Lake Keowee ·
Sunset, South Carolina
The Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards
The most established of the Cliffs lake clubs: a Tom Fazio course with eight holes on the water, a full-service marina, and horse trails that run into the Jocassee Gorges.
- Location
- Sunset, SC · Lake Keowee
- Golf
- Tom Fazio · Par 71
- Lakeside Holes
- 8 on the water
- Riding Trails
- 200+ miles
- Clemson
- ≈40 min by car
The Community
Lake, Vines & Mountain Views
Keowee Vineyards takes its name from the native muscadine vines that still wind through the property. When The Cliffs laid it out, the best lake frontage went to the shared spaces: the golf course, a park, trails and the restaurant all sit on the water.
It is the most established of the three Cliffs lake communities, now about 25 years in, so trees are mature and the club runs like a small town. Days move between the marina, the barn and the first tee.
The land climbs to about 1,200 feet, and summers average in the mid-80s. Roughly 10 miles of nature trails cross creeks and woods inside the gates.
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Tom Fazio Golf
Eight Holes on the Water
Tom Fazio opened Keowee Vineyards in 1999, his first course at The Cliffs. Eight holes run along Lake Keowee, others look out to the Blue Ridge, and the 17th is a long par 3 Fazio has called the most scenic hole in the state.
1999
Opened
71
Par
6,999
Yards
Club Life
Marina, Lakehouse & Equestrian
The Marina
A full-service marina with wet slips, dry storage, a fuel dock, a launch and a ship's store, plus a pool. Members can rent boats, jet skis and kayaks.
The Lakehouse
The summer gathering place, open roughly Memorial Day to Labor Day, with a dining room, covered outdoor space and a pavilion you can reach by boat.
The Equestrian Center
Stables, boarding and a riding arena, with trail access into more than 200 miles of riding through the Jocassee Gorges.
The Clubhouse
A large clubhouse above the 18th green, with dining and a porch made for watching the sun drop behind the mountains.
On summer nights the Lakehouse hosts boat-up concerts, with picnic dinners on the lawn or right on deck. A wellness center rounds out the club.
Real Estate
Keowee Vineyards Homes & Homesites for Sale
Published Price Ranges
- Homes
- $800K–$5.9M+
- Homesites
- $100K–$1M+
Ranges published by The Cliffs. Club membership is a separate cost.
What You Can Buy
Lakefront
Homes and homesites with their own Lake Keowee frontage.
Golf Course
Homes along the Fazio fairways, some with lake views.
Mountain View
Wooded lots with long views toward the Blue Ridge.
Homesites
Land for a custom build, from about $100K.
Inventory changes often. Ask Troy for what is on the market now.
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Location, Drive & Boat Times
- The Cliffs at Keowee Springs (by boat)≈15 min
- Clemson (by car)≈40 min
- Greenville (by car)≈1 hr
- Asheville (by car)≈1 hr 30 min
Gorges, Lakes & a College Town
Life Around Keowee Vineyards
One Club, Seven Communities
Active or Golf Membership
- Active: wellness, racquet sports, dining, the Beach Club and marina across all seven communities
- Golf: everything in Active, plus all seven Cliffs courses and 14-day advance tee times at your home club
- Buy at Keowee Vineyards and it becomes your home club
Membership
Membership, Dues & Fees
Membership is bought separately from the home. Before you make an offer, know what it costs to join and what you will pay each year to keep it.
Read the GuideGood to Know
Keowee Vineyards FAQ
Where is The Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards?+
On Lake Keowee near Sunset, South Carolina. It is about 40 minutes by car to Clemson, about an hour to Greenville and about an hour and a half to Asheville.
How much do homes at Keowee Vineyards cost?+
The Cliffs publishes a range of about $800,000 to $5.9 million and up for homes, and about $100,000 to $1 million and up for homesites. Club membership is a separate cost.
Who designed the Keowee Vineyards golf course?+
Tom Fazio. The par-71 course opened in 1999, and eight of its holes run along Lake Keowee.
Does Keowee Vineyards have horseback riding?+
Yes. The community has an Equestrian Center with stables, boarding and a riding arena, and members can ride into more than 200 miles of trails through the Jocassee Gorges.
What lake amenities does Keowee Vineyards have?+
A full-service marina with slips, dry storage, fuel, a launch, a ship's store, a pool and boat rentals, plus the Lakehouse, a summer restaurant and pavilion on the water.
Does club membership come with a Keowee Vineyards home?+
No. Membership is tied to owning a home or homesite but is applied for and paid for separately. Active and Golf memberships both reach all seven Cliffs communities. Confirm current terms with the club before you buy.
Can Troy Norton help me buy at Keowee Vineyards?+
Yes. Troy is your first call and connects you with a trusted SC partner for the purchase, and he can walk you through how the club works across all seven Cliffs communities.
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