Many of us have temporarily hit pause on travel plans due to the worldwide pandemic, but that certainly doesn't need to kill our wanderlust completely.
To keep spirits lifted and minds wandering during the holiday season, fill the stockings of loved ones with gift cards, and memberships from Cortland County establishments to spend or experience later. Not only will you be supporting local businesses who need our help more than ever, but it will serve as a symbol of hope for all the adventures to be had in the future. Plus, gift cards can be used whenever the time is right, whether that’s three months from now, next year, or beyond!
If someone on your nice list loves eating locally grown and produced products, check out these specially agriculture gift certificates and merchandise available in Cortland County that can be used to plan for future adventures.
ANDERON'S FARM MARKET
BUY GIFTS CERTIFICATES IN-STORE
The family-friendly local farm market carries fresh fruits and veggies, local produce, dairy, baked goods and more.
Website
5887 NY Rt. 281, Homer NY
(607) 749-5551
COOPER HILL MAPLE
BUY MERCHANDISE VIA PHONE OR FACEBOOK MESSENGER
Cooper Hills Maple produces and sells pure maple syrup in various sizes and in both plastic and glass containers. You can place an order via phone or message them on Facebook. You have the option to ship the products to the recipient or pick-up by appointment only.
Website
291 Cooper Hill Road, Marathon NY
(607) 849-7865 / (607) 849-6689
ENSIGN FAMILY MAPLE
BUY MERCHANDISE VIA PHONE
Ensign Family Maple produces and sells pure maple syrup, maple cream, granulated sugar and molded maple sugar. The syrup comes in both plastic and glass containers in various sizes. You can place an order via phone.
Website
4007 State Rt. 221, Marathon NY
(607) 849-7836
FOOD & FERMENTS
If you have a foodie in your life, ship them a box full of Food & Ferments goodies! They are makers of naturally fermented sauerkrauts, kimchi, beet kvass and more. Receive free shipping over $65.
Website
(215) 954-8243
HOLLENBECK'S CIDER MILL
BUY GIFT CERTIFICATES IN-STORE
Treat your loved one to donuts, fresh baked goods, and apple cider, as well as a wide range of local products like jams, jellies, pickles, candy, cheeses and more. Don't forget to purchase some Hollenbeck's merchandise to pair with the gift card!
Website
1265 State Rt. 392, Virgil NY
(607) 835-6455
TRINITY VALLEY DAIRY FARM
BUY GIFT CARDS IN-STORE
Gift your loved ones local goodness with a gift card to Trinity Valley Dairy Farm. From award-winning milk straight from the farm, to delicious baked goods, and locally grown products, they're taste buds are sure to be tingling! Don't forget to purchase some Trinity Valley merchandise to pair with the gift card.
Website
2847 NY Rt. 13, Homer NY
(607) 753-0216
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