Walnut Cove · Valley · Mountain Park · Glassy
The Mountains
Long-range Blue Ridge views, cooler summers, hiking and biking. Walnut Cove sits outside Asheville; the other three are 25 to 30 minutes from downtown Greenville.
Seven Communities ·
Mountains & Lake Keowee
The Cliffs Communities
near Asheville & Greenville
Seven private club communities across the Blue Ridge of North and South Carolina: four in the mountains, three on Lake Keowee, seven championship golf courses and one membership.
- Communities
- 7 · NC & SC
- Golf
- 7 Courses · 5 Designers
- Lake Keowee
- 18,500 Acres
- Membership
- One Opens All 7
From the Peaks to the Shoreline
Mountain or Lake?
The Cliffs spans about 20,000 acres from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the shores of Lake Keowee. Each community has its own club, course and personality, but membership opens the door to all seven, so most buyers choose by setting first.
Keowee Vineyards · Keowee Falls · Keowee Springs
Lake Keowee
Lakefront living on 18,500 acres of water and about 300 miles of shoreline, with marinas, beach clubs and Clemson close by.
Where They Sit
Between Asheville, Greenville & Clemson
- Walnut Cove → downtown Asheville≈20 min
- Valley or Mountain Park → Greenville≈25 min
- Glassy → Greenville≈30 min
- Keowee Springs → Clemson≈20 min
- Keowee Vineyards or Falls → Greenville≈1 hr
- Walnut Cove → Asheville airport (AVL)≈10 min
Drive times are approximate, as published by The Cliffs.
Side by Side
Compare the Seven
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| Community | Setting | Golf Designer | Nearest City | Vibe | Homes From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut CoveArden (Asheville), NC | MountainsUp to 2,800 ft | Jack NicklausPar 71 | ≈20 min to downtown Asheville | Asheville's private golf club | $1.3M–$6M+ |
| ValleyTravelers Rest, SC | MountainsUp to 3,100 ft | Ben WrightPar 72 | ≈25 min to Greenville | Social, active, awe-inspiring | $800K–$4M+ |
| Mountain ParkMarietta, SC | MountainsUp to 1,794 ft | Gary PlayerPar 72 | ≈25 min to Greenville | Social, rustic, adventurous | $800K–$4M+ |
| GlassyLandrum, SC | MountainsUp to 3,353 ft | Tom JacksonPar 72 | ≈30 min to Greenville | The original Cliffs club | $800K–$4M+ |
| Keowee VineyardsSunset, SC | Lake KeoweeUp to 1,200 ft | Tom FazioPar 71 | ≈1 hr to Greenville | Lakefront golf and riding | $800K–$5.9M+ |
| Keowee FallsSalem, SC | Lake KeoweeUp to 1,200 ft | Jack NicklausPar 72 | ≈40 min to Clemson | Waterfalls and wilderness | $1M–$5M+ |
| Keowee SpringsSix Mile, SC | Lake KeoweeUp to 1,200 ft | Tom FazioPar 72 | ≈20 min to Clemson | Fun, family, friendly | $1.3M–$5.9M+ |
Elevations, designers and home price ranges as published by The Cliffs (Oct 2026). Price ranges are the developer's broad guide, not current listings.
Seven Clubs, One Membership
Explore the Communities
Asheville · NC MountainsThe Cliffs at Walnut Cove
Arden (Asheville), NC · Jack Nicklaus golf
A Blue Ridge valley beside Pisgah National Forest, with a Jack Nicklaus Signature course that hosted the PGA Tour in 2026, minutes from Asheville and its airport.
Troy represents buyers here directly.
Explore Walnut Cove →
Greenville · SC MountainsThe Cliffs Valley
Travelers Rest, SC · Ben Wright golf
A walkable parkland course, a 28,000 sq ft clubhouse and the largest tennis and pickleball program at The Cliffs, in the Blue Ridge foothills.
Troy is your first call, and he connects you with a trusted South Carolina partner.
Explore Valley →
Greenville · SC MountainsThe Cliffs at Mountain Park
Marietta, SC · Gary Player golf
About 2,000 acres along the North Saluda River, with a links-style Gary Player course, The Cabin and a new Sports Pavilion with padel courts.
Troy is your first call, and he connects you with a trusted South Carolina partner.
Explore Mountain Park →
Greenville · SC MountainsThe Cliffs at Glassy
Landrum, SC · Tom Jackson golf
The first Cliffs community, on top of Glassy Mountain, with South Carolina's only mountaintop golf course and views of up to 75 miles on a clear day.
Troy is your first call, and he connects you with a trusted South Carolina partner.
Explore Glassy →
Lake Keowee · SCThe Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards
Sunset, SC · Tom Fazio golf
A Tom Fazio course with eight holes on Lake Keowee, a full-service marina and an equestrian center with access to more than 200 miles of riding trails.
Troy is your first call, and he connects you with a trusted South Carolina partner.
Explore Keowee Vineyards →
Lake Keowee · SCThe Cliffs at Keowee Falls
Salem, SC · Jack Nicklaus golf
About 2,500 acres of forest, waterfalls and 20 miles of private Lake Keowee shoreline, with a Jack Nicklaus Signature course many members call the toughest of the seven.
Troy is your first call, and he connects you with a trusted South Carolina partner.
Explore Keowee Falls →
Lake Keowee · SCThe Cliffs at Keowee Springs
Six Mile, SC · Tom Fazio golf
A family lake club with a Beach Club and water slides, a new hilltop clubhouse and a Tom Fazio course built as three loops of six holes.
Troy is your first call, and he connects you with a trusted South Carolina partner.
Explore Keowee Springs →
Seven Courses · One Golf Membership
Golf at The Cliffs
Five of the game's great designers, seven private courses and one Golf Membership that includes them all. Walnut Cove's Nicklaus course hosted the PGA Tour's first Biltmore Championship Asheville in September 2026.
Jack Nicklaus
Walnut Cove · Keowee Falls
Tom Fazio
Keowee Vineyards · Keowee Springs
Gary Player
Mountain Park
Ben Wright
Valley
Tom Jackson
Glassy
Membership
One Membership, Seven Clubs
- Membership is tied to owning a home or homesite at The Cliffs
- It is applied for and paid for separately from your purchase
- Your home club is the community where you buy
- Golf Membership includes all seven courses; other categories vary
- Fees, dues and categories change, so confirm them before you buy
Market Snapshot
The Cliffs by the Numbers
- Median Home Price
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- Homes Sold (12 mo)
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- Days on Market
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- Active Listings
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Independent Advice, Not the Developer's
Why Work with Troy
On Your Side of the Table
Cliffs Realty is the developer's official in-house brokerage. At Walnut Cove in North Carolina, Troy represents you directly as your buyer's agent, comparing resales and new releases and negotiating price and terms for you.
Looking in South Carolina? Troy is still your first call. He'll help you compare all seven and connect you with a trusted South Carolina partner.
Walnut Cove Track Record
Based in Asheville, Troy knows Walnut Cove street by street. His sold homes at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove include:
- · 1915 White Tree Trail
- · 1905 White Tree Trail
- · 204 Secluded Hills
- · 364 Walnut Valley Parkway
- · 5 Chedworth Way
- · 9 Haverhill Way
Beverly Hills Reach
Troy began his real estate career in Beverly Hills in 2006 under legendary broker June Scott. A former actor and HGTV host, he markets homes with cinematic video that reaches luxury buyers well beyond the Carolinas.
Good to Know
The Cliffs FAQ
How many Cliffs communities are there, and where are they?+
Seven, in the Blue Ridge of North and South Carolina. The Cliffs at Walnut Cove is near Asheville, NC. The Cliffs Valley, The Cliffs at Mountain Park and The Cliffs at Glassy sit in the mountains north of Greenville, SC. The Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards, Keowee Falls and Keowee Springs are on Lake Keowee in Upstate South Carolina.
Does one membership cover all seven communities?+
Yes. A Cliffs club membership opens all seven clubs, and a Golf Membership includes all seven courses. Your home club is the community where you own, and you get the best tee-time access there. Play elsewhere depends on availability and club rules.
Do I have to buy property to join The Cliffs?+
Yes. Membership is tied to owning a home or homesite in one of the seven communities. It is applied for and paid for separately from the purchase, and categories, fees and dues change, so confirm current terms with the club before you buy.
Which Cliffs community is closest to Asheville?+
The Cliffs at Walnut Cove, in Arden. It is about 20 minutes from downtown Asheville and 10 minutes from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL). The mountain communities near Greenville are about 45 minutes to an hour from Asheville.
What is the difference between the mountain and lake communities?+
The mountain clubs (Walnut Cove, Valley, Mountain Park and Glassy) are about views, cooler air, hiking and golf, at roughly 1,800 to 3,400 feet. The lake clubs (Keowee Vineyards, Keowee Falls and Keowee Springs) add boating, marinas and swimming on Lake Keowee, with Clemson close by.
Who designed the Cliffs golf courses?+
Jack Nicklaus (Walnut Cove and Keowee Falls), Tom Fazio (Keowee Vineyards and Keowee Springs), Gary Player (Mountain Park), Ben Wright (Valley) and Tom Jackson (Glassy).
Do I need to use Cliffs Realty to buy at The Cliffs?+
No. Cliffs Realty is the developer's official in-house brokerage. It took part in 201 of the 323 closings at The Cliffs in 2025, so many sales involve other firms. You can choose your own agent instead. At Walnut Cove in North Carolina, Troy represents buyers directly. For the six South Carolina communities, Troy is your first call: he helps you compare them and connects you with a trusted South Carolina partner.
Can Troy help me buy in the South Carolina Cliffs communities?+
Yes, as your first call. Troy is licensed in North Carolina and represents buyers directly at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove. He is not licensed in South Carolina, so for Valley, Mountain Park, Glassy, Keowee Vineyards, Keowee Falls and Keowee Springs he helps you compare your options and connects you with a trusted South Carolina partner.
The Cliffs at Walnut Cove
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