Justin Winter's Carolina Lake and Mountain Blog

The Reserve at Lake Keowee: 303 Crooked Rock Lane

Are you looking for the essence of lake living nestled in the incredible Blue Ridge Mountains along Lake Keowee? Are you in search of a home that will serve your family for generations to come in a location that values families? Perhaps it is time you discover The Reserve at Lake Keowee. Since 2005, Justin… Read more »

Cowpens National Battlefield Celebrates Freedom!

South Carolina is rich in history. One of these locations is the Cowpens National Battlefield in Gaffney, South Carolina, right off of Scenic Highway 11. This national park preserves a major battlefield of the American Revolutionary Way. The victory for Brigadier General Daniel Morgan over the British army on January 17th, 1781 is considered one… Read more »

Incredible Cottage on Lake Keowee

Are you looking for understated elegance in a luxury gated community on waterfront property within The Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards? If so, look no further than this incredible listing offered by Justin Winter & Associates | Forbes Global Properties. Make no mistake about it; this cottage style waterfront home encapsulates the best that Cliffs living… Read more »

Pop in to Poppington’s Gourmet Popcorn!

Who doesn’t like popcorn? A favorite starting in childhood and the perfect pair for a good movie but a store is Greenville, South Carolina is taking popcorn to a whole new level. Poppington’s Gourmet Popcorn is made fresh at their downtown location. When Poppington’s opened, they had only six flavors but now over 70 different… Read more »

Furman University’s Lakeside Concert Series!

Summer is officially here and what better way to enjoy that summer time than with some music by the lake. Although the residents of The Reserve at Lake Keowee and The Cliffs Communities have stunning Lake Keowee, there is a (smaller) lake in Greenville that comes with free music on Thursday evenings…the Furman University Lake!… Read more »

The Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards

Memorial Day is the official start of summer. The heat is rising and lake living on Lake Keowee is in full swing. Does lakefront living in one of the nations most desirable locations sound like a mere dream? It doesn’t have to be with the team at Justin Winter & Associates | Forbes Global Properties…. Read more »

Joel Roberts Poinsett of South Carolina

For any of the residents or guest of The Cliffs Communities or The Reserve at Lake Keowee, you may notice a name that appears many times in many ways.  Poinsett Bridge, Poinsett Highway, the Poinsett Club of Greenville and even the once grand Poinsett Hotel.  So who was this Poinsett? Joel Roberts Poinsett was an… Read more »

It Is Time To Move

When you list your home or property with Justin Winter & Associates | Forbes Global Properties you instantly have access to thousands of buyers interested in luxury properties through the Forbes Global Network. Our affiliation with Forbes Global Network connects your luxury property with the highest caliber clientele in the world making the sell of… Read more »

The Happy Cow Creamery

Pelzer, South Carolina may not yet be on your list of places to visit but it has many gems to find!  One is the Happy Cow Creamery.  This creamery will enlighten visitors regarding milking and the entire process with their tour of the farm.  Keep in mind that this is a working farm so any… Read more »