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Saratoga Springs' artistic roots
While known for its horse racing and hot springs, Saratoga Springs, N.Y., has a third attraction that's always fascinated me, said Cheryl Lu-Lein Tan in The Washington Post. The little city near the picturesques Adirondacks" is also home to the "storied artists' colony" Yaddo, a retreat that's been "fertile ground for thousands of creative spirits" since its 1900 founding. The colony has been a haven for Sylvia Plath, Saul Bellow, Langston Hughes, and Carson McCullers, among other luminaries. In total, Yaddo alumni have won 64 Pulitzer Prizea, 61 National Book Awards, and one Noble Prize. "Many believe that the creative powers of Yaddo lie in the 400 scenic acres of woods and lakes" surrounding it. The "magic of the place" is especially pallable in the Yaddo Gardens, whose "massive beds of pink and yellow roses" are secluded by 100-year-old-pines.
Contact: Yaddo.org