NEWS, HAPPENINGS, AND STORIES FROM AROUND THE CLIFFS

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 […]

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 […]

  This fall, commemorate a special moment made during your time on the course and celebrate shared successes with thoughtful and personalized gifts. From specialty wines to well-wishing mementos, The Cliffs is dedicated to helping you celebrate. Make your toast with the 2015 Cenyth: a bright, youthful blend of Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon […]

On Sunday, June 9, 2019, the BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation came to a close, congratulating Rhein Gibson on his first Web.com Tour win. The Australian player won the tournament with a 21-under par 193, three shots clear of Michael Miller, after carding six birdies and an eagle. Gibson moved to No. 7 […]

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 […]

On Friday, April 5, 2019, The Cliffs at Keowee Falls opened its course to players across the country to compete in the 2019 Clemson Invitational. For the past four years, owners and members at The Cliffs have volunteered their time and homes to help players meet and succeed during the three-day tournament. This year’s strong […]

They’ve been training. They’ve been trekking. They’ve been pacing and preparing. The Ville to Ville Craft Brew Relay is Saturday, April 13 and The Cliffs associate team is ready to roll. Six members will relay down the Blue Ridge Mountains from Asheville to Greenville, with a mid-way pit stop at The Cliffs at Mountain Park. […]

They’re determined, able, and ready to race. On Saturday, April 13, the The Cliffhangers will relay down a 75-mile stretch of the Blue Ridge foothills during the Ville to Ville Craft Brew Relay. Beginning in Asheville, North Carolina, the team of six will climb and coast their way through local craft breweries and quaint southern […]

In 2016, The Cliffs unveiled its chapter of the Confrérie de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs — the oldest and largest food and wine society in the world. Its spectacular kick-off ceremony at The Cliffs Valley was an absolute predictor for its success within the communities. Since inception, The Cliffs Chaîne des Rôtisseurs chapter has hosted […]

In an exciting debut, the UNC Asheville Women’s Golf Team was the proud host of the first annual French Broad Collegiate Invitational and College Am. The tournament took place at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove, the home course for the women’s golf team at the university. The College Am was held Sunday, March 24, followed […]