Yaddo Centennial Season Events Announced
Attendees of the 2025 Yaddo Summer Benefit gather under a tent on the nonprofit retreat’s lawn for dramatic letter readings and a musical performance by singer-songwriter Natalie Merchant. Photo courtesy of Yaddo.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Yaddo recently announced a slate of events celebrating the famed artists’ community’s 2026 centennial season.
The season will kick off with The Artists’ Table, a tequila-inspired chef dinner on May 14. The evening offers a salon-style culinary experience inside the Yaddo Mansion, limited to 50 guests.
On June 2, Yaddo will host the 4th Annual Golf Invitational at The Country Club of Troy, a day of camaraderie and community in support of Yaddo’s residency program.
The Summer Benefit lights up June 25. This year’s party will serve as a Saratoga farewell to Yaddo President Elaina Richardson, who announced in December that she would be stepping down from her post. More than 500 guests are expected at the benefit (450 attended last year). Past performers have included Natalie Merchant, Suzanne Vega, and Gabriel Kahane.
The Gardens at Yaddo will open to the public on June 8, offering several opportunities for the community to experience the grounds. Throughout the summer season, Yaddo will present a series of free and low-cost community events, including Wine & Roses (a concert series in the rose garden), The Nature of Art (artist-led conversations), and Art of Wellness (Sunday morning yoga).