Events Listing

Neptune Pool Swim: Saturday, Aug 13, 2022

Following the two-year closure of Hearst Castle, only members of The Foundation at Hearst Castle and their guests may swim in the Neptune Pool. A handful of charitable swim experiences are scheduled for 2022, limited to 40 guests each, so make your reservation today....

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Neptune Pool Swim: Saturday, June 11, 2022

Following the two-year closure of Hearst Castle, only members of The Foundation at Hearst Castle and their guests may swim in the Neptune Pool. A handful of charitable swim experiences are scheduled for 2022, limited to 40 guests each, so make your reservation today....

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Twilight on the Terrace at Hearst Castle Reopening Celebration

Twilight on the Terrace: A Grand Reopening Celebration

In celebration of Hearst Castle's reopening, sip outstanding wine and craft brews, and savor epicurean delights with live music at the Central Coast's most anticipated charitable event of the year: Twilight on the Terrace....

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Julia Morgan: San Simeon and Beyond (Part 3)

Victoria will provide a detailed look at San Simeon, as well as examine several other major commissions that Julia undertook at the same time. She’ll analyze Julia’s relationship with W. R. Hearst, quoting extensively from their voluminous correspondence....

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Julia Morgan: A California Architect (Part 2)

Victoria will reveal some of the challenges Julia faced on her return to the San Francisco Bay Area, where she began her architectural career in 1902. She’ll examine many of her notable projects, including Julia’s early commissions from Phoebe Apperson Hearst and William Randolph Hearst....

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Julia Morgan: Her Life in Three Acts (Part 1)

Victoria Kastner will present a three-part lecture on Julia Morgan, created exclusively for the Foundation at Hearst Castle. She will share historic images and newly discovered information that she did not have room to include in her new book, Julia Morgan: An Intimate Biography of the Trailblazing Architect....

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Online Experience: Hearst & Hollywood

Enjoy a 75-minute virtual tour of the Hearst Castle with an expert guide, focusing on W.R. Hearst and all things Hollywood....

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Online Experience: Hearst & Hollywood

Enjoy a 75-minute virtual tour of the Hearst Castle with an expert guide, focusing on W.R. Hearst and all things Hollywood....

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Online Experience: Hearst & Hollywood

Enjoy a 75-minute virtual tour of the Hearst Castle with an expert guide, focusing on W.R. Hearst and all things Hollywood....

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Tour Old San Simeon, Taste & Lunch at Hearst Ranch Winery

Join us for a walking tour of Old San Simeon, including the rarely explored white stucco warehouse designed by Julia Morgan, followed by wine tasting and a gourmet picnic lunch at Hearst Ranch Winery....

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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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