Yaddo, Art colony and creative residency at Saratoga Springs, United States
Located on a 400-acre property, the Yaddo estate incorporates gardens with Italian marble statues, creating an environment dedicated to artistic development.
The estate was acquired in 1881 by Spencer and Katrina Trask, who established it as an artists' retreat after the loss of their children.
From James Baldwin to Sylvia Plath, over 6,000 artists have produced works at Yaddo, resulting in 82 Pulitzer Prizes and numerous literary achievements.
The gardens remain open to visitors during seasonal hours, while the main mansion and residential areas maintain privacy for working artists in residence.
Before becoming an arts colony, the property contained a tavern frequented by Edgar Allan Poe and other writers during the 1830s and 1840s.
Location: Saratoga Springs
Inception: 1926
Website: http://www.yaddo.org
Website: http://yaddo.org
GPS coordinates: 43.06848,-73.75813
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:33
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