NEWS, HAPPENINGS, AND STORIES FROM AROUND THE CLIFFS

Dudley and Chris Tower want to retire some old paradigms about aging. The very definition of the word retire — to withdraw, or go away or apart, to a place of privacy, shelter, or seclusion — is “old school,” according to the Towers, and they’re working to give it new meaning. The couple, who live […]

Progressive architecture engages natural beauty at Keowee Springs. The project is barely underway, but Mother Nature has already done half the work. And that’s exactly the point, according to Mark Permar, lead planner for a dynamic new amenity complex at The Landing, a development within The Cliffs at Keowee Springs. “One of our core values, […]

Golfweek’s Annual Best List of 2020 Chasing a little ball across nature has become a way of life for many of our members at The Cliffs. Diversity in our seven pristine courses give players an array of options to test their skills throughout four distinct seasons. From shore-lined greens to cliff hanging fairways, our havens […]

Enjoying golf, wine, and adventure in New Zealand There’s no place like home — especially when you golf at The Cliffs — but we all have bucket lists. “It’s hard to leave The Cliffs. It’s tough to find better courses and playing conditions anywhere else,” says Mike Williams, a PGA golf professional and real estate […]

Spirited club shares fellowship and fine whisky On a cold, misty night in January 2012, a group of 18 men gathered at Graeme Dalziel’s home in The Cliffs Valley. They had one key thing in common: a penchant for single malt whisky. This informal, highproof happening turns out to have been the inaugural meeting of […]

Reconstructed venue at Keowee Vineyards enhances lake life The view’s the thing. The all-new Lakehouse at The Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards — which re-opened at the end of May — affords breathtaking panoramas of the turquoise waters of Lake Keowee from three main spaces: the dining room, the wraparound porch, and the open-air pavilion. These […]

Morgan-Keefe Builders Celebrates Major Milestone We love to celebrate the success of our partners. Morgan-Keefe Builders, one of The Cliffs’ Preferred Builders, is celebrating its 40th anniversary of building luxury homes that inspire and define high-end custom construction. They know the design standards and expectations of The Cliffs, too, and passed our tests for fit […]

Close to home, two remarkable and innovative chefs were honored by the James Beard Foundation as finalists for categories in their 2020 Awards. And the best part is their restaurants sit just minutes outside of the gates of The Cliffs at Walnut Cove.  So, who are the star chefs of Asheville’s foodie scene that made […]

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 […]

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 […]

‘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 […]