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This was the Saratoga home of the Spencer Trask family. Spencer was a financier, philanthropist, and devoted Saratoga resident.

Fun Fact: While Trask strongly opposed gambling his home resides a stones throw from the famous racetrack.

Spencer Trask

The home is now an artist’s colony.

Oh, what a lucky artist to get an invite here!

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However, us normal folk may visit the gardens daily from 10 to 2, free.

The Pond

This area welcomes you as you enter the grounds. A precursor of the beauty to arrive.

What a romantic spot.❤️

Ate my lunch here sitting on a rock.

The Paths

The Rose Garden and fountains

Entry.

Trask developed the rose garden for his wife

Side view

The Statutes

Interesting..

There was a collection of children’s 📕 based on a black child character available in this box. Perhaps works by one of the artists in residence?.

What an absolutely perfect day for this visit

A must see..

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