NEWS, HAPPENINGS, AND STORIES FROM AROUND THE CLIFFS

‘Omi’ Aulenbacher embraces 110th birthday surrounded by friends, family and the beauty of the Carolina mountains Maria Aulenbacher says she doesn’t have the secret to longevity. What this spunky 110-year-old DOES have, however, is a glass of beer or wine at lunch and dinner—and a strong grappa any time a cold is coming on — […]

Yes, the weather is great and the landscapes are lovely. The surrounding towns and cities are filled with culture and entertainment and the opportunities to explore whatever lifestyle paths you choose are as wide open as the roads that lace the western Carolinas. While the combination of surroundings certainly makes The Cliffs a premier destination […]

The Cliffs encompasses over 14,000 acres of waterfront, wooded, and valley landscapes to swim, hike, bike, and explore. Just beyond the seven communities, Lake Keowee, Lake Jocassee, the Jocassee Gorges, and Pisgah National Forest beckon for adventure. Because we believe that the richness of the region very much enhances the quality of life, we are […]

When it comes to performance, we all want to do our best. Whether on the mat, on the green, in the saddle, or in the stream, it never hurts to have some help in pursuit of that level of excellence. Yoga Instructor Joan Craig, Director of Golf Instruction Sean Kennedy, Cycling Guide Bobby Julich, and […]

How are those New Year’s Resolutions holding up? Whether they’ve fallen by the wayside or still going strong, we’re willing to bet there’s one muscle group that’s not included in this year’s wellness plans: Your eyes. In his monthly wellness column, Vance Ferrigno, The Cliffs Senior Exercise Physiologist, tells all about some of the least […]

Don’t let winter keep you indoors! Take advantage of these crisp, clear days to explore what’s around us at our February & March Exploration events led by The Cliffs Outdoor Exploration team. Members, click the hyperlink listed on each of the events below to register or download the January Exploration events flyer and map here. […]

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 ketogenic diet — keto for short — is everywhere these days. If you are looking to lose weight or feel healthier this New Year, this high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet just might bring the results you are looking for In his new monthly wellness column, Vance Ferrigno, The Cliffs Senior Exercise Physiologist, breaks down the science behind this […]

The humid, dogs days of summer have left us for the beautiful days and crisp nights of fall. As we prepare for cooler days ahead, cycling guide Christian Vande Velde shares his advice for evaluating your cold weather clothes and preparing for the chilly rides to come. The clocks have fallen back, signalling the cooler, […]

When The Cliffs’ ever-popular member-organized hiking club gets together, there’s always adventure afoot. Learn more in the latest issue of SEVEN, The Cliffs Magazine.

Each New Year, millions resolve to make a change in their lives over the next 365 days. Losing weight and eating better reign as the most common New Year’s Resolutions year after year, but research suggests 80 percent of resolutions have been neglected come February. We asked Vance Ferrigno and Vanessa Phillips of The Cliffs […]

In these crisp, dark days of winter, it’s only natural to seek comfort in decadent dishes. To help you fuel and nourish your body and mind this New Year — without putting on extra winter pounds — we asked Francis Turck, Executive Chef of The Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards, to share his favorite hearty, healthy recipes. Winter […]