The Foundation at Hearst Castle (FHC) was named “Nonprofit of the Year” by the Latin Business Association (LBA), the nation’s largest organization representing the issues and concerns of Latino business owners. The announcement was made during LBA’s Sol Business Awards on March 25, 2022.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Member Social at Hearst Hacienda
The Foundation at Hearst Castle invites you to a special Members-only event at the Hearst Hacienda at Fort Hunter Liggett! Tour Mission San Antonio de Padua Lunch at Julia Morgan-designed Hacienda Lodge (outdoors) Learn what’s new with The Foundation at Hearst Castle The Hearst Hacienda sits on the grounds of what is now the Army’s Fort Hunter Liggett in southern Monterey County. Many famous actors, including Will Rogers and Marion Davies, were honored guests of the Hacienda. Several movies, including Clear and Present Danger, We Were Soldiers, and the 1966 film Incubus, used Fort Hunter Liggett and the Hacienda as filming locations. The property was placed in the National Register of Historic Places on December 2, 1977. Join us for a tour of Mission San Antonio de Padua, explore the Hacienda at Fort Hunter Liggett, enjoy lunch and short presentations by representatives of both the Hacienda and Hearst Castle. Free event. Space is limited. First come, first served.
