From the CEO

ON THE COVER Ryan and Ali Finley at their June 2022 wedding at Old Tavern Farm in Saratoga Springs, photographed by Christian Oth.

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CEO

CREATIVE DIRECTOR Kathleen Gates

DIRECTOR OF CONTENT Natalie Moore SENIOR DESIGNER Linda Gates SPORTS EDITOR Brien Bouyea SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHERS Francesco D’Amico Dori Fitzpatrick

EDITOR AT LARGE Susan Gates EDITORIAL INTERN Claire Burnett

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CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER Tina Galante

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ART DIRECTOR, MARKETING Steve Teabout SALES ASSISTANT Tracy Momrow SUBSCRIPTIONS MANAGER Rachael Rieck

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Abby Tegnelia

PRESIDENT/CEO

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Winter Wonderland

There’s nothing quite like these quieter winter months, a time I’ve never appreciated as wholeheartedly as I do this year after what turned out to be a whirlwind 2022. And I plan to use them well—spa appointments, weekend getaways, drinks with friends. If this is winter, I’ll never complain about driving conditions again!

Alas, when the coldest snap descends, my cavalier attitude tends to give way to the warmth of my cozy house. But there’s really no reason—with all that Saratoga has to offer—to find ourselves stuck indoors. Not sure what to do? That’s what we’re here for! Check out our interactive, cabin fever–busting package on page 20 (a saratoga living first!). Read up on the offerings—think spa memberships, a three-night stay at a beautiful inn and a shopping spree—and then simply use the QR code to bid on the item in a unique silent auction.

Ready for even more action? Natalie Moore has been expertly writing about events and activities all over town for the magazine’s year-old Substack newsletter Saratoga Living After Hours—and she’s inviting you in on the fun. Turn to page 76 to find out how.

Plus, our annual weddings coverage begins on page 33, I sit down with Carly Connors and Cate Masterson (of the Saratoga Automobile Museum and the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, respectively) for a roundtable discussion (page 26), and we look back at 135 exciting years of the Saratoga Winter Club on page 48.

That’s a lot of reading by the fire, Saratoga. Stay warm,

ABBY TEGNELIA CEO @abbytegnelia sparkle and shine (clockwise from top left)

CEO Abby Tegnelia and Director of Content Natalie Moore hosting an ugly Christmas sweater singles night at Bailey's; with Cate Masterson and Carly Connors at the Saratoga Automobile Museum; with Paul Hennessey at the 4th annual Capital Region Gives Back fundraising event at Putnam Place; with Jacky Ross and Seana Mosher at Gives Back.