Thursday, 21 April 2022 15:41

Yaddo Gardens to Reopen June 6, Celebrating Yaddo's Return and Annual Summer Benefit

The Yaddo Gardens reopens with a special public event in June. The Yaddo Gardens reopens with a special public event in June.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Yaddo will reopen its Gardens to the public on Monday, June 6, after more than a year of pandemic-related closure. 

“We’re well aware of how much the Gardens at Yaddo mean to our community and to generations of visitors who come to them for solace, picnics, and often to capture the most significant moments in their lives, such as weddings and family photographs,” Yaddo President Elaina Richardson said, in a statement. “We look forward to seeing our garden volunteers who do such a remarkable job and to welcoming everyone back as we celebrate Yaddo’s Return.”

Deep inside the grounds of the arts colony meanwhile, and after carefully considering how best to ensure the health of artists and staff, Yaddo’s residency program for artists reopened in February 2021, with closed pods for predetermined periods of time. COVID-19 testing protocol for staff and guests resulted in Yaddo being able to remain Coronavirus-free throughout the year, according to the estate. 

The reopening of the historic Gardens – which typically receives more than 60,000 visits annually - will coincide with a poetry event in the Gardens on the weekend of June 4-5. The event is free, but requires advance registration.

The Annual Summer Benefit will also mark its return this year, with a special night in the Mansion and on the Great Lawn on June 23. Guest performer(s) have not yet been announced. 

For more information, go to: www.yaddo.org 

Read 1149 times

Blotter

  • Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office  The Sheriff’s Office responded to a domestic incident call on Manchester Drive in the town of Halfmoon on April 21. Investigation into the matter led to the arrest of Julia H. Kim (age 33) of Halfmoon, who was charged with assault in the 2nd degree (class D felony) and criminal possession of a weapon in the 4th degree (class A misdemeanor). Kim is accused of causing physical injury to a person known to her by striking them to the head with a frying pan. She was arraigned before the Honorable Joseph V. Fodera in the Halfmoon Town…

Property Transactions

  • BALLSTON Edward Pigliavento sold property at 2 Arcadia Ct to Stephen Emler for $399,900 Erik Jacobsen sold property at 51 Westside Dr to Jeffrey Satterlee for $330,000 Brian Toth sold property at 288 Middleline Rd to Giannna Priolo for $347,000 GALWAY Owen Germain sold property at Hermance Rd to Stephen North for $120,000 GREENFIELD Nicholas Belmonte sold property at 260 Middle Grove Rd to Timothy McAuley for $800,000 Derek Peschieri sold property at 33 Southwest Pass to Michael Flinton for $400,000 MALTA  Jennifer Stott sold property at 41 Vettura Ctl to ESI Development LLC for $476,500 Kathy Sanders sold property…
  • NYPA
  • Saratoga County Chamber
  • BBB Accredited Business
  • Discover Saratoga
  • Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association