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Conservation Highlight: 17th-Century Anatolian Ceramic Dish

The Foundation at Hearst Castle funded the conservation of this 17th-century Anatolian ceramic dish during the summer of 2021....

Mid-Year Update: Hearst Castle Membership & Events

While we are disappointed that we cannot welcome members and visitors back to the Enchanted Hill sooner, we remain steadfast in our mission: The Foundation at Hearst Castle continues to support ongoing conservation efforts and we will ramp up our popular virtual STEAM Program at the Castle again in the…...

A Personal Passion for Preservation

I’ve always looked at preservation as a very personal passion. Whether you are interested in preserving old houses, keeping family memories alive, revitalizing your downtown, helping the sick, feeding the hungry, rescuing animals, or looking after our vast natural resources, everybody has a “passion”—although they may not know it. That…...

Curator Wm. R. Williams lived in this house across the street from Hearst Castle in the 1930s.

A View From the Past: Hearst Warehouse Treasure

Kristin Rasmussen shares a story about her Grandma Norma, who grew up in San Simeon, CA at the foot of Hearst Castle. She was awed by W.R. Hearst's warehouse treasures....

2021 Update & Game Plan

We anxiously await the green light to host charity events again at Hearst Castle. One CA State Parks deems it safe to do so, we will communicate broadly to members and fans. If you have an existing reservation to an event at the Neptune Pool, Roman Pool, or Casa del…...

A View from The Past: Meet Norma (Sebastian) Bassi Monson

Kristin Rasmussen describes the village of San Simeon, Sebastian's General Store, and the Bay View Hotel during the time Grandmother Norma grew up there....

STEAM Program at Hearst Castle - Assembly Room

Building Dreams with STEAM at Hearst Castle

We need your help to continue this special livestream + tangible experience. We know that combining education and inspiration in a memorable environment makes a lasting impact....

STEAM Program at Hearst Castle - Wasco Union Elementary School District

Wasco Students Visit Hearst Castle by Livestream

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

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. ...

Lynn Frady Kelley, former president, The Foundation at Hearst Castle

In Memory of Dr. Lynn Frady Kelley-Enoch

It is with great sadness that we report the passing of past FHC board member and president Dr. Lynn Frady Kelley-Enoch on March 5, 2021....

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.