The deluxe Trask is the room we especially offer to our honeymoon or anniversary couples. Decorated in pink and mauves it showcases a king size canopy bedstead, comfortable seating area with antique red velvet parlor furniture, claw footed mahogany writing table, carved marble fireplace with candle inset all under the glow of a magnificent period chandelier. This room also offers its own semi-circular covered porch complete with white wicker chairs. A walk-in closet and spectacular bath with both a claw-footed soaking tub and separate oversized walk-in shower makes this room ideal for long romantic stays. The original built in wooden shutters offer privacy while the romantic lace curtains filter the bright afternoon sun.

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History of Katrina Trask

Kate Nichols was born on May 30th, 1853, in Brooklyn, New York.

In November 1874, Kate married Spencer Trask. He was a Wall Street banker, a philanthropist, and was responsible for the resurrection of the New York Times in 1896.

Kate was a talented poet and writer. She was published in 1892, first anonymously, then under her pen name “Katrina Trask”.

Kate and Spencer experienced many losses while on their sprawling estate. Two of their children died of diphtheria in 1888. Their last child died only twelve days after birth in August 1889.

With the passing of all her children, Katrina was concerned about the future of Yaddo. Katrina and
Spencer decided to bequeath their estate to Saratoga Springs. It was to be maintained as an artists retreat. In 1900 Yaddo was opened as a haven for aspiring writers, artists, poets, and musicians. Here their creative energy could flow without disruption of the outside world. Today, artists of many kinds still find their inspiration there.

Although Katrina Trask passed in January of 1922, her spirit lives on in Yaddo.

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