In early 2022, The Foundation at Hearst Castle added four new board members, Gail Cayetano-Classick, Sam Mazzeo, Christopher Burgart, and Bob Priola.
Hearst Castle is almost ready to reopen. Here’s what’s been going on behind the scenes
CA State Parks reports that Hearst Castle is on track to open by late March or early April, barring the unforeseen in an ongoing road-repair project and assuming COVID-19 cases have diminished sufficiently for safe reopening of specialized large museums.
Review: ‘Trailblazing Architect’ Julia Morgan and the mark she left on California
Victoria Kastner’s words, along with Alexander Vertikoff’s photography, provide a sweeping overview of architect Julia Morgan’s vast, versatile body of work.
Conservation Highlight: Carillon Bells Rehabilitation
Currently under rehabilitation, the carillon bells, which sit in the two bell towers of Casa Grande, are some of the most iconic features of the Hearst Castle estate.
A View From the Past: Christmas in San Simeon
Kristin Rasmussen recounts her grandmother’s recollection of Christmas in San Simeon in the 1920s. Grandma Norma grew up in San Simeon, CA at the foot of Hearst Castle.
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The Foundation Hosts Rare Tour of Julia Morgan Stucco Warehouse in San Simeon
The Foundation at Hearst Castle hosted a tour of Old San Simeon, including a look inside the rarely explored white stucco warehouse designed by Julia Morgan.
Foundation Members Visit Mission San Antonio and Hacienda at Fort Hunter Liggett
Since 1985, The Foundation at Hearst Castle has raised funds to support the conservation of pieces like this 15th-century Italian marble wellhead.
When will Hearst Castle reopen? More road repairs are needed, officials say
Under a new emergency contract, estimated at $5.7 million, John Madonna Construction will completely redo the upper roadway to Hearst Castle in San Simeon.
Airbnb Online Experience Receives 5- Star Ratings and Stellar Reviews
5-star reviews! The 75-minute livestream tour of Hearst Castle is only available via Airbnb’s Online Experience platform and 100% of revenues benefit The Foundation at Hearst Castle.