Justin Winter's Carolina Lake and Mountain Blog

Don’t Wait On Building Your Retirement Dreams

So, you’re planning to construct a “retirement” home and you’re worried about building costs? One must assume you’ve amassed enough wealth to live out your remaining days in financial comfort, regardless of the vagaries of building commodity prices and their relatively minor impact on construction cost. My advice is to build and start enjoying your… Read more »

Get To Know: Friends of Lake Keowee Society

Lake Keowee inspires so many through its impeccable beauty that there is actually even a conservation group specifically created for keeping Keowee beautiful.  Formed in 1993, the Friends of Lake Keowee Society is a group of conservationists and lake enthusiasts with a mission to “preserve, protect and enhance Lake Keowee and its watershed through advocacy,… Read more »

Highlands, NC to Host “Bear Shadow Music Festival”

We all need a break every now and then and if you’re in need for a mini-getaway or simply a day trip, consider Highlands, North Carolina. Recently featured as one of Country Living magazine’s best small towns, this charming location’s motto is “The Height of Happiness” and that is increasingly appreciated as you make your… Read more »

Getting ready for boating season on Lake Keowee

It is almost that time of year! The temperatures are rising and the beautiful emerald Lake Keowee seems to be taunting you. The days of sunset cruises and soaking up the sun are just around the corner! It is time to pull that boat or PWC out of storage, dust it off and find that… Read more »

Introducing 145 Mirror Lake Way

Today we’re spotlighting an amazing piece of property that would make a fantastic dream home location. Located within The Cliffs at Keowee Springs, there awaits a superb lakefront homesite just waiting to be developed! Lot 41 of Phase 2 (145 Mirror Lake Way) is a gently sloping lot that grants access to Lake Keowee via… Read more »

Beyond the Surface: Lake Jocassee

When we think about Lake Jocassee we tend to envision the vast blue water, endless views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, numerous waterfalls, and maybe even the gorges and protected forests that surround.  But did you know that Lake Jocassee is actually a man-made reservoir, and that underneath, homes and structures are still visible? We… Read more »

Hike to a lakeside pavilion high in the mountains

The Cliffs Communities are well sought after for their seamless blending of luxury homes and world-class amenities within breathtaking natural surroundings. Many of their Lake Keowee and South Carolina communities offer not only golfing, dining, and boating, but also miles of beautiful trails for avid outdoorsmen to enjoy.   From beginners to the most experienced… Read more »

Get To Know: The Cliffs at Mountain Park

The Cliffs at Mountain Park is one of three communities in Greenville county of South Carolina and one of seven communities that comprise The Cliffs.  The Cliffs are a grouping of luxury communities known for their award-winning homes, amenities such as Tom Fazio and Gary Player golf courses, and their impeccable locations and designs which… Read more »