Yaddo Gardens storm damage

The storm that took out power last week, also hit the popular gardens

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After the short-but-strong thunderstorm that pushed a tree onto the Interstate-87 southbound lanes, turned some downtown roads into rivers and knocked power out for many on Thursday evening last week, Yaddo, the artists retreat on Union Avenue in Saratoga Springs, has also announced some damage.

“The Yaddo Gardens sustained heavy storm damage overnight. We will be closing for cleanup all weekend,” the organization announced on Facebook last week. A separate announcement on their website says: “Due to storm damage, our Gardens at Yaddo are temporarily closed to ensure the safety of staff, visitors, and volunteers. We are working hard on clean-up so we can reopen soon. Thank you!”

Officials today did not go into detail about the damage, but reiterated that they plan to open again soon.

Visiting Yaddo’s Gardens

The Gardens at Yaddo are open for the season: June 9 – Oct. 9, 2025.

Admission to the Gardens is free, and you may download this self-guided walking tour. We are no longer offering tours.

Seasonally, the Gardens are open Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. as well as Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Our Gardens will be closed for the following holidays: Friday, July 4; Saturday, August 23 (Travers Day); Monday, September 1 (Labor Day). For Gardens access, please enter and exit through the East Gate.