Justin Winter's Carolina Lake and Mountain Blog

Tamassee DAR School

Riding through the area surrounding Lake Keowee, one sees the natural beauty of the area but many years back, people who lived in these isolated mountain areas had to face difficulties with little help. One of the main problems was having no schools near their homes so many children were faced with illiteracy. This led… Read more »

The Blue Ridge Parkway

In the stunning backdrop of Lake Keowee and Lake Jocassee are the Blue Ridge Mountains.  Winding through the beautiful Appalachian mountains is a scenic road comprised of over 450 miles known as the Blue Ridge Parkway.  Making its way through 29 counties, this National Parkway is America’s longest linear park.  Protected within this park are… Read more »

Duke Energy’s World of Energy

Located at the Oconee Nuclear Station in Seneca, SC, a short drive from the Cliffs Communities, Duke Energy’s World of Energy provides a fun and interactive environment for the whole family. With its many interactive activities and educational models, the World of Energy is an exciting place to learn about electricity. Opened in 1969, the… Read more »

Tips For Selling Your Cliffs Home

The luxury market is different from others most decidedly because of the value of the homes and properties in this class. Thus, you need to take a more selective approach when it comes to listing your home. Residents of The Cliffs communities have come to know and trust Justin Winter & Associates | Forbes Global… Read more »

North End of Lake Keowee Luxury Golf Course Communities Homeowner Profiles

The Cliffs and The Reserve Communities on Lake Keowee provide home or vacation home opportunities to a wide variety of people. Whether full or part-time residents, common attributes are a love of the outdoors, of golf, of lake-living, of casual club camaraderie, or of boating. Because the climate in the Upstate of South Carolina is… Read more »