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Serving the property owners of the Vineyards, Eastatoe Park and Falls North

Coronavirus COVID-19

Please read the update on POA Activities related to COVID-19: POA Board Update HERE.

UPDATE: Effective Tuesday, April 7, at 5 PM South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has issued a "Home or Work" order. As indicated in the executive order, permitted travel includes commuting for work, visiting family, and obtaining essential goods or services. The order will not impact any individual’s ability to exercise outdoors or go for a walk as a family. This is in addition to his prior orders closing certain non-essential business. Click here for the Governor's Executive Order press release. The Federal Government has extended the "15 Days to Slow the Spread" guidelines through April. As a reminder, Gov. McMaster has given the police the discretion to break up any gathering of 3 or more.

As of April 5, Pickens County has 20 confirmed cases of Covid-19 and Oconee County has 8 confirmed cases. The South Carolina Dept. Of Health publishes the zip codes where cases have been confirmed. The Vineyards is in Pickens County zip code 29685. The Falls is in Oconee County zip code 29676. As of 4/05 the confirmed Covid 19 cases in zip 29685 is 0 and in zip 29676 there is 1 case. Click Here To See the SCDHEC Zip Code Analysis. For the latest updates on Covid-19 please find links to official websites (South Carolina Dept. of Health, Centers for Disease Control -CDC and World Health Organization - WHO) here and in Community Alerts, including the CDC's guidance on gatherings. See Grapevine News on tips for holding a teleconference (audio or web) including links to free teleconference sites.

To Contact the Property Owner's Association:

POA Business Manager: Kristi Bishop 864-655-7112 poa@vineyardsconnections.com

Homeowners, Architects, Builders and Contractors:

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Coronavirus Covid-19

The following websites are useful in providing up-to-date advice and status on the Covid-19 virus:

South Carolina Dept. of Health - scdhec.gov

South Carolina Dept. Of Health - Zip Code Analysis

Center for Disease Control - CDC.gov

World Health Organization - Who.int

Many events and meetings are being canceled or modified. Please check with your group/event coordinator before arriving at an event. Check Grapevine News for updates and for tips on hosting a virtual meeting via teleconference.

The Federal Government has extended through April the "15 Days to Slow the Spread" guideines. The CDC recommends that you:

* Stay home if possible.

* Wash your hands often.

* Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

* Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces.

* Avoid all cruise travel and non-essential air travel.

* Contact your healthcare professional if you have concerns about COVID-19 or if you are sick.

* All U.S.events of 10+ people should be cancelled or held virtually.

Lake Security Awareness

Thieves have been targeting boats and docks on Lake Keowee during the night and stealing stereo equipment, fish finders, GPS equipment, etc. If you see boats approaching and shining lights at docks late at night, please call 911 and report the suspicious activity.

To Report a Hazard

CLICK HERE

Emergency and Security Contacts

All Emergencies:

Call 9-1-1

If using a CELL PHONE, you must identify the street address, the Vineyards and the county:

Pickens or Oconee

Key Contacts:

Vineyards Gate House	864-868-5022
*keoweevineyardssecurity@hotmail.com*
Vineyards Mobile Security	864-313-6727
(if on patrol)
Falls South Gatehouse	864-944-7657
for access to Falls North

Dispatch - Pickens County	864-898-5500
Police, Fire, Rescue, Sheriff
Oconee County Sherriff's Dept	864-944-6060
Vineyards Fire District non-emergency	864-868-6767
firefightervf1@yahoo.com
Falls North Fire District - Salem Fire &Rescue	864-944-6060
Duke - Power Outage	800-769-3766 800-POWERON
Outage Map

Gate Access

Property Owners: Please Click Guest Access Here to schedule your guests / vendors and notify the Vineyards Main Gatehouse in advance of their arrival.

Or call Vineyards Gatehouse at 864-868-5022

Visitors: To gain access, you will need to go to the Keowee Vineyards Main gate or Falls South Main Gate. See Map at the bottom of the home page on this website for location.

Emergency Evacuation

In the event of an Evacuation Order, communication would utilize

"Code Red" messaging.

Evacuation Orders are coordinated by state and county command centers.

More about an Evacuation Order and registering for "Code Red"

Grapevine News

Lake Ladies Spring Field Trip

Posted on Apr 4th, 2020

Due to the Coronavirus please see new dates and times to attend. You will NEED an appointment.

Pet Etiquette

Posted on Apr 4th, 2020

Pet Owners: Just a friendly, community reminder that your pets are to be on a leash when you are walking them (including your own neighborhood) and you are responsible for picking up after your pet anywhere inside our gates (neighborhood, parks, common areas and trails).

Kamp Keowee Registration

Posted on Mar 23rd, 2020

Kamp Keowee registration begins Wednesday, April 1, 2020 through May 15, 2020. To learn how to register and the Kamp Keowee Council's plan of action related to COVID-19:

Urgent appeal

Posted on Mar 19th, 2020

United Way of Pickens County needs your help to aid the vulnerable who live outside our gates during the cornavirus outbreak.

Update on POA Activities Related to COVID-19

Posted on Mar 17th, 2020

The POA Board has been and continues to monitor government advisories and those coming from the Cliffs Club related to the COVID-19. To this end the POA Board wanted to provide the below thoughts in addition to those government and Cliffs Clubs communications:

How to Host a Virtual Meeting

Posted on Mar 16th, 2020

To minimize the spread of Covid-19, many meetings are being canceled, postponed, rescheduled or converted to a "virtual" meeting. Please check with the group leader or check Grapevine News to confirm your meeting prior to attending. If you would like some tips on setting up an audio or video conference call (for free)

Elevation Living Magazine Available

Posted on Mar 13th, 2020

The digital version of the April edition of Elevation Living magazine is now available Here

Protecting Your Pets During Coyote Breeding Season

Posted on Mar 12th, 2020

“April is when the coyotes are going to have their young and April through August is when they are going to be more protective of their young,” says Camilla Fox, founder and executive director of Project Coyote. “Be extra careful during this time. Walk a dog on leash and be cognizant of coyotes in the area". Coyote breeding season peaks in late February and early March, with pups born in early spring. Male coyotes become much more aggressive during this time. Please see the following article: Protecting Your Pets From Coyotes

Recycling Volunteer Opportunity

Posted on Mar 9th, 2020

The Vineyards recycling group is looking for one additional volunteer to help out with the community recycling project for the remainder of this year. Please let Carol Frese (868-3284 or carolfrost@bellsouth.net) know if you are willing to help.

Let’s Flamingle!

Posted on Mar 7th, 2020

UPDATE 3/17: Postponed until further notice

Every Monday (rain free)

~~March 23 through May 18th.~~

~~5:30 - 7:30 pm~~

Bring your own Fun, Drinks & Snacks

For Details Click Here

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With over 600 properties, spanning two sides of Lake Keowee, there is always something going on to make living here more enjoyable. Learn what your community is doing for you and with you!

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The Cherokee name Jocassee means "Place of the Lost One." A fitting description for the lake that bears its name, and for its sister lake, Lake Keowee. These lakes have a fascinating, if not controversial history.

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The Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards is nestled along the northern shores of pristine Lake Keowee at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The Vineyards offers the perfect combination of mountain-lake living. Jocassee Gorges, with its numerous waterfall hikes and stunning lake, borders our community to the north while the 23-mile long Lake Keowee on the south offers all the advantages of lake living. Discover why our members have chosen to call this home.

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Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards Main Gate

1655 Cleo Chapman Hwy

Sunset, SC 29685

Cliffs at Falls North Main Gate

100 Cliffs Falls Parkway

Salem, SC 29676

Visitors: For access see guard at gate on other side of Hwy 11