Cliffs Living Magazine Spring/Summer 2026

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2026

CLI FFS LI VI NG A Magazine With, For, & About Members at The Cliffs

The

ART OF LIVING I s s u e

Whole.

In One.

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The Cliffs is shaped by extraordinary landscapes

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Contents 7 LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Editor Hailey Wist reflects on the stories and moments that define Cliffs Living.

14 GATHER

Take a look at some of the festive gatherings hosted by The Cliffs.

20 BLUE RIDGE FAIRWAYS

Professional golf takes center stage in the Blue Ridge with a PGA TOUR event and the Carolinas Open.

28 BLESS YOUR HEART

Explore our favorite Southern sayings, where language carries history, humor, restraint, and meaning.

42 SMALL WONDERS

Three members find meaning outdoors through fishing, photography, and quiet connection.

50 DESIGNING COMMUNITY

Leading architects shape our communities through buildings that honor landscape, wellness, and shared living.

64 WILD DESIGN

Landscape architect Kenny Collins champions native-forward gardens, blending beauty, biodiversity, and stewardship.

76 CAMP SUMMER

A century-old Carolina camp tradition shapes confidence, independence, and lifelong connections.

86 THE HOME TABLE

An inside look at Chef Francis Turck’s effortless in-home dinners, where hospitality feels personal.

96 HOME AT THE CLIFFS

Step inside the lives of members Jay and Kathy Campana and Sandy and Perry Helm.

104 SIGHTS AND PEOPLE OF THE CLIFFS

Explore this collection of images shared by our talented members.

110 IN THEIR OWN WORDS

Vincent Fournier shares his journey to building thoughtful homes and lasting community at The Cliffs.

118 LAST LOOK

A Sunday croquet tradition at Walnut Cove blends friendly competition, laughter, and classic style.

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EDITOR AND DESIGNER

CONTRIBUTORS

HAILEY WIST

ARTMASLYANA

MANAGING EDITORS

JOEL CALDWELL

KRISTIE HARRIS

VINCENT FOURNIER

ERIN FORRET

ROBERT GOMEZ HEATHER HAMBOR

COPY EDITOR

STEPHANIE HUNT

SUNNY GRAY

SANDY LANG

PUBLISHER

PATRICK O’BRIEN

THE CLIFFS

JOANNY PALSSON ZACK PEELER NICK RIDDLE SPECIAL THANKS

JEFF ABBOT

JIM HANNAN

CHRIS RANDOLPH

AMY ANDERSON

SUSAN HANNAN

CHRIS SHOPE

GRAHAM BEACH

PERRY HELM

TIM SLATTERY

RHONDA CALDWELL

SANDY HELM

SARA SMITHSON

JAY CAMPANA

LOUISE LE GARDEUR

KEITH SUMMEROUR

KATHY CAMPANA

DANIEL LIBESKIND

FRANCIS TURCK

KENNY COLLINS

LAURIE METZGER

JORDAN UPPLEGER

LUCINDA DETRICH

GRANT MOSES

MARY VILLMOW

NATHAN DURFEE

BOB PHILLIPS

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR As the season shifts and the days stretch longer, there’s a natural rhythm to life at The Cliffs. This issue explores the Art of Living: the ways members spend their time, connect with the landscape, and experience a life that feels both active and fulfilling.

In “Small Wonders” (pg. 42) we meet three members whose

Fulfillment often comes

outdoor pursuits—whether fishing, photography, or quiet

from paying close

observation—draw them deeper into the landscapes that surround

attention: to light on the water, to movement in a stream, to the simple pleasure of being outside with purpose.

them. Their stories are a reminder that fulfillment often comes from paying close attention: to light on the water, to movement in a stream, to the simple pleasure of being outside with purpose.

That same sense of connection carries through “Wild Design” (pg.

64), where thoughtful gardening becomes an act of stewardship.

Planting native species is more than an aesthetic choice; it’s a way to participate in a larger ecosystem, and to feel rooted—quite literally—in the place you call home. “The Home Table” (pg. 86) highlights another essential part of life at The Cliffs: gathering.

I spent an evening at the Hannan home as Chef Francis Turck prepared dinner for their friends. As the sun went down over Lake Keowee, the conversation flowed, the meal unfolded, and the evening lingered. It was a reminder of how good life can be here.

This issue is about those moments—the small, meaningful choices that shape a life well lived. I hope these stories inspire you to step outside, pull up a chair, and savor the art of living.

Hailey Wist | Editor and Designer

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G AT H E R AT T H E C L I F F S

Throughout the year, The Cliffs hosts dozens of soirees, golf tournaments, and events for members and their guests. Here’s a snapshot of a few gatherings from this past Fall and Winter.

PHOTOGRAPHS by ZACK PEELER SPORTS PAVILION GRAND OPENING MOUNTAIN PARK

OKTOBERFEST | VALLEY

TOUR OF HOMES | KEOWEE SPRINGS

BEST OF THE BEST | WALNUT COVE

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SPORTS PAVILION GRAND OPENING MOUNTAIN PARK

BEST OF THE BEST | WALNUT COVE

KILLER CRUISE | KEOWEE VINEYARDS

MOUNTAIN SALES CENTER GRAND OPENING | MOUNTAIN PARK

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OKTOBERFEST | VALLEY

TOUR OF HOMES | KEOWEE SPRINGS

BEST OF THE BEST | WALNUT COVE

SPORTS PAVILION GRAND OPENING | MOUNTAIN PARK

KEOWEE COUPLES INVITATIONAL KEOWEE FALLS

MOUNTAIN SALES CENTER GRAND OPENING MOUNTAIN PARK

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SPORTS PAVILION GRAND OPENING | MOUNTAIN PARK KEOWEE COUPLES INVITATIONAL KEOWEE FALLS

OKTOBERFEST | VALLEY

BEST OF THE BEST | WALNUT COVE

HARVEST MOON FEST | GLASSY

SPORTS PAVILION GRAND OPENING | MOUNTAIN PARK

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BEST OF THE BEST | WALNUT COVE

TOUR OF HOMES | KEOWEE SPRINGS

HARVEST MOON FEST | GLASSY

KILLER CRUISE | KEOWEE VINEYARDS

OKTOBERFEST | VALLEY

HARVEST MOON FEST | GLASSY

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In 2026, professional golf returns to Western North Carolina with the Carolinas Open at The Cliffs at Mountain Park in July, followed in September by the inaugural Biltmore Championship Asheville—part of the PGA TOUR’s FedExCup Fall—marking the Tour’s first appearance in the Asheville area in more than eighty years and placing the region firmly back on the national golf map.

S T O R Y B Y J OA N N Y PA L S S O N P H O T O G R A P H S B Y PAT R I C K O ’ B R I E N

In 2026, professional golf will return to Western North Carolina.

From September 17–20, the inaugural PGA TOUR Biltmore Championship Asheville will debut at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove, marking the PGA TOUR’s first appearance in the Asheville area in more than eighty years. The announcement introduces a new chapter for the region and positions Walnut Cove as one of the most distinctive venues on the FedExCup Fall schedule.

The tournament will bring more than one hundred PGA TOUR players to a course renowned for its elevation changes, strategic design, and the rolling contours of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The Jack Nicklaus Signature layout at Walnut Cove has long been regarded as a course that challenges players through nuance rather than brute force.

Subtle terrain shifts, disciplined approach angles, and the balance between risk and control define the experience—a contrast to many traditional PGA TOUR setups. As Jordan Uppleger, Vice President of PGA TOUR Events, explained, “Anytime you get on a signature Jack Nicklaus course, it provides a really, really challenging competitive setting for our athletes,” a feature well suited to the PGA TOUR’s vision for a fall-season test.

For the PGA TOUR, selecting Walnut Cove was the result of history, familiarity, and proven championship potential. The property previously hosted a Korn Ferry Tour event, an experience that left a lasting impression. “We were familiar with the property from that perspective, and we knew that it could host championship-worthy golf,” Uppleger said.

The tournament’s name reflects the partnership behind it. The Biltmore Championship Asheville is supported by title sponsors Biltmore Estate and Explore Asheville. Their involvement underscores a collaborative effort to showcase one of the region’s most compelling destinations on a national stage.

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“Anytime you get on a signature Jack Nicklaus course, it provides a really, really challenging competitive setting for our athletes.”

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Asheville’s growing reputation as a hub for food, arts, and outdoor recreation further elevates the significance of hosting a PGA TOUR event. The landscape’s natural beauty will shape the experience for both players and spectators, adding to the tournament’s appeal.

Preparations for the Championship are already underway, with planners, partners, and the Walnut Cove community working to ensure the course and its surroundings meet the demands of a PGA TOUR event. From agronomic planning to spectator routing and hospitality, the effort reflects both the scale of the Championship and the pride the region takes in hosting it.

Uppleger emphasized the strength of the partnership, noting the warm welcome and enthusiasm from The Cliffs community as “a true sign of success.”

The tournament also highlights the area’s potential as a long-term competitive golf destination. While Western North Carolina has long been celebrated for its scenic courses and strong recreational golf culture, securing a PGA TOUR event reinforces the region’s standing within the sport. Walnut Cove’s selection signals confidence in its infrastructure, community support, and the unique experience the course can offer players and fans. As Uppleger noted, “Highlighting The Cliffs is a fantastic way to show how beautiful the area is.”

The Biltmore Championship Asheville marks a pivotal moment for golf in the Carolinas. It brings professional competition back to a region rich in natural beauty and hospitality, while also serving as a meaningful opportunity to spotlight Asheville as it approaches the two-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene, driving renewed tourism and national attention. As anticipation builds, Walnut Cove is poised to introduce a national audience to a course and community that has long been celebrated.

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“It’s championship yardage with great greens and great conditioning…it’ll be a great test of golf.”

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The Cliffs at Mountain Park will proudly host the 2026 Carolinas Open, bringing one of the region’s most enduring championships to a venue known for its thoughtful design and strong ties to competitive golf. Scheduled for July 13–16, the event will draw top professionals and amateurs from across North and South Carolina to compete on a course that rewards precision and strategy.

Mountain Park’s routing—walkable, naturally contoured, and seamlessly integrated with the landscape—offers a balanced but demanding test. Its riverfront movement and risk-reward opportunities make it an ideal stage for a championship with a history spanning more than a century. “Every hole out there is really memorable,” said Jeff Abbot, Executive Director of the Carolinas PGA. “It’s championship yardage with great greens and great conditioning… it’ll be a great test of golf.”

For generations, the Carolinas Open has served as a proving ground for emerging talent and a stage for competitors who have shaped golf in the region. With more than one hundred years of history, its lineage includes revered names such as Bobby Locke, Dow Finsterwald, and Davis Love Jr.—all a testament to how deeply golf is woven into the fabric of the Carolinas.

The Gary Player signature golf course’s setting further elevates the championship experience. Situated in a valley along the riverbed, Mountain Park offers a distinct links-style character and a dramatic finishing stretch. “The final three holes will have incredible theater,” Abbot noted, highlighting the long par-three at sixteen, the drivable par-four at seventeen, and the par-five closing hole where momentum can shift instantly. It’s a layout built for excitement and a worthy champion after fifty-four holes.

Tournament week will also include a Monday Pro-Am supporting PGA REACH and its PGA HOPE programs for veterans. As preparations begin, the Carolinas Open stands as a reminder of the tradition and longevity of competitive golf in the region. In 2026, one of the Carolinas’ most storied events will once again unfold on a course that embodies the heritage of golf in the Southeast.

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Language in the South has always been more than communication; it is texture, rhythm, and inheritance.

BLESS YOUR HEART

STORY BY HAILEY WIST ILLUSTRATIONS BY ARTMASLYANA

These sayings are born from heat, hospitality, and a way of life shaped by kinship. Many of the region’s most recognizable expressions began with Scots-Irish settlers, blended with African American vernacular traditions, and settled in through generations of storytelling. Today, they are part of the landscape—phrases that may draw a laugh, soften a truth, or signal familiarity.

Take “fixin’ to,” perhaps the most quintessential Southern future tense—“I’m fixin’ to go fishin’.” Life in this region isn’t rushed; it bends around daylight, weather, and the rhythms of home. “I’m fixin’ to go” nods to that inheritance—time can wait a moment, and there’s no need to hurry what will unfold anyway.

“Bless your heart” is another expression that reflects the South’s layered emotional code. At its warmest, it is comfort, an acknowledgment of hardship or frustration. Yet it can also serve as a polite buffer for criticism—a way to maintain grace while still telling the truth. The duality is the point. Southern language often carries kindness on the surface, complexity beneath.

“Fixin’ to” does not simply mean about to. It signals preparation, intention, and the acknowledgment that movement begins in the mind before the body follows.

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From the farm and field comes “That dog won’t hunt,” a phrase that once described a hound unable to work but now applies to any idea lacking sense or substance. Southern speech has a reputation for being slow or lyrical, but phrases like this prove it has always prized clear judgment earned from experience.

On the more playful end of the spectrum sits “catawampus,” meaning crooked or slightly off-center. The word likely evolved from a blend of early American slang and Scots-Irish sound patterns, shaped by a culture that enjoys the feel of language as much as meaning itself. Southern phrases are memorable not just for what they express but also for how they land in the mouth— rhythmic, and sometimes humorous.

“He’s too big for his britches” cuts pride down to size without raising its voice.

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And then there is “grinnin’ like a possum eatin’ a sweet tater,” an expression rooted in the region’s close familiarity with its natural world. The image is specific, vivid, and entirely local. Southern language often comes from what was observed long before it was written down.

It captures satisfaction with a kind of unselfconscious delight; the South has always known how to savor joy.

“Sweatin’ like a sinner in church” ties together climate and culture in a single phrase. The Southern summer is legendary, and the church is a longstanding social anchor.

The humor acknowledges both without judgment: everyone is human, everyone is hot, and everyone is trying their best to stay composed.

“Don’t poke the bear” is as much wisdom as warning— choose your battles, and choose them sparingly.

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“Hold your horses” offers a gentle break—make some space between decision and action.

“Hush your mouth” is a phrase that is less about silence than about tone—a signal that something is better left unsaid, at least for now.

“Slower than molasses in January” remembers a time when molasses thickened in a cold pantr y and simply had to be waited on.

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“Full as a tick” is the kind of obser vation born from looking closely and knowing there’s a par ticular kind of fullness that leaves no room for more—literal or otherwise.

Together, these expressions tell a story. They reflect a place where speech is slow not because thought is slow, but because words are chosen with care. They carry memory, humor, and history—a living lexicon shaped by land, work, community, and time. Even as the South continues to evolve, these sayings endure, out of nostalgia, but also because they continue to fit the world they describe.

“Gimme some sugar” isn’t about sweetness; it’s about familiarity, affection, the greeting of kin.

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“As pretty as a peach” is both a compliment and a regional emblem—beauty measured in color, softness, and ripeness of the moment.

“Y’all” (and its emphatic cousin, “all y’all”) may be the most democratic word in the Southern lexicon. It is an answer to a grammatical gap—a plural you that gathers people in. “ Y ’all” is inclusive by nature, warm without being familiar, efficient without being abrupt. And when clarity truly matters, “all y’all” leaves no one behind—an unmistakable widening of the circle.

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WONDERS STORY BY SANDY LANG

From hiking and fishing to photography, The Cliffs is an ideal backdrop for creativity and connection. Meet three members who grab their gear, pull on hiking or wading boots, and head out into nature for the hobbies they love.

MICRO FISHING WITH MARY VILLMOW || THE CLIFFS AT MOUNTAIN PARK SINCE 2021 PHOTOGRAPHS BY NICK RIDDLE

Size matters in fishing—typically, the bigger, the better. But

two dozen species caught on a hook and another dozen

for Mary Villmow, her pursuit is the tiniest of fish. On hikes

observed while snorkeling or netting fish in nearby streams

lately, she’ll bring her micro fishing gear. The telescoping

as a volunteer at various conservation events.

pole isn’t much bigger than a chopstick, the line nearly as

Her passion for the tiny fish is new. Originally from

thin as human hair, and then a super-tiny hook baited with

Chicago, Villmow and her husband, Keith, first visited The

a morsel of worm.

Cliffs in 2019. Both entering retirement years, her husband

What she seeks are the typically overlooked minnows

was interested in the golfing opportunities, and she was

and nongame fish hovering on the bottom of chilly forest

excited about hiking and biking. Villmow, who has a liberal

streams, each smaller than your index finger. She says her

arts degree and worked in marketing, says she’d always been

two most prized catches are the creek chub (the tiniest

“a real city girl.” While she didn’t grow up fishing, the move

she’s caught on a hook) and the colorful tangerine darter

to South Carolina kindled an interest in science and biology.

(brilliant turquoise-green and orange). Both are among the

“I was amazed by the beauty of the Southeast,” Villmow

140 or so native freshwater fish species of the Carolinas.

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says, and she eagerly began to learn more about the plants,

“I’d snorkeled in the Caribbean and Hawaii, but I had

animals, and ecological diversity in the region. Eventually,

no idea of the mysteries underwater here—fish, mussels,

she enrolled in the twelve-week Master Naturalist course

salamanders, leopard frogs, aquatic turtles—just a whole

through Clemson University. And it was during the

host of beauty.”

comprehensive sessions—covering everything from geology

Once she coaxes a wild fish onto the hook, The

to tiny invertebrates, plant biology to water quality—that

Cliffs at Mountain Park homeowner typically will gently

she learned about the myriad of native species in the rocky

transfer it briefly to a water-filled viewing box—getting a

beds of local streams and rivers.

clear view of the fish and its fins when raised, how they

Among the many bodies of water she’s fished and

naturally look in the water. She takes photographs to help

explored are the clear waters of Terry Creek and the Saluda

her identify the fish, and then uses jeweler’s tools to remove

River on the Valley and Mountain Park golf courses, as well as

the hook—everything is mini-sized and carefully done. It

the Chattooga River watershed, Long Shoals Wayside Park,

is a bit like field biology. Villmow notes that her catch-

and other fishing holes along the Cherokee Foothills Scenic

and-release hobby is much more akin to birdwatching

Highway. Her gear is so minimal that she says she often has

than to traditional fishing. (In Japan, micro fishing has

it with her, just in case she happens upon a stream. “It’s a fun

been popular for centuries.) She’s keeping a life list of the

little hobby—there’s a thrill you get,” she says. “If anybody’s

species she’s caught and observed—to date, totaling about

interested in micro fishing, I’m happy to introduce them to it.”

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“I HAD NO IDEA OF THE MYSTERIES UNDERWATER HERE—FISH, MUSSELS, SALAMANDERS, LEOPARD FROGS, AQUATIC TURTLES—JUST A WHOLE HOST OF BEAUTY.”

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“I’LL GET UP BEFORE DAWN AND HEAD TO A LOCATION AND WAIT FOR THE SUN TO COME UP.”

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NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY WITH LAURIE METZGER || THE CLIFFS AT KEOWEE FALLS SINCE 2014 PHOTOGRAPHS BY ZACK PEELER

“It’s kind of amazing when you sit quietly in the morning,”

group at Keowee Falls, with outings on Tuesdays from fall to

says Laurie Metzger, who likes to wake early enough to be on

spring. Through these hikes, she’s discovered other locations

her dock on Lake Keowee before the sun rises. “I walk down

for her early-morning photography.

to the dock with my coffee and my dog, and I watch these amazing sunrises.”

“I’ll get up before dawn and head to a location and wait for the sun to come up,” she explains. Several of her

She and her husband built their home on the water

favorite spots are along hiking trails that she can walk

with a wide southeastern view, so she has an especially good

to from home. Or she’ll drive to an overlook on the way

vantage point for observing—a lone fisherman, scullers

to Cashiers, toward Sassafras Mountain, Pretty Place,

rowing, a heron fishing, otters, beavers, and foxes.

or Table Rock. Once her Sony camera is securely on the

The scenery at The Cliffs at Keowee Falls captivates

tripod and she’s framed the shot, she says she’ll typically

Metzger, who notes that there’s an especially beautiful

leave the shutter open for long exposures—five to twenty

quality to the light on the lake happening about thirty

seconds. “That really enriches the colors, and if there’s

minutes before full daylight. She started bringing her

water, it makes the surface glass-like.”

camera to the dock to try to capture it. From the first image,

Metzger says she’s regularly scanning the horizon for

she was hooked. Before shifting her focus to parenting

photo subjects. “I keep my camera in my car,” she notes,

during her son’s and daughter’s childhood, Metzger worked

recalling a recent drive when she stopped at a cotton field and

in banking and then as an industrial photographer and a

photographed the rows. “I probably hung out for a half hour.”

portrait photographer. The lake images were her first foray

She prefers to print the images in larger sizes, typically

into landscape and waterscape photography.

ranging from 30x45 up to six feet wide. Most are purchased

Metzger photographed Lake Keowee pre-dawn on more

by individuals for their walls at home, but she donates

than 450 days during the pandemic. In those unusual times, it

work to the Cliffs Residents Outreach annual auction and

was a way “to try to find the beauty in the world,” she recalls.

has a photograph hanging in the Keowee Falls Clubhouse.

And she shared her photography, posting daily images to

The subject of that print is the view from Pounding Mill

social media. That led to sales and gallery showings—she’s

Overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Metzger says she

now a member of the Art Gallery on Pendleton Square. Her

arrived that day to “a low-lying fog, so it’s a very ethereal

passion for photography continues, and she says local hikes

scene.” And she captured it during those magical minutes

are a source of inspiration. Metzger is a co-leader of a hiking

she loves, just before sunrise.

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FLY FISHING WITH DR. BOB PHILLIPS || THE CLIFFS AT WALNUT COVE SINCE 2019 PHOTOGRAPHS BY ZACK PEELER

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Dr. Bob Phillips was a dentist for thirty years at his practice

water on my boots. I see the trees. That’s where I want to

near Philadelphia before he and his wife, Mitzi Cole, started

get back to—to get healthy, and to get strong again.”

looking for a retirement locale. A friend asked if they’d ever

The Navy veteran resolved he’d beat cancer, and

visited Western North Carolina. They hadn’t and soon

eventually he did. (He still returns to Duke every six

booked a trip. Cole immediately fell in love with Asheville.

months for checkups and has remained cancer-free.) Able

And from his first look at the mountains, Dr. Bob was sold.

to fish again, he stepped up his outings. Dr. Bob now sets

He’d been fly fishing since he was twelve years old, so

out on hikes to fly-fishing streams two or three days a

he was excited about the possibilities in North Carolina.

week—often three or four miles to get to a remote spot.

He remembers walking into an outfitter’s shop on that first

“I don’t like to fish around too many people. It’s more

trip and asking if there were any good trout streams nearby.

about observing what else is out there. I sit on a rock and

The shopkeeper unfurled a map so densely marked with

just watch the water come over it. I notice the lichen. I’ve

locations that Dr. Bob realized he might never get to them

seen hellbenders [large salamanders] right at my feet that

all. But he wanted to try.

didn’t even see me.”

Phillips and Cole built their house in The Cliffs at

And he’s never troubled by weather, he says,

Walnut Cove and moved in during the spring of 2019,

likely because he grew up fishing on chilly, wet days in

after their youngest daughter graduated from high

Pennsylvania. “When it’s cold and snowy here, I go out

school. Dr. Bob was busy exploring nearby fishing spots

anyway,” he says. “The fish don’t care, they’re already wet.”

when he suddenly had to put his outdoor pursuits on the

On the days he’s not fishing, Dr. Bob golfs or

back burner—that December, he was diagnosed with

volunteers—he’s thankful he was able to help charitable

leukemia. For the next two years, he’d seek chemo and

efforts after Hurricane Helene in 2024. And when he does

then stem cell treatments, including new techniques at

catch a fish, he always releases it. His favorites to find are

the Duke Cancer Institute’s bone marrow clinic. It was a

wild brook trout, rainbow trout, and brown trout. He can

difficult time, simultaneous with the pandemic, so family

still picture a beautiful brook trout from last fall. “About

visits were rare. Dr. Bob remembers a particular day when

seven inches long, he was the prettiest I’d caught all year.”

he was feeling especially low, and a nurse asked him to

And whether he catches twenty fish or none at all, he says

imagine his happy place. He closed his eyes and described

he feels lucky to be outside in nature. “Having been at death’s

what he saw. “I’m standing in a small stream. I feel the

door a couple times, I think, yeah, appreciate everything.”

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“I SIT ON A ROCK AND JUST WATCH THE WATER COME OVER IT. I NOTICE THE LICHEN. I’VE SEEN HELLBENDERS RIGHT AT MY FEET THAT DIDN’T EVEN SEE ME.”

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DESIGNING COMMUNITY At The Cliffs, some of the country’s leading architects are demonstrating how thoughtful architecture can enrich community living and the way we inhabit it.

S TO RY BY S T E P H A N I E H U N T P H OTO G R A P H S BY PAT R I C K O ’ B R I E N , R O B E R T G O M E Z , A N D Z AC K P E E L E R

To enter a building is to step into a dream.

After all, that’s where most buildings begin: in the swirl of Sunday afternoon post-nap musings. On a walk in the woods or around a lake, the mind wildly wandering. With curious jottings on the back of a cocktail napkin. The dream is sketched out on paper and refined through a 3D CAD rendering, eventually evolving into blueprints. Then, finally, nail by hammer by foundation pour, that dream becomes reality. Somehow, those initial sketchy scribblings coalesce into floor joists and framing, and voilà, a building. “Architecture is not based on concrete and steel and the elements of soil. It’s based on wonder,” said the Polish-American architect Daniel Libeskind. And when that wonder is activated, when architects dream big, that built reality—the roof overhead, those soaring ceilings, those interior and exterior spaces—retain their sense of wonder.

That’s the goal at The Cliffs, where South Street Partners has tapped some of the country’s leading architecture firms to dream boldly while creating the marquee public buildings anchoring The Cliffs communities. “The remarkable landscapes which unfold across The Cliffs seven communities are a constant source of inspiration and present endless opportunities to weave buildings into these spectacular natural settings,” says Chris Randolph, managing partner at South Street Partners. Across their portfolio of properties, South Street Partners works to ensure the built environment blends seamlessly with the natural environment, enhancing quality of life and the community’s sense of connection and wellness. At The Cliffs, this is evident in the thoughtful designs behind The Cliffs at Keowee Springs Clubhouse, designed by Hart Howerton; The Lake Club at The Landing, designed by Lake Flato; and the new Sports Pavilion at The Cliffs at Mountain Park, designed by Summerour Architects.

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Not Your Grandad’s Clubhouse H A R T H OW E R TO N

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According to the architects at the New York- and San

Slattery and his colleague Louise Le Gardeur

Francisco-based firm Hart Howerton, it’s time to rethink

envisioned the clubhouse as the “great room” for the broader

the “clubby” clubhouse. The days of dusky interiors, heavy

community, a central gathering spot where members can

drapes, and rooms filled with the aroma of cigar smoke

come for Pilates in the morning, grab a latte and a barstool

are in the past, giving way to more modern offerings like

to catch up with friends at the sunny blue and white coffee

pickleball, padel, and yoga with stunning mountain views

bar, then return later for a sunset cocktail and dinner in

right outside.

one of the various dining rooms. Or, better yet, stay all day,

Instead of closed off and closed in, the Hart Howerton

enjoying the fitness room, conversations on the patios, or

team envisioned the new Keowee Springs Clubhouse as

reading in the library. A hinged window in one bar opens

an open—and open-air—invitation to awe. The hilltop

to an outdoor patio in good weather. Kids can run around

site overlooking the 18th hole had already been selected

in the courtyards, while adults relax at the wine bar. “We

and cleared when Hart Howerton was brought on. Upon

wanted a variety of spaces connected by breezeways, a plan

seeing the panoramic view, the firm capitalized on the

that’s inviting and intimate for the couple having a quiet

abundant natural light and spectacular vistas to create a

dinner in the off-season and works equally well when the

dynamic gathering spot for family-focused experiences.

whole membership is here for a Fourth of July barbecue,”

“We are an interdisciplinary firm—we do master planning,

says Slattery.

landscape architecture, and interiors, as well as building

Hart Howerton also designed residences at the adjacent

architecture—so we’re always thinking as much about the

Clubhouse Village. “We respected the vernacular of the

outdoor rooms as the indoor,” says Tim Slattery, partner

area,” says Le Gardeur. “The homes all have a connection to

at Hart Howerton. “We wanted people to feel they were

the outdoors and a nod to traditional materials and colors,

arriving not to a building but to nature. The breezeway

but are a little lighter and brighter, because that’s what

creates an arrival experience, opening through and into

people want and need these days. We’re so often in front of

the building, which then opens onto a courtyard framing

our computers, what we’ve designed offers a relief, with more

the view.” Poured-form concrete pillars give depth, while

connection to the outside, lots of porches and gardens.” The

wood beams and a metal roof make for the muted exterior,

cohesively designed homes at Clubhouse Village are all about

“a quietness that blends with the landscape,” adds Slattery,

being energized by the outdoors, promoting walkability and

“then on the inside, there are pops of color, the light and

bicycling with their proximity to the clubhouse pavilion and

darker blues, and big windows everywhere.”

nearby amenities.

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Boat Slips and Tree Tops L A K E F L AT O

Below the hills and lapping the shore of Lake Keowee, The Lake Club at The Landing, designed by the Texas-based firm Lake Flato, similarly takes its cues from the natural setting. The Lake Club is smaller than the clubhouse, but no less loaded with thought and intention. “We envisioned The Lake Club as a threshold to the water’s edge, framing the community recreation space while nestling it amidst the lakeshore landscape,” says Graham Beach, Lake Flato’s lead architect on the project. A series of boardwalks, pavilions, and pools terrace down the slope leading to Lake Keowee and a protected swimming cove. The pavilion’s vertical timber structure, with honeyed exposed beams beneath a metal roof and a modular wing of elevated horizontal wood slats, hovers above the land, treehouse-like, echoing the serene, wooded surroundings and rooting the architecture in the forested landscape.

Inside are changing rooms, a restaurant, and a fitness facility. “The structures offer breezy shade during the day and are an inviting spot for a drink by the firepit at night,” says Beach. “It’s all about comfortable places to come together, relax, and maybe splash around a bit, while still feeling connected to the land.”

At the lake, boat slips make watersports readily accessible, with the lakeside Paddle House offering a convenient gathering spot and point of arrival or departure for water activities. Lawns and trails connect the pavilions to the Waterscape community of lakeside homes that Lake Flato also designed as part of the master plan. “Density here is desirable,” says Beach. “These two groups of unique residences in proximity to each other and The Lake Club add vibrancy and support the fabric of the community.” To the east is The Cove, where clustered homes share outdoor spaces and a generous lawn, perfect for group picnics, events, or fierce bocce competition.

To the north side of The Lake Club, The Treetops homes are nestled among the tall pines, with expansive windows offering views of the lake and surrounding woods. All the homes feature open kitchens and familyoriented living spaces, some with bunk rooms and lofts, and screened dining porches overlooking Lake Keowee. A network of trails leads to the dock and the clubhouse. “We designed this lakeside community for exploration and connection, both to fellow neighbors and to the outdoors,” Beach says.

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Game On SUMMEROUR ARCHITECTS

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When South Street Partners tasked Keith Summerour of

and padel courts, along with other sports amenities,

Atlanta-based firm Summerour Architects with designing

complete the complex. “Health is the new luxury,” he

a new Sports Pavilion for The Cliffs at Mountain Park,

adds, and social interaction is as much a component of

Summerour drew inspiration from the region’s history.

health and well-being as physical activity. To that end,

“Because of the hills and steepness in the Upstate, farms

Summerour designed spaces that both honor nature and

here tend to be smaller and the settlers’ barns not as large

nurture community. “Instead of a pool that’s wide open,

as elsewhere in South Carolina. We modeled the Sports

we wrapped cabanas around the arbors, so sunbathers and

Pavilion on that scale, a building that feels agrarian but

swimmers feel less exposed. Those sheltering principles

approachable, with a cleverness in the use of materials

make people feel more comfortable,” he says.

associated with a barn,” Summerour says. “We wanted

As Summerour, Beach, Slattery, and Le Gardeur all

it as open-air as possible, so when you enter through a

know, “a design isn’t done until someone is using it,” as

tall one-story portal, it looks like a foyer without doors,

noted interactive designer Brenda Laurel once said. That’s

like a deconstructed barn or house.” There are openings

why Summerour hopes for time to sit poolside at the Sports

where windows would go, but no windows—it’s all open

Pavilion, maybe sip a drink, and observe how long people

air. Horizontal slats form the entranceway, and those

linger, how they move about enjoying different aspects of

deconstructed columns do double duty as lighting in the

the club. “My hope is that they stay all day,” he says.

evening. “We placed garden lights inside the columns, and

Creating spaces where relaxed, happy people can

when the light hits the slats, it spills out to the surrounding

enjoy being together in a sublime mountain setting was the

area,” he adds. “The result is an interesting, romantic

goal, and by all accounts, these architects have achieved it.

reflection in the water, which makes it feel different at night

The proof isn’t in the pudding as much as in the pools and

than during the day.”

pavilions, and in the laughter emanating from them. In the

Summerour wanted the Sports Pavilion architecture

smiles of members milling about the courtyard at the Keowee

to “touch the water as closely as possible,” which reflecting

Springs Clubhouse, or sharing a meal at the Sports Pavilion,

light helps achieve. “These lit columns of slats magnify

or meandering along the trails at The Landing. The proof

the effects of the water, and anytime you have a watering

is how these thoughtfully designed spaces define the public

hole and an ability to cook or entertain next to it, that’s

realm and even private residences at The Cliffs, fostering a

going to be a magnet. We want to draw people here, and

sense of well-being and communal connection. Or how, as

entice them to stay.” Summerour’s design also incorporates

Winston Churchill once quipped, “We shape our buildings;

indoor space for fitness and dining, while tennis, pickleball,

thereafter they shape us.”

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Wild Design Horticulturist Kenny Collins is redefining what it means to design for the future, creating spaces that are as enduring as they are alive.

S TO RY BY J O E L C A L DW E L L P H OTO G R A P H S BY PAT R I C K O ’ B R I E N

Kenny Collins is on a mission to define the New American Garden.

As the owner and CEO of DabneyCollins, a design-build firm based out of Upstate South Carolina, Collins is often asked to create gardens rooted in the formal, meticulously controlled traditions of European countries. But his vision tells a different story. The New American Garden, as he sees it, blends structure with softness, weaving ecological function into elegant design. It’s a reimagined landscape, where natural edges support biodiversity, and beauty emerges through balance.

According to Collins, it all begins with a simple change in plant palette. “Often when I suggest native plantings to clients, they throw up the red flag. But they don’t realize that there are tons of plants that can be incorporated beautifully.” Butterfly milkweed, purple coneflower, bee balm, asters, swamp sunflower, coreopsis, goldenrod—all of these plants work alongside structured, linear elements and tried-and-true traditional garden plants, such as American boxwoods. “Gardens provide a valuable window into the changing seasons and wonder of the natural world,” Collins tells me. “Connection to nature is essential, and the more diverse and considered the plant palette, the more ecologically functional the system.”

Collins designs for a future where the structural elegance of well-designed gardens coexists with the wilder flora and fauna of the surrounding environment. “Even a single backyard can make a big difference. We can have well-functioning spaces that enrich our lives and also support the ecosystem we’re a part of.”

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Collins graduated from Clemson University

R E GION A L SOIL & CL I M AT E NOT E S

with a degree in horticulture and a passion

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Soil pH: naturally acidic to slightly acidic

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Texture: loamy, rocky, or sandy, depending

for creating outdoor spaces. Twenty-five years on, DabneyCollins has staff with expertise

on slope and drainage

in landscape architecture, design, and construction. “Design is limited based on

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the ability to construct. You might have great ideas, but how do you put them together? As we’ve matured, we now have staff who can construct almost anything."

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Moisture: varies by microclimate; consistent rainfall supports rich plant diversity

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Microclimates: cooler in elevation; mild winters and moderate summers

BE N E FITS OF N ATIV E PL ANTS ·

Support local pollinators and wildlife

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Improve soil structure and fertility

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Reduce erosion and stormwater runoff

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Require less irrigation and maintenance

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Create beauty that evolves through all four seasons

Collins believes that supporting the natural world and

Collins is passionate about outdoor living spaces.

making your backyard an extension of the larger ecosystem,

Whether it's a pool or a fire pit, his designs focus on “opening

albeit with considerable refinement, elevates the garden

up the home” and creating space for outdoor entertainment

experience. “If you look at a family that is thriving

and engagement. Collins’s philosophy informs his process,

energetically, there’s this exchange that happens between

letting the land dictate the design, with the goal of

one person and the next. That doesn’t stop with people. It

minimizing soil disturbance. “We use plant material, as

also applies to nature. If you have that vibrant system around

much as possible, to retain soil,” referencing materials like

you, that richness, how would that change how you love

trees, climbing hydrangea, and grids of rebar that host a

your family, love your home?” But it’s not just about energy.

living “green wall.”

“We have to get back to using the things nature has given

According to Collins, “Every good landscape has layers.

us with purpose. It reduces your maintenance, increases your

It's like a picture frame.” Perennial beds or annual plantings

family’s interconnectedness, builds soil, and creates habitat,

only look good for half the year, so you don’t want to plant

both for your family and the larger ecological community.

them alone. “They don’t shine during the dormant season,

Let the land guide the process.”

so up front, we plant perennials behind an evergreen

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border, so they pop up in all their glory during the growing

Erosion control remains a top priority for design-build

season, but while dormant, you have that evergreen border.”

projects in the mountains. While mulch has historically

Thoughtful layers offer year-round beauty.

been used as a cover for disturbed soil, it lacks sustainability

Beyond the manicured space, you have to blend back

and offers only short-term erosion prevention. Instead, re-

into the woods or the edges of the property line. Collins

establishing the soil with a diverse mix of native ground

recommends strategically placing evergreen trees that create

cover is far more effective and enduring.

privacy and establish sightlines while also incorporating and

Collins wants to use native plants to reestablish areas that

expanding the native space. “Red maples, eastern redbuds,

are prone to erosion. His “native mix” is a triple win: it holds

white oaks…we have a lot of eastern cedars that blend well

the soil, preventing erosion, while also supporting biodiversity

with nature. Ideally, it doesn’t look too ‘landscapey,’ but

and, importantly, providing browsers an alternative food

blends with what’s already existing. At the very edge, you

source to your garden. It also creates a great-looking space that

have an evergreen privacy screen.”

doesn’t require herbicides or weekly maintenance.

Increasingly, Collins sees potential along the edges

Collins’s suggestion: “Let it grow. Once a year, have

of property lines and community roads to plant native

someone go in and remove the invasive plants, and after a few

species—grasses like little bluestem, muhly grass, Indian

years, it’ll acclimate.” These native meadows will contribute

grass, and switchgrass paired with native herbaceous plants.

seasonal interest, providing homeowners with a dynamic

“We can create a soft, easy-on-the-eyes habitat that saves on

landscape that changes throughout the year, one they will

your maintenance budget and is a better visual.”

look forward to observing.

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Top Ten Most Beneficial Plants for the Piedmont and Blue Ridge Regions White Oak (Quercus alba) A keystone species. White oaks support hundreds of species of caterpillars, which are critical food for birds, and produce acorns that sustain wildlife from fall through winter.

Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis) One of the earliest spring bloomers, providing vital nectar for native bees emerging from winter. Its seeds also feed birds, and its size makes it ideal for residential landscapes.

Serviceberry (Amelanchier arborea) Highly valuable for wildlife, offering early flowers for pollinators and summer berries for birds. Its multi-season interest makes it both ecologically and aesthetically strong.

Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) A native warm-season grass that stabilizes soil, improves water infiltration, and provides nesting habitat for birds.

Excellent for meadows, borders, and restoration work.

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Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)

American Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana)

This is a pollinator powerhouse that supports bees and

Its vivid purple berries are an important fall food source for

butterflies throughout summer, with seed heads that feed

birds. The plant also supports native insects and thrives in

birds well into winter.

woodland edges.

Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa)

Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora)

Essential for monarch butterflies as a host plant, while also

Beyond its iconic presence, it offers habitat and nesting

attracting a wide range of native pollinators. Thrives in well-

cover for birds and supports native beetle pollinators that

drained soils common in the region.

predate bees.

Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta)

Blue Wild Indigo (Baptisia australis)

Fast-establishing and long-blooming, it provides abundant

A deep-rooted perennial that improves soil health through

nectar and pollen and is especially valuable in early

nitrogen fixation and supports specialist pollinators,

restoration plantings.

particularly native bees.

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Camp Summer

For more than a century, the mountains, forests, lakes, and cool air of the Carolinas have drawn generations of children to camp—attracted by the same natural beauty and sense of freedom that continue to draw members to The Cliffs today.

These camps didn’t arrive by accident; they were established where the landscape invited exploration, independence, and time outdoors. In many ways, the camp tradition reflects the values that shape life here now: a reverence for unspoiled nature, a belief in the formative power of place, and an understanding that the most lasting experiences are built season after season. This is why camp remains such an enduring part of the region’s story—and why it belongs in ours.

STORY BY HAILEY WIST

Camp Greystone Afternoons at Camp Greystone unfold along the edge of Lake Summit in Western North Carolina, where campers paddle, swim, and gather as the day winds down. Laughter carries across the water and into the surrounding hills, a familiar sound at a place that has welcomed generations of girls. Founded in 1920

by Dr. Joseph R. Sevier, Greystone has spent more than a century helping girls build confidence, independence, and character.

Still owned and directed by the Sevier family five generations later, Greystone balances deep tradition with thoughtful evolution. Its 150-acre campus stretches from the lake to the hillside and includes stables, open-air pavilions, art studios, cabins, and wooded paths. The setting is simple, purposeful, and designed to support a full and active camp life.

Greystone’s foundation is spiritual, but its approach is practical and welcoming. Mornings begin with devotion and gratitude, setting a steady tone for the day. Campers choose from more than sixty activities—from horseback riding and canoeing to dance, drama, fencing, and pottery—each offering opportunities to try something new, develop skills, and grow through encouragement.

Traditions remain at the heart of the Greystone experience.

Flag ceremonies, council fires, closing vespers, and shared meals connect campers across decades. Many families return generation after generation, finding that while the years pass, the rhythms, places, and moments that define camp remain largely the same.

Greystone offers girls time away from distraction, space to build friendships, and the chance to grow in confidence, and consideration for others. It is an experience shaped by consistency, care, and the lasting impact of time well spent.

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Camp Rockmont

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Situated in the Blue Ridge Mountains just outside

friendships, and gain a sense of independence that endures

Asheville, Camp Rockmont for Boys is more than a

long after summer ends.

summer camp; it’s a place where boys discover a deep

Rockmont welcomes boys from across the globe.

sense of belonging. For over seventy years, Rockmont has

Through nightly cabin devotions, camp gatherings, and

combined the best of classic camp adventure with a deep

weekly council, boys encounter a faith that feels real,

commitment to character, confidence, and community.

grounded, and personal.

Days at Rockmont are filled with mountain biking,

From the youngest Bear Campers (rising 1st–4th

boating, rock climbing, expansive adventurous games,

grade) to the oldest Mountain Campers (rising 7th–10th),

blacksmithing, and time spent around the campfire. But

each boy finds his place and is celebrated for who he is.

beyond the activities, something deeper happens: boys

Whether it’s the sound of laughter echoing across Lake

discover courage, responsibility, and belonging. Guided

Eden or the quiet pride of earning a skill patch, Rockmont

by caring mentors and surrounded by the beauty of

offers a rare and transformative experience: a screen-free

nature, campers learn to take healthy risks, build lasting

place for boys to be fully alive, outdoors, and themselves.

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Rockbrook Camp Follow the road past Brevard and into the forest, where waterfalls trace the rock and wildflowers line the path. There you’ll find Rockbrook Camp for Girls, founded in 1921 by Nancy Barnum Clarke Carrier, great-granddaughter of P.T. Barnum—a woman who believed that joy and courage belong together.

Rockbrook’s 240-acre campus is its own world of mossy boulders, stone lodges, and rhododendron tunnels. Architect Richard Sharp Smith, who worked on the Biltmore Estate, designed its earliest building, giving the camp an enduring sense of place.

Each summer, campers shape their days through over forty activities that blend art, sports, and exploration, including ceramics, weaving, hiking, theater, horseback riding, and kayaking. Rockbrook’s philosophy—choice and challenge— invites girls to find growth in both success and laughter.

The heart of Rockbrook is its community. Evenings gather everyone for songs in the dining hall or at the lakeside “Spirit Fire”, a tradition glowing since the 1920s. The stories told there echo through generations—each flame a link in a chain that stretches back a century.

Rockbrook remains what it has always been: a place where girls are encouraged to try new things, to explore nature, and to find freedom in the process. Its magic is not nostalgia but continuity, providing proof that imagination, zany fun, and independence never go out of style.

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Falling Creek Camp High above Tuxedo, North Carolina, on 900 acres of

At its heart is the Falling Creek Code—Warrior Spirit,

rolling forest, Falling Creek Camp sits where the fog meets

Servant’s Heart, Moral Compass, Positive Attitude. This isn’t

the ridgeline. Founded in 1969 by Jim and Libby Miller,

just a slogan; these are the invisible rules of camp life, shaping

it was created as the brother camp to Greystone, rooted in

how boys support one another and approach challenges.

outdoor adventure.

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Evenings bring reflection around the fire. Counselors

The first thing you notice at Falling Creek is the sound:

encourage stories, songs, and small acts of leadership.

hammer on anvil from the blacksmith shop, boots on

The lessons last longer than the season: that real courage

gravel, voices carrying from the lake. Every space hums with

includes humility, and that friendship forged in rain and

purpose. Boys choose from over thirty activities, including

mud can feel like family.

rock climbing, archery, riflery, mountain biking, kayaking,

When the fog burns off the mountains each morning,

and woodcraft. Multiday trips into Pisgah National Forest

the camp comes alive again. Falling Creek endures as a place

and Dupont State Forest push campers to test endurance,

where strength is shaped not by competition, but by the

teamwork, and trust.

climb itself.

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the HOME

TABLE

How Chef Francis brings restaurant-level dining into members’ homes with ease, warmth, and a personal touch.

For nearly two decades, Senior Executive Chef Francis Turck has been a familiar presence within The Cliffs. Known not just for his cooking but also for the sense of warmth he brings into every space he enters, his work stretches far beyond the clubhouse kitchen. While he leads the culinary program at The Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards, he also moves between properties, assisting with projects, supporting other teams, and, most memorably, bringing the restaurant experience directly into members’ homes.

These in-home dinners have grown into something of a tradition. What began as the occasional special request has evolved into nearly fifty intimate evenings each year, many with families he has known for decades. Some dinners are

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celebratory: anniversaries, birthdays, or reunions. Others are more interactive, where family members gather around the kitchen island to chop, stir, and laugh through the first course before settling into a more formal dinner. Each experience is tailored, with a unique feel to each event.

The personal connection of cooking in members’ homes is what keeps Francis committed to these evenings. In the clubhouse, he knows members’ preferences, but in their homes, he steps into something fuller, meeting pets, seeing how families gather, and observing how friends from out of town settle into a member’s carefully built space. It becomes less about a menu and more about creating a moment that feels effortless for the people who live there. “They realize how easy entertainment can be,” he said. “We handle everything from beginning to end so they can actually enjoy their evening.”

The dinner he recently hosted at Susan and Jim Hannan’s home especially captured that spirit. It began with a personalized menu, shaped around the season, dietary needs, and the couple’s preferences. After the initial phone call, Francis crafted a full write-up of the proposed courses for approval—a small but meaningful detail that ensures the experience feels curated and thoughtful.

Chef Francis was great and quickly came up with a menu that matched the theme. He also was able to accommodate our dietary restrictions. Everything was so delicious and beautifully presented.

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The hosting experience was very easy.

They planned the menu, brought all of the food, a server—they even did the dishes. The server was great and she set up everything, made sure every need was met throughout the evening.

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On the day of the dinner, he and his team arrived with everything needed: from plates, glassware, and cookware to carefully selected ingredients. By the time guests entered the kitchen, the stage was set.

The meal opened with passed hors d’oeuvres as guests mingled with cocktails. Once seated, the guests enjoyed panseared Alaskan halibut over a watercress risotto, accompanied by charred tomato sauce and baby vegetables. Local produce shaped much of the dinner, featuring tomatoes, fresh herbs, and soft spring greens that mirrored the brightness of spring. The main course, a pistachio-crusted rack of lamb served with scalloped potatoes and an apricot demi-glace, leaned deeper and richer.

As is often the case with these dinners, wine became its own small ritual. The Hannans have an impressive wine cellar, and Francis worked directly with the host to choose pairings— walking the space together, discussing flavor profiles, and selecting bottles that would complement both the food and the tone of the evening.

By the time dessert arrived—a crisp meringue pavlova, with Meyer lemon curd and berries—the kitchen was spotless, so clean it looked untouched. The guests lingered at the table, unhurried, talking long past the final course. That unhurriedness is what Francis considers the true beauty of an in-home dinner. There is no rush, no pressure, no sense of a restaurant’s rhythm or pace. His team moves quietly in the background, serving each course, introducing each dish, explaining where an ingredient came from or why something was prepared a certain way. It becomes a shared experience shaped around the space and the people at the table.

The guests lingered at the table, unhurried, talking long past the final course. That unhurriedness is what Francis considers the true beauty of an inhome dinner.

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K AT H Y & J AY C A M PA N A

Q Where are you from and how did you get here?

A Kathy: I am from Toledo, Ohio. Jay’s from a suburb of Detroit, Michigan.

Jay: When we got married, we moved to Pasadena, California, for a job opportunity. I am in the retail car business. We lived there for five years, had both the boys. Then we moved back to Vero Beach, Florida.

After about thirty years in the business, we started looking for a second home. We had a friend from Vero Beach who had a home in The Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards, and he invited us to visit. I took one look at the golf course and the lake, and that was it. We bought our first property here in 2013.

Q Why did you choose Keowee Vineyards?

A Kathy: Well, the funny part is we didn’t even look at any of the other communities! For Jay, the golf course is just something you don’t really see anywhere, with so many holes on the water. And having access to the other communities at The Cliffs is incredible. And it was just such a different topography than Florida!

Jay: Keowee Vineyards is a Tom Fazio-designed golf course and I just love him as a designer. I think ours is the most beautiful of all the lake courses.

Kathy: We originally built a house on the lake. It was a storybook setting, such a beautiful spot. We had a boat, jet skis…but then it was time to let someone else enjoy it!

Jay: We’ve lived in five houses here since 2013. Real estate is a bit of a passion for us. And The Cliffs is the most unique club opportunity in the U.S. Seven golf courses, seven clubhouses—there’s nothing like it.

Q How do you spend your time here?

A Kathy: It’s about golf and the lake. We brought our boat up the first year and thought we would trailer it back and forth. But we decided to leave it here. We absolutely love the lake.

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Jay: We are also pool people. With this house, we put three and a quarter acres together. It gave us a lot of privacy and space for a pool. And I’m also a car guy. I have a car collection that I show in The Cliffs car show every year.

Q Tell me about your sons!

A Jay: Christopher is thirty-three, married to Alyssa.

Anthony is thirty-five. They both went to Florida State to play lacrosse.

Kathy: Christopher and Alyssa have an eighteenmonth-old daughter. Her name is Leyla. She is precious!

Jay: The great thing about The Cliffs is the legacy membership. Our boys have been legacy members since we joined. So they come up, bring friends, and stay here even if we’re not home.

Q What is your life like in Keowee Vineyards?

A Kathy: We love the people in Keowee Vineyards.

We moved here full-time in 2020. They did such a wonderful job still letting people live a nice lifestyle, while staying safe. I started walking every day and ladies in the neighborhood started joining me.

Suddenly, I had this amazing group of friends. We were walking six miles a day. Now we are such a tight community. We travel and celebrate special occasions together.

Q Sounds like you fit in a lot!

A Kathy: The wellness center is amazing. The kids love it too. I walk with my friends, use the wellness center, and take classes. The instructors are great.

Now they have physical therapists, massage therapists; they’ve really done a nice job providing something for everyone. They also do a doggy parade for Halloween, a boat parade at Christmas, dining on the golf course—there are so many fun events throughout the year!

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S A N DY & P E R RY H E L M

Q Where are you from?

A Sandy: I was born in New York City. I started out at Sarah Lawrence College as a music major and theater major and went to work for a talent agency right out of college, which later became part of William Morris. After a few years in New York, I really felt like I needed to get back to my music, so I went up to Boston to the Berklee College of Music, then worked at the American Repertory Theater at Harvard as their casting director and company manager. After that, I left the East Coast, had my ski-bum years in Colorado, moved into corporate recruiting, and eventually got recruited to Southern California.

Perry: I was raised in Seattle, Washington. I went to the Air Force Academy for two years during Vietnam, decided not to make a career of it, then went to the University of Washington. After college, I worked with car dealerships and manufacturers all over the country.

Q How did you meet?

A Perry: I was transferred to Southern California and met Sandy on Match.com.

Sandy: I was recruited to go to work for the dot com that owned Match.com. Perry and I were both going through divorces. When we matched, I was living in Pasadena, and he was in Burbank—twelve minutes away from each other.

Q How did you make your way to The Cliffs?

A Sandy: During the pandemic, we decided we didn’t want to live on the West Coast anymore. Perry’s family had passed away, and mine lived on the East Coast. We didn’t want to go to the Northeast, and we thought we might like Asheville. We came out here to look around, and a friend recommended we visit The Cliffs. We did a discovery weekend in The Lake Region, but it didn’t click. Then we came up to The Cliffs at Glassy. This was the second house we looked at. The view just grabbed us both. We were sitting on the plane filling out the

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offer paperwork, and by the time we landed back in Los Angeles, we had an accepted offer.

Q Tell me about the community here.

A Sandy: Perry is very involved with CRO [Cliffs Residents Outreach]. I am a member of the Social and Communications committees and lead the Newcomer’s Connections Committee with two other women. When someone moves to Glassy, we pair them with a resident to answer questions and introduce them to the neighborhood. Perry and I sing with the Glassy Choir, and I also sing with North Greenville Choral Arts. There’s a really vibrant art and music community in the area.

Q Tell me about CRO! A Perry: CRO started here at Glassy, and I went to a meeting because I wanted to get involved with something—I couldn’t just play golf. We help out in the community: we’ve provided virtual reality headsets to Landrum Middle School, support book vending machines at several elementary schools, and set up a strings program at North Greenville University. We started a summer camp with Steps to Hope for children of domestic violence. Recently, we provided $5,000 to create a prom for special-needs kids in Spartanburg County School District One called The Rhythm of Joy. It brought tears to my eyes.

Q What else do you like to do here?

A Perry: We play a lot of golf. And we love biking! We’ve been on a lot of cycling trips all over the world. My daughter and I ride in the Gran Fondo every year.

Glassy is a nonstop party. We could go out every night!

Sandy: I’m in a book club. I play with the Women’s Golf League, he plays with the Men’s Golf League.

We have more friends than we ever had anywhere else we’ve ever lived. The quality of our friendships here is amazing.

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38 Falling Star Way

5 Bedrooms | 5 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 5,400-5,599 sq. ft.

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4 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 3,600-3,799 sq. ft.

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$2,350,000

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35 Lakes Edge Way*

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5 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath | 3,400-3,599 sq. ft.

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IN THEIR OW N WOR D S Director of Construction for Cliffs Builders, Vincent Fournier, shares the more personal side of his work and what it means to build community.

Who is Vincent Fournier? I am a husband

welcoming members to their new homes here.

and father of two. I’ve always had an affinity

In September 2025, I took on the

for putting things together; as a kid, I loved

role of Director of Construction for Cliffs

to play with Legos, puzzles, and virtually

Builders. Operating exclusively within The

anything with a lot of parts. My parents must

Cliffs, we have grown steadily by embracing

have had a good bit of fun teaching me to

a philosophy rooted in craftsmanship,

clean up. I have a bachelor’s degree in civil

collaboration, and a deep respect for the

engineering, and after graduation, I teamed

unique landscapes that define the region. Our

up with two friends, and without much

development over the years reflects far more

experience, we started a general contracting

than an increase in project volume; it reflects

company. To this day, I consider it the hardest

an evolution in how thoughtfully homes and

thing I’ve ever done. We barely made a living,

neighborhoods can be built when a company

but we learned very valuable lessons; that

commits itself to both place and people.

experience still informs my decisions today.

One of the foundational drivers of

In 2015, I was offered a job with a general

Cliffs Builders’ growth is our relationship-

contractor that operated on private islands in

driven approach to homebuilding. Unlike

the Caribbean. Being single and without kids,

large, multistate homebuilders that spread

I took the leap. It was in the British Virgin

operations across broad markets, we have

Islands that I met my wife, Brianna. Brianna

chosen a narrower but deeper path. Our team

took a job with The Cliffs, and we moved to

works almost exclusively with residents who

the Upstate in 2020. I was hired on shortly

have chosen The Cliffs for their scenic beauty,

after. We love it here. The weather is fantastic,

recreational appeal, and lifestyle amenities.

the people are friendly, and there are so many

This design-build process is inherently

opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. The

personal. For me, being present in the field

Cliffs is absolutely stunning, and I feel a great

and meeting our customers in person is very

sense of pride in being able to contribute to

important. Many are building retirement

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I take real pride in knowing that the homes we build are part of something larger: thoughtfully designed neighborhoods that respect the land, honor craftsmanship, and welcome people into a way of life they’re excited to begin.

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homes, multigenerational gathering places,

must harmonize with the surrounding

or long-term family legacies. Working with

natural beauty—the Blue Ridge Mountain

individuals requires a true commitment

vistas, serene lakeshores, rolling Carolina

to partnership. The emotional reward of

hills—while providing the living experience

this process often equals the technical

that residents of The Cliffs expect.

accomplishment. For me, few moments

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Ultimately,

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growth

of

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are more gratifying than handing over the

Builders mirrors what matters most to me

keys to a home that began as a sketch and

personally. As a husband and father, I think

evolved through hundreds of decisions. To

a lot about what makes a place truly feel

see homeowners walk through their finished

like home—spaces where families gather,

spaces—with awe, relief, and excitement—is

traditions start, and neighbors become

to witness the culmination of months or years

friends. I take real pride in knowing that the

of shared effort.

homes we build are part of something larger:

Cliffs Builders’ main undertaking has

thoughtfully designed neighborhoods that

been its semi-custom neighborhoods. These

respect the land, honor craftsmanship, and

projects require a unique blend of foresight

welcome people into a way of life they’re

and trust. We have a lot fun imagining

excited to begin. Being entrusted with that

what future homeowners will want their

responsibility is something I don’t take

home to feel like. Creating a neighborhood

lightly. At the end of the day, I’m proud not

within The Cliffs means understanding

just of what we build but also of the sense of

the architectural language, environmental

belonging we help create for the families who

considerations, and lifestyle patterns that

choose to make this area—and The Cliffs—a

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