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Unveiling the Beauty: Conservation Work on Hearst Castle’s Flemish Tapestries
July 25, 2024 Vanessa Nichols
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Exciting Expansion for Our STEAM Program
July 24, 2024 Vanessa Nichols
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The Foundation at Hearst Castle Welcomes New Executive Director and Board Members
June 24, 2024 Vanessa Nichols
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Join Us for Our Biggest Fundraising Event: Twilight on the Terrace at Hearst Castle!
February 13, 2024 Vanessa Nichols
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Achieving New Heights: Celebrating 15 S.T.E.A.M Tours in 2024
February 13, 2024 Vanessa Nichols
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Please Welcome Our New Operations Coordinator – Mia Fuggetta
November 9, 2023 Vanessa Nichols
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The Foundation at Hearst Castle Announces A New Board Member
September 8, 2023 Vanessa Nichols
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The Foundation at Hearst Castle Announces Two New Board Members
June 22, 2023 Vanessa Nichols
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The Foundation at Hearst Castle Announces a Director of Operations & Marketing
March 1, 2023 Vanessa Nichols
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The Foundation at Hearst Castle Recognized For Level of Success
January 30, 2023 Vanessa Nichols
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Meet The Foundation at Hearst Castle’s Newest Board Members
October 10, 2022 Vanessa Nichols
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Hearst Castle Fundraising Events Are Back!
April 11, 2022 Tara Stephenson
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California’s Hearst Castle Will Reopen on May 11 After Being Closed for Two Years
March 28, 2022 Travel+ Leisure
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The Foundation at Hearst Castle Named “Nonprofit of the Year” by Latin Business Association
March 28, 2022 Tara Stephenson
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Meet The Foundation at Hearst Castle’s Newest Board Members
February 27, 2022 Tara Stephenson
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Hearst Castle is almost ready to reopen. Here’s what’s been going on behind the scenes
February 9, 2022 San Luis Obispo Tribune
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Review: ‘Trailblazing Architect’ Julia Morgan and the mark she left on California
February 9, 2022 The San Francisco Chronicle
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Conservation Highlight: Carillon Bells Rehabilitation
December 11, 2021 Amy Hart
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A View From the Past: Christmas in San Simeon
December 11, 2021 Kristin Rasmussen
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The Foundation Hosts Rare Tour of Julia Morgan Stucco Warehouse in San Simeon
December 7, 2021 Tara Stephenson
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Foundation Members Visit Mission San Antonio and Hacienda at Fort Hunter Liggett
December 2, 2021 Tara Stephenson
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When will Hearst Castle reopen? More road repairs are needed, officials say
November 29, 2021 San Luis Obispo Tribune
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Airbnb Online Experience Receives 5- Star Ratings and Stellar Reviews
November 19, 2021 Tara Stephenson
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The Foundation at Hearst Castle’s Board of Directors Finally Meets In-Person Again
September 15, 2021 Tara Stephenson
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Conservation Highlight: 15th-Century Italian Marble Wellhead
September 10, 2021 admin
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Conservation Highlight: 17th-Century Anatolian Ceramic Dish
September 1, 2021 admin
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Mid-Year Update: Hearst Castle Membership & Events
July 20, 2021 admin
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Airbnb Offering 75-Minute Virtual Tour Of Hearst Castle
July 7, 2021 CBS Los Angeles
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Foundation at Hearst Castle Partners with Airbnb, Offers Exclusive Hearst & Hollywood Online Experience
July 6, 2021 admin
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A Personal Passion for Preservation
July 1, 2021 Evelyn Plemons
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Road repairs expected to keep Hearst Castle closed until early 2022
June 29, 2021 KSBY
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A View From the Past: Hearst Warehouse Treasure
June 18, 2021 Kristin Rasmussen
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Hearst Castle may not reopen for months, but not due to COVID-19
April 12, 2021 Paso Robles Daily News
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Hearst Castle goes full STEAM ahead with educational programming
March 29, 2021 KCBX FM Central Coast Public Radio
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2021 Update & Game Plan
March 20, 2021 Tara Stephenson
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A View from The Past: Meet Norma (Sebastian) Bassi Monson
March 19, 2021 Kristin Rasmussen
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Building Dreams with STEAM at Hearst Castle
March 19, 2021 Tara Stephenson
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Re-opening plan in the works for Hearst Castle
March 18, 2021 KSBY
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Wasco Students Visit Hearst Castle by Livestream
March 10, 2021 Tara Stephenson
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Hearst Castle Guide Inspires Students to Believe in Themselves
March 10, 2021 Tara Stephenson
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Six Wonders Built by Pioneering Women Architects
March 9, 2021 Smithsonian Magazine
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In Memory of Dr. Lynn Frady Kelley-Enoch
March 8, 2021 Evelyn Plemons
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Meet The Foundation at Hearst Castle’s Newest Board Members
March 3, 2021 Vanessa Nichols
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You Shop. Amazon Gives… to The Foundation at Hearst Castle
February 9, 2021 admin
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Planned Giving
How to Give to Charity… if You’re Not a Millionaire
January 20, 2021 Morgan Stanley
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Strategies for Charitable Giving at Hearst Castle
November 10, 2020 Tara Stephenson
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Abe Marquez Wants to Show Students the World by Visiting Hearst Castle
November 9, 2020 Tara Stephenson
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What Will Your Legacy Be?
November 1, 2020 admin
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COVID home improvement comes to California’s most famous mansion
October 16, 2020 LA Times
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Hearst Castle Nonprofit Partners with California State Parks on Virtual Education Program
October 6, 2020 admin
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‘A massive undertaking.’ How art conservator is restoring 16th-century Hearst Castle ceiling
September 22, 2020 San Luis Obispo Tribune
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150 Years of Women at UC Berkeley
September 22, 2020 Cal Alumni Association's California Magazine
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Ask Abe: New Virtual STEAM Program at the Castle
September 15, 2020 Tara Stephenson
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Memories from 2010: Starting the Treatment of the Morning Room Ceiling
September 2, 2020 Evelyn Plemons
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All 2020 Private Events at Hearst Castle Cancelled
August 26, 2020 Tara Stephenson
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The Mysterious Etruscan Chalice – Recollections from 2012
August 4, 2020 Evelyn Plemons
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Hearst Castle Charity Swims Postponed Through August
July 14, 2020 Tara Stephenson
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A Message From Our New President, Abe Marquez
June 5, 2020 Abe Marquez
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Progress on the Conservation of Hearst Castle’s Morning Room Ceiling
May 1, 2020 Tara Stephenson
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Update on 2020 Charity Events at Hearst Castle
April 29, 2020 Tara Stephenson
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Our Focus During Shelter-in-Place
April 17, 2020 Tara Stephenson
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Studying an Ancient Roman Sarcophagus with Photogrammetry
April 10, 2020 Staff
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The Foundation at Hearst Castle Continues to Book Inspirational Youth Programs for Next School Year
April 7, 2020 Tara Stephenson
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Journeys of Discovery: The Foundation at Hearst Castle—inspiring underserved students
March 12, 2020 KCBX FM Central Coast Public Radio
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Rick Wolfe Joins the Board of Directors as Treasurer
March 11, 2020 Staff
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Purchase of the Historic Film Footage of Hearst and Davies in Spain
February 19, 2020 Staff
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The Foundation at Hearst Castle Announces Impressive Schedule of 2020 Charity Events
January 25, 2020 Tara Stephenson
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Meet Paintings Conservator Gary Hulbert
January 22, 2020 Staff
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The Board Welcomes Back Evelyn Plemons
January 15, 2020 Staff
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Hearst Castle Nonprofit to Host Extraordinary Holiday Dinner in the Iconic Refectory
September 23, 2019 Tara Stephenson
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Hearst Castle Nonprofit to Host New Dinner & Movie Experiences
August 23, 2019 Tara Stephenson
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Kids receive tour of Hearst Castle as part of local program
July 16, 2019 KSBY
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Swim for a Cause This Summer in Hearst Castle’s Iconic Swimming Pools
July 2, 2019 The Spa Insider
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You Can Finally Swim in the Hearst Castle Pools
July 1, 2019 Architectural Digest
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Hearst Castle nonprofit gets makeover: Will shift focus to underserved kids
April 23, 2019 San Luis Obispo Tribune
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Hearst Castle brings hundreds of California kids to the “enchanted hill” in San Simeon
April 9, 2019 KEYT
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Hearst Castle gala celebrates reopening of Neptune Pool
October 23, 2018 San Luis Obispo Tribune
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Taking a Dip in History: A Pool Party at Hearst Castle
October 23, 2018 New York Times
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Hearst castle hosts a soiree to celebrate the complete renovation of the Neptune Pool
October 21, 2018 KSBY
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Hearst Castle provides opportunity to swim in iconic Neptune Pool
September 27, 2018 KEYT
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Upcoming Events

01 Jun 2025 Sunday 1:00 am-2:30 am
First Women of Hollywood: Book Talk & Signing
Discover the Untold Stories of Hollywood’s Female Trailblazers Join us for a captivating afternoon with author and film historian Mary…
- 1815 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401Location
26 Jul 2025 Saturday 7:00 pm-9:00 pm
Neptune Pool Swim: Saturday, July 26, 2025
Members of The Foundation at Hearst Castle and their guests may swim in the Neptune Pool. A handful of charitable…
- 50Attendees
- 750 Hearst Castle Rd San Simeon, CA 93452Location
16 Aug 2025 Saturday 6:00 pm-9:00 pm
Neptune Pool Swim: Saturday, August 16, 2025
Members of The Foundation at Hearst Castle and their guests may swim in the Neptune Pool. A handful of charitable…
- 50Attendees
- 750 Hearst Castle Rd San Simeon, CA 93452Location

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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.