Cliffs Living - Fall/Winter 2022 by Community Journals

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LETTER FROM LEADERSHIP A message from Rob Duckett, President of The Cliffs.

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DEVELOPMENT UPDATE

The Cabin at The Cliffs at Mountain Park is latest in pledge for the continued enhancements across communities.

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Waters surrounding The Cliffs at Keowee Falls golf course play into both strategy, enjoyment of experience, says Jack Nicklaus.

A snapshot of festive gatherings across The Cliffs.

Pairing passion for fashion with healthy lifestyle; the art of boat naming; CROs nurture lifelong learners; get to know the mountain region leadership.

Tournament helps break veterans’ barriers; world-traveling violinist finds harmony at Mountain Park; a curated guide to game day at Clemson.

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MINDS ON FIRE

The source of these artists’ creative expression is life at The Cliffs. Internationally celebrated speakers, outdoor experiences brought “smart fun” to the inaugural Asheville Ideas Festival.

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At home with the McIntyres and the Kerschers; inside a Walnut Cove home with 360-degree mountain views; custom sparkling light fixture, Japanese soaking tub among custom features in dream downsize home.

A look ahead at events and happenings taking place across The Cliffs.

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CLIFFS LIVING Dear Members at The Cliffs, We welcome you to the fall/winter edition of Cliffs Living – A Magazine With, For & About Members at The Cliffs. The canvas of our communities are perfectly painted with the creativity of our members and teams. Our staff strives to make more than tee times, events, or meals for you - we hope to create an atmosphere that inspires our members and a place to experience moments that will become cherished memories. Through this expression we present to you the theme of our newest edition, The Makers Issue. We are in the process of making new neighborhoods and amenities but these will be more than just buildings. They are here to frame the portraits of our lifestyle here at The Cliffs. With these developments on the horizon comes many opportunities to create lifelong friendships through unique gathering spaces and fellowship. In this issue of Cliffs Living, we’re showcasing some of the many makers that live within our gates. Inside these pages you’ll explore the brushstrokes of our talented members and staff, see the hue of seasonal colors at Keowee Falls golf course, and a collage of abstract expression and ideas brought to life at the Asheville Ideas Festival. In addition, you’ll find stories of a fashionista; world-traveling violinist; our Mountain region leadership; and two families new to The Cliffs. We hope the new autumn season finds you and your family healthy and happy and that the stories featured here inspire you to create and make all your own.

Warm regards,

ROB DUCKETT President, The Cliffs

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C ON T I N U I N G C OM M I T M E N T Renovation of The Cabin at Mountain Park is the latest in ongoing revitalization, enhancement plans at The Cliffs communities When South Street Partners bought The Cliffs three years ago, they made a commitment to invest in the communities and revitalize the facilities. “We started a cycle of continuous improvement at all of the clubs,” says Rob Duckett, president of The Cliffs. “Every August we look at our operating plans and the facilities and look at what needs improvement.” The most recent large-scale improvement, says Duckett, was the expansion of The Cabin at The Cliffs at Mountain Park, which opened last Memorial Day. The goal was to maintain The Cabin’s rustic aesthetic while doubling its interior and exterior dining space. To do so, the project’s building firm, Trehel Corp., had to get creative. “We didn’t want the building to look as if it was built in two different time periods, years apart,” says Jack Weber, Trehel Corp.’s senior vice president and director of project management. “Much of the old building was demolished by hand and many of the materials were salvaged for reuse.” Any new building materials used were closely matched to the old ones, says Weber. The Cabin’s further enhancements include an intimate space for private parties; an expanded kitchen and back-of-house space; improvements to the locker facilities; and a bigger golf shop, all while keeping the same charm of the original Cabin. Other projects underway are The Lake Club and the Keowee Springs Clubhouse. The

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Lake Club, located within The Landing — a development within The Cliffs at Keowee Springs — will include a wellness center, two pools, and a food and beverage outlet. The Keowee Springs Clubhouse will feature a series of open-air breezeways and interconnected pavilions that house a dining room, bar and lounge, a golf shop, and the wellness center. Both projects are scheduled to be completed by late 2023 to early 2024. “Investment in these major projects will have a very positive impact on the Clubs serving as a platform for social gathering for the wide variety of member activities,” says Duckett. While investing in these big-picture improvements, the ownership team is simultaneously tackling long-deferred maintenance issues across the clubs. “We have a list of projects from paint to refurbishment of docks to replacing HVAC equipment,” Duckett said. “It’s not sexy, but it allows us to function and serve our members better.” Duckett says another priority from day one has been revitalizing and enhancing The Cliffs’ renowned golf courses. Golfers across The Cliffs communities are reaping the benefit with improved turf quality, new golf carts, and new maintenance equipment. The Cliffs at Glassy and The Cliffs Valley have enjoyed interior clubhouse remodels plus new paint to freshen up the exterior and The Cliffs at Walnut Cove had a major clubhouse and golf house remodel that was completed last year. Duckett assures membership: “We’ll always keep looking for new opportunities to enhance our facilities and the lifestyle at The Cliffs.”

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Floral Arranging Class Walnut Cove

A beautiful arrangement can brighten any room, but there’s something particularly gratifying about creating your own beautiful bouquet. Members at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove spent a morning learning the art of floral arranging and were able to take home their creations. The event was held at the Tavern Pub as part of the ongoing Arts & Crafts Series.

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Kayak Tour Lake Jocassee

Members from across The Cliffs communities enjoyed a kayak tour to Bad Creek Falls, one of the many waterfalls flowing into Lake Jocassee. While paddling Jocassee’s waters, the kayakers learned about the lake’s history. Lake Club/Excursion Director Kyle Henry leads several “off-site” kayak tours each month either on area lakes or rivers.

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Bourbon Club

The Cliffs at Keowee Springs Bourbon Club at The Cliffs at Keowee Springs never fails to delight members with tasty tapas paired with a featured cocktail. At this event, members were treated to smoked brisket tacos and Wagyu sliders prepared by Chef Eric Fulkerson. The featured drink was an Old Banks Cocktail made with Old Forester 86 proof Bourbon, China China liqueur and honey syrup.

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WELL FITTED Joe Moreland pairs a stylish, inspired wardrobe with a healthy lifestyle “For years, my wife and I have hosted new member receptions at our home, and at these events, someone invariably asks, ‘have you seen Joe’s closet?’ It’s certainly become a point of interest here,” says Joe Moreland of the hidden gem in his light-filled home. “And the space is certainly very unique — we designed it that way.”

It’s true: the common assumption is that most married couples operate on what Moreland calls the “80/20 Principle” of a shared closet, but “we’ve inverted that,” he jokes. “I get 80%, she gets 20%.” The Morelands worked with the Dillard-Jones team to build their home in 2016, and from the outset, the couple envisioned a very intentional use of space. “Our builder and architect were very foresightful in this. I told them that I wanted to maximize storage in our home — we don’t want to leave any possible space unconsidered. The top regret I’ve heard people voice is that they don’t have enough closet space, and we don’t have that issue here,” adds Moreland. The result is a truly creative use of efficient vertical design that invites exploration and discovery. “It’s very spacious and organized, with a chandelier over the center and a marble-topped cabinet that we use for laying out clothes and packing suitcases. It was designed to maximize accessibility.” Moreland, a self-described recovering lawyer, enjoys solving problems and seeing projects through to the end, and it was clear that he enjoyed the creative process — especially collaborating

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with a master craftsman. “It’s all custom cabinetry by Jose Flores,” Moreland emphasizes. “He’s the premier cabinet maker in the Upstate and this room reflects his rare workmanship and talent. He’s old school — doesn’t use computers, hand-measures everything, and makes meticulous drawings. The wardrobe took him about six months to finish.” Behind Moreland’s colorful apparel collection, however, is an unflinching commitment to physical health. “I’ve maintained my same weight and build since college so I can wear what I did then. The wonderful thing about fashion is that if you wait long enough, everything comes back into vogue again,” Moreland says with a smile. His at-home gym and fitness regime, along with swimming laps in The Cliffs Valley pool, keep him active and his clothes well-fitted. “I had a guest ask when the last time I purchased an item of clothing was, and I told her, ‘honestly, it’s been a while.’ I like to wear what I have. I don’t really need to shop. I’ve accumulated a wide variety of styles and fashions over 40 years. Most of my suits are customtailored, all of my shirts are monogrammed. Everything I have is something I wear,” insists Moreland. “Nothing collects dust.” Moreland believes the way you design a home can help you be the best version of yourself, enabling a person to maximize the things they find most meaningful. “For me, that includes a lifestyle that lets me dress well and express creativity through fashion. It’s an investment not only in my wardrobe, but in my health.” When offering advice to future homeowners, Moreland returns to the subject of seeking art in unexpected places. “The size of the space is not as important as the utility it has, and getting the most out of it. Even on a small budget, you can still be creative — utilizing more of the wall with ladders, installing cabinets that tuck away. Builders are becoming more creative and materials are becoming more flexible. There are more options than ever before. If you’re building a home, I’d encourage you to push the envelope and explore all the possibilities.”

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W H AT ’ S I N A N A M E ? Nostalgia and shenanigans drive boat naming at The Cliffs For thousands of years, boats have cruised the world’s waters carrying unique names

Early on, captains christened their vessels with names honoring country, crown, and mission. Who can forget the USS Arizona, the Queen Mary, the Bounty ? Naming vessels was purely for logistics, so sailors and fishermen knew they were talking about the same ship, on the same voyage. Nowadays, boat naming has become its own type of art form, blending family traditions, escape and humor. Here are a few buzzing around Lake Keowee.

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Boat Name: Lucky Charms; Favorite Spot: Anywhere there’s wine After a lifetime spent within minutes of the coast, Dan Donnelly can finally call himself captain. “I’m like a fifth grader,” he reveals with a smile. “I’m from Manhattan and live part of the year in Newport, Rhode Island, but this will be my first boat.” The New Yorker admits he’s “one of the huddled masses” redomiciling to South Carolina during COVID-19. “If ever there’s a time to leave New York, this is it,” he explains. “My girlfriend and I are really looking forward to meeting new people and exploring a different lifestyle. I live in a high-end, high-rise on 57th Street and all of our amenities are vertical, as opposed to The Cliffs where they’re all horizontal.” After much research, he settled on a fully loaded, Cobalt R6 Surf. “I have small grandkids,” he says. “Initially, it’s conducive for me to pull them on tubes, but they can grow into water sports with it.” Her name: Lucky Charms. “It’s sort of an Irish thing and it looks like a Leprechaun,” he says. “When I was a kid growing up in Queens, Lucky Charms was a fun thing. I don’t know if people still eat them. It’s just an Irish thing.”

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Robin & Lee Grodsky The Cliffs at Keowee Falls Boat Name: Doin’ Nauti Thangs Favorite Spot: Boo Boo Beach Upon first gazing into Lake Keowee’s water, Robin Grodsky looked at her husband and declared, “No other lake will do.” The couple had grown tired of the growing population, wildfires and cost of Colorado. “We started looking for a retirement home on a lake about five years ago,” shares Lee. “We wanted to be north of alligators and south of snow. That was the thin line we were dancing on.” By Thanksgiving of 2020, they’d settled at Keowee Falls and were guiding their Barletta tritoon, complete with two dog doors, around the lake. The Parrot Heads made lists of nautical names that lived up to their festive lifestyle. Lee explains, “We have a text string with neighbors. We joke, ‘We’re going out to do Nauti Thangs, want to join us?’’’ Robin adds, “We get great responses from other boaters. There’s a tiny, tiny boat on the lake called Little Nauti. We always wave to each other. It’s a good time.”

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Susan & Don Buckley The Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards Boat Name: Freebie Favorite Spot: Behind the wheel After 38 years on San Diego’s saltwater shores, Susan and Don Buckley love tearing up Lake Keowee’s fresh water in their 24-foot Chaparral. The boat’s name came to them as easily as the boat… they won it in a drawing! “When Keowee Falls opened, we visited to select our preference of lots,” Don recalls. “We flew back to California, and were sitting by the pool when a friend called and said, ‘You won the boat!’ We didn’t even know there was a drawing.” Ironically, the Buckleys won the exact boat they were planning to buy. “It’s an inboard/outboard. White with beige interior,” says Don. “How could we not name it Freebie?”

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Darlene & Jim Keelor The Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards Boat Name: Hoosier Mama Favorite Spot: The Falls If you’ve been out on Lake Keowee in recent years, you’ve most likely spotted Hoosier Mama. Her owners, Darlene and Jim Keelor, have lived in South Carolina for 30 years and are some of the “first settlers” at The Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards. “We are the oldies,” jokes Darlene. “It’s changed a lot since we first moved here. I remember when it was dirt roads and a mountain view.” Early on, the couple purchased their beloved white pontoon boat with hunter green trim. “We’re from Indiana,” Darlene explains. “A long time ago, people there would say, ‘Hoosier Mama? Hoosier Daddy?’ So, it just made sense.” The family made more memories on the boat than Lake Keowee has fish. “We have five grandkids,” the matriarch says. “They grew up with us pulling them on a Big Bertha [floatable tube]. Now we take it out at Christmas and holidays when everyone visits. It’s been such a blessing.”

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E M P OW E R I N G T H E M I N D S O F T O M O R R OW Diverse, fun and imaginative, CRO programs step up for students Millions in funds raised. Thousands of hours donated. Countless young lives lifted up— from early childhood to college. This is the staggering positive impact that the Cliffs Residents Outreach (CRO), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization launched in 2007, has made for families all across Upstate South Carolina. The beauty of the collective efforts by each community is the tangible difference being made in the lives of students and teachers right in the region they call home. Combined with the generous donations by residents at The Cliffs, the hands-on involvement of numerous volunteers is key to the successful implementation of proven, long-lasting initiatives aimed at enabling children’s lifelong success. Spearheading new STEM initiatives is how The Cliffs at Keowee Falls CRO is helping students and mentors connect indoors and out after the isolation of virtual learning. “Being able to meet at the school makes such a big difference,” says longtime volunteer Mary Gum. A number of exciting new projects include funding enhanced resources for the students’ Nature Trail Improvement

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Project ($4,650), as well as the Green Steps Program ($9,690) at Walhalla High School, both of which provide outdoor learning and engineering insight, equipping students to apply STEM principles to the school’s environmental stewardship curriculum. Similarly, when Keowee Falls CRO Advisory Council members learned about the Friends of Lake Keowee Society’s Jack Lewis Watershed Stewardship Scholarship, they stepped up to fund two $2,500 scholarships for students with a strong interest in natural resource conservation and the environment. And at TamasseeSalem Elementary School, Principal Bobby Norizsan joined forces with CRO Liaison Cindy Lowery to create the TSE Challenge to be Great Scholarship for the TSE fifth graders, which will award 2029 graduates $1,000 for use at the two- or four-year college they attend. “This will be key for many students who may not otherwise be challenged to believe that they can, and should, plan to not only graduate, but also pursue higher education,” said Norizsan. At The Cliffs Valley and Mountain Park CRO, members are all in on a good story — and doubling down on their long tradition of sharing the power of reading. Since 2007, the CRO community has invested in reading material for Gateway Elementary, Slater-Marietta Elementary and Northwest Middle, and estimate that a total of 5,000 books are now gracing the shelves of these school libraries because

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of CRO donations. The group also funds the purchase of a license to use the Accelerated Reader Program at the elementary school level, which engages young readers and helps teachers evaluate literacy proficiency. “We implemented the Accelerated Reader Program this year in order to try to motivate our students to do more independent reading, whether they read at home or at school. Our school read 11,798 books this year, and student participation and improvement only continue to increase,” praises Elizabeth Nix, Literary Specialist at Slater-Marietta Elementary School. Beyond donating funds to purchase reading materials and library resources, residents at The Cliffs have also given generously of their time to the longstanding tutoring program at Slater-Marietta Elementary School. Over the course of more than 20 years, 460 volunteers have donated more than 37,000 hours of one-on-one help to beginning readers, and the program has become a model for the Greenville County Schools district. The focus has been on fun team-building programs that encourage, uplift and inspire for The Cliffs at Glassy CRO. At Heritage Elementary, a “House System” was implemented to build community and camaraderie among students. Individuals were “sorted” into one of four houses, where they could earn points for showing good character, as well as academic achievement or improvement. The CRO funded the electronic points system and T-shirts for all students. The initiative helped children and staff to sustain a positive culture in the midst of the stress of the pandemic. Heather M. Hester, Principal, adds “the first quarter benchmark results had Heritage Elementary students excelling. We were scoring in the top 20% of the entire district. Community matters, and we are thankful that [The Cliffs Communities] are a part of ours!” Most recently, making bright dreams of higher education possible has taken center stage for The Cliffs at Keowee Springs CRO. By funding scholarships for graduating students at D.W. Daniel High School who will fall slightly short of the means to pay for their first year of secondary education, this new educational initiative aims to bridge the gap for deserving future

“We have just launched this initiative, but evidence indicates it will nurture a generation of lifelong readers.” — ROB ACKLEY, CRO MEMBER

college students. In each of the past two years, Keowee Springs CRO has approved $20,000 for the scholarship fund, and this year, six students received Keowee Springs Scholarships. While many of the scholarship winners will attend technical colleges, two of this year’s recipients have been accepted at Furman and USC. Notably, three of this year’s winners were the first in their families to graduate from high school and all six are the first in their families to enroll in college. Partnering to meet the early literacy needs of children in our community — and equip them with lifelong advantages — is how The Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards CRO is making a difference. After the Pickens County School District kindergarten screening program revealed that many of the children lacked key skills needed to start school, the Keowee Vineyards CRO piloted and then launched Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library for children 5 and under in the northern end of the county — a wellestablished, award-winning program that mails an ageappropriate book each month to registered children where the program is offered. This is the first time the program has been funded in Pickens County. “We have just launched this initiative, but evidence indicates it will nurture a generation of lifelong readers,” smiles Rob Ackley, CRO member. The four zip codes currently supported represent more than 1,300 children, and the CRO is partnering with the Pickens County United Way to develop funding and support for the remaining Pickens County zip codes.

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I N CON V ER SAT ION A Q&A with leadership from The Cliffs Mountain Region

It’s clear that excellence is synonymous with The Cliffs’ experience. But if you want to praise The Cliffs’ Mountain Region leadership for maintaining top-notch facilities, delivering delectable meals and ensuring impeccable service, they’ll be quick to credit their staff. Cliffs Living sat down with Paige Frazier and Jeff Tyrrell to learn more about their leadership style and to have some fun with a few get-to-know-you questions.

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PAIGE FRAZIER General Manager, The Cliffs at Mountain Park

BACKGROUND: Paige Frazier is the newest GM at The Cliffs, joining Mountain Park in March, but she already has a solid vision for her leadership. With more than 20 years of private club experience, Frazier knows a GM leads better as a mentor than a boss. She says by making herself available to her team for guidance, she can let them “spread their wings” to execute the club’s vision. Frazier was Director of Administration for the Kiawah Island Club before joining The Cliffs. WHAT STANDS OUT TO YOU MOST ABOUT THE CLIFFS, SPECIFICALLY MOUNTAIN PARK? I am genuinely enjoying the One Club atmosphere in all seven communities. Having seven unique courses, seven unique member experiences, all under One Club is truly exceptional. Mountain Park is a special place. The links-style course is a fun way to spend a day playing golf. The newly renovated Cabin is unique among its fellow clubhouses. It has a casual elegance that members enjoy, and both the members and staff have made me feel welcome from day one. The Cliffs is a family and that is tangible. WHAT (OR WHO) MAKES YOU LAUGH THE MOST? My pugs, Wally and Mollie Mae, keep me laughing all the time! They spend every day living their best life and keeping me on my toes. Their smooshie faces and precious cuddles are second to none. WHO WOULD YOU WANT TO BE STRANDED ON A DESERTED ISLAND WITH? It would have to be my partner, Tony. With his 23 years in the US Army, there is not much Tony cannot do when it comes to creating something from nothing. We, no doubt, would be living in a hand-built beachside bungalow with running water and a spring-fed fridge within a matter of weeks.

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BACKGROUND: What’s the ticket to success in the club management industry? Jeff Tyrrell says it’s employee culture. For Tyrrell, that means making sure two teams – Glassy and Valley – are equipped with the right tools and resources. Tyrrell’s extensive club management resumé includes roles as a golf professional/marketing and sales director, director of operations, and most recently, as the GM/COO of Casper Country Club in Wyoming. He holds the Certified Club Manager designation. WHAT’S SOMETHING PEOPLE ARE SURPRISED TO LEARN ABOUT THE CLIFFS? From a golf perspective, we are so incredibly unique. I don’t know of anywhere else that you can play on zoysia (Mountain Park), bent (Glassy) and Bermuda (Valley) grasses under the same membership at courses less than 30 minutes apart. Also, in that same Mountain Region, you can play a true mountain golf course (Glassy), a links-style layout (Mountain Park), and a parkland design (Valley). HOW DO YOU UNWIND AFTER WORK? I enjoy playing golf, spending time with my wife, and I try to read at least one book each week. WHAT’S THE BEST GIFT YOU EVER RECEIVED? When my wife and I were dating we got our first dog together. Her name was Fiona and she was a great pal to us for 13 years.

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“We all have Everests in our lives. There are barriers that we face, and No Barriers can give you a process to break through those barriers so that you can become your best self.” — PETE CHAMPAGNE, THE CLIFFS AT WALNUT COVE

Breaking Barriers Walnut Cove couple spearhead annual event to benefit veterans

n September 2022, The Cliffs at Walnut Cove members Pete and Marlene Champagne played host to Erik Weihenmayer, who, in 2001, became the first blind person to summit Mount Everest. At The Cliffs, he shared his vision of determination during Walnut Cove’s gala and golf benefit for Weihenmayer’s No Barriers USA and its No Barriers Warriors program. The annual occasion, which started two days before Weihenmayer’s 54th birthday and ran from Sept. 25-27, brought more than 100 participants to “Conquer Your Everest.” “We all have Everests in our lives,” Pete says, “There are barriers that we face, and No Barriers can give you a process to break through those barriers so that you can become your best self.” Pete, a retired Army colonel and former Army Ranger, became chairman of Walnut Cove’s No Barriers fundraisers in 2016. Marlene, a retired Army major, serves as the national nonprofit’s Tri State Development Manager in Asheville, where she started last year as the first veteran in the part-time paid position. Their combined military service explains why proceeds from the Walnut Cove festivities benefit No Barriers. The

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Colorado-based organization provides outdoor programs for veterans and non-veterans alike in the Rockies and Appalachian Mountains. The sevenday experiences, designed to heal those wounded inside and out, include whitewater rafting, rock climbing, backpacking and rope teams. “Marlene and Pete have been such an important part of our Rope Team down at Walnut Cove,” Weihenmayer wrote from Ecuador, where he was helping a paraplegic friend summit Mount Cotopaxi. Like that active volcano in South America, Walnut Cove’s annual No Barriers fundraiser has exploded, raising $1.89 million in seven years, Pete says. The Champagnes, who married in 1999 and moved to The Cliffs in 2014, say that, more than money, the support the organization provides is priceless — even lifesaving. Marlene tells about an Expedition veteran who persuaded a fellow vet to participate. “She thanked him for calling because she told him that she planned to kill herself — actually the very day he reached out to her,” Marlene says. “Fortunately, she joined the Expedition. She completed it successfully,

and so that was a huge success story.” That year, that same woman attended the celebratory dinner capping the threeday festivities. The 2022 keynote speaker is former Staff Sgt. Johnny “Joey” Jones, a Marine who lost his legs to an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan. “It just reminds you that at some point in time,” Pete says, “they raised their right hand and wrote a blank check to the United States of America — including his life, his last breath — for freedom.” In a word, the Champagnes say their work on behalf of No Barriers reflects what so many of these wounded warriors do themselves. “What I love about the program,” Marlene says, “is that it’s about solutions, it’s not about putting a Band-Aid on a symptom. We’re going right to the cause and getting to a solution so that we can help these veterans to heal, and then they can, in turn, go forth and pay it back.” Weihenmayer salutes Walnut Cove’s contributions, too. As his text from the Southern Hemisphere says: “The community has been tremendous, and it’s enabled us to grow our programs and help more veterans and folks with various challenges.”

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No Strings Attached Aesthetic, community of Mountain Park struck a chord with professional violinist

violinist with the acclaimed Philadelphia Orchestra, Anna Marie Petersen and her husband, Bill, general counsel for the Philadelphia Museum of Art, were searching for a vacation home when they discovered The Cliffs. “When our son, Matthew, was little, we had a place at Kiawah for 10 years, which we loved,” she says. But as their son grew older and got involved in high school activities, they found they weren’t using their Kiawah home much, and ended up selling it. Now that Matthew is about to graduate from college, the couple have realized how much they miss having a place to escape their busy lives in Philadelphia. As a golfer, Anna Marie was seeking a community with a golf course, and The Cliffs definitely fit that bill. “We looked all over, and The Cliffs had all the things we wanted. I love the mountains, I love the hiking and biking, I love the natural scenery and how close The Cliffs is to so many state parks,” she shares. “I like the fact that if you want privacy, you can have it, but if you want to be social, you can have that too.” They fell in love with the aesthetic and the residential feel of The Cliffs at Mountain Park, and purchased a lot there in January. No matter where she lives, Anna Marie’s life will always be filled with music — it’s a part of her DNA. “In my family, music was constantly in the house. That was just part of participating in the family,” she explains. Her father, a professor of violin, moved his family from Korea to the U.S. in order to teach at the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. “My father basically created a family string quartet: my 40

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“I like the fact that if you want privacy, you can have it, but if you want to be social, you can have that too.” — ANNA MARIE PETERSEN, MEMBER AT THE CLIFFS AT MOUNTAIN PARK

oldest brother is a cellist; another brother played violin, and I played violin and viola. And we all had to play piano.” The Baltimore-born musician started playing piano and violin at an early age, and switched to the viola when she was 13. “At that point I knew I wanted to make a career of music,” she says. She made her solo recital debut in Seoul, South Korea, in 1988, and went on to study at the Curtis Institute of Music. Since 1992, for 29 seasons, she has been playing and touring the world with The Philadelphia Orchestra. When Anna Marie isn’t engaged in concerts and world travels, she looks forward to having a house at Mountain Park to enjoy with her family. “We are in process of putting our design together,” she says. “We’re proceeding with the building process so we can have [our house] as soon as possible. We love the fact that The Cliffs has the Preferred Builder Program. That gives us a sense of security, knowing we’ll be in Philadelphia while our home is being built in South Carolina.” She’s already on the email list for all the social activities at The Cliffs. “I’m really excited about the hiking and biking programs, and I’d be happy to participate in a lot of the organized activities,” notes Anna Marie. Although they don’t know anyone in Mountain Park yet, they’re anxious to experience the sense of community there. Once construction on the house is completed, Anna Marie hopes to spend a month in the summer there, and possibly winter holidays too — any excuse to escape snow in the North. She and Bill plan to retire eventually at their Mountain Park home. As the accomplished musician admits, “I’ll be one of those crazy people playing golf almost every day.”

TOP THREE Of all the music halls around the world in which Anna Marie has played, these are her favorites — the first two for their marvelous acoustics, and the third, which she refers to as “a jewel box of a hall,” for the many renowned musicians and composers who have appeared there since it opened in 1870. • CARNEGIE HALL IN NEW YORK CITY • SUNTORY HALL IN TOKYO, JAPAN • MUSIKVEREIN IN VIENNA, AUSTRIA

Anna Marie Petersen and her husband, Bill, and son, Matthew.

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Tailgating in Tiger Town What to eat, wear, and bring for a perfect game day Whether you’re an avid Tiger fan or more excited about the tailgating revelry, there’s no place better to enjoy game day than Clemson University. Cliffs Living has you covered for all of your game day needs, from custom charcuterie boards to Clemson craft beer. And with Death Valley stadium a short drive from The Cliffs communities, a Clemson tailgate is the perfect way to spend a Saturday in the fall.

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PADDLE & BOARD 106 N. CLEMSON AVE., CLEMSON | 864.624.2264 WWW.PADDLEANDBOARD.COM Jennifer Sanders turned her pandemic hobby of making charcuterie boards for friends and family into a thriving — and delectable — business. Since Sanders opened Paddle & Board last October, she’s found a crowd particularly hungry for her charcuterie: tailgaters. Sanders’ customizable offerings range from “snack box size” to “huge grazing tables constructed on-site.” Her boards include salami and prosciutto, artisan cheeses, locally sourced honey, seasonal fruit, crudités, crackers and bread, nuts, and pickled items. Sanders says tailgaters also love the Bloody Mary board, which comes loaded with shrimp, bacon, pickled items, veggies, cheeses, hot sauce, seasonings and toast points. Another football season best seller is the Clemson Spirit Board, which includes a custom-designed tiger paw cutout, crafted by Jolly Wingo, a local woodworker. Sanders says to make sure to order your tailgating boards at least 48 hours before the game either on the website or by calling the store. DETAILS: If you’re tailgating with children in tow, check out Paddle & Board’s kids’ grazer boards with sandwiches, goldfish, fruit, and veggies.

KITE HILL BREWING CO. 150 THOMAS GREEN BLVD., CLEMSON | 864.659.3181 WWW.KITEHILLBREWING.COM “We don’t think anyone at a Clemson tailgate should have to drink the same beer that a Gamecock would, when they can be drinking beer made in Clemson by Tigers,” jokes Byron Leggett, owner of Kite Hill Brewing Co. In July 2021, Clemson alumni Leggett and Bobby Congdon ensured fellow Tigers could always access locally brewed craft beer by opening Kite Hill in Clemson’s Patrick Square. For last football season, the duo created and canned what they call “the perfect tailgating beer”: TigerTown Lager. The beer was such a hit, Leggett says they’ll offer it in cans for every football season. Kite Hill’s canned craft brews are available at some retail locations, but Leggett says it’s easy to swing through the brewery — even on game day — to stock up on tailgating needs. If your beer of choice isn’t canned, bring a crowler and choose from any of the 16 brews on tap. Popular offerings include Frequency Modulated, a West Coast IPA; Something In These Hills, a pilsner; and Widely Considered, a blood orange gose. DETAILS: Kite Hill can be a great pre- or post-game hangout. Check online for details on their food menu, live music and trivia.

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ALL INSPIRED BOUTIQUE 362 COLLEGE AVE., CLEMSON | 864.650.2370 WWW.ALLINSPIREDBOUTIQUE.COM Clemson’s All Inspired Boutique is a one-stop shop for women’s game-day apparel and accessories. “We have all the orange — from tops to dresses,” says owner Melissa Cherry. There are rompers and sleeveless dresses for warmer weather, and when the fall air turns cool, Cherry will have plenty of denim jackets, cardigans and sweaters. Of course, the predominant clothing color is Clemson orange, but you’ll find tiger prints and other patterns, too. Cherry describes the clothing as “on-trend, while staying classic.” The boutique also carries women’s accessories like tiger paw earrings and necklaces, and of course, the necessary clear plastic game-day bags.

DETAILS: All Inspired Boutique also carries tailgating items from bottle openers to glassware to blankets, which can be found online or at one of its three locations.

JUDGE KELLER’S STORE 367 COLLEGE AVE., CLEMSON | 864.654.6446 Judge Keller’s store has been a staple in downtown Clemson for more than a century. The store, which began as a tailor’s shop, has sold everything from men’s shoes to hardware and paint over the years. Now the store is widely known for its vast collection of Clemson gear. Judge Keller’s offers something for everyone to get game day ready. For men and women, there are tables and racks of Clemson T-shirts and sweatshirts, some of which are vintage. There’s also a large selection of children’s clothing – including the quintessential cheerleading uniform. Along with Clemson clothing, the store sells cups, flags, stickers, footballs and more.

DETAILS: When Isaac “Ike” L. Keller opened the store in 1899, Clemson was a military school. The school’s cadets began calling Ike “Judge” because he “judged” the tailoring of their uniforms. The nickname stuck.

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Bourbon and Soy Sauce Brined Chicken Wings

If you’re providing the game-day food and drinks, impress your tailgating crew with these standout recipes from Eric Fulkerson, Chef at The Cliffs. Fulkerson takes wings — a tailgating staple — and amplifies the flavor with his tangy honey chile barbecue sauce. Try Fulkerson’s bourbon peach iced tea for a refreshing and crowd-pleasing drink.

*Fulkerson uses a Big Green Egg in his recipe, but the dish can be modified for any grill.

Bourbon Peach Sweet Tea

SAUCE ½ cup sweet onion, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 (32-oz.) bottle ketchup 1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar 1 cup apple cider vinegar 1 cup apple juice 1 cup honey 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper 2 Tbsp miso powder 1 tsp celery seeds 1 Tbsp garlic chile paste

2 cups chopped fresh peaches (from 2 ripe peaches) 1-1/2 cups granulated sugar 8 black tea bags 1 cup (8oz) bourbon Ice Peach slices for garnish

Bring chopped peaches, sugar, and 1 cup water to a boil in a saucepan over mediumhigh heat. Reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring often, about 10 minutes. Cool slightly; process in a blender for 30 seconds. Pour through a fine mesh strainer into a 1-gallon container. Bring 3 cups of water to a boil over high heat in a saucepan. Add tea bags, and boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat. Cover; steep 10 minutes. Discard tea bags. Stir the tea, bourbon, and 6 cups cold water into the peach mixture. Serve in highball glasses over ice, and garnish with peach slices.

5 lbs chicken wings BRINE ¼ cup bourbon ¼ cup sugar 1 Tbsp mustard seeds 1 Tbsp black peppercorns

¼ cup salt ½ cup soy sauce 2 lemons, sliced 8 cups sweet tea

GARNISH 1 Tbsp mustard seeds 1 Tbsp white sesame seeds 1 Tbsp black sesame seeds 1 Tbsp bourbon barrel smoked black peppercorns ½ tsp kosher salt ¼ cup chopped cilantro Add the brine ingredients to a large container that can hold around 2 gallons, stir until the sugar and salt are dissolved. Add the chicken and refrigerate overnight, at least 8 hours. Set the grill for direct cooking at 350 degrees. Add a pizza and baking stone to preheat. For the garnish, place the mustard seeds, pepper, and sesame seeds in a stir-fry and paella pan on the baking stone and bake for 5 minutes. Add the salt and pour the mixture into a small bowl to cool. Remove the baking stone. To make the sauce, sauté the onion, minced garlic, and jalapeno pepper in hot olive oil in the stir-fry and paella pan, 4 to 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in ketchup, dark brown sugar, vinegar, apple juice, Worcestershire sauce, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, miso, celery seeds, and garlic chile paste. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 30 minutes. Use immediately, or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to one month. Raise the grill’s temperature to 500 degrees. Add the chicken wings and grill for 8-10 minutes. Toss in the sauce, then garnish with the seed mix and the cilantro.

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ANOT HER GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY Nicklaus says natural terrain, including exquisite Keowee Falls, is the driving force for course design

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uring the grand opening of The Cliffs at Walnut Cove in 2005, Jack Nicklaus and his design team were already busy planning their next golf course at The Cliffs, this time tucked off the shores of Lake Keowee. The imagination that lured many to the Blue Ridge Mountains over the last decade for an all-encompassing membership to 126 holes of championship golf was buzzing with enthusiasm in the mid-2000s. From soaring peaks at Glassy Mountain to water-lined holes at The Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards, The Cliffs planned to take advantage of another vital and natural element for its newest golf course to characterize its name. The namesake of The Cliffs at Keowee Falls centered around the Falls Creek waterfall, which is considered by many to be the signature feature on Lake Keowee and a favorite attraction among the thousands who visit the waters each year. During the construction phase, Falls Creek was completely restored, making history in the process: At the time, it was the largest creek restoration project ever undertaken in South Carolina. More than 5,300 linear feet of creek bed was restored during a period of four months, an environmental responsibility that should be celebrated. Nearly 5,000 boulders were used to stabilize and beautify Falls Creek, which now flows freely through the heart of the course. “We used the existing streams that run through the valley to set up the strategy for parts of holes 1, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, and 18,” says Jack Nicklaus. Falls Creek was destined to be the pivotal feature of the golf course, and Nicklaus focused on the natural flow to shape holes and present players with distinctive challenges — a primary reason many members claim The Cliffs at Keowee Falls may play as the toughest of the seven. But with five sets of tees to choose from, players of all skill levels will undoubtedly enjoy a highly rewarding round. A nontraditional par 72 course, Keowee Falls offers five par 3s in addition to five par 5s. Don’t be surprised if you pull out every club in your bag trying to decipher the optimal approach for each hole. “With all our golf-course designs, we take our cue from the terrain provided to us,” says Nicklaus. “In the case of The Cliffs, the difference in the pieces of property creates the unique look, personality and strategy of each course we have designed for them.” Other smaller, environmentally sensitive measures in Keowee Falls’ construction included the creation of two ponds on holes eight and 17, which add to the beauty of the course as well as helping to create a habitat for migrating waterfowl. According to Nicklaus Design, the layout of hole 15 was designed around what was identified, researched and confirmed as the largest known fruit-bearing North American pear tree. Historic man-made accents also are prevalent within the pristinely manicured fairways and greens, and sprawl throughout all seven properties at The Cliffs. In particular, Keowee Falls pays homage to the past by preserving the remains of a “likker still” to the left of the eighth tee box.

“With all our golf course designs, we take our cue from the terrain provided to us. In the case of The Cliffs, the difference in the pieces of property creates the unique look, personality and strategy of each course we have designed for them.” – JACK NICKLAUS

Players also will come across a century-old log cabin found on the property during construction. It was disassembled, relocated, meticulously reassembled and retrofitted to serve as one of the course’s pump houses. In order to maximize the piece of land, The Cliffs gave Nicklaus and his team the opportunity and freedom to follow the natural topography of the land to keep its integrity of the natural environment. The clubhouse, perched high atop the most dramatic point in the community, offers sweeping views of Falls Creek and up to 10 of the course’s 18 holes. However, privacy intertwined with the landscape consumes players from the start at the first tee. Limited housing around the course meant that The Cliffs at Keowee Falls was able to keep more of the existing vegetation surrounding the course. During the design phase, the site was heavily wooded, and to this day, stays true on the boundaries of the course. Housing is seldom seen on the grounds, providing a tranquil setting. During the construction of the Keowee Falls golf course, The Cliffs and the Nicklaus Design teams initiated several key efforts to restore, preserve and protect original, natural features that add to the course’s uniqueness and beauty. That includes an emphasis on playability, too. “I feel as if we placed the premium on second-shot accuracy with Keowee (Falls), using smallish greens but giving the higher-handicapped golfer ample bailout areas,” says Nicklaus. “This translates into an ability to maintain the challenge for the better player to get close to the pin, while at the same time giving the higher-handicapped golfer a larger target to hit into safely. I think what every golfer will notice and appreciate are the water features throughout the course. Falls Creek and other existing streams became key components in our strategy, and you will see that they impact parts of at least seven holes.” Fifteen years after its 2007 opening, The Cliffs at Keowee Falls continues to stand the test of time and has played host to all types of events, including the annual Clemson Invitational to the NCAA Men’s Golf East Regional to countless member tournaments held throughout the year. “The Cliffs has given us two wonderful opportunities, first at Walnut Cove and then at Keowee Falls,” says Nicklaus. “We hope we have delivered to them two exceptional and unique golf experiences — experiences linked by the same level of quality associated with both our organizations.”

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KEOWEE FALLS HOLE BY HOLE (Yardages taken from “No. 1” tees on blue Keowee Falls scorecard)

NO. 1: PAR 4 - 348 YARDS Enter a world of solitude on the first tee to start the round at The Cliffs at Keowee Falls. Although not a particularly long par 4, players are challenged by a fairway sloping toward the creek that runs up the righ t side and snakes in front of the green. Outdrive the left side fairway bunker to set up a short iron to the t wo-tiered green guarded by a front left bunker.

NO. 2: PAR 5 - 541 YARDS Players can avoid the left side fairway bunker with a big drive and have a chance to reach the green safely in t wo or three shots for scoring opportunities. The righ t-to-left sloping fairway allows solid hit shots to funnel down to the hole. The green slopes from righ t to left and is guarded by t wo bunkers on the left and another on the back side. There are plenty of tricky putts in store and finding the righ t speed is key.

NO. 3: PAR 4 - 351 YARDS Players are greeted with a large landing area off the tee, but bigger hitters may attempt a powerful drive that must carry a beautifully shaped bunker creeping into the fairway, making accuracy vital if going long. The typical approach shot will require a short- to mid-iron into a green that has a steep backstop and balls can roll off the front left side.

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NO. 4: PAR 4 - 449 YARDS Nicklaus took advantage of the gorgeous longrange view of Pickens County’s Glassy Mountain at the tee of the golf course’s hardest rated hole. The longest par 4 at Keowee Falls includes three fairway bunkers that shape a tough landing area. On your approach, aim for the middle of the green to avoid a bunker tucked on the left side while taking in the stunning backdrop. Feel accomplished if you made par.

NO. 5: PAR 3 - 176 YARDS The opening par 3 of your round can be intimidating at first glance but plays easier than it looks. Don’t get trapped by the large bunker in front of the inviting green and control your distance. Balls sailing long may find trouble with t wo bunkers on its back side. Swing with confidence with safety off to the righ t. An up and down is still possible if you miss the green here.

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NO. 6: PAR 4 - 388 YARDS

NO. 7: PAR 3 - 223 YARDS

NO. 8: PAR 4 - 366 YARDS

Highligh ts for this rewarding par 4 include a forced carry that sets up a challenging tee shot with players aiming at a hard, sloping fairway. Two bunkers on the hole’s left side are in play for golfers drawing the ball but can be avoided with a well-struck drive. A short to mid-iron likely will be used on the approach before the fairway bott lenecks and opens to a large green with a bunker on the left side.

The longest par 3 at Keowee Falls plays downhill, flaunting three bunkers that can punish missed hit shots. The plateaued green falls off the back left side and pin placements tucked near the back can prove challenging, especially if the ball comes to rest off the front of the green.

Players have a difficult decision to make if they want to impress their playing partners on what is perhaps the most exciting hole on the course. If you are brave enough to aim for the green off the tee, a nearly 300-yard carry and soft landing will be required. The sharp dogleg-righ t fairway looks narrow around the water, but there is plenty of room to work with no matter your shot shape. Take aim with a shorter iron shot at a green where water worries are always a factor.

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NO. 9: PAR 5 - 558 YARDS

NO. 11: PAR 3 - 162 YARDS

Players hit from an elevated tee box onto an appealing landing area to set up a risk/reward decision on their second shot. Three left-side fairway bunkers, a cove of vegetation and Falls Creek creeping along the righ t side can cause problems as Nicklaus puts a premium on club selection. Two well-hit shots should allow players to take aim for a possible scoring opportunity, but the green is guarded by t wo bunkers, making par the goal to close out the front nine holes.

This downhill par 3 is the shortest and easiest rated hole at Keowee Falls. A large bunker protects the front righ t of the green, making pin placements tucked at the back more challenging. Balls hit a bit too long may funnel back down to set up a chance for a legitimate birdie opportunity. A beautiful waterfall meanders down the righ t side of the green.

NO. 10: PAR 4 - 320 YARDS

With no part of the green visible from the tee box, players hit their drive uphill and need to evade bunkers on the righ t as the fairway takes a severe turn the same way farther down. The green is large and undulating, so don’t expect many one-putts. Players with a natural fade have an advantage on this interestingly designed hole.

The shortest par 4 at Keowee Falls can play tough. Its winding fairway does provide a large landing area, so a fairway wood or hybrid may be the smarter play off the tee. The approach shot will look up at an elevated green and players must loft their ball over t wo bunkers including one greeting them at the base of the long but narrow green.

NO. 12: PAR 4 - 388 YARDS

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NO. 13: PAR 3 - 195 YARDS

NO. 14: PAR 5 - 573 YARDS

NO. 15: PAR 4 - 379 YARDS

This downhill par 3 is inviting but should be approached with caution depending on the pin placement. Two small bunkers on the left side of the green and t wo more on the righ t provide character on a hole where short is better than too long.

Water lines the entire righ t side of the longest hole at Keowee Falls. Its left side banks back down to the fairway, forgiving players as they try to avoid the water hazard. Be smart with your second shot by not getting too greedy going for the green as the fairway narrows and water continues creeping in. If your first t wo shots are precise, a short iron into a fair green will suffice and allow a possible birdie or par opportunity on one of the course’s toughest holes.

With Falls Creek in play on the righ t side of the fairway, players need to hit a solid drive and avoid the left fairway bunker to set up a short to mid-iron approach shot. A large greenside bunker poses challenges, but your target is large enough to take dead aim.

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NO. 16: PAR 5 - 505 YARDS

NO. 17: PAR 3 - 195 YARDS

NO. 18: PAR 5 - 535 YARDS

Nicklaus makes course management key as players hit from an elevated tee box down to a large landing area on the shortest par 5 at Keowee Falls. A cluster of fairway bunkers can cause problems for players who hit a long hard draw and three more guard the green. The creek is again running along the righ t side and continues dividing the fairway from the green, forcing precision on the approach shot.

Finding your best angle of attack is key for this par 3. Players need to dodge bunkers on the righ t side and far left. Picking the righ t club is critical to sticking to the green and gaining momentum for the upcoming closing hole.

Finishing out your round is no easy task on the fifth par 5 at Keowee Falls, where a cluster of bunkers discourage attempts to bomb the ball past the landing area. Ignore the water on the left at all costs and hit a solid second shot as you prepare for the next shot. Elevate your approach and hope it lands soft ly on a tough green that is blocked by t wo front bunkers and another at the back. Head up to one of The Cliffs’ best clubhouse views and enjoy the gorgeous scenery.

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ARTFUL LIVING Beautiful scenery, fellow creatives inspire The Cliffs’ artists

ll art begins with a blank canvas, but creatives who live at The Cliffs say their surroundings provide a bounty of inspiration for their work. “You never run out of material,” says Priscilla Wallace, who has worked in watercolors for 40 years. “I prefer to do landscapes and still lifes, and there are endless topics here, from the flora and fauna, the lake, the sunrises and waterfalls. There’s really not a bad picture to be had.” Wallace and her husband, Scott, moved to The Cliffs at Keowee Springs four years ago, finding inspiration as far as the eye can see from her home studio. “It’s not only The Cliffs, but, yes, the mountains north of us, with all the blue water, and the mountains are blue, and you’ve got all the foliage — that’s always a favorite scene,” Wallace says. “The cloud formations are fascinating. On any given day you can have a storm or clear sky or white clouds or something fleeting across the sky. It’s fun. It’s never the same.” In a broad brush, visual artists here describe an embarrassment of riches. “I literally used that exact phrase yesterday,” says Angela Osborne, The Cliffs Marketing Business System Administrator. “There’s just no other way to describe what The Cliffs offers, with the different topographies that are here, the beautiful colors all year-round.” An artist herself, she has worked at The Cliffs for eight years, where she shows off the seven communities to visitors — each reflecting the myriad textures and hues that also color her abstract acrylic paintings. “It’s mostly the color palette that really inspires me,” says Osborne, “and just getting to express a different side of myself.”

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Andrea Garland works at The Cliffs, too — since March, when she became Member Services Director at The Cliffs at Mountain Park, where she’s well accustomed to the scenery. She was raised on her family’s 1,000-acre homestead just off South Carolina highways 8 and 11. The vistas still take her breath away … and sometimes her attention. She recounts driving to The Cliffs at Glassy to meet with another member services director. “I was so distracted by the beauty up there and — I’m not exaggerating — I found myself swerving a little bit,” she says, “so I had to stop and regroup because it was just so pretty this morning. It was a little bit foggy, and the leaves are starting to pop out, and that bright green against that mist was just incredible.” Yes, that sounds like someone who takes art seriously. Garland did, after all, earn her MFA from Clemson in 2019, and when she’s not serving members at The Cliffs, she works in oilbased charcoal pencils, some watercolor, and other media. CONTINUED ON PAGE 67

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Wallace recalls a time when, like Garland, she balanced her business career with finding time for painting. Now retired, Wallace says: “I have a lot more time on my hands, and so it’s nice to enjoy the beauty of the place, but also I have the hours to devote.” Lori Simon is reframing her life, too. When she and her husband, David, moved from Florida to The Cliffs at Glassy in 2017, she retired as a professional artist. These days, as her website says, “She is inspired by views of the Blue Ridge Mountains from her studio window,” and as she tells Cliffs Living, “Now I paint for pleasure and enjoy painting with my grandchildren, Leiv, 4 years old, and Dylan, 3 years old, when they visit.” Since 2009, her abstract paintings have been shown in galleries and museums throughout the Sunshine State. At the 2011 Sarasota Film Festival, she was featured in a documentary, “The Observer and the Observed.” And her works appear in corporate offices in Florida, Illinois, Puerto Rico, Pennsylvania, and New York; collectors include Saks Fifth Avenue and PNC Bank, among others. “My husband and I love the mountains, we love it here,” she says. “We play golf together and with our friends; hiking with our dog, Lexi; spending time with our friends; and having our family visit us — they love it here, too.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 68

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Apparently, artists either don’t, or can’t, really retire. Last spring, the Eagle Mountain Winery exhibited four Lori Simon paintings. As for Barb Butler, she still sells her work. “It’s not my livelihood, thank God,” the weaver says with a chuckle. For a while, she operated out of a studio she kept for six years in Asheville’s River Arts District, just a 20-minute drive from her home at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove. Now she simply enjoys the sights that loom before her from her glassed-in porch. “All I look out on are the mountains and trees,” she says, “so for me, I can spend all day in there, and it’s gone in two minutes, it feels like.” Butler interweaves her work with the arts crowd here. “I made a lot of connections that I needed to the art community, particularly weavers and spinners and dyers and producers of yarns,” she says, adding that she also continues taking on commissioned work. Wallace does the same, offering several paintings each year for auction at Cliffs Resident Outreach charity events, which benefits Upstate children. And Ed Eudy, a fifth-generation carpenter, follows suit.

With chuckling humility, he says his master woodworking qualifies him more as a craftsman than an artist, but he still offers up his museum-quality, custom furniture for Walnut Cove Members Association fundraising programs.

“I will build a piece and donate it to a person, and they will pay the auction fee, and that kind of got my name out there a little bit to people,” he says, explaining how he stays so busy, creating six to eight projects each year. CONTINUED ON PAGE 70

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ED EUDY

As for his pieces’ prices, he says he turns just enough profit to purchase another tool or two for his 1,200-square-foot studio at his home in The Cliffs at Walnut Cove, where he has lived since 2009. Eudy is appreciative of living at a place that offers both a robust community of fellow artisans and a plush gallery of amenities. “I play golf with a certain group of guys, I’m in a charity associated with a certain group of people. We have social functions here at the club — so I’ve got a built-in network and once they know who I am and what it is that I do, I get to do a bunch of stuff.

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It’s fun,” he says. That’s also how fellow artist Osborne, The Cliffs Marketing Business System Administrator, frames the art of living well to folks who visit The Cliffs communities — non-artists and artists alike. “I may not personally know all of the artists that live at The Cliffs, but I know we have a very vibrant community of artists, plus being surrounded by towns that support the arts like Asheville and Greenville,” she says. “And if that is your tribe, you will find your tribe at The Cliffs.”

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PICTURE PERFECT Thanks to The Cliffs at Keowee Falls, Laurie Metzger returned to her art: photography. “I’m having these beautiful sunrises happen every day right in front of me — most inspiring: the neighborhood, the hiking, the area we live in,” says Laurie, who owned a studio until 2001. Today, she belongs to The Art Gallery on Pendleton Square, which a neighbor, Terry Jacklin, a potter, encouraged her to join. “I don’t think I would have picked my photography back up if I were still living where we were before,” she says of Charlotte, NC, where she and her husband, David, lived until moving to The Cliffs in 2014. Of her artist’s life nowadays, she says: “I would credit The Cliffs 100% because I live on a gorgeous piece of land with a gorgeous view, and I’m around all these other people who are into the arts. We’re so lucky to be here.”

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Minds

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Inaugural Asheville Ideas Fest fueled moments of awe, appreciation, and fresh perspective

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hink back on the last time you had a mental lightbulb go off. What flipped your switch? What circumstances give you goosebumps, epiphanies or a-ha moments? Maybe you stumbled upon a stunning vista or found focus in a yoga session. Perhaps you listened to a new podcast, stepped into a hot shower — or stepped out of your comfort zone completely. There’s a reason some of the greatest ideas of our time have been hatched during unexpected moments in the great outdoors — and in good company. The different people and diverse perspectives that we surround ourselves with are instrumental in how we perceive the world, and how we grow and evolve as human beings. Intentionally curating and facilitating more of these moments? That was the ultimate goal of the very first Asheville Ideas Fest, dreamed up by Nancy Cable, Chancellor of University of North Carolina Asheville, and brought to life by her team over the course of several days in June. Aiming to be the preeminent festival of its kind in the Southeast, the five-day event brought locally and internationally celebrated speakers, thinkers, artists and chefs together to rub elbows with attendees over memorable experiences — all against the inspiring backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

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“We’ve gotten to a point in our society where we’re losing the ability to see the world through different eyes,” reflects Kirk Swenson, Vice Chancellor for University Advancement for UNC Asheville. “The climate right now feels very ‘us versus them’ — whether due to political ideology, religious differences or other roadblocks.” Swenson led the team that coordinated the festival from day one, working closely with Chancellor Cable, university contacts, and brand partners like The Cliffs. “We tried to create an environment that is very open-minded and receptive, and expose people to a variety of different viewpoints on important topics — give them a chance to really engage with those ideas.” Curious what those ideas covered? A diverse and dazzling range of subjects were explored, from the future of medicine and emerging engineering technologies, to the myths surrounding democracy and best practices in navigating important discussions. “Across the schedule, you’d see a melding of two types of content: intellectual and creative. A lot of the experiences are really a crossover event, so to speak — a balance of ideas and entertainment. They were bookended by energizing outdoor experiences in the morning, and uplifting cultural events in the evening,” says Swenson. A phrase heard throughout festival events again and again was “civil discourse or civil dialogue,” something Swenson believes is growing scarce in our society. “Our goal was to place people in the right frame of mind, physical space and intellectual space in order to facilitate those meaningful conversations, to better understand one another and engage with different ideas. This is an intentionally nonpartisan gathering, and we’ve not shied away from what I consider some of the major hot-button issues our world is facing right now. We take a reasonable, measured approach to those conversations that will challenge all of us in a positive way.” 74

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“ W E T R I E D T O C R E AT E A N E N V I R O N M E N T T H AT I S V E RY OPEN-MINDED AND RECEPTIVE, A N D E X P O S E P E O P L E T O A VA R I E T Y OF DIFFERENT VIEWPOINTS ON I M P O RTA N T T O P I C S — G I V E T H E M A C H A N C E T O R E A L LY E N G A G E WITH THOSE IDEAS.” — Kirk Swenson, Vice Chancellor for University Advancement for UNC Asheville

A RARE AND REWARDING OPPORTUNITY Sure, you could listen to TED Talks all day and achieve a similar level of enlightenment — but that’s not what the festival set out to accomplish. The social element, and act of discovery, is what Swenson hopes will draw attendees back year after year. “It’s a chance to gather with other intellectually curious people, and expand your social group in a positive way. It’s also a chance to see places and spaces in Asheville that you’ve never been to, or are rarely open to the public. For example, enjoying an Asheville Symphony concert up in the outdoors haven that is Grove Park Inn, looking out over Mount Pisgah. Those are the real ‘wow’ sort of experiences we’re providing folks.” Getting an endeavor of this scale off the ground wasn’t easy. It began with philanthropy, when Chancellor Cable engaged a small number of university friends who offered resources. From there, her team began reaching out to partners like The Cliffs, who became crucial in helping bring the event to life and make the activities stand out. “Highland Brewing, for instance, very quickly came on and said, ‘we love this idea, what can we do?’ They brewed a special-release beer just for the festival, which we served at the opening event,” adds Swenson. “The UNC campus is certainly the home base, but our partners have made it possible to really immerse guests out in the community and see some unique, cool spaces in Asheville.” Imagine: you just absorbed an eye-opening talk from a celebrated historian like John Meacham — and now you’re tasting a limited-edition craft beer with him. That closeness and easy camaraderie sets the stage for lasting connections. “This is a small, intimate setting, not a massive gathering — and there are opportunities for follow-up conversations with our speakers and performers, because they’re going to stick around for the whole thing. That means you might belly up to the bar one night and find yourself standing next to awarded author Fareed Zakaria,

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with a chance to ask questions and continue the conversation post-panel. Those types of casual interactions are what will continue to make this event so unique and special,” reflects Swenson.

DRAWING THE MIND’S EYE TO ASHEVILLE To live here is to love it, and the Ideas Fest team couldn’t agree more. “We were eager to share this region and lifestyle with others — to give them exposure to the best of the outdoors here, and invite them to get out and hike and bike, or paddle our waterways; to taste the amazing craft beers being made here; and experience our exceptional cuisine,” says Swenson with a smile. That element of Southern hospitality is just one of the university’s reasons for acting as home base. “We want to cultivate and raise the intellectual profile of the entire region we all call home,” insists Swenson. “We have an incredible creative class that exists here too, from music and art to theater. When we think about what Asheville is historically known for, compared to what it is currently known for and what we want it to be known for, I believe that this festival played an important role. This is a place with a really rich history — not just a destination for bachelorette parties.

“ W E WA N T T O C U LT I VAT E A N D R A I S E THE INTELLECTUAL PROFILE OF THE ENTIRE REGION WE ALL CALL HOME.” — Kirk Swenson Founder, Oscar Wong, and daughter, Leah Wong Ashburn, President/CEO of Highland Brewing Company

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It has long since been a gathering point for intellectuals, artists and visionaries in an incredible setting, and we want to help reclaim that legacy — and commit to that purpose — so that the future of Asheville remains bright.”

THE ROLE OF THE GREAT OUTDOORS Research is clear on this point: Time spent in active outdoor pursuits prepares us for meaningful intellectual pursuits. In

theory, it’s often called the “Transformative Power of Awe” — a belief that seeking out more awe-inspiring moments can influence our openness and optimism for the future. It’s also a driving component of what makes the Ideas Fest a total departure from the hotel ballroom, powerpoint-heavy conferences of the past. “Each day at the festival began with programming designed to tap into those active outdoor pursuits, whether it’s kayaking along the French Broad River or sunrise yoga. In fact, the last day

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of the event was specifically reserved for those kinds of experiences — wrapping up the week by celebrating the beauty of this place,” adds Swenson. “When someone asked me, ‘What is the festival, really?’ the answer is simpler than you think: it’s intellectual recreation. There’s a strong conceptual component to the festival, but when combined with these other sensory experiences — from food and music to the great outdoors — it became so much more. It became ‘smart fun.’” Swenson believes the festival experience will resonate with participants long after it ends. “I want people to walk out of here feeling like they’ve experienced the beauty, talent and openness of this region on a deeper level — and like they’ve forged a community with the other participants and our speakers. I hope they find themselves thinking differently about some of the leading issues of our time, and excited to share those fresh perspectives with others. If you had a chance to experience it, tell others about it. And mark 2023 on your calendar — it’s only going to grow more incredible,” he says.

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“When asked his favorite season, my father would always say,‘I love every time of year. It just depends on what time of year I’m in.’ And that’s what this home is like.You get to truly experience every season, and each is magnificent in its own way here.”

MOV I NG ART Sweeping views surround you inside the Sipo’s nature-inspired Walnut Cove home 84

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For some homeowners, blank walls bring the thrill of a blank canvas, begging to be covered in art. For Robin Sipo, the 360-degree mountain views that embrace her home from every angle act as all the art she needs. “When you open the front door, we have a huge floor-to-ceiling window that welcomes you into the sweeping view ahead. You can see the twists of the Blue Ridge Parkway, and at night, the lights of the cars going up and down. You can see mountains all the way to

the far horizon, and glittering points of light where houses dot the landscape, like a little village,” Sipo says The home itself came close to remaining only a dream, and not the breathtaking reality that Robin and her husband Wally enjoy sharing with family and grandchildren now. “At first, we only lived here part of the year, but we were already familiar with this area because we’d take walks up the hill to this spot. Every time, I’d turn to my husband and say, ’this is so beautiful,’ and every time, his response was ‘I’m not building another house. Not a chance.’ Then one day, as we walked up and stopped to look out over the foothills, he gave in. ‘Let’s do it. Let’s build a house.’ Just like that.” During the collaboration process with their builders and lifelong friends, Thompson & Brown Custom Builders, Sipo focused on amplifying the site’s natural gifts: celebrating light, nature and the environment. “We’re big outdoors fans. We’ve hiked in

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every state in the U.S., but we can’t always reach the pinnacle on those difficult hikes as we get older. This is our way of keeping that in our lives,” Sipo says. Every direction you turn within the home, you find a different view out of every room, and the perspective changes as you move through each space. “I can’t think of a day where I haven’t seen birds, rabbits, bears — all kinds of local wildlife outside these windows. It’s incredible.” The biggest challenge for Sipo and team? Her own love of curves. “Our home is contemporary-transitional, and I wanted curved walls everywhere, including a feature window that curves at the top and bows out. That was quite the difficult engineering feat, but our builder was extremely skilled, and they conquered it. It’s fabulous.” Sipo’s love of wood is found in creative details that abound in the mountain-framed home, from its stunning floors to spectacular works of hand-carved art. “Our woodworker Ed Eudy and his wife are also our best friends, and he’s made several pieces for us,” says Sipo. But the real work of art, she insists, is the moving vista. “That’s why all the windows are big, and always open. I didn’t need paintings on every wall. The art is the world outside, and the views all around. At night, the house is open, and it lights up and shines like a beacon. But even better than that are the stars above — they’re so bright and clear.”

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WORTH THE SPLURGE

DR E A M D OW N SI Z E High-end finishes, custom fixtures make Keowee Springs home “paradise”

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Carol Marchione and her husband, John Teeter, were aiming to downsize from their 6,000-square-foot converted barn in Chester County, Pennsylvania, when they began searching for a place to retire. After hearing about The Cliffs while vacationing at a spa in California, Marchione called Chris Shelnut, a sales executive at Cliffs Realty. “We’re looking for a two-bedroom house on a lake, with a flat property,” she told him. Chris explained there were no existing houses fitting that bill at The Cliffs, and suggested they consider building. Later that day, he called the couple back and invited them to an upcoming Discovery Weekend at The Cliffs. So, in May 2018, they drove down to South Carolina.

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“We didn’t do any research beforehand,” Marchione admits. “But we were very impressed with the beauty of the lake.” Acting on impulse, they purchased a homesite at The Landing at Keowee Springs that weekend. In November 2019, Marchione and Teeter, who had just retired from his job as a professor of neurophysiology at the University of Pennsylvania, moved to South Carolina and rented a house at Keowee Vineyards while their new home was being built. To embark on their first building experience, they chose a builder from The Cliffs Preferred Builder Program, Alair Homes in Greenville

owned by Colby Hubble. “The biggest thing for us was we wanted a design that wasn’t out of a book,” Marchione says. “We wanted something different.” To complete the team, they hired architect Mel Dias of Mel Dias Design, and ID Studios of Greenville, owned by designer Kim Jackson. Working with Alair’s project manager, Scott Johnson, was key to what Marchione describes as “the most pleasant and creative experience I’ve ever had.” They moved into their new house in July 2021. What started out as a traditional home evolved into a more modern style, playing off the lake in subdued shades of blue and

gray. “We wanted a big, airy feeling [like that created by the 30-foot vaulted ceilings in their Pennsylvania house], but fewer rooms,” says Carol. “And the big thing we carried through with the help of our designer, Amy Faulkenberry, was texture.” Lighting, such as the custom fixture in the living room that sparkles, star-like, with more than 120 little cubes of light, was also a priority. With only two bedrooms plus a bunk room, the house may be small — 3,200 square feet — compared to their previous home, but it has everything they need, including a studio for Teeter, a talented woodworker and artist. What stands out are the high-end touches. Case in point is the master bathroom, with its molded textural tile, marble floor, and deep Japanese soaking tub set off by the backlit onyx slab behind it. “Only certain colors of onyx are translucent, and if you get the thincut ones, it really projects light,” Marchione explains. “This one is orangey-gray, but turns dark brown and whitish yellow when lit from behind. It looks like clouds or mountains.” To fill the soaking tub, water flows out of a faucet in the ceiling. “They had to position it just the right way and with the right pressure so the water comes out without splashing,” Marchone says. “It fills in about five minutes.” Speakers in the ceiling and a soon-to-be completed sauna add to the bathroom’s spa-like vibe. The couple couldn’t be more thrilled with how the house turned out. “I wake up every day and think, ‘Oh, I’m in paradise,’” crows Marchione, who works as a pharmaceutical consultant. “The day we moved in, four of our neighbors brought us gifts. Everyone is so incredibly nice. I can’t imagine going anywhere else.”

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STEV E & JESSIC A K ERSCHER

The Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards

Steve Kerscher first learned of The Cliffs through commercials on the Golf Channel in the early 2000s. Since then, the golf lover always had The Cliffs in the back of his mind. Nearly 20 years later, Steve, his wife Jessica, and their children Kieran, 13, and Weston, 7, took a vacation to The Cliffs. “We fell in love with the scenery,” says Jessica. “Lake Keowee and the Blue Ridge Mountains were so beautiful.” By the time the pandemic hit, the Kerschers were ready to make a move from Sanibel, Florida.The family visited The Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards over Memorial Day weekend of 2020 to look at properties and bought a home there.

What drew you to The Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards? Did you build or buy a home?

Jessica: We knew we wanted to build this time. We loved all the character and architecture in each of The Cliffs communities, but decided on a lakefront house in Keowee Vineyards. Since moving in 2020, we’ve done exciting house projects and renovated our lower level including a golf simulator and lake room.

What does your family enjoy about living at The Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards?

Tell us a little about yourselves. How did you meet? What do you do for a living?

Steve: We met at John Carroll University outside of Cleveland, Ohio. I was traveling with my father for his business one weekend and missed class that prior Friday. We were supposed to have an exam scheduled early the following week and Jessica was kind enough to call and leave me a message that the test date changed. I was excited to hear that message when I got back because I had noticed her at a Halloween party a couple weeks prior. She offered me her notes from class that I missed and I followed her up on the offer. We’ve known each other since 1997 and have been married for the last 20 years.

Steve: Jessica and I really love the drive into Keowee Vineyards, the equestrian facility, the vineyards, Lakehouse, and the feeling you get entering through the gates to the park in front. The Lakehouse events are great to go to with the kids and we’ve enjoyed the events at the club, too.

Jessica: Steve has had a successful career in the business world, spent many years in a family business of medical publishing, then moved to business consulting. I was a certified National Board teacher for 12 years and now am a stay-at-home mama.

Jessica: What our family enjoys about Keowee Vineyards the most is lake living and views; expansive forest, waterfalls, layers of mountains, pristine lake vistas. This quintessential “lake life” has been amazing because we are spending quality family time outside, in nature, off our devices; boating, swimming, tubing, and having fun with visiting family and friends. We enjoy going to the Lakehouse and Keowee Springs Beach Club all summer. Steve: We enjoy boating over to the beach club with our kids and I enjoy each of the courses. We are trying to get Jessica and the kids more into golf. We also enjoy our house quite a bit along with just going down to the dock and hanging out. We’ve been fortunate to bring friends and family from Ohio and Florida to visit with their families and have great times together with them as well.

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M A R IS A & R ICK MCI N T Y R E

Since their time as students at Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina, Marisa and Rick McIntyre knew they wanted to reestablish a more permanent connection to the area. So the couple, who live in Sanford, Florida, with their daughters Lilia, 9, Madeline, 6, and Isabelle, 2, bought a vacation home at The Cliffs Valley in March 2022 to fulfill that desire and give their nature-loving family a place to relax and explore.

Tell us a little about your background.

Rick: We are both attorneys by trade; however, neither of us practice law today. My wife stopped working in 2017 to focus on raising our children. That same year, I took a job as CEO of a longtime client, GWS Tool Group. After having led the company through two rounds of private equity ownership, GWS was sold in December to Sandvik, a Fortune 500 company out of Stockholm. I serve as the president of GWS today as a subsidiary of Sandvik.

What do you enjoy most about your home at The Cliffs Valley?

Marisa: The home itself is beautiful and perfect for our family, but what we were most attracted to were its views. The house has an amazing back porch, which has an uninterrupted view of the mountains. You can sit out there at any time of day and enjoy the view, whether in the morning with a cup of coffee or later in the evening with a glass of wine. There’s also a small man-made creek in the front yard. The girls have loved exploring and playing there. They were thrilled to find it full of tadpoles the last time we were there and are anxious to see what they find next time.

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What do you most look forward to doing at The Cliffs Valley?

Marisa: We are excited to participate in all the amenities the community has to offer — enjoying the pool, playing tennis and golf, walking the nature trails. Being from Florida, our girls all love to swim.

How often do you see yourselves coming to your new home?

Rick: We will spend most of our summers there and intend on being present for multiple long weekends during the fall and spring. We absolutely look forward to bringing multiple friend groups to The Cliffs and anticipate many will fall in love with it like we have. Who knows; there may be some future residents tucked into that guest list!

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Save the Dates! Mark your calendars for these fun-filled events taking place across The Cliffs this fall and winter.

AUGUST TUESDAY, AUGUST 2 • BOURBON CLUB (Keowee Springs) • SWAMP RABBIT BIKE RIDE (Mountain Park) • BINGO THEME NIGHT (Mountain Park)

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3 • GRILLIN WITH YOUR POOCH (Glassy) • BEVERAGE WEEK: BEER NIGHT (Walnut Cove)

THURSDAY, AUGUST 4 • THE MASTERMINDS OF MIXOLOGY (Keowee Falls) • SUMMER MARKET (Keowee Vineyards) • BEVERAGE WEEK: THIRSTY THURSDAY (Walnut Cove) • SADIE HAWKINS GOLF TOURNAMENT (Valley)

FRIDAY, AUGUST 5 • BEVERAGE WEEK: WINE DINNER (Walnut Cove) • INSIGHT SERIES: THE SPRING PARK INN, TR HISTORICAL SOCIETY (Valley)

THURSDAY, AUGUST 25

THURSDAY, AUGUST 18

• COMEDY SHOW AND DINNER (Walnut Cove)

• THIRSTY THURSDAY (Walnut Cove)

• THIRSTY THURSDAY: WCLGA SPECIALS (Walnut Cove)

FRIDAY, AUGUST 19

• JED & SCOTT’S REVENGE (Mountain Park)

• PICNIC RIDE (Keowee Vineyards)

SATURDAY, AUGUST 13

• NADA (Keowee Vineyards)

• BEVERAGE WEEK: BUBBLY BRUNCH (Walnut Cove)

• TENNIS PRO CHALLENGE (Walnut Cove)

SATURDAY, AUGUST 20

MONDAY, AUGUST 8

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, AUGUST 13-14

• SUMMER COOKIE DECORATING (Valley)

SATURDAY, AUGUST 6

FRIDAY-SATURDAY, AUGUST 12-13

• LOBSTER NIGHT (Glassy)

• LADIES’ MEMBER-GUEST (Mountain Park)

• BEVERAGE WEEK: SCOTCH & CIGARS (Walnut Cove) • POOL PARTY (Valley)

SUNDAY, AUGUST 7

• BOOK CLUB (Walnut Cove)

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10

FRIDAY, AUGUST 12

FRIDAY, AUGUST 26

• VALLEY CUP (Valley)

• THE GORGE RAPPELLING (Mountain Park)

• GUEST GOLF DAY (Glassy)

SUNDAY, AUGUST 14

• THE OLD HICKORY SHAFT OPEN (Keowee Falls)

• 9 AND DINE (Walnut Cove)

SUNDAY, AUGUST 21

• CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP (Glassy)

• MOUNTAIN MINGLE (Mountain Park)

• PUB NIGHT (Walnut Cove)

MONDAY, AUGUST 15

• DAVINCI IMMERSIVE EXHIBIT (Mountain Park)

• CHEF’S TABLE UNCORKED (Keowee Falls)

• ARTS AND CRAFTS (Walnut Cove)

• COUPLES GOLF (Keowee Vineyards)

THURSDAY, AUGUST 11 • CHAPEL CONCERT & DINNER (Glassy)

• RIDE WITH THE PROS (Mountain Park)

• MOUNTAIN MINGLE (Glassy)

• SUNDAY SUPPER (Walnut Cove)

• CRAFTERNOON: MINI TERRARIUM BUILDING (Glassy)

• MIXOLOGY WORKSHOP AT THE POOL (Glassy)

• INSIGHT SERIES (Mountain Park) • MUSIC MONDAY AT BEACH CLUB (Keowee Springs)

• DYNAMIC DUO MEMBER-MEMBER TOURNAMENT (Keowee Vineyards)

FRIDAY-SATURDAY, AUGUST 26-27 • THE COVE CLASSIC MEMBERMEMBER (Walnut Cove)

SATURDAY, AUGUST 27

MONDAY, AUGUST 22

• DYNAMIC DUO MEMBER-MEMBER TOURNAMENT (Keowee Springs)

• 9 & DINE (Mountain Park)

• PRIME RIB DINNER (Keowee Springs) • SUMMER BLOCK PARTY (Valley)

TUESDAY, AUGUST 16

TUESDAY, AUGUST 23

• BOURBON CLUB (Keowee Springs)

• LADIES PLAYAROUND (Glassy)

• MASTER CLASS (Keowee Vineyards)

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24

• THIRSTY THURSDAY (Walnut Cove)

• PUB NIGHT (Walnut Cove)

• FARM TO TABLE (Keowee Vineyards)

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, AUGUST 27-28

• KAHLUA & CREAM (Valley)

• FISHING WITH PHIL (Mountain Park)

• PUB NIGHT (Walnut Cove)

• CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP (Valley)

• MEMBER-ASSOCIATE GOLF TOURNAMENT (Keowee Falls)

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• RIVER ROAD STEAKHOUSE (Mountain Park)

SAVE THE DATES SUNDAY, AUGUST 28

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

• DYNAMIC DUO MEMBER-MEMBER TOURNAMENT (Keowee Falls)

• FLAMINGO FLIRT (Glassy) • GRAPES OF GLASSY (Glassy)

• PUTTING SOCIAL (Walnut Cove) • SUNDAY SUPPER (Walnut Cove)

• 9-HOLES COUPLES GOLF TOURNAMENT (Keowee Falls)

• LATE NIGHT WINE SOCIAL AT BEACH CLUB (Keowee Springs)

• RIDE WITH THE PROS (Mountain Park)

MONDAY, AUGUST 29

• THIRSTY THURSDAY (Walnut Cove)

• COFFEE CLUB (Valley)

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

TUESDAY, AUGUST 30

• BEACH CLUB LUAU (Keowee Springs)

• THEME NIGHT (Mountain Park)

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24-25

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31

• GOLF CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS (Glassy)

• FAREWAY DINNER (Glassy) • PUB NIGHT (Walnut Cove)

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

SEPTEMBER

• GREENVILLE TREETOPS & QUEST (Mountain Park)

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 • KEOWEE FALLS GUEST DAY (Keowee Falls)

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

• THIRSTY THURSDAY (Walnut Cove)

• LABOR DAY BOCCE TOURNAMENT (Valley)

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6

• LABOR DAY BASH ON THE PORCH (Keowee Falls)

• BOURBON CLUB (Keowee Springs)

• COUPLES GOLF (Keowee Vineyards) • LABOR DAY WEEKEND LOW COUNTRY BROIL (Keowee Springs) • LABOR DAY RACE RELAY (Mountain Park)

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 • PICKLEBALL PALOOZA (Glassy) • COLLEGE KICKOFF TAILGATE (Keowee Falls) • LABOR DAY DINNER (Walnut Cove) • LABOR DAY DOUBLES TENNIS (Valley)

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 • CRAFTERNOON: WREATH MAKING WORKSHOP (Glassy) • HIKE (Mountain Park)

WEDNESDAY-SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7-10 • DARK CORNER: MEN’S MEMBER GUEST (Valley)

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 • CHAPEL CONCERT & DINNER (Glassy)

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 • WELLNESS KICKBALL AND CUISINE (Keowee Falls)

• PUTTING SOCIAL (Walnut Cove))

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

• SADDLE & SIP (Keowee Vineyards)

• PICKLEBALL MEN’S DOUBLE CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP (Glassy)

• THIRSTY THURSDAY (Walnut Cove)

• EMPLOYEE GUEST DAY (Glassy)

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17

• LADIES PLAYAROUND GOLF TOURNAMENT (Keowee Falls)

• PRIME RIB DINNER (Keowee Springs)

• 9 & DINE (Mountain Park)

• WELLNESS WORKSHOP (Mountain Park)

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 • CHEF’S TABLE UNCORKED (Keowee Falls) • 9 AND DINE (Walnut Cove) • BISTRO PAINT & PINTS (Keowee Springs)

MONDAY-TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26-27 • NO BARRIERS (Walnut Cove)

MONDAY-FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26-OCTOBER 1 • TENNIS CC LADIES DOUBLES (Valley)

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

• TPI ASSESSMENT (Mountain Park)

MONDAY-WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19-21

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 • WINE DINNER (Glassy)

• PICKLEBALL MIXES DOUBLE CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP (Glassy)

TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27-28

• LABOR DAY COUPLES GOLF (Keowee Falls)

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

• PICKLEBALL MEN’S DOUBLE CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP (Glassy)

• UNDER THE BIG TOP (Keowee Vineyards)

• EDUCATIONAL SPEAKER SERIES FIRESIDE CHAT (Walnut Cove)

• ROCKIN’ ON THE RANGE (Mountain Park)

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

• LABOR DAY BRUNCH (Walnut Cove)

MONDAY-WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12-14

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 • HIKE WITH WELLNESS THEME DINNER (Glassy)

• POOL PARTY (Walnut Cove) • SUNDAY SUPPER (Walnut Cove) • END OF SUMMER BBQ (Keowee Springs) • FLAT STICK SOCIAL (Mountain Park)

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 • LABOR DAY TOURNAMENT (Glassy) • LABOR DAY COOKOUT (Keowee Falls, Mountain Park, Walnut Cove, Glassy) • KIDS’ TENNIS (Walnut Cove) • MIXED DOUBLES ROUND ROBIN (Walnut Cove) • TOUGH DAY ON LABOR DAY (Walnut Cove)

• PICKLEBALL WOMEN’S DOUBLE CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP (Glassy)

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 • BEST OF THE BEST (Keowee Falls)

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14

• BOURBON CLUB (Keowee Springs)

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

• MICE ON MAIN (Mountain Park)

• SHUCKING ON THE LAWN (Glassy) • LADIES’ DAY (Walnut Cove) • PUB NIGHT (Walnut Cove)

• WOMEN WHO WINE (Glassy)

• INTRODUCTION TO HANDGUNS (Mountain Park)

• PUB NIGHT (Walnut Cove)

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

• RIVERBEND CLAY SHOOTING (Mountain Park)

• INSIGHT SERIES: UPCOUNTRY & THE ROLE IN THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION (Glassy)

• TRIVIA NIGHT (Glassy)

WEDNESDAY-SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21-24

• FISHING WITH PHIL (Mountain Park)

• WINE + FOOD WEEK (Valley)

WEDNESDAY-SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14-17

THURSDAY-SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22-24

• KEOWEE CLASSIC MEN’S INVITATIONAL (Keowee Vineyards)

• THE LINK’S INVITATIONAL (Mountain Park)

• PUTTERS CLUB SOCIAL (Keowee Falls) • LOBSTER & WINE DINNER (Keowee Vineyards) • WELLNESS SEPTEMBER CHALLENGE (Keowee Vineyards)

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• THIRSTY THURSDAY: WCLGA SPECIALS (Walnut Cove)

MONDAY, OCTOBER 10

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

• SKYTOP APPLE PICKING (Mountain Park)

• WAR OF THE ROSES: PAIRING PARTY (Glassy)

OCTOBER SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2

• LADIES’ CLOSING DAY (Walnut Cove)

• COUPLES GOLF (Keowee Falls)

• PUB NIGHT (Walnut Cove)

• EDUCATIONAL SPEAKER SERIES FIRESIDE CHAT (Walnut Cove)

• EMPLOYEE-MEMBER GOLF OUTING (Valley)

• SUNDAY SUPPER (Walnut Cove)

• NUTRITION SEMINAR (Mountain Park)

• DOG DAY AT THE BEACH (Keowee Springs) • MEN’S INTERCLUB CHAMPIONSHIP (Mountain Park)

MONDAY-FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3-8 • TENNIS CC MEN’S DOUBLES (Valley)

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• BLACK BEAR (Glassy)

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13 • LAKE KEOWEE CUP OPENING NIGHT (Keowee Falls) • THIRSTY THURSDAY (Walnut Cove)

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14

• BOURBON CLUB (Keowee Springs)

• LAKE KEOWEE CUP (Keowee Falls)

• SKYDIVING (Mountain Park) • THEME NIGHT (Mountain Park)

FRIDAY-SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14-15

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5

• MOUNTAIN PARK CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP (Mountain Park)

• INSIGHT SERIES: IRON WORK (Glassy)

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15

• PICNIC TRAIL RIDE (Keowee Vineyards)

• LAKE KEOWEE CUP (Keowee Vineyards)

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16 • LAKE KEOWEE CUP (Keowee Falls) • 9 AND DINE (Walnut Cove)

• MIXOLOGY CLASS (Keowee Falls)

• SUNDAY SUPPER (Walnut Cove)

• MASTER CLASS (Keowee Vineyards)

• OPEN FIRE DINNER (Keowee Springs)

• THIRSTY THURSDAY (Walnut Cove) • OKTOBERFEST (Valley)

THURSDAY-SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6-8

PRE-ARRIVAL SERVICES CONCIERGE: • After-Hours Guest Services Response • Coordination of Group Accommodations • Concierge Grocery Delivery By Request

• BLUE RIDGE CLASSIC MEN’S MEMBER GUEST (Walnut Cove)

PROFESSIONAL CLEANING SERVICES: • Full-Service Housekeeping • Annual Deep Cleaning • Construction Cleaning • Pre-move In/Post-move Out

• CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT (Mountain Park)

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8 • THEME NIGHT (Glassy)

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• RENEGADE (Keowee Springs)

• DINE & DASH (Valley)

• CHAPEL CONCERT & DINNER (Glassy)

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WEDNESDAY-SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12-15

• CRAFTERNOON: NEEDLE FELTING WORKSHOP (Glassy)

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4

• PUB NIGHT (Walnut Cove)

PROJECT MANAGEMENT: • Renovation and Repairs • Water Damage Restoration • Roof Repairs/Leak Damage • Pressure Washing/Softwash Services • Handyman Services

MONDAY-FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10-15 • TENNIS CC MIXED DOUBLES (Valley)

• RIPPIN LIPS WITH RHONDA (Glassy)

THE CLIFFS LUXURY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT: • 40+ years Combined Experience in Lodging/Hospitality • Turn-key Vacation Rental Management Services • Residential Property Management Services • Year-round Program for Non-Resident Second Homeowners • Customized to Meet Each Owner’s Individual Needs • On-Call Management for After-hours Emergency Services • Coordination with Real Estate Agency for Listed Properties • Extended Vacation Services for All Homeowners • Periodic Inspections and Preventive Maintenance • Property Care Services; Vendor Appts., Service Calls • Trusted Vendor Network • Exterior and Grounds Inspection • Inclement Weather Inspection/Emergency Response

• ROCKIN’ ON THE RANGE (Mountain Park)

• WAR OF THE ROSES TOURNAMENT & DINNER (Glassy)

MONDAY, OCTOBER 3

OUR TEAM IS AT YOUR SERVICE!

• RIPPIN LIPS WITH RHONDA (Glassy)

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9 • BLUE RIDGE CLASSIC AWARDS DINNER (No regular dinner service; Walnut Cove)

MONDAY, OCTOBER 17 • RIPPIN LIPS WITH RHONDA (Glassy) • ARTS & CRAFTS (Walnut Cove) • INSIGHT SERIES (Mountain Park)

MONDAY-FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17-21 • TENNIS CC MEN’S/LADIES SINGLES (Valley)

TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18-19 • CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS (Glassy)

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18 • LADIES CLOSING DAY (Keowee Springs) • BOURBON CLUB (Keowee Springs)

SAVE THE DATES • THEME NIGHT (Mountain Park)

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29-30

• SADDLE & SIP (Keowee Vineyards)

• CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP (Keowee Springs)

• PUB NIGHT (Walnut Cove)

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20

• MURDER MYSTERY DINNER (Walnut Cove)

• LAKE KEOWEE COUPLES INVITATIONAL (Keowee Springs) • OKTOBERFEST (Keowee Vineyards) • THIRSTY THURSDAY: OKTOBERFEST (Walnut Cove)

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21 • LAKE KEOWEE COUPLES INVITATIONAL (Keowee Vineyards) • NADA (Keowee Vineyards)

MONDAY, OCTOBER 31 • SPOOKTACULAR (Walnut Cove) • SPOOKTACULAR HALLOWEEN PARTY AT THE PORCH (Keowee Springs) • HALLO-WAG (Valley) • SPOOKY NIGHT GOLF (Mountain Park)

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22

NOVEMBER

• LAKE KEOWEE COUPLES INVITATIONAL (Keowee Falls)

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1

• OYSTER ROAST (Walnut Cove, Mountain Park)

• CRAFTERNOON: CHUCKY BLANKET WORKSHOP (Glassy) • BOURBON CLUB (Keowee Springs)

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22-23

• SCOTCH & S’MORES (Mountain Park)

• COUPLES CLASSIC (Valley)

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23

• PICKLEBALL DINNER (Glassy)

• SUNDAY SUPPER (Walnut Cove)

• BUTTERSCOTCH & BIRDIES (Walnut Cove)

• “BIG REDS” WINE DINNER (Keowee Springs)

• PUB NIGHT (Walnut Cove)

MONDAY, OCTOBER 24

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3

• RIPPIN LIPS WITH RHONDA (Glassy)

• CHAPEL CONCERT & DINNER (Glassy)

• INSIGHT SERIES (Mountain Park)

• THIRSTY THURSDAY (Walnut Cove)

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25

• BATTLE OF EASTATOE CREEK (Keowee Springs)

• ANNUAL PET PARADE (Keowee Vineyards)

• ROUND MOUNTAIN CREAMERY TOUR (Mountain Park)

• TENNIS SEASON CELEBRATION SOCIAL (Walnut Cove)

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4

• LADIES’ SEASON CELEBRATION (Mountain Park)

• FALL GRAND WINE TASTING (Walnut Cove)

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26 • MEN’S CLOSING DAY (Keowee Falls) • PUB NIGHT (Walnut Cove)

• FLAVORS OF FALL CHEF’S DINNER (Walnut Cove) • FALL GUEST DAY (Mountain Park)

• PUMPKIN PICKLEBALL (Valley)

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4-6

• CWP CLASS (Mountain Park)

• THE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP (Keowee Springs)

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27 • PUTTERS CLUB SOCIAL (Keowee Falls) • THIRSTY THURSDAY: “UNCORKED” (Walnut Cove) • MEN’S CLOSING DAY (Keowee Springs) • RIDE WITH THE PROS (Mountain Park)

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28 • HAUNTED HAPPY HOUR (Valley)

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29 • HALLOWEEN PARTY (Keowee Vineyards) • HALLO-WAG (Walnut Cove) • PRIME RIB DINNER (Keowee Springs)

• THEME NIGHT (Mountain Park)

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9 • THE CO-OP MEMBER-EMPLOYEE (Keowee Vineyards)

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16

• TURF TALK WITH TIM (Glassy)

• WOMEN WHO WINE (Glassy)

• LOBSTER & WINE DINNER (Keowee Vineyards)

• INTRODUCTION TO HANDGUNS (Mountain Park)

• THIRSTY THURSDAY (Walnut Cove)

• THEME NIGHT WITH JUST US BAND (Glassy)

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11

• WELLNESS WORKSHOP (Mountain Park)

• VETERANS DAY DINNER (Glassy, Valley)

SUNDAY-WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6-9

• BOURBON CLUB (Keowee Springs) • FARM-TO-TABLE (Mountain Park)

• CROSS COUNTRY PAR 3 (Mountain Park)

• VETERANS DAY DINNER (Keowee Falls)

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15

• PUB NIGHT (Walnut Cove)

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6

• FALL MEMBER GUEST DAY (Keowee Springs)

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17 • COOKING CLASS (Glassy) • MEMBER-ASSOCIATE GOLF TOURNAMENT (Keowee Falls) • THIRSTY THURSDAY (Walnut Cove)

• TRAIL RIDE (Keowee Vineyards)

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13

• NADA (Keowee Vineyards)

• CHEF’S TABLE UNCORKED (Keowee Falls)

• FALL WOULDA, COULDA, SHOULDA (Keowee Springs)

• OYSTER ROAST (Keowee Vineyards)

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19

• FRENCH BROAD COLLEGIATE INVITATIONAL (Walnut Cove)

• OPEN FIRE ARGENTINIAN WINE & STEAK NIGHT (Keowee Springs)

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14

• GOLF SHOP OPEN HOUSE (Keowee Vineyards)

• “UNCORKED”: WINE DINNER (Walnut Cove)

• PRIME RIB DINNER (Keowee Springs) • TURKEY SHOOTOUT (Valley)

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• BLOCKHAVEN CLIMBING GYM (Mountain Park)

• CHEF’S FAMILY ITALIAN NIGHT (Walnut Cove)

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21

• FAMILY SOCIAL (Keowee Springs)

• GOBBLE GOBBLE TENNIS (Valley)

• NIGHT GOLF (Keowee Springs)

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22

• GOBBLE GOBBLE PICKLEBALL (Valley)

• THANKSGIVING RIDE WITH THE PROS (Mountain Park)

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26

• TURKEY BURN (Glassy)

• FAMILY-THEMED EVENT (Valley)

• JUNIOR GOLF (Keowee Vineyards)

• FAMILY BINGO NIGHT (Glassy)

• HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS PICK UP (Walnut Cove)

• STEAKHOUSE NIGHT (Walnut Cove)

• PUB NIGHT (Walnut Cove)

• ARTS & CRAFTS: WREATH MAKING (Walnut Cove)

• THANKSGIVING HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS (Valley)

• COFFEE CLUB (Valley)

• PRE-TURKEY POWER WALK (Mountain Park)

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30

• THANKSGIVING ON THE MOUNTAIN (Glassy)

• GRAPES OF GLASSY (Glassy)

• THANKSGIVING FEAST (Keowee Vineyards)

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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28

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• THANKSGIVING DAY LUNCH (Keowee Falls)

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• FAMILY FUN DAY (Mountain Park)

• THANKSGIVING DINNER (Walnut Cove) • THANKSGIVING DAY HOLIDAY PICK-UP (Keowee Springs)

• TREE LIGHTING (Keowee Vineyards)

• PUB NIGHT (Walnut Cove)

DECEMBER THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1 • CRAFTERNOON: QUILTING MEMORY SQUARE WORKSHOP (Glassy) • THIRSTY THURSDAY (Walnut Cove)

• THANKSGIVING DAY FEAST & FLAG FOOTBALL (Valley)

• LIGHT UP WALNUT COVE WINTER FESTIVAL (Walnut Cove)

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3

• BLACK FRIDAY BASH (Keowee Falls)

• BIRTHDAY CLUB (Glassy)

• LUMINARY PUTTING NIGHT (Keowee Vineyards)

• FLOTILLA PARADE (Keowee Vineyards)

• TURN & BURN POST-THANKSGIVING FITNESS CLASS (Walnut Cove)

• TOYS FOR TOTS HOLIDAY CELEBRATION (Valley)

• HOLIDAY CLASSIC (Walnut Cove)

SAVE THE DATES SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16

• TOYS FOR TOTS (Keowee Vineyards)

• NADA (Keowee Vineyards)

MONDAY, DECEMBER 5

• UGLY SWEATER PARTY (Mountain Park)

• RUDOLPH’S 4 CLUB CHALLENGE (Mountain Park) • 12 DAYS OF FITNESS BEGINS (Mountain Park)

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17 • CANDLELIGHT DINNER (Glassy)

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6

• WINTER WONDERLAND HOLIDAY GALA (Walnut Cove)

• COUPLES GOLF (Keowee Vineyards)

• PRIME RIB NIGHT (Keowee Springs)

• MEMBER-ASSOCIATE SCRAMBLE (Keowee Springs)

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7 • INSIGHT SERIES (Glassy) • PUB NIGHT (Walnut Cove)

• CHEFS TABLE UNCORKED (Keowee Falls) • WINTER WONDERLAND WINE DINNER (Keowee Springs)

• RACQUET SPORTS HOLIDAY ROCK OUT (Valley)

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21

• HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE (Glassy)

• PUB NIGHT (Walnut Cove)

• THIRSTY THURSDAY (Walnut Cove)

• BOURBON CLUB (Keowee Springs)

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9

• THIRSTY THURSDAY (Walnut Cove)

• MEMBER APPRECIATION NIGHT (Keowee Falls)

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23

• CRAFT & RIDE (Keowee Vineyards)

• DINNER WITH SANTA (Glassy)

• HOLIDAY SOCIAL (Keowee Springs)

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24

• CHRISTMAS COOKIE DECORATING (Mountain Park)

• HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS PICK UP (Walnut Cove)

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10

• CHRISTMAS HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS (Valley)

• TRIVIA NIGHT (Glassy) • GATSBY GALA (Keowee Vineyards) • FEAST OF THE SEVEN FISHES (Valley)

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11 • SANTA BRUNCH (Walnut Cove)

MONDAY, DECEMBER 12 • GINGERBREAD HOUSE CRAFTING (Valley)

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14 • MOUNTAIN CHORALE HOLIDAY CONCERT & DINNER (Glassy) • PUB NIGHT (Walnut Cove)

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29

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• THIRSTY THURSDAY (Walnut Cove)

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30 • DOUBLES & BUBBLES TENNIS (Valley)

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15

• NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNER (Keowee Vineyards)

• MOUNTAIN CHORALE HOLIDAY CONCERT & DINNER (Glassy)

• NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY (Walnut Cove)

• MIXOLOGY CLASS (Keowee Falls)

• NEW YEAR’S EVE PRIX FIXE DINNER (Keowee Springs)

• THIRSTY THURSDAY (Walnut Cove) • POLAR BEAR OPEN (Keowee Springs) • BILTMORE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS (Mountain Park)

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28

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• CWP CLASS (Mountain Park)

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IN MY OWN WORDS Every one of us has a story to tell about the trail that led us to The Cliffs. Maybe you were drawn to the seven golf courses, the lakes, hiking or the healthy blend of wellness activities. There’s no need to be a wallflower. Your social calendar can be as complete as a Victorian debutante’s. There is also a cluster of right-brained, visual and intuitive creatives who pursue art, story or song here. We refine our craft steeped in solitude and inspiration from the endless, budding beauty around us. Poets, authors, woodworkers, quilters, and a variety of other artists toil alone and hope to be emancipated from the mediocre. I’m a writer who began to study the craft after the sweetest season of my life ended with an empty nest. I enjoy finding remarkable, historical women and telling their stories with a fresh and unique perspective. I stir the dull roots of my brain for hours each day in front of a computer screen. My only companions are a taunting blank page, a spiteful cursor that blinks and mocks me, and my 8-pound puppy. The process can be as frustrating as losing momentum on the golf course or as exciting as a hole-in-one. Yes, there are golf metaphors to be had here. A golfer must be present to succeed, so no one talks when someone tees off, putts or performs any of the shots in between. And for a good reason. Your mind wanders in a moment’s interruption, and a short chip may fly over the green and into a sand trap. Creatives are the same. Ideas, visions or inspirations disappear if we are interrupted or not present in the moment. Achievement in my craft also requires a tap into passion, preparation and perseverance. Often called “true grit,” this combination allows you to harness resolve and work toward goals that endure over time. They apply to all creative outlets, golf or any endeavor in life.

Passion is boundless enthusiasm, the fervor to create something that resonates or communicates to others. Preparation is time spent on mastering, or at least grasping, a good understanding of the techniques and elements of your craft. Not knowing the writing rules identifies you as an amateur and drowns you in rejection letters. Perseverance is the belief in your ability to keep learning — even if it takes effort — and the willingness to see a project to the end. That means finishing whatever you start: the story, the piece of art or the song. One of the pleasant outcomes of true grit is discovering unknown talents, finding purpose and not flitting from one goal to another like a hummingbird. Sticking with it rewarded me with my debut novel, “The Egyptian Princess,” which was published in 2021. Finding success is gratifying, but the creatives in our neighborhoods have another bonus: We work in a slice of heaven called The Cliffs.

KD Holmberg turned her empty nest into a workshop for creating stories around remarkable women. She and her husband, Keith, live in The Cliffs Valley and love to travel and golf. They also run a girl gang of seven granddaughters, courtesy of their five adult kids, and have one male grandchild the author safely calls her favorite grandson.

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