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Meet The Foundation at Hearst Castle’s Newest Board Members

In early 2022, The Foundation at Hearst Castle added four new board members, Gail Cayetano-Classick, Sam Mazzeo, Christopher Burgart, and Bob Priola.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Matching Gifts

Matching Gifts Would You Like to Double the Impact of Your Donation? Ask your employer to match your gifts to The Foundation at Hearst Castle! Many businesses use matching gift programs to create their own social change. Gifts from employees’ spouses and retirees may also qualify for a match. Search to find out if your employer has a matching gift program. Simply type your company’s name into the search bar below to find out if you qualify for a match. Questions? Email Operations Manager Vanessa Robbins: vanessa@foundationathearstcastle.com Note: We changed our name from Friends of Hearst Castle Monument to The Foundation at Hearst Castle in 2018, but we're still doing business as (DBA) Friends in some instances. Our EIN has not changed. Our Information EIN: 77-0068533 Mailing Address: The Foundation at Hearst Castle Attn: Matching Gifts 700 Hearst Castle Rd. San Simeon, GA 93452 Contact Information: Phone: 805.995.9720 Email: info@foundationathearstcastle.com Matching Gift and Volunteer Grant information provided by
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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