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Maple Day Out!

Have an amazing maple experience with an overnight stay at the Courtyard by Marriott Schenectady at Mohawk Harbor ($199) and a gift certificate to Riverside Maple Farms ($50). Read below for more details!

An Overnight Stay at the Courtyard by Marriott Schenectady at Mohawk Harbor

Relax by the river while being in the mix of it all at the Courtyard Schenectady at Mohawk Harbor. Downtown Schenectady’s newest addition is perfect for guests looking for something new and different. Enjoy the great location by Proctor’s, Union College and SCCC.

When free, check out the 50+ restaurants, the new River’s Casino and Resort, the river harbor and all downtown has to offer. Complimentary parking makes it easy to come and go. The Bistro, your destination for healthy breakfast options with Starbucks coffee. In the evening enjoy dinner and connect over cocktails. Find your way out doors and meet up by the warmth of our fire pit. Take advantage of inviting spaces where you can work or relax, with free Wi-Fi throughout. Plus, refresh with the hotel's well-equipped fitness center and indoor pool. Your stay at Courtyard is sure to be more comfortable and more enjoyable than ever before!

This listed item is a certificate for an overnight stay (a single king or two queen rooms) at the Courtyard by Marriott Schenectady at Mohawk Harbor. The total retail value is $199.

Restrictions: Certificate cannot be redeemed for cash. Guest be 21 years old or older to check in. 

Courtyard by Marriott Schenectady at Mohawk Harbor:

240 Harborside Dr, Schenectady, NY 12305; (518) 579-6620

For more information: https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/schcy-courtyard-schenectady-at-mohawk-harbor/

Maple Syrup and More at Riverside Maple Farms

Situated on the west side of Schenectady county conveniently off of I-90, Riverside Maple Farms offers a year-round maple experience for visitors. Tours, tastings and treats are always on offer. Guests are invited to take a guided tour of the farm and learn how maple syrup is made from tree to table, as well as the history of maple making and the Welch family. In its well-appointed retail store, guests can outfit their pantries with maple syrup, maple sugar, maple candies, maple cotton candy and more to delight and surprise their families!

One of the highlights of visiting Riverside Maple Farms is a chance to taste four grades of maple syrup made on site.  Knowledgeable staff enjoy sharing their favorite pairings for syrups, giving recipe ideas and hearing customer’s own maple stories.

No matter where your sweet tooth lies, there is something for everyone to enjoy at Riverside Maple Farms.  

This listed item is a $50 gift certificate to the Riverside Maple Farms.

Riverside Maple Farms:

7152 Amsterdam Rd, Schenectady, NY 12302; (518) 214-4014

For more information: https://www.riversidemaple.com/ 

Item Special Note

Items may be mailed at no additional cost to the winner. 

Alternatively, your item can be picked up in-person at SUNY Schenectady County Community College. By reducing shipping expenses, you are maximizing the benefit of your donation for our students.

Please contact Jocelyn Bryant with any questions for item pickup at (518) 836-2834 or via email at bryantjn@sunysccc.edu. 

Donated By: Courtyard by Marriott Schenectady at Mohawk Harbor and Riverside Maple Farms