The Cliffs Equestrian Center - Adventurous Living in the Upstate

If you love horses, and you’re looking around at the best places to live in SC, the Upstate has a number of well appointed equestrian communities to explore. Among them is The Cliffs, home to four of the most exclusive private South Carolina lake communities. Whether you’re a horse owner, a riding enthusiast, or simply looking to spend a beautiful a day on horseback, The Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards offers professional equestrian facilities for it’s club members in addition to championship golf and boating.

Located in the Upstate of South Carolina, The Cliffs has six gated communities surrounded by state parks, nature trails, waterfalls and creeks. One more in located in Asheville North Carolina. For nature lovers, the Upstate is a wonderland for hiking, fishing, camping, mountain biking, and other outdoor activities. And for horseback riders, it is a magnificent place to enjoy the scenic countryside on horseback. This is why developers at The Cliffs made the effort to create a first-class equestrian center right at home, where members can board their horses in full boarding facilities, featuring an authentic post-and-beam barn, multiple pastures with shelters, and a riding arena and pen.

For those who board their horses, The Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards makes it convenient by offering a customized feeding program and horse training services. For those without their own horse yet, trail rides may be booked through Saddle Creek Vistas, an outside company that offers rides on the 200 miles of scenic riding trails through Jocassee Gorge State Park.

You may not know that the entire Upstate of South Carolina area is expanding with equestrian communities, and facilities that are drawing more like-minded people to the area. Why? Just over 1 hour from The Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards, is the cutting-edge Tryon International Equestrian Center, a popular hub for many of the world’s top equestrian athletes. Tyron International Equestrian Center is where the ‘best of the best’ come to compete in horse competitions. Just announced at the center, the Tryon International Equestrian Center will host the 2018 World Equestrian Games.

On its property dedicated to horses and equestrian sports, Tryon International Equestrian Center welcomes guests 365 days a year to watch, dine, shop, and experience one of the premier riding facilities in the world built for the love of horses. For an equine, it’s a priceless sporting venue to live so close too.

What else makes The Cliffs one of best places to live in SC? It’s everything from the spectacular natural property, to the beautiful new homes, the golf, the lakes, the unique neighborhoods, and the first class amenities. In fact, The Cliffs is actually 7 incredible neighborhoods that make up the community, each with its unique style and custom home designs. And because all of the amenities are shared by residents, this means 7 times the fun for everyone at The Cliffs.  

Just a few of the private amenities at The Cliffs include:

• 24 Hour Manned Gated Entrance

• 7 distinct Golf Courses by the world's top designers

• Boating, swimming, fishing and watersports on beautiful Lake Keowee

• 28,000 square foot Golf Clubhouse with dining

• 2,000 square foot Keowee Falls Wellness Center with fitness equipment, trainers and group classes

• Resort-style Swimming Pools

• Lighted Har-Tru Tennis Courts & Basketball Courts

• 20 Miles of Private Shoreline on Lake Keowee

• Miles of Hiking and Biking Trails 

• Community Parks

Property owners at The Cliffs are super happy living here. In fact, they voted The Cliffs the Happiest Community in America this year. More than 200 communities were eligible to compete for this prestigious award. Be sure to read property owner reviews on any of The Cliffs pages.

These days, the Upstate area continues to expand, as people come from all over to enjoy the natural surroundings and high quality of living. Just over an hour from the chic city of Greenville, residents can experience festivals, outstanding restaurants and cultural entertainment second to none.

If you would like to explore one of the best places to live in SC, why not check out the homes at The Cliffs, with 7 distinct and uniquely designed neighborhoods to choose from. If you have a horse, or an interest in horses, and want to live in a  friendly country club setting, any of the The Cliffs South Carolina lake communities may be the perfect place for you to call your home.

Call The Cliffs directly at 866.411.5769 to find the most recent Cliffs properties.