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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Best of the Best golf tournament brought all seven clubs together for a fun and competitive day at The Cliffs Valley to see which team would claim bragging rights until next year.  The Cliffs Valley successfully defended their home turf and their victory from last year, as they came out on top as 2023 […]

The dog days of summer may be behind us, but, oh what a summer we had at The Cliffs. Summer holds a special place here, whether on Lake Keowee, on the golf course, or hiking in the mountains there are always activities to take part in and memories to create. Kids Camps Oh, to be […]

A serendipitous meeting leads to couple falling in love, engagement, and marriage By Elizabeth McGarity   In 2020, I moved into my parents’ new home at The Cliffs at Keowee Falls where I would virtually complete my final year at Vanderbilt Law School. My grandparents, Peter and Cathy Rogers, have been members at The Cliffs […]

The Cliffs at Keowee Springs   Dog Day is a time when man’s (and woman’s) best friend can experience the joys of splashing and jumping in The Beach Club pool. Members mingled while watching their beloved pets chase balls—and each other—during one of the two days each year that dogs are welcomed inside The Beach Club […]

  Blues, Brews, and BBQ took place on the beautiful Turnhouse Terrace at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove with the practice facility and golf course providing the ideal backdrop. As a part of our annual Beverage Weekend, this event was dedicated to activities best enjoyed outdoors! The Walnut Cove culinary team provided a mouth-watering array […]