The Cliffs and Worthington Hyde Partners Open $4 Million Sports Activity and Wellness Center at The Cliffs at Keowee Falls
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While people across the country have largely lost sight of their New Year’s resolutions to improve their health, residents and members of The Cliffs have another reason to be among the 8% of people who actually stick to and meet their wellness goals. This month, The Cliffs, together with Worthington Hyde Partners, announced the opening of a $4 million, 9,000 square foot Sports Activity and Wellness Center on the shores of Lake Keowee in The Cliffs at Keowee Falls community which we toured last Friday. The facilities, developed by Worthington Hyde and are operated by The Cliffs, are dedicated to enhancing a healthy, active and family-oriented lifestyle.
“We are proud of the new and upscale amenity facilities we have delivered for the benefit of The Cliffs at Keowee Falls property owners and all members of The Cliffs’ clubs through our strategic alignment with The Cliffs and its experienced executive management team,” stated Bob Worthington, Chairman and CEO of Worthington Hyde Partners. “The proximity of the new Sports Activity and Wellness facilities, being adjacent to the award-winning Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course and the Falls Clubhouse, makes for an integrated and walkable environment that will enhance the lifestyle while also fostering continued community building and growth within The Cliffs at Keowee Falls.”
“Wellness amenities are of high importance to us and a top priority to our members,” explained David Sawyer, who serves as Managing Partner of The Cliffs Clubs. “Whereas years ago our number one attraction was our collection of seven championship golf courses, the value of premium health and fitness amenities, experiences and on-staff experts is now neck and neck with golf in the mind of the buyer considering a second-, vacation, retirement or family home.”
Kent Smith, who serves as The Cliffs’ Senior Vice President of Sales, expanded on that point: “Over the last few years, we’ve seen a tremendous increase in the importance of a truly ‘legitimate’ health and wellness facility. Today’s consumer expects these facilities to be complete with both top quality equipment and professionally guided programming. The older, self-directed exercise room is no longer enough for today’s customer. They want not only state-of-the-art equipment but also professional assistance in accomplishing their personal health and wellness objectives."
The Wellness Center at The Cliffs at Keowee Falls is newest of the five wellness complexes at The Cliffs, accessible to all members through The Cliffs’ unique and all-inclusive club membership that gives members of any one of The Cliffs’ clubs access to and enjoyment of the amenities, programs and services of all seven of The Cliffs’ communities.
The 9,000 square foot wellness facility includes a free weight area, strength training equipment, cable training station, exercise room for group classes, and cardio area with treadmills, spin bikes, elliptical trainers, and a recumbent bike, each with individual televisions. Members enjoy a heated, resort-style pool with cabana wing, spa services (massages, facials, body wrap, Reiki, and more), personal training, nutrition and lifestyle consultations, lawn yoga and group exercise, a croquet court, and an activity field and track.
Loretta Keeney, one of The Cliffs’ five GIFT Fellows – an elite training program powered by the Gray Institute, in which graduates are experts in all aspects of Applied Functional Science – manages the Sports Activity and Wellness Center at The Cliffs at Keowee Falls. Keeney offers first-class wellness programs and services that include special events, group classes, personal training, and other recreational activities on and off the water.
“We are extremely excited about this new amenity,” stated Matt Ort, The Cliffs’ Director of Health and Wellness. “The Cliffs at Keowee Falls Wellness Center adds another layer to our continuously growing lakefront wellness experience, and with a wonderful wellness manager, Loretta Keeney, at the helm, there are no limits to the possibilities of creating happier and healthier lifestyles for our Members.”
Named 2015 Best Lake Community of the Year by Real Estate Scorecard and 2015 Best of the Best among America’s Premier Properties by LINKS Magazine, The Cliffs’ lakefront communities span the northern end of pristine Lake Keowee, one of the most beautiful and clean lakes in the Southeast.
About The Cliffs
The Cliffs is a collection of seven premier private, luxury residential mountain and lake communities located in the Blue Ridge Mountains, between two of the nation’s top award-winning cities for quality of life - Greenville, South Carolina and Asheville, North Carolina – with a large focus on well-being. The Cliffs’ suite of wellness amenities for members includes five wellness centers, cycling program, paddle sports, tennis complexes, equestrian center, hiking trails, wakeboarding, and an organic farm. The Cliffs’ Wellness Team includes four certified GIFT Fellows, the most elite personal training certification in the world, and Nike Golf Performance Specialists (NG360) powered by the Gray Institute, Director of Cycling George Hincapie, and Peter Burwash Director of Tennis. To learn more about The Cliffs’ wellness experience, visit www.cliffsliving.com. Homes at The Cliffs range in price from $500,000 to $4 million+; homesites, from $100,000. Contact The Cliffs at 866.411.5771 or info@cliffsliving.com to arrange a discovery visit.
