Blog | Foundation At Hearst Castle

Meet The Foundation at Hearst Castle’s Newest Board Members

In early 2022, The Foundation at Hearst Castle added four new board members, Gail Cayetano-Classick, Sam Mazzeo, Christopher Burgart, and Bob Priola....

Hearst Castle Fundraising Events Are Back!

We are delighted to share that coveted swims, dinners, and the popular Twilight on the Terrace are back at Hearst Castle for 2022!...

Meet The Foundation at Hearst Castle’s Newest Board Members

In early 2022, The Foundation at Hearst Castle added four new board members, Gail Cayetano-Classick, Sam Mazzeo, Christopher Burgart, and Bob Priola....

Conservation Highlight: Carillon Bells Rehabilitation

Currently under rehabilitation, the carillon bells, which sit in the two bell towers of Casa Grande, are some of the most iconic features of the Hearst Castle estate....

A View From the Past: Christmas in San Simeon

Kristin Rasmussen recounts her grandmother's recollection of Christmas in San Simeon in the 1920s. Grandma Norma grew up in San Simeon, CA at the foot of Hearst Castle....

The Foundation Hosts Rare Tour of Julia Morgan Stucco Warehouse in San Simeon

The Foundation at Hearst Castle hosted a tour of Old San Simeon, including a look inside the rarely explored white stucco warehouse designed by Julia Morgan....

Foundation Members Visit Mission San Antonio and Hacienda at Fort Hunter Liggett

Since 1985, The Foundation at Hearst Castle has raised funds to support the conservation of pieces like this 15th-century Italian marble wellhead....

Airbnb Online Experience Receives 5- Star Ratings and Stellar Reviews

5-star reviews! The 75-minute livestream tour of Hearst Castle is only available via Airbnb’s Online Experience platform and 100% of revenues benefit The Foundation at Hearst Castle....

The Foundation at Hearst Castle’s Board of Directors Finally Meets In-Person Again

This Fall, The Foundation at Hearst Castle's board of directors met in-person for the first time in 17 months....

Conservation Highlight: 15th-Century Italian Marble Wellhead

Since 1985, The Foundation at Hearst Castle has raised funds to support the conservation of pieces like this 15th-century Italian marble wellhead....

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.