The fastest growing sport in the country will soon be infused in the lifeblood of the communities at The Cliffs. We are talking, of course, about pickleball. But where did the game (which is a mixture of the fun elements of tennis, badminton and ping pong) come from? For that answer you need to travel […]

The Cliffs exercise physiologist puts the fun in functional fitness Mike Chaney loves golf. That passion played a key role in his decision to move to The Cliffs at Mountain Park. What he doesn’t love is pain and, unfortunately, an aching back sometimes kept him off the links, or at the very least hurt his […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

It may take longer for the sun to crest the horizon, and there might be a chill in the air, but fall and winter at The Cliffs are the perfect time to hop on a bike and head for the hills. We checked in with the cycling legends — who often ride alongside members at […]

It’s awesome to feel how excited the members are about tennis, because that’s what I’m feeling, too. It’s just positive energy.” – TESSA LANG She was once the Wisconsin state tennis champion, focused on mastering her skills, but now Tessa Lang prefers helping members at The Cliffs learn about the game. “I love getting to […]

You don’t need a ticket for one of the longest-standing, premiere social events at The Cliffs at Glassy. A dress code isn’t necessary, either. Pavilion Night is free of obligations and expectations. In fact, the only requirement for the evening lies in its sole mission: community first. It’s a space for The Cliffs community to […]

Ah, summer camp. As kids, trading the confines of our school desk for an education among the great outdoors was sheer bliss, with lessons taught not on geometry and world history, but in fresh air and fun. And while today’s camp curricula are a more modern departure from nostalgic summers gone by, there is still […]

The BMW Charity Pro-Am is heading to The Cliffs and the competition is heating up for a $700,000 purse. Beginning June 3, 2019, 160 amateurs and celebrities will pair up with Web.com Tour pros to play in a four-day best-ball competition over two courses, including the award-winning, Ben Wright-designed course at The Cliffs Valley. Here’s […]

The Cliffs encompasses over 14,000 acres of waterfront, wooded, and valley landscapes to swim, hike, bike, and explore. Just beyond the seven communities, Lake Keowee, Lake Jocassee, the Jocassee Gorges, and Pisgah National Forest beckon for adventure. Because we believe that the richness of the region very much enhances the quality of life, we are […]