Yaddo

Yaddo is an artist community and retreat located in Saratoga Springs, New York. Founded in 1886, it offers residencies for writers, composers, visual artists, and performers, providing a quiet, supportive environment to focus on their creative work. Yaddo aims to foster artistic growth by offering time, space, and resources without distractions or commercial pressures. Many renowned artists, writers, and musicians have spent time there, making it a prestigious and inspiring place for creative development. It functions as a cultural hub that nurtures innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration among artists.