Discover Golf at The Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards  Perfectly nestled in between the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains and shores of Lake Keowee, the golf course at The Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards showcases what makes golf such a delightful part of life at The Cliffs. Here, the game of golf isn’t just a sport. It’s a […]

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 […]

COVID pushes Charlotte home buyers toward beach and mountain getaway houses Mask, sanitize, sit at home dreaming of missed beach vacations and mountain getaways, repeat. COVID has really cramped the summer vacation style of many Charlotteans. But what if “home” wasn’t the same four walls you’ve been staring at for the past five months? Stories […]

Top Mountain Biking Trails in the Blue Ridge Mountains When you’re looking for a stimulating way to get lost in the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains, mountain cycling is the way to go. This exhilarating sport can take you on an adventure unlike any other. As you pedal your way up and down mountains, […]

The Cliffs enjoys miles of trails inside the gates and beyond. Leaves crunch below trail shoes, as sweat and smiles break out across glowing faces. Fall’s amber hue canvases the horizon from east to west. “It’s just amazing,” declares hiking enthusiast Cathy O’Brien, a member at The Cliffs at Keowee Falls. “Coming from New York, […]

Cliffs Builders launches built-for-sale home program at Walnut Cove. The Cliffs Builders program was created to meet the needs of discerning future residents of The Cliffs communities who don’t have the time or inclination to choose every design element required for a distinctive dwelling. Enter Meadowview — a 12-homesite cluster of built-for-sale homes designed to […]

Members’ best friends love swimming, hiking, golfing, and socializing — just like their people. As coffee brews and morning alarms sound across The Cliffs at Mountain Park, a couple dozen tails are wagging at the corner of Tree Haven Trail and High Ridge Parkway. Bentley, the Great Dane, is prancing, ready to go, alongside Penny, […]

Fostering gains on the golf course– and beyond. Sean Kennedy doesn’t merely teach golf. He teaches a mindset. “The goal is not to shoot 75,” says Kennedy, Director of Golf Instruction at The Cliffs. “Your goal is to practice and get better every time, even if it’s just one-tenth of a percent.” Some of Kennedy’s […]

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 […]

Responding to a crisis with busy hands, generous hearts. Everyone might have been sheltering in place, but their generous spirits were meeting needs throughout the community in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis. Indeed, when mandated to stay at home for an unexpectedly long quarantine, members at The Cliffs put free time to good use, […]

The Cliffs Valley marks silver anniversary. It was a dazzling fall day, ideal for an exhibition golf match, the weather outdone only by the stunning surroundings. The star power of the players — PGA Tour champions Paul Azinger, Jim Colbert, Bob Murphy, and Jay Haas, a local favorite — drew a crowd 3,000 fans strong […]

The lowdown on daytripping in Asheville, Brevard, and Black Mountain. As autumn approaches in the Carolina mountains, daytripping is just what the doctor ordered. Western North Carolina offers ample opportunity to nourish mind, body, and spirit. Miles of trails in myriad state and national parks provide fun aplenty for outdoor pursuits such as hiking, biking, […]