The Cliffs Membership Cost and Information: What You Need to Know About Joining

If you’re considering membership at The Cliffs, you’re likely already imagining the life that awaits here. The first tee time on a crisp mountain morning, a toast with close friends as the sun sets over Lake Keowee, and the quiet luxury of having access to seven extraordinary communities to explore. 

Understanding how membership works at The Cliffs means understanding something larger–how a single decision opens the door to an entirely different way of living. This is your complete guide to membership at The Cliffs, where the seven communities become part of your everyday life.   

Seven Communities, One Membership 

The Cliffs is one private club, thoughtfully connected across seven distinct luxury communities spanning more than 20,000 acres of the most beautiful terrain the Carolinas have to offer. Three communities embrace Lake Keowee living (Keowee Springs, Keowee Vineyards, and Keowee Falls), three are set in the mountains near Greenville, SC (Valley, Glassy, and Mountain Park), and Walnut Cove sits tucked into the mountains near Asheville.

What makes The Cliffs truly exceptional is that one membership grants you access to all seven communities. Seven world-class golf courses designed by legends like Jack Nicklaus, Tom Fazio, and Gary Player. Seven state-of-the-art wellness centers. More than a dozen restaurants. A Beach Club, full-service marina, equestrian center, and a robust calendar of social events. One club. Seven communities. A seamless lifestyle that moves effortlessly between lake and mountain.

The Pathway to Membership

A common question that arises when people first discover The Cliffs is: how do you actually become a member? Membership begins with purchasing a property. 

Membership at The Cliffs is tied to property ownership within one of the seven communities. After purchasing a qualifying home or homesite–whether on the lake, in the mountains, or near Asheville—you may apply for club membership.  The community where you purchase becomes your home club, but you’ll always have access to the other six as part of your membership. 

Two Club Membership Experiences 

The Cliffs offers two membership levels, each designed to match different lifestyles and priorities. 

Golf Membership is the most comprehensive membership offered at The Cliffs. If golf is an essential part of your day-to-day life, this is the membership for you. Golf Membership provides full club access across all seven communities, including: 

• Unlimited access to all seven golf courses
• Access to all wellness centers
• Access to all tennis, padel, and pickleball courts
• Full access to practice facilities and golf shops
• 14-day advanced tee times and invitations to member golf events at the home community
• Dining privileges across all communities
• Beach Club and marina facilities on Lake Keowee 
• Access to the equestrian center, trails, private parks, and pavilions 
• Participation in all social programming and year-round activities 

Active Membership is ideal for those who aren’t avid golfers but still want to stay active and enjoy The Cliffs lifestyle. Active Membership provides club access across all seven communities, including: 

• Access to all wellness centers
• Access to all tennis, padel, and pickleball courts 
• Dining privileges across all communities
• Beach club and marina facilities on Lake Keowee 
• Access to the equestrian center, hiking, and walking trail
• Participation in social programming and year-round activities 
• Six rounds of golf per year when accompanied by a Golf Member

Both membership levels make you part of The Cliffs community and grant you access to experiences across all seven locations. 

The Cliffs Membership Cost: What to Expect 

When researching The Cliffs golf membership cost or The Cliffs membership fees, it’s essential to understand that the investment includes membership-related fees (initiation fees and monthly dues), property-related costs (real estate investment and homeowners association fees), and participation in club amenities and programs. 

Membership costs vary by membership type, residency status, and the selected property. For current information on The Cliffs membership costs, including initiation fees, monthly dues, and POA fees, contact The Cliffs real estate team. 

How This Structure Creates Something Rare

Most private club communities offer one course, one clubhouse, and one set of amenities. The Cliffs offers one club experience across seven distinct communities, each with its own setting, amenities, and rhythm of life. This creates a lifestyle that’s genuinely difficult to replicate—the flexibility to follow your mood between mountains or a lake, golf or wellness, adventure or relaxation. And because every member is a homeowner, these are more than fellow club members—they’re your neighbors, too. The relationships run deeper. You’re building a life here, not just joining a club. 

Become a Member By Making The Cliffs Your Home

If you’re ready to explore what membership at The Cliffs could mean for you, it begins with finding your home across the different communities. The Cliffs’ real estate and membership teams will guide you through the process, provide current details on membership fees and costs, answer your questions, and help you envision your life here.

Because membership at The Cliffs isn’t just about joining a club, it’s about choosing a different life; one where natural beauty surrounds you, where world-class amenities are woven into everyday life, where genuine connection feels effortless, and where seven extraordinary communities are yours to explore, all with one membership.