"Among the Catskills, a disjointed member of the Adirondacks, there lives a simple and good natured…read morefellow named Rip Van Winkle". - Washington Irving. And I can continue to quote much chapter and verse of this posthumous writing as the writing is near and dear to my heart - the gallantry shown at Fort Christina and more, the true founders of New York and I wish the good Peter Styversant were here today to drop a heap of learning about America on you who don't understand not just NY history, but America! Love it or be gone. Arriving at 5:45, I hadn't inquired as to what time the first tee ball hits the air, turns out it's about 8:00am. So I practiced my sneaky bump and runs, flips and flops and Texas toe downs. And player worth his salt has to know a multitude of great escape shots. So I lead the field being put out as a single with twins and fours amassing behind me and being 2 years removed from the short grass (due to injuries) I was a bit nervy on the 1st tee, nobody knew who I was, everyone else knew each other. Fortunately I ripped a low 3 iron cut stinger and I was off, still walking and carrying my bag, adding layers and subtracting layers as it was nippy in the mountains. I love the classic shallow and square bunkering design originally popular with architecture from the 20's and 30's. The greens rolled true but I couldn't buy a putt, not much break out there and putting off the second collar is doable. The fairways were in the shape to be expected for early season golf, what I should have done was pay closer attention to the unseen creeks that protected some greens and ran out along the sides. But I was the first player and I needed to set a good pace out there. Overall, the course played extremely fair, I can't give the staff enough credit for such fine service for me, attentiveness and extremely friendly.

Rip Van Winkle holds a special place in my heart…read more Not only is it the closest golf course to my parents' home and as such the place where I've golfed the most in the past decade (not saying much), but it's also the first place my brother, my father and I played after my father went through some very serious medical issues. We weren't entirely sure if he would ever be able to play golf again, so it was an amazing feeling to get out and hit a few balls with him last year. My father is doing much better now (physically at least, not that much better at golf), and so we try and get out whenever possible. This adds up to a couple times a year here when I'm in town, and accordingly, I am very, very bad at golf. Please believe that no one is mistaking Rip Van Winkle for something that belongs on the PGA Tour. When Greene County hasn't gotten enough rain, you may see a few brown spots out there. It's only nine holes, and generally pretty flat. However, it's an accessible, family-run place that I feel lucky to be able to play. It's affordable (kids play free too), and has my kind of casual vibe. I love that if I forgot to pack a collared shirt, they don't hassle me. My dad says the owner John is a great guy, and I like that his teenage son is often riding around tidying up the course. It's a true family biz. They do a good job too; the greens are well-maintained, the mountain backdrop is gorgeous, and you can't be sad about any day you spend trying to knock a little white ball around a beautiful grassy area. I suppose I can be sad about how poorly I do it, but I'm pretty happy here overall.

A magnificent relaxing great first class country club very enjoyable swimming golfing fine dining…read moreetc yours truly Steven Shopnick

Now how on earth am I the first to review this place? Oh well, here goes. For starters, some…read moredisclosure: I'm not a member there. Went this past weekend for a wedding. (Not mine.) It reminds one of the Mashomack hunt club - if it were transported 100 miles north, plunked into suburbia, and catered to well-off golfing corporate types instead of wingshooting hedge fund billionaires and old money. The building itself is old and gracious, the staff thoughtful and understated, the vibe fairly 1%. Food surprisingly good, decent wine, lovely cake, and a pretty vista. Are those rooms one might sleep in up there on the second deck? How awesome if so -- you could tie one on at the reception, insult the bride's mum, take a punch from her pa, drop trou on stage with the best man and moon the dancing crowd, have a whiz off the patio by the flickering light of a gas fire, pass out face-down in the lap of a panicked flower girl, and be heaved unconscious into a guest bed upstairs by the club manager and the groom's cousin who played high school football. (I did none of those things, more's the pity. But I did get my bottom pinched by the superannuated and superinebriated wife of the family lawyer while in line for coffee - which family, still not sure. Thrill of the evening for boring old me.) Four stars for a very memorable, high-class, good-natured fun time; not five because - well, because it's not Mashomack.

As a last minute thought, we accompanied some friends to the Edison Club for Breakfast/Lunch. They…read moreare open to the public on Sunday's from 10am until 2pm serving a very nice menu and at reasonable prices. My wife had the Turkey Club which was stacked high with Turkey etc..... it was served with fries. I ordered the Pancakes, eggs and sausage breakfast. The pancakes were light and fluffy, the eggs cooked perfectly and the sausage was very tasty. The server was extremely cordial, keeping our coffee cups filled with very good coffee. We were not rushed at all like your normal restaurant/Diner and this made for a very nice experience. I would recommend trying it out for Brunch on a Sunday morning.

First time to the club for dinner as we never realized dining was open to the public. If you went…read moreto dinner you were guaranteed tickets to the "White Christmas " performance. We placed our orders with my wife ordering the Mediterranean pasta and the chicken Marsala for myself. The Marsala was good but could have used some additional sauce. My wife was disappointed with the pasta as it was very dry and lacking of any flavor. Since it was a show night we assume the pasta was precooked and dried out in the kitchen. Clam Chowder and cheese cake we're excellent. We didn't say anything about the pasta to our server as she was an excellent waitress and not looking to stress her out. We will give it another try but not on a show or an event night.

By day, I'm a librarian…read more............ There are others just like me: practical shoes, really really nice (yes, it's true, even if I cut you off in traffic), and we actually give a shit about most things. For instance, I care about food, like, obsessively thinking about it. So though the speeches were great, and the decor grand, my luncheon with the other librarians yesterday had me mostly focused on the sit down meal that I expected, like most of these shindigs, would be small, tasteless, lukewarm, wilted and overcooked. Like wouldn't it be nice if I looked forward to a GREAT meal instead of thinking the worst, for a change, hmmmmmm??? OK I was wrong, but read on. The starter salads were romaine free because of the recent e coli outbreak. Kudos. Nice creamy balsamic dressing, colorful, fresh. The rolls were sourdoughy, warm and fragrant. Red had a chicken dish rolled around a bread stuffing covered in a rich gravy topped with dried random cranberries, good mashed, perfectly cooked green beans. Apple had the steak, topped with a burgundy sauce, same mashed and beans. The meat was a bit dry but he ate everything. I had the parm, of course. Anyway, it was eggplant, thinly sliced, pressed into a lasagna almost, topped with a beautiful thick layer of flavorful, gooey cheese, a bit crisp on the edges, and a rich red sauce that was better than just about any I've ever had. The rigatoni on the side was boring, as was the presentation, but this parm was perfectly assembled. Wow. OK this is a review of a special event, but let me tell you, the parking is ample, the grounds are spectacular, the space is lavish and beautiful, the staff were courteous and kind and professional (x5). A venue that would be lovely for any special event. Zena, Goddess of Fire (wearing her cool shoes)

I realize when you are attending a large group function that is difficult to get the food out to…read moreeveryone. Staff were busy trying to get the 3 different choice meals out to the crowd of 200, but by the time last of the group ate, the first people were sitting twiddling their thumbs. Maybe more help would cut down the wait time for the entire crowd. While friends thought the food was good, I was not impressed. My roast beef appeared to be sliced lunch meat with jar gravy on top. The green beans at least appeared to have been freshly steamed (cool when they arrived). Our dessert was cheesecake. (Friends said I make a better dessert.) That being said, to be sociable, I am sure I will return if it is again scheduled for this club.

Came for a family event. Very nice grounds and facilities. The service was great and the food was…read moregood. They had many good specials and all of the meals were tasty.

I'm writing this from the perspective of someone who attended a birthday party here, so I cannot…read morecomment on the membership, golfing, pool, etc. The party for roughly 70 people consisted of an open bar, hors d'oeuvres, a buffet dinner and coffee. Dessert was brought from outside the club, although I'm sure they had dessert options on the menu. The ambiance was nice, and the dining room has huge windows and a nice patio overlooking the beautiful grounds. Nice view in the distance of downtown Albany, also. The decor is slightly dated, but in a classic sort of way, if that makes sense. High ceilings, dark wood, gold light fixtures and a green leafy carpet. The meal included chicken parm, eggplant parm, stuffed sole, ziti, rice pilaf, green beans almondine and fairly extensive salad fixings. I never have high expectations for a buffet, but I was pleasantly surprised. I tried everything and it was all very tasty and fresh. Nothing tasted like it had been sitting, and things were quickly replenished when they got low. I appreciated that the portions were cut tiny so I could fill my plate with a little of everything and not look like a total pig. It's probably their attempt to cut back on waste. The staff was okay overall; some friendlier than others. I wouldn't go so far as to say that any of them were bad, but I think some of their faces may have cracked if they smiled. There was no offer for a second round of coffee, which was served in teeny tiny cups, so it should have been no surprise that people wanted more. We asked, and cups were filled for only a few people at the table before the staff promptly vanished without offering it to others who wanted it as well. The thing that lost them a fourth star was the staff's eagerness to get us out of there. I know the party was scheduled from 6-10pm, and I do understand their desire to get off work. I'm very conscious of that sort of thing, because I've worked in restaurants and retail, and it's common knowledge that nobody likes a straggler. But did they really have to start breaking down tables at 10:05? Nobody wants to see the crappy cracked and peeling card tables you hide under your nice white table clothes. C'mon now. All in all, the party was a very nice experience and the flaws were minimal. I would recommend it.

I was invited as a guest of the country club for dinner so I can't speak to the golfing. But the…read moredining experience was top notch. Our large party got a table on the patio, the waiter was attentive and friendly and the ambiance on point for a summer evening. My party tried many of the options on the menu and I heard no complaints. My veal piccata was delicious and a generous portion. Highly recommend!

Well I have to say the grounds are pretty and the facility is spacious, but hospitality not so good…read more! I attended my daughter's North Eastern College Gulf tournament and there was no fanfare. The kitchen offered hotdogs and chips for $6. A help yourself, kind of like a 7/11. There were no snacks for the women. On Sunday the temp was 55 there was no hot beverages out on the course. Apparently the kitchen made up bag lunches for the women but chose to give them out after their 18 holes were played. Poor hosts to say the least.

We had our wedding in October 2024 at Wolferts Roost. This is a beautiful, sophisticated venue,…read morewith fantastic and very accommodating staff, outstanding facilities, gorgeous views, delicious food and plenty of room for photos! Stephanie is such an organizer, she walked us through all options, helped organize the event and was there all day long for all questions and assistance we needed. Thank you, Everyone!

I had my daughter's bridal shower here. Stephanie helped me with everything. She was so…read moreaccommodating. The staff was above and beyond! The venue is gorgeous.

I can't say enough how great Mohawk River country club was. From day one Sal went above and beyond…read morefor all my requests and accommodations. He had an answer or solution to any questions we had and made the planning, preparing and day off all run smooth. He is prompt, professional and very friendly. The food at cocktail hour was outstanding and all our guests raved about it. We had an indoor ceremony since it was a January wedding and it was beautiful inside. Book this venue, you won't be disappointed!

The rudest woman just told us we were late (10:07) when we were scheduled for 10:06. Extremely…read morepassive aggressive and no way to speak to another human being. Then we have a man behind us who is teeing off while we are on our second shot, the ball landing within 2 feet of us- if that. Super unenjoyable and disappointing to have planned a relaxing morning to be rushed, spoken to like that, and almost hit with balls. We will not be back.

Went there on a Sunday went to the door they had forgotten to change the sign that they were open…read moreuntil eight on Sundays and they said come on in we'll serve you. The restaurant is open went into the restaurant pricing very high for quality of what we got, My daughter got chicken français which she said tasted pretty good very small portion and I got a hamburger for $17 or so not even cooked the way I wanted to medium rare and it came out well done I understand supposedly they're new in the business, but was very disappointed with this trip.

I came here a few weeks ago to the Smith's bar for an Albany Paint Nite. It was a good space for…read morethe event and the bartender was very kind. The beer selection is limited, but the Guinness was good and they were very, very generous with the single malt Scotch. I didn't get a chance to try the food here, but some other patrons had food and it looked fairly appetizing. It's a nice venue and I would definitely come here again if I was in the area.