Enjoy an intimate, seated dinner paired with fine wine and followed by a film screened in Hearst Castle’s private theater lit by golden goddesses all along the red damask walls.
Membership
Membership Support the Hearst Castle Legacy Your contributions help keep Hearst Castle open to the public. When you donate to The Foundation at Hearst Castle, you’re supporting the ongoing conservation of this historic national landmark and helping us provide innovative education programs to underserved students. Through membership and fundraising, The Foundation supports educational, interpretive, and preservation programs for Hearst Castle and California State Parks. We are always looking to partner with businesses, philanthropic organizations, and individuals to further our mission. We provide membership opportunities, educational programs, and special events with the goal of enhancing and enriching the visitor experience. Become a Foundation Member. Individual and corporate memberships are the perfect way to support The Foundation at Hearst Castle’s initiatives while receiving incredible perks and benefits. $500 Annual Membership $1000 Annual Membership $2500 Annual Membership $5000 Annual Membership Event Access ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Complimentary Tickets Tours Standard Tour 3 4 6 2 Private Tour ✓ Events Member Social 2 2 2 4 Twilight on the Terrace 2 2 Dinner/swim 2 Perks Twilight on the Terrace Ticket Discount ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Access to buy out events ✓ JOIN NOW JOIN NOW JOIN NOW JOIN NOW $500 Annual Membership Access to purchase fundraising event tickets 2 Tickets: Member Social 3 Tickets: Hearst Castle Tour (5 tours to choose from) Members Pricing: Twilight on the Terrace JOIN NOW $1000 Annual Membership Access to purchase fundraising event tickets 2 Tickets: Member Social 4 Tickets: Hearst Castle Tour (5 tours to choose from) Members Pricing: Twilight on the Terrace JOIN NOW $2500 Annual Membership Access to purchase fundraising event tickets 2 Tickets: Member Social 6 Tickets: Hearst Castle Tour (5 tours to choose from) 2 Tickets: Twilight on the Terrace Members Pricing: Twilight on the Terrace for additional ticket purchases JOIN NOW $5000 Annual Membership Access to purchase fundraising event tickets 4 Tickets: Member Social 2 Tickets: Hearst Castle Tour (5 tours to choose from) 2 Tickets: Twilight on the Terrace 2 Tickets: Neptune Pool Swim, OR Private Dinner Discount Pricing: Twilight on the Terrace for additional ticket purchases Access to buy out events JOIN NOW Monthly memberships are available! For as little as $42/month, you can become a member of The Foundation at Hearst Castle. Contact us to learn more. *Note: Reservations for members-only events like swims in the pools, for example, require an additional donation. See Events for details. Corporate membership Corporate members are instrumental to our success in empowering underserved youth and preserving Hearst Castle. With multiple membership options available, you can choose the package that works best for your organization (and unlock exclusive benefits for your staff and VIPs)! Contact us for detailed information about corporate memberships.
Please Welcome Our New Operations Coordinator – Mia Fuggetta
SAN SIMEON, CA, NOVEMBER 9, 2023 — The Foundation at Hearst Castle’s mission is to support the conservation and restoration of Hearst Castle in addition to offering youth programs to underserved students aiming to inspire and empower future generations. Our ability to execute our mission takes many talented staff and we are pleased to announce that we’ve brought on Mia Fuggetta to our team. “As we continue to grow in achieving our strategies direction we can only achieve organizational success by adding and empowering the talents of Mia Fuggetta who will embark on their role as Operations Coordinator for the Foundation ” says Mitch Massey, Executive Director. Mia will handle a multitude of responsibilities working closely with Vanessa Robbins, the Director of Operations and Marketing. She will be responsible for organizing S.T.E.A.M tours, assisting with fundraising events, and will facilitate member management. Having joined the team October 2, 2023, Mia is already showing how much of an impact she’ll have on the organization and we couldn’t be more excited to have her. “Having Mia on the FHC team has been a dream come true! Within a month she’s shown how valuable she truly is and will be to our organization given her background – not to mention her work ethic is outstanding. I’m excited to be entering 2024 with her by my side and look forward to executing our mission as a team,” says Vanessa Robbins. “My desire to join the Hearst Castle Foundation is deeply rooted in a personal connection that dates back to my childhood. Visiting the castle left an indelible impression on me, igniting a passion for its rich history and cultural significance. Now, as the Operations Coordinator, I am driven by the opportunity to contribute to the Foundation’s mission and help underserved students experience the same sense of wonder and appreciation for the history that fills the castle’s walls.” “In my role, I aim to enhance our members’ experiences and elevate the quality of events, creating memorable moments that resonate with the unique magic of Hearst Castle. Drawing inspiration from the enchantment felt during visits, I will curate experiences that foster a sense of wonder for the history within the castle’s walls, ensuring each interaction becomes a distinctive and unforgettable journey for our esteemed members and event attendees. Cheers to 2024 and preserving our beloved landmark,” states Mia Fuggetta. The Foundation at Hearst Castle strives to support all members’ experiences. You can learn how to become a member and support our mission at Support Us | Foundation At Hearst Castle 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.
The Foundation at Hearst Castle Announces A New Board Member
SAN SIMEON, CA, SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 — The Board of Directors for The Foundation at Hearst Castle is pleased to announce that Douglas Ayres , Partner in the Ayres Hotels Collection, which includes The Allegretto Vineyard Resort in Paso Robles, a property he developed and designed, has joined the Foundations Board of Directors. “Having Douglass join our board is very personal for me as we grew up together in Newport Beach and I have such admiration for his love of art and culture which compliments his business acumen,” says Mitch Massey, Executive Director for The Foundation at Hearst Castle. ‘I am very honored to be a board member of the Foundation at Hearst Castle”, says Douglas Ayres, Partner, Ayres Hotels Collection. “The memory is clear when I first visited the castle when I was 8 years old, It was awe-inspiring by the vision and building of what WR Hearst and Julia Morgan had accomplished,” adds Ayres. My love of art and architecture today was influenced over the many years of returning to tour the castle. Allegretto Resort is my version of the influences of my travels and collections of art & artifacts weaving together a symphony of Joy,” adds Ayres. Douglas was instrumental in creating the updated European ambiance for which the Ayres Hotels collection is known. He brings a William Randolph Hearst feel to our foundation considering Douglas was taken with the beauty and agriculture of the Central Coast region and has populated the hotel with arts and artifacts from his many travels throughout South America, Asia, Europe and beyond. On a personal note, Douglas has competed in five transpacific sailboat ocean races. On land, he travels around the world often with his wife Michelle and he is an avid winemaker. The Foundation at Hearst Castle’s Board consists of Christopher Burgart (Director), Gail Cayetano-Classic (Director), Victor Herrera (Director), Margaret Klevins (Director), Sam Mazzeo (Director), Bob Priola (Director), Dia Rianda (Director), Pilaar Terry (Director), Bill Thoma (Director), Nikki Wilmore (Director), Kristin Rasmussen (Treasurer), Evelyn Plemons (Secretary) Schuyler Hoversten (Vice President), Abraham Marquez (Board President) — View the full board here and learn more about the foundation here. The Foundation at Hearst Castle is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit association affiliated with Hearst SanSimeon State Historical Monument® and the San Luis Obispo Coast District of California StateParks. EIN 77-0068533.
A Date With Hearst: Saturday, November 4, 2023
Enjoy an intimate, seated dinner paired with fine wine and followed by a film screened in Hearst Castle’s private theater lit by golden goddesses all along the red damask walls.
FHC Member Social 2023
Get ready to relive the excitement! After a three-year hiatus, the highly anticipated FHC Member Social is back, and it’s going to be better than ever. Join us at the stunning Julia Morgan Warehouse, hosted at the picturesque Hearst Ranch Winery.
