As 78 million Baby Boomers reluctantly march toward their “golden years,” they are taking no prisoners. Long known for having mega-influence on all kinds of trends, this massive group of active achievers has made “wellness” into a buzzword for community development.
Well known for an unparalleled portfolio of high quality golf and recreational-oriented communities, The Cliffs Communities have become equally acknowledged for their “wellness culture.” In addition to golf, tennis, boating, hiking, biking, etc., each of the Cliffs’ private residential communities has a Wellness Center, the focus of which is to enable residents to recognize and utilize their own resources for health and wellness by providing them with the tools necessary to achieve their individual goals. In this regard, the toolkit keeps getting bigger and better with each new community.
The Cliffs at Keowee Springs, one of three Cliffs communities located on Lake Keowee in Sunset, SC is perhaps the most exemplary of the company’s health and wellness philosophy. Designed as a multi-generational family wellness destination resort, the community boasts a 50,000 square foot Wellness Center and a 23,000 square foot, full-service Spa. As a complement to all of The Cliffs communities, which are within a one to one and one-half hour drive of each other, the company has opened a fully staffed primary care medical facility. Preserve Health is located within The Village at The Cliffs at Mountain Park in Travelers Rest, SC. It offers primary medical care to all property owners, residents and employees of The Cliffs Communities as well as residents and visitors to northern Greenville County, SC. But those are just the boxes — it’s what’s inside that counts.
Cliffs at Keowee Springs
Wellness initiatives and activities include guided hiking, biking, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, etc. Classes in aerobics, Yoga, Pilates, spinning, cooking and crafts are also offered, as well as forums on volunteerism, and healthy eating guided by a team of wellness experts. Clubhouse dining emphasizes healthy menu options, and proper serving proportions speak to the Baby Boomer’s passion for food and the role it plays in wellness. Golf is a mainstay at all Cliffs Communities. A recent addition to the Cliffs at Keowee Springs’ amenity roster is the International Institute. Noted Australian golf coaching team of Steve Bann and Dale Lynch provide expert instruction in a state-of-the-art teaching facility modeled after the Victorian Institute of Sport in Melbourne. The training incorporates a variety of factors including diet, mental and physical attributes.
While many communities talk the talk, The Cliffs Communities walk the walk. All associates are afforded the opportunity to have a wellness coach in order to achieve their individual goals.
