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 … Read More
The guests we meet… In September a gentleman who lives in South Africa checked into Saratoga Arms. He walked through the front door in full cycling gear and quite sweaty. He looked as though he had been bicycling all day…when in fact he had. Here’s his story- After retirement, he wanted to see the world … Read More
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.
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 … Read More
It has been awhile since we updated the saga of the room renovation Kathleen embarked upon this Spring. Let’s pick up where we left off. (Hint: If you need a refresher click on Room Renovations .) Kathleen and Pamela shop the Springfield, Massachusetts store. Lots and lots of fabric, but the place has never been … Read More