NEWS, HAPPENINGS, AND STORIES FROM AROUND THE CLIFFS

Taking full advantage of the crisp fall weather on an early November afternoon, members gathered on the Walnut Cove event lawn for the Fall Grand Wine tasting. This annual event affords the opportunity to sample a variety of wines from around the world and stock up your wine cellar for the season. The tasting was […]

Members customize outdoor living spaces for maximum year-round enjoyment   At first it was a slight increase, but then the trend rose like Carolina jasmine in spring. Over the past nine years, outdoor living spaces have emerged as the most popular special function room of homeowners. While this preference started to emerge well before 2020, […]

The Mountain Park Oyster Roast took place behind The Cabin at The Cliffs at Mountain Park, overlooking the 18th fairway and green of the masterfully designed Gary Player Signature golf course. This annual event is a Mountain Park favorite, and the cool autumn weather this year did not disappoint. The culinary team provided a mouth-watering […]

The sites that can be viewed from this home at The Cliffs Valley span from Travelers Rest to Tryon   For Kristin Kagen, the process of carving out her family’s dream home at The Cliffs Valley wasn’t unlike a long, punishing hike that leads to a breathtaking view: difficult at times, yet undeniably rewarding. “This […]

In mid-October, the doors opened the brand new Clubhouse at Keowee Springs to an array of members from all seven communities across The Cliffs. The members at Keowee Springs, however, were undoubtedly the most enthusiastic to see their new clubhouse. Designed by Hart Howerton, a top architectural firm based in New York and San Francisco, […]

Home at The Cliffs with Michael & Denise Hallisey  | The Cliffs at Keowee Falls   Michael Hallisey had just joined a medical practice in Hartford, Connecticut, when a senior doctor gave him some great advice. “He told me, ‘Go on vacation with your family in places you may want to retire,’” Michael says. That […]

Members discover a wealth of performing arts opportunities tucked into the mountains of Upstate South Carolina and Western North Carolina   You might think that moving to the mountains from big metropolitan areas across the U.S. would be a tough act to follow in terms of access to performing arts. Yet many members at The […]

Life On the Water: Must-Do Lake Keowee Activities Nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, The Cliffs luxury communities provide easy access to several of the region’s best lakes, most notably Lake Keowee. Located in Upstate South Carolina, Lake Keowee’s shoreline expands for more than 300 miles and is well-known for its array […]

Discover the Best Places to Retire in North Carolina Retirement marks the beginning of a new chapter in life, a time when you can finally focus on yourself, your passions, and your peace of mind. For many retirees, North Carolina has become a cherished destination, offering a perfect blend of natural beauty, cultural richness, and […]

J-1 program brings international students to The Cliffs culinary, food and beverage programs   It’s widely known that members throughout The Cliffs’ seven communities have tasted the world. Thanks to a new program at The Cliffs, a variety of far-flung tastes have arrived in the clubhouses’ kitchens—and some of those flavors can get a little […]

Master-Planned Communities: Crafting Your Perfect Lifestyle Master-planned communities represent the future of living. As urban spaces become denser and the need for sustainable living options grows, these communities offer a blueprint for a balanced, fulfilling lifestyle. Blending art and urban planning, master-planned communities offer a unique promise: the opportunity to craft your perfect lifestyle!  In […]

Good things come in small packages, and nowhere is that more evident than in the top-10 dynamic, reader-favorite cities recently published by Condé Nast Traveler.  Whether you’re on the lookout for dynamic urban spaces, inventive new farm-to-table restaurants, or an explosive craft beer scene, you can look no further than #4 ranked Greenville, SC. Also […]