Yaddo Gardens — Attraction in City of Saratoga Springs

Yaddo Gardens is a treasure in Saratoga. The mansion's architecture is amazing, and the gardens are very well cared for. Philanthropists, Mr. and Mrs. Trask lived there with their children and made it an artist retreat, which is still in operation. There are benches, fountains, and little pathways to wander around during a visit. When people come to visit, or ask me where they should go when in town, Yaddo is always at the top of my list. During October you can attend a haunted tour, where stories about the history of Yaddo and tragedies there are...

My husband and I finally got to see the Yaddo gardens yesterday for the first time, and it was the first week of being opened this season! Small parking area. Saw many beautiful flowers and landscapes. Some of the fountains were not turned on yet. Very well kept! I brought my small dog & kept her on a leash. I would caution others since many of the roses have thorns and I worried about my dog stepping on them, but she was fine! Took about 30mins to walk around the whole garden, and we loved it! We definitely look forward to...

Yaddo Gardens is a beautiful place, and we've come here for years when in town. This visit, we were sad to see the huge koi that inhabited some of the fountains were all gone and one of the areas that usually has a water display was dry, but the roses were in bloom, and it was still worth the trip. The gate didn't open until 11am, but otherwise no issues getting in or having access. Go slowly on the narrow 2 way access road and park in the small designated...