NEWS, HAPPENINGS, AND STORIES FROM AROUND THE CLIFFS

Discover Life in the Lake Region at The Cliffs If you dream of peaceful days spent making memories by the lake, then you’ve come to the right place. At The Cliffs, we know that life is always better on the water. Which is why we designed a collection of exclusive communities surrounded by the panoramic […]

The usual sites, sounds, and smells of Augusta National Golf Club were nonexistent on Easter Sunday. There wasn’t an epic Moving Day charge or collapse of epic proportions. The azaleas bloomed without patrons present to admire their vibrant colors. Even though we haven’t yet heard the soothing voice of Jim Nantz’s broadcast of the 84th […]

Trendy amenity scores plenty of fun for all ages When Dave and Rebecca Schoenfeld throw a social engagement, everyone has a ball. Literally. That’s because their spirited home at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove features an indoor sports court that lends a little extra game to every gathering. “People love to come over!” says Dave […]

Guards deliver groceries and packages, run errands and help with coronavirus-related requests. ‘It’s more hospitality-driven than policing.’ Michael Malone lives in a gated community staffed by former police officers, but the thought that they are protecting him from criminal activity has never crossed his mind. Disturbances of any kind are pretty much out of the […]

Equestrians at Keowee Vineyards take to the trails Mimi Delaney clicks her tongue and leans forward in the saddle. On cue, Rhett Butler swishes his tail and starts cantering through the canopied forest. At 16 hands, the powerful black Friesian and his rider make a striking duo, leading a group of members from The Cliffs […]

Dave Cooper fuels retirement with a daily dose of golf. Prospective employers always look at your resume. Sometimes they look in your golf bag, too. Just ask Dave Cooper, a resident at The Cliffs at Keowee Springs, now retired, whose career highlights include stints as vice president of operations at Titleist and Cobra Golf, and […]

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 […]

‘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 — […]

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 […]

Private residential mountain and lake club communities thrive under new ownership by South Street Partners

Melissa Stockwell — daughter of The Cliffs Valley members Dave and Marlene Hoffman — inspires with every step she takes. You would think she had been born on the Fourth of July. “All her growing up years, she had a red, white, and blue bedroom,” says Marlene Hoffman about her daughter, Melissa Stockwell. Hers was […]