The Cliffs original community, The Cliffs at Glassy is perched high atop Glassy Mountain. From the highest peak, you can see 75-mile views on a clear day. The breathtaking Tom Jackson golf course has been recognized as the fourth most scenic in America (behind only Cypress Point, Pebble Beach and Augusta National), and when you arrive on the signature 13th hole, you’ll understand why.

Amenities

Gated
Golf
Clubhouse
Tennis
Pickleball
Community Pool
Fitness Center
Walking/Hiking/Biking Trails
On-site Dining
Social Event Calendar / Activities Director
Community Parks
Dog Park

The 23,000-square-foot Glassy Clubhouse offers fine, casual and al fresco dining overlooking the mountaintop golf course. Whether stopping in for a casual lunch or a formal meal, you’ll enjoy mouthwatering creations by an award-winning chef.

At the wellness center, the fitness room is equipped with treadmills, ellipticals, a rower, stationary cycles, strength conditioning machines, and free weights. There is also an exercise room offering yoga, pilates and other group exercises.  For a more relaxing day, spa services are available that consist of massages and Glassy Mountain Cuts, a hair salon.  Specialty services include personal training, sports performance programs, orthotics, and more. Cool off after a great workout in the community's outdoor swimming pool.

Perched at the peak of the 3,200-foot Glassy Mountain is the iconic Glassy Chapel and Overlook Pavilion. Members gather for special services or concerts at the chapel and weekly potluck dinners at the pavilion.

Best of all, from the moment you join, all The Cliffs has to offer is yours. One club membership at The Cliffs grants access to seven communities from the shores of Lake Keowee to the mountains just outside Asheville, including an unparalleled collection of seven nationally-acclaimed golf courses, more than a dozen dining venues, outdoor adventure specialists to guide you through our Blue Ridge Mountain majesty and more.

THE CLIFFS AT GLASSY AMENITIES

  • 24-hour manned gated entrance
  • 18 hole nationally-acclaimed mountaintop golf course designed by Tom Jackson
  • 23,000-square-foot clubhouse​ with dining, banquet rooms and more
  • 15,000-square-foot wellness center
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Two ClayTech tennis courts and six pickleball courts
  • Mountaintop Pavilion and Glassy Chapel
  • Miles of hiking trails 
  • Access to all seven of The Cliffs communities’ array of amenities

The Cliffs at Glassy spreads across 3,500 acres with more than 700 acres protected as green space. Elevations reach 3,200 feet providing refreshing cool summers. Homes for sale at The Cliffs at Glassy begin in the mid $800,000 range and homesites are available in $100,000s.  The Cliffs Preferred Builders Program makes it easy to build the home of your dreams. 

The historic mountain town of Hendersonville, North Carolina is about 45 minutes to the north with outdoor cafes, art galleries, and antique stores. Hendersonville is also known for the North Carolina Apple Festival which takes place annually over Labor Day Weekend. To the south, Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport is approximately 30 miles from the gated entrance. Greenville, South Carolina can be reached in under 45 minutes. long list of direct flights. Major festivals and events in Greenville include Artisphere, Euphoria, Fall for Greenville, and a weekly Farmers Market.

 In 2019, South Street Partners (SSP) acquired The Cliffs. South Street Partners is a private equity real estate investment firm headquartered in Charlotte, NC and Charleston, SC specializing in the development and management of luxury residential private club communities. Founded in 2009, South Street has deployed $320 million of equity across residential and commercial properties and has over $1 billion of assets under management. South Street acts as a principal investment platform as well as an operating partner and co-investor for institutional partners interested in special situations, opportunistic and value added real estate investments in the Southeastern United States as well as select continental US and international markets.

The Cliffs at Glassy Reviews

4.7 / 5 (94 reviews)
"We are new property owners about to build our dream retirement house. We have been totally welcomed by our new neighbors, other members that we have met as well as the club employees and managers. We are so thrilled to be joining this community."
-- Jan, Resident
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5 / 5
"The outstanding friendly atmosphere. Everyone just wants to get to know you and have fun. Year round golf offers both beauty and challenge."
-- Bob, Resident
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4.6 / 5
"Great year round climate, wonderful neighbors and a top notch golf country club."
-- James, Resident
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4.4 / 5
"Our friends here at Glassy are like family. With joy we work, play, entertain, explore, pray & keep fit together, while serving others outside our gates. Smiles abound, especially when all the grandchildren arrive, even if you don't have any. There is so much for families & friends to do together, to share, while we focus forward in thankfulness for all our blessings of just being alive & able to live in such a beautiful place."
-- Donna, Resident
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4.3 / 5
"Happiness and contentment go hand in hand. When your needs are met you are content. Whatever your interest or activity level Glassy has it. A diverse number of interest groups from canasta, to bridge, to book groups, to chorale groups, to hiking groups. Glass has the largest community of full-time residents who support each other and the club. You never have to leave the mountain if you don't want to. We have a great wellness center, outstanding dining at the clubhouse, and challengingly beautiful golf course all staffed by amazing and supportive people. But if you want off mountain activities they abound nearby in Greenville or Traveller's Rest; from mentally stimulating classes at extremely reasonably prices at the Osher Learning and Retirement Center (OLLI) at Furman University, world class music and theater including but not limited to the Peace Center and Bon Secours Center, a thriving restaurant community for the foodie or family oriented diner, a vibrant arts and horse community just across the border in Tryon,NC. the thriving arts community and diverse restaurants in Hendersonville and Asheville. Easy airline travel access from GSP - well obviously I could go on and on."
-- Christine, Resident
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4.6 / 5