. 1 Pickleball Player in the World It was only a matter of time. Members are accustomed to top-ranked, professional golfers swinging their way across courses at The Cliffs. Pickleball can now claim the same, with Collin Johns’ three-day visit that included clinics, cocktails, and exhibition play at The Cliffs at […]

The Cliffs celebrates and cultivates its rich, biodiverse surroundings   On a particularly stunning spring morning, Greg Prisk hikes along one of the numerous trails that wind through The Cliffs at Keowee Falls. Here is what he sees: “Ferns, all sorts of trees, which I wish I could identify — maples, oaks, pines — and […]

Gary Player and his team took flat terrain and created one of the most preeminent, environmentally-sustainable links-style courses around.   Gary Player has seen it all. Known around the world as the Black Knight, golf’s global ambassador has traveled millions of miles throughout his storied career for competition and course design, which includes nine major […]

The Cliffs celebrates the opening of The Lake Club at Keowee Springs   The Lake Club at The Landing at Keowee Springs opened in mid-July—just in time to tackle the summer heat—with its two pools, racquet courts, and a wellness center. “Folks have supported us from day one with this project,” shares Kyle Caudill, General […]