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Blog Archives
15 Reasons to Attend the April Bed and Brew Weekend at Saratoga Arms
The long winter is slowly coming to an end and you are probably itching to experience a weekend getaway to Saratoga Springs. Did you know that our Saratoga Springs hotel offers one of the most unique Spring packages in the Upstate New York Area? Here are the five reasons why the Bed and Brew Weekend [...]
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Saratoga Arms and The Price is Right
COME ON DOWN… Saratoga Arms, the Saratoga Racecourse and Saratoga Springs will be featured on the The Price is Right on Thursday, February 17th as one of the Showcase Showdowns. We are thrilled to be part of this package!! Set your DVR or TIVO to see if we have a winner. We will be watching!! Check your local [...]
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80 years difference, but so much in common!
THE GUESTS WE MEET… My 5 year old son Everett, grandson of Saratoga Arms owners Noel and Kathleen Smith, is an avid Little Rascals fan…the original series from the 1920s. He checks out the old VHS tapes from the Saratoga Springs Public Library on a weekly basis. About three weeks ago, Kathleen called me from [...]
Calling All Beer Lovers…Something is Brewing this Winter
Saratoga Arms in Saratoga Springs, NY is pleased to announce an exciting new package designed for the beer enthusiast and those who want to learn more about the brewing process, Something’s Brewing-An Ultimate Bed and Brew Winter Weekend. Saratoga Arms is partnering with the Olde Saratoga Brewing Company to offer you a weekend of craft beers, [...]
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Saratoga Springs and 60 Minutes
Last Sunday, while watching 60 Minutes, we were surprised to hear Andy Rooney go on and on and on about Saratoga Springs, NY and the Saratoga Racecourse. Usually that is not a good thing, but Andy spoke about the great affection he has for Saratoga and horseracing in general. It’s a nice story. See for [...]
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Hurricane Earl is not visiting Saratoga Springs!
Come inland, upstate or climb off that yacht. Join us for the final weekend of the 142nd meet at Saratoga Race Course, America’s oldest racecourse. We offer refuge from the storm and a weekend to remember. The Woodward, The Hopeful and The Spinaway are the featured races. Place your bets and cheer on your favorites before this [...]
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Saratoga Arms is the recommended Saratoga Springs hotel
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has a wonderful article in their US and International Travel section titled “Weekend in Saratoga, N.Y.” They recommend various eating establishments, places to visit and hotels in Saratoga Springs NY, with Saratoga Arms being amongst them. You may visit the link and read the entire article. Weekend in Saratoga, N.Y. | ajc.com
A Room Redo…Part II
The first telephone call is made to Pamela Whitney now living in the DC area. Pamela is the decorator who worked with Kathleen on all the rooms in the addition. (www.pamelawhitneydesigns.com) She designed all the furniture and had it made in a factory in Mexico. Television armoires that also serve as dressers, desks that double [...]
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Tagged fabric choices, interior design, Pamela Whitney, room refresh.
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A Room Redo…Part I
White paint on woodwork around windows in Room 201 is peeling in large patches. Why, the wall feels a little damp. The best roofer in America (Sam Design) looks it over. We will need a carpentry crew, metal bender, and of course, his team. And he knows a place in Granville, up on the Vermont [...]
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Tagged architecture, room refresh., Saratoga Arms, slate roofs
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2010 Kentucky Derby
I wrote a few months back about a little horse that ran in Saratoga last summer. The horse’s name is Dublin and he won that race. I also speculated that he would run in the Kentucky Derby, which is being held tomorrow. Dublin is certainly running tomorrow, one in a big field of 20. Well [...]
