Tara Stephenson

Hearst Castle Guide Tracy Kosinski

Hearst Castle Guide Inspires Students to Believe in Themselves

Hearst Castle tour guide and PORTS Programs lead, Tracy Kosinski, has played an instrumental role in building our free educational program. ...

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Strategies for Charitable Giving at Hearst Castle

Giving can help make the world a better place for us, our children, and future generations. No matter how you choose to give to The Foundation at Hearst Castle, you’ll be supporting the ongoing conservation of this historic landmark and helping us provide innovative education programs to underserved students....

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Abe Marquez Wants to Show Students the World by Visiting Hearst Castle

Nonprofit president serves as a role model for California students in underserved communities...

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Ask Abe: New Virtual STEAM Program at the Castle

A Message From Our New President, Abe Marquez--the Ultimate Role Model for our STEAM Program Students...

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Dinner Party in Casa del Mar at Hearst Castle

All 2020 Private Events at Hearst Castle Cancelled

Thank you once again to members who reserved space at one of our special events benefitting the continued conservation of Hearst Castle and inspirational education programs designed for underserved middle school students. Look for an announcement soon about our new, virtual, 3-day STEAM Program launching next month....

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Hearst Castle Charity Swims Postponed Through August

First, we are immensely grateful to members who reserved space at one of our very special swims at Hearst Castle this summer. These intimate, members-only events benefit the continued conservation of Hearst Castle and inspirational youth programs for underserved middle school students....

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Hearst Castle Morning Room Ceiling

Progress on the Conservation of Hearst Castle’s Morning Room Ceiling

Treatment of the three central sections of the painted ceiling (c. 1425) in the Morning Room of Hearst Castle has been completed....

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Neptune pool from Above

Update on 2020 Charity Events at Hearst Castle

Many of you have asked, with Hearst Castle closed, what’s happening with our scheduled charity events?...

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Hearst Castle tower and roses

Our Focus During Shelter-in-Place

While the world around us changes rapidly, we are thankful for the constant peace and beauty provided by CA State Parks, especially Hearst Castle....

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Middle school students tour the Roman Pool at Hearst Castle as part of the STEAM Program at the Castle

The Foundation at Hearst Castle Continues to Book Inspirational Youth Programs for Next School Year

Teachers Encouraged to Reserve Popular STEAM Program Now for October 2020 Dates and Beyond...

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Our Mission

The Foundation at Hearst Castle’s mission is to support the conservation and restoration of Hearst Castle, and to offer youth programs for underserved middle school students — to enhance the appreciation of the art and architecture of this world-class museum and monument, ultimately enriching the visitor experience and inspiring future generations of visionaries.

The Foundation at Hearst Castle is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit association affiliated with Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument® and the San Luis Obispo Coast District of California State Parks. EIN 77-0068533.

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