I have visited Yaddo every summer for years and each time am amazed by its melancholy ambience and sorrowful beauty. The dark shady woods and gothic mansion give an aura of solemn tranquility, which contrasts greatly with the bright bustle of Saratoga's racetracks, bars, and shops. In addition to Yaddo's dark beauty, the gardens display a fascinating blend of elements... more

while the garden without the story may not seem spectacular to the other reviewer, for history buffs and artists of various types and those who just enjoy a good love story, the epic of Yaddo and its gardens is simply fascinating, enduring and even heartbreaking at times. When viewed through the lens of the past owners, as well as the... more

Not nearly enough flora. Don't bother unless you have nothing else to do. At least it's free. more