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Your Support Means the World! Since 1985, our members have supported the conservation and restoration of Hearst Castle and it's incredible art collection, and more recently, inspirational education programs for underserved youth. We can't express enough of our immense gratitude for the generosity of our members. Thank you. 2019-2020 Members $1000+ $5000 Members Melanie Black Victoria Graves Sophie Korte Suzanne Kushner Mark McGuire David & Lynda Nath Patricia Todd Richard Zacky $2500 Members Harold Katkov Debra Saunders Eric Shannon Linda Starkman $1500 Members Barbara Funk Tom Hartnett Alicia Hercher Angie Young $1000 Members Frank Blazic Nigel & Connie Buxton Kristi Donati Thomas Dwelle Victoria Greer Kathy & Jack Hoagland Valerie J. Humphrey Bob Kitamura Jack & Sharon Larimer Evelyn Plemons John & Anette Romans Kevin I. Rowe Amanda Ruple Jennifer Southward Jane Woodcock Michael Young Michael Yraceburn Marilouise Zager Support the foundation and inspire future generations to dream big!Become a Member

Re-joining the board of The Foundation at Hearst Castle brought back many wonderful memories of previous events supported by our fellow philanthropists. One of the most interesting of these unforgettable events was a discussion in 2012 about the treatment of an Etruscan chalice identified in Hearst Castle records as dating from the late 7th century BCE.  Apparently made of glossy black Etruscan bucchero (more on that type of ceramic in the glossary below), the chalice had come from the renowned collection of Cecil Baring, 3rd Lord Revelstoke, which was auctioned in London in 1935.

First, we are immensely grateful to members who reserved space at one of our very special swims at Hearst Castle this summer. These intimate, members-only events benefit the continued conservation of Hearst Castle and inspirational youth programs for underserved middle school students.

Education at Hearst Castle Illuminate. Inspire. Empower. We’re inspiring and empowering future generations with educational tours, art lessons, conferences, scholarships, and authentic historical experiences. Featured Program STEAM Program at the Castle Designed to inspire and empower middle school students from underserved communities throughout California Watch students from the Boys & Girls Club experience our STEAM Program at Hearst Castle. Click above to view. Sponsored by The Foundation at Hearst Castle, the STEAM Program is a unique educational opportunity offered in collaboration with the CA State Parks PORTS Program. The program includes a custom tour of Hearst Castle and a guided exploration of nearby San Simeon Bay and Pier, aligned with grade-appropriate STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) curriculum. For qualifying groups,* our nonprofit organization covers all costs of your day trip, including a hearty lunch and transportation (if your district does not provide a bus). The STEAM program will be available Tuesdays and Thursdays on a first come, first served basis. This special program incorporates: Pre-visit: Classroom engagement with California State Parks interpreters using high-quality interactive videoconferencing Film: Screening of Hearst Castle: Building the Dream in five-story screen theater at Hearst Castle’s Visitor Center Custom tour: Hearst Castle tour aligned with STEAM curriculum Coastal study: Guided exploration of the nearby pier and beach life, also aligned with STEAM *Some restrictions apply. This program is designed especially for students in underserved communities who do not have the opportunity to take field trips to museums or state parks. Please review the School Qualification Guidelines. More Programs Virtual STEAM Program Social distancing has provided us an opportunity to collaborate with Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument and State Park to expand our STEAM Program at the Castle to a new, virtual format where students receive a "STEAM kit" with activities that pair with a live, customized multi-day virtual experience. This unique program is fully funded by The Foundation at Hearst Castle. Review the guidelines to see if your school qualifies for this free program that explores both Hearst Castle and the nearby coast. Apply Now Kids Art Smart The Foundation at Hearst Castle and Studios on the Park partner to provide unforgettable art experiences for middle school students. Through the Kids Art Smart program, students have the opportunity to tour Hearst Castle followed by a two-point perspective plein air drawing lesson on the Enchanted Hill under a local teaching-artist. Learn More Summer Bridge to Success Cuesta College’s Bridge to Success, a collaboration between college and high school counselors, helps to address student barriers to college, along with diversity and equity components. And a new concurrent enrollment program puts college classes right on local high school campuses for free, allowing high school students to get a jump-start on college without having the added work of getting financial aid and transportation to the college campus. We’re proud to support the annual Summer Bridge program, which takes place at the San Luis Obispo campus and provides graduating high school seniors a great introduction to the college experience as well as an inspirational tour of Hearst Castle. Learn More and Apply Future Programs Though currently focused [...]

Join Now Become a Member Give a Gift Make a Donation Buy Tickets Attend an Event The Foundation Our History & Mission For almost 35 years, The Foundation at Hearst Castle (formerly Friends of Hearst Castle) has supported the conservation and restoration of “La Cuesta Encantada” through membership opportunities and special events, always aiming to inspire and empower future generations.   Learn More Illuminate and inspire our next generation of visionaries YEARS IN OPERATION 35 CONSERVATION PROJECTS 32 CHILDREN INSPIRED ANNUALLY 2,500 Become a Member Membership Has Its Benefits A membership with The Foundation at Hearst Castle supports the expansion of inspirational youth programs and an endowment for a full-time conservator, while providing members with exclusive benefits like complimentary Castle tours, popular event tickets, and coveted pools swims.   JOIN TODAY Upcoming Events We're thrilled to share the news about our upcoming fundraising events in January 2024. Don't miss out—subscribe to our newsletter and stay informed! Join Our Newsletter Newsroom When will Hearst Castle reopen? More road repairs are needed, officials say November 29, 2021 Airbnb Online Experience Receives 5- Star Ratings and Stellar Reviews November 19, 2021 The Foundation at Hearst Castle’s Board of Directors Finally Meets In-Person Again September 15, 2021 Conservation Highlight: 15th-Century Italian Marble Wellhead September 10, 2021 Conservation Highlight: 17th-Century Anatolian Ceramic Dish September 1, 2021 Mid-Year Update: Hearst Castle Membership & Events July 20, 2021 Airbnb Offering 75-Minute Virtual Tour Of Hearst Castle July 7, 2021 Foundation at Hearst Castle Partners with Airbnb, Offers Exclusive Hearst & Hollywood Online Experience July 6, 2021 A Personal Passion for Preservation July 1, 2021 SUPPORT THE FOUNDATION, AND INSPIRE FUTURE GENERATIONS TO DREAM BIG!Join Now

Newsroom Meet The Foundation at Hearst Castle's Newest Board Members READ MORE Hearst Castle Fundraising Events Are Back! READ MORE Meet The Foundation at Hearst Castle's Newest Board Members READ MORE Upcoming Events SUPPORT THE FOUNDATION, AND INSPIRE FUTURE GENERATIONS TO DREAM BIG!Join Now

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

Join Now Become a Member Give a Gift Make a Donation Buy Tickets Attend an Event The Foundation Our History & Mission For almost 35 years, The Foundation at Hearst Castle (formerly Friends of Hearst Castle) has supported the conservation and restoration of “La Cuesta Encantada” through membership opportunities and special events, always aiming to inspire and empower future generations of visionaries.   Learn More Illuminate and inspire our next generation of visionaries YEARS IN OPERATION 34 PRESERVATION PROJECTS 32 CHILDREN INSPIRED ANNUALLY 2,500 Become a Member Membership Has Its Benefits A membership with The Foundation at Hearst Castle supports the expansion of inspirational youth programs and an endowment for a full-time conservator, while providing members with exclusive benefits like complimentary Castle tours, popular event tickets, and coveted pools swims.   JOIN TODAY Upcoming Events Recent Press Hearst Castle gala celebrates reopening of Neptune Pool October 23, 2018 Taking a Dip in History: A Pool Party at Hearst Castle October 23, 2018 Hearst castle hosts a soiree to celebrate the complete renovation of the Neptune Pool October 21, 2018 Hearst Castle provides opportunity to swim in iconic Neptune Pool September 27, 2018 Sponsors & Partners Your Support Means The World! Members $1000 Members $1500 Members $2500 Members $5000 Kathy & Jack Hoagland, Barbara Funk, Frank Blazic, Jennifer Southward, George & Kristi Donati, Amanda Ruple, Marilouise Zager, Nigel & Connie Buxton, Jane Woodcock, John & Anette Romans, Cyndee Howard, David & Lynda Nath, Thomas O. McCarthy, Michael Young, Kristin Rasmussen, Mark Hucek Angie YoungEric ShannonSophie Korte, Mark McGuire, Patricia Todd, Victoria Graves SUPPORT THE FOUNDATION, AND INSPIRE FUTURE GENERATIONS TO DREAM BIG!Join Now

A Museum Like No Other The estate popularly known as Hearst Castle is a National Historic Landmark and California Historical Landmark located on the Central Coast of California, about 250 miles north of Los Angeles. It was designed by architect Julia Morgan between 1919 and 1947 as a residence for William Randolph Hearst, who died in 1951. Hearst Corporation deeded the estate to California in January 1958 and Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument® opened to the public that summer. The Castle serves as the key economic engine of the Central California Coast. Since then, the estate, and its considerable collection of art and antiques, has been open for public tours. Despite its location far from any urban center, the Castle welcomes around 700,000 visitors annually, making it a top tourist destination in California. Sustaining the Legacy Established in 1985, The Foundation at Hearst Castle (formerly called Friends of Hearst Castle) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit cooperating association affiliated with Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument® and the San Luis Obispo Coast District of California State Parks. Through membership and fundraising, The Foundation supports educational, interpretive, and preservation programs for Hearst Castle and California State Parks. Through the Foundation, businesses, philanthropic organizations, and individuals can provide support and engagement with Hearst Castle. We provide membership opportunities, educational programs, and special events with the goal of enhancing understanding and appreciation, thereby enriching the visitor experience. Video – Our Mission: Preservation Video – Conservation of Hearst Castle Video – Julia Morgan: Hearst Castle Architect & Artist Key Initiatives Expand Educational Programs Illuminating and inspiring our next generation of visionaries and builders through science, technology, engineering, art, and math. The Foundation strives to give California middle school students from underrepresented communities an inspirational environment in which they can imagine the opportunity to realize their own dreams through the knowledge of STEAM and first-hand experience of jobs associated with the curriculum. Hearst Castle provides such and environment. Pioneering architect Julia Morgan—born January 20, 1872 in San Francisco, California, U.S. and died February 2, 1957—built Hearst Castle with the most advanced construction methods of her time. In spite of its Old World sensibility, the variety of disciplines required to construct one of the great treasures required to construct one of the great treasures of California proves contemporary even in today's world. The goal of the Foundation is to enlighten and challenge each student to assess his or her strengths, and to open their eyes to new possibilities, opportunities, and careers. The pilot program provides participating schools and organizations with tools to sharpen and refine each student’s unique aptitudes through the tangible applications of STEAM subjects, sparking interest and connection to Hearst Castle forever. Learn more about STEAM education Fund Full-Time Conservation Staff The lack of a full-time conservation staff hinders a coherent strategy to address the critical and immediate restoration needs of Hearst Castle. The Castle's 25,000 works of fine and decorative art need attention so that they can continue to inspire, educate, and delight more than 700,000 visitors expected each year at Hearst Castle. The Foundation at Hearst Castle has undertaken a number of conservation projects [...]

A key fundraising event for the nonprofit association, in addition to a wine-paired dinner, guests will enjoy musical entertainment and professional yuletide guest portraits. San Simeon, CA, Sept. 23, 2019 — The Foundation at Hearst Castle will host a glamorous Holiday Feast at Hearst Castle on Saturday, December 7th… just like William Randolph Hearst used to do decades ago. The festively elegant evening will begin with a luxury coach ride to the hilltop castle, where guests will be welcomed with a sparkling wine reception on a heated terrace overlooking the renowned Neptune Pool, which reopened last Fall after a major restoration. Holiday revelers will continue to the iconic Refectory of William Randolph Hearst’s former estate for an epicurean feast to remember. Mr. Hearst and architect Julia Morgan named the dining room after the word for a monastery’s dining hall. Its high windows, bright silk banners, and gleaming silver candlesticks convey the atmosphere of the Middle Ages, but the mustard and ketchup bottles show that Mr. Hearst liked to keep things informal at his ranch. The Holiday Feast presents a rare opportunity to experience the legendary estate the way Mr. Hearst’s guests enjoyed it in the 1920s and 30s, albeit perhaps a bit more posh. The evening of December 7th will be drenched in history and a level of formality not often experienced on the Central Coast. No more than 75 guests will delight in this year’s fundraising fête. Past menus have included hors d’oeuvres of lobster, foie gras and oysters, and courses of crispy duck confit with mushrooms and goat cheese, braised beef short rib with mascarpone polenta and gremolata, and a dessert of molten-center chocolate soufflé cake with espresso ice cream sandwich and bourbon- chocolate truffle. This year will serve equally impressive gourmet fare accompanied by fine wines. This fundraising event is only open to members of The Foundation at Hearst Castle. Annual membership starts at $500/year or $42/month; however, anyone is welcome to become a member. Reservations for the Holiday Feast will be limited to 75 guests and require an additional donation of $1500/person until October 31st, when the requirement will increase.  This year, The Foundation is focused on raising funds for full-time conservation staff, as well as expanding their STEAM Program, designed to inspire underserved middle school students across California. The Holiday Feast — although sure to be absolutely luxurious — will be carefully produced to maximize net revenues while providing attendees the ultimate holiday experience at Hearst Castle. The black-tie affair is limited to 75 guests. To make a reservation, click here. To become a member, click here. About The Foundation 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. Using […]