Blog | Foundation At Hearst Castle

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....

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?...

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....

Studying an Ancient Roman Sarcophagus with Photogrammetry

The ancient Roman elite knew something about self-aggrandizement, even in death....

Rick Wolfe Joins the Board of Directors as Treasurer

The Foundation values the contributions of new board member, Rick Wolfe, who currently serves as treasurer....

Purchase of the Historic Film Footage of Hearst and Davies in Spain

In 2018, Dr. Christina Stewart, media archivist at the University of Toronto, visited Hearst Castle’s projection booth as an essential element in her research about the use of nitrate film for early motion pictures....

Meet Paintings Conservator Gary Hulbert

A respected conservator, Gary Hulbert has treated many of Hearst Castle’s paintings. He holds BFA and MA degrees in studio art and conservation from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and New York State University College in Buffalo....

The Board Welcomes Back Evelyn Plemons

The Foundation at Hearst Castle is thrilled to welcome back to the board of directors Ms. Evelyn Plemons, who will serve again as secretary....

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.