NEWS, HAPPENINGS, AND STORIES FROM AROUND THE CLIFFS

Meet Chef Richard Gras Chef Richard has worked across the world, serving on the opening teams of The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong, The Ritz-Carlton Palm Beach, Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s J&G Grill/St. Regis Bal Harbour, and Pier A in New York City. He also served as Chef de Cuisine at Oak Restaurant in Dallas, Texas; Executive Sous Chef […]

Meet Chef Eric Fulkerson Chef Eric got his first cooking job at age 16, and he’s been in the industry ever since. He earned a degree in culinary arts from Johnson & Wales University. He has worked as Sous Chef and Chef de Cuisine at Reynolds Plantation in Greensboro, Georgia; Executive Chef at The Bald […]

Meet Chef Shaun Creef Chef Shawn holds a degree in culinary arts technology from the Culinary Institute of the Carolinas at Greenville Technical College. He has worked as Chef de Partie, Sous Chef, Executive Sous Chef and Executive Chef at The Piedmont Club in Spartanburg, South Carolina; Larkin’s Restaurants and Rick Erwin Dining Group in […]

Meet Chef Joey Fazio Chef Joey grew up helping his mom in the kitchen and got his first job in high school at a local pizzeria. He spent his early career working as a Sous Chef and Chef de Cuisine in popular Upstate South Carolina restaurants – including Ristorante Bergamo, Stellar Restaurant & Wine Bar […]

Meet Chef Francis Turk Chef Francis graduated with honors from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in professional studies. He is a Certified Sommelier via The Court of Master Sommeliers. Chef Francis has been with The Cliffs since 2006; prior to that, he worked at […]

Farm to Table Dining with Local Farmers Markets Birds are chirping, warm weather is just around the corner, and the rolling Blue Ridge Mountains of the Carolinas will once again turn a delightful shade of green. This can only mean one thing ––  soon, local farms will be brimming with fresh varieties of fruit, vegetables, […]

Discover Our Favorite Kids Programs at The Cliffs  Whether you’re a parent or a grandparent, you know just how challenging it can be to find activities that keep the youngsters in your family entertained.  Fortunately for you, as a member at The Cliffs, you have easy access to both the Blue Ridge Mountains and Lake […]

If someone had set out to invent a period, an age, a time ideally suited to a resurgence of private club communities, they couldn’t have done better than creating the Covid-19 era.

The Cliffs announced today that real estate sales by Cliffs Realty totaled $43,693,975 in the first quarter of 2021. This represents 78 transactions and an 85% volume increase from the same period in 2020. An additional 53 sales for $33,791,999 are currently pending across the seven communities within The Cliffs’ portfolio.

The Most Popular Trends in Luxury Home Building Here at The Cliffs, our seven mountain and lake communities in the Carolina mountains are abuzz with new development –– and if you are looking for inspiration for your custom home, you’ve come to the right place! Let’s discover the most popular luxury home trends we’re currently […]

Set on Lake Keowee, this three- bedroom home comes with 250 feet of water frontage, a sandy beach, and a covered dock. The Craftsman-style house has post-and beam construction using 27-foot pine boards milled from the property’s own trees, and features knotty-alder cabinetry, a walnut-trimmed elevator, a chef’s kitchen with butler’s pantry, and a wine room. The 1.2-acre property includes 1660 square feet of decks and patios and access to golf and clubhouse memberships.

Golf Social Distancing: Tips and Tricks to Improve Your Game  For any golf enthusiast, not being able to get out and play a round of 18-holes on the course has been quite the challenge. Although your ability to compete may be limited, now is a great time to develop various elements of your form and […]