Founded in 1991 by Jim Anthony, The Cliffs Communities is devoted to the sensible development of luxury residential communities and other properties, within the United States and around the world, in accordance with a philosophy of protecting the integrity of pristine environments while offering its residents and members the very best lifestyle provisions and amenities. The Cliffs' domestic properties include four premier, private master-planned residential communities located in the heart of the Carolina PreserveÔ between Asheville, NC, and Greenville, SC, collectively bordered by over a million acres of national forests and state parks. Called "the most comprehensive private club membership in the world" by Resort Living magazine, belonging at The Cliffs includes immediate access to a suite of $100 million of completed amenities, including four championship golf courses, world-class wellness centers run by health and fitness experts, and privileged access at The Cliffs' international properties in British Columbia and Patagonia, Chile.