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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.  

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.

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.

SAN SIMEON, CA, JUNE 22, 2023 — The Board of Directors for The Foundation at Hearst Castle is pleased to announce two new directors who have joined the organization. Both are San Luis Obispo County residents: Bill Thoma, President of Thoma Electric, Inc. and Margaret Klevins, SVP and Local Market Executive for Bank of America. “Our board of directors now consists of 15 thought and business leaders representing many regions of California, which help support our partnership with California State Parks,” says Mitch Massey, Executive Director for The Foundation at Hearst Castle. “I have always been committed to children’s education and programs to support the underprivileged, whether it be sports, performing arts, education, or homelessness. Being part of the community has always been my passion and it goes hand in hand with the Foundation’s mission” says Bill Thoma, President of Thoma Electric, Inc. In the early 1990s, Bill had the honor of working with the Friends of Hearst Castle Lighting Committee, PG&E, California State Parks and other volunteers and donors to upgrade the hilltop’s electrical and lighting system, making evening tours possible for the first time. Bill says the privilege of working on this project was one of the great achievements of his career. “It’s an honor to be asked to join such a prestigious board that has always been an extension of my love for art and preservation,” says Margaret Klevins, Senior Vice President and Local Market Executive for Bank of America. Margaret currently serves on the executive committee and board of directors for Habitat for Humanity San Luis Obispo, and until recently was co-chair for the Bank of America Community Volunteers. Prior network engagements include communication chair for the first Seattle chapter of LEAF (Legacy for Elder Advancement Foundation) and active memberships in the Bank of America employee networks for Asian Leadership and Hispanic Leadership. 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.  

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.

Following the two-year closure of Hearst Castle, only members of The Foundation at Hearst Castle and their guests may swim in the Neptune Pool. A handful of charitable swim experiences are scheduled for 2022, limited to 40 guests each, so make your reservation today.

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.

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

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.

Following the two-year closure of Hearst Castle, only members of The Foundation at Hearst Castle and their guests may swim in the Neptune Pool. A handful of charitable swim experiences are scheduled for 2022, limited to 40 guests each, so make your reservation today.