There is no better way to discover The Cliffs than to experience it first-hand. We offer a Discovery Tour Package for The Cliffs Communities designed to give you a glimpse of why The Cliffs has been named CNBC's World's Best International Development and one of "America's Top 10 Private Golf Course Communities" by Travel+Leisure Golf and The Robb Report. Discovery Package Details
A scene of unparalleled natural beauty and just minutes from downtown Asheville, North Carolina, a city consistently recognized as one of the best places in the country to live, The Cliffs at Walnut Cove is a rare combination of seclusion, convenience, natural splendor and refined elegance.
Protected by the natural boundaries of the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Pisgah National Forest, The Cliffs at Walnut Cove offers breathtaking mountain vistas alongside an award-winning Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, nominated for Best New Private Course by Golf Digest.
Acreage: 1,500 acres (600 hectares)
Club Structure: The Cliffs’ membership gives Members the keys to all eight communities: being a Member of one community makes you a Member of all. One Cliffs membership lets you enjoy every amenity at every community - from golf and tennis to marinas and equestrian to restaurants and clubhouses, as well as access to The Cliffs Retreat Collection of international destination vacation properties in British Columbia, Chile, and the Bahamas. Only property owners are extended the invitation to become Members at The Cliffs.
Golf: An award-winning Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course. “Walnut Cove provides an extraordinary natural setting for golf. There are areas on the course that make you feel as if you are playing through a national forest.” – Jack Nicklaus
Clubhouse: At the heart of Walnut Cove stands The Club Village, the perfect spot for a morning cup of coffee or an afternoon glass of wine. The Club Village at Walnut Cove features a Golf House, awarded Best New Clubhouse of 2006 by Golf Inc. magazine, and a Tudor-style Tavern and Restaurant.
Tennis: Located at the Wellness Center.
Wellness Center: Walnut Cove residents enjoy an 18,000 square-foot Wellness Center with state-of-the-art equipment, indoor/outdoor pools and access to a team of nutritionists, exercise physiologists and conditioning specialists.
Recreation: Walnut Cove residents also enjoy a historic Nature Center, an ideal spot to bring children and grandchildren. Housed in the century-old Dubose estate, The Nature Center serves as the starting point for Walnut Cove’s Outdoor Wellness programming, such as afternoon hikes on the Supertrail system connected to Pisgah National Forest, morning bike rides or organized fly-fishing expeditions.
Blue Ridge Parkway: Connected by the Blue Ridge Parkway and just minutes from the Asheville International Airport, members refer to life at The Cliffs at Walnut Cove as “the illusion of seclusion”, and it has everything to do with Pisgah National Forest standing sentinel on all sides of the community.
Overview of The Cliffs: Twenty years ago, The Cliffs established its first community with a strong commitment to the land and a dedication to the people who would call it home. Today, they offer eight communities; all just minutes apart, all in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains of the Western Carolinas, all available with one membership. Members can choose from three regions—Mountain, Mountain-Lake and Asheville—while enjoying every clubhouse, golf course, wellness center, hiking trail, international vacation property, tennis court, marina, restaurant, everything. A Member of one Cliffs community is a Member of all eight.
Wellness: At The Cliffs, wellness is personal. Their approach includes a customized plan of action that meets you wherever you are. They utilize fitness professionals and wellness coaches, a team of doctors, state-of-the-art wellness complexes and spa offerings, specialized affiliations such as Wake Forest University Medical Center, outdoor sports and trails, nutritional and lifestyle assessments, a 10-acre organic farm, comprehensive fitness programs, massage services and whatever wellness programs their members need in order to pursue their passions.
Sustainable Development: The Cliffs continues to seek out and implement green initiatives to minimize their eco-footprint and maximize land sustainability for generations. These initiatives include low-impact development, reforestation and a comprehensive recycling program. Also, they have partnered with Clemson University to create The Cliffs Center for Environmental Golf Research, the industry’s first research facility dedicated to produce environmentally-friendly golf course and green space management and maintenance practices.
Custom Homes: Cottages, townhomes and estate homes priced from the $750,000's to $5 million.