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Victoria Kastner’s words, along with Alexander Vertikoff’s photography, provide a sweeping overview of architect Julia Morgan’s vast, versatile body of work.

Discover the Untold Stories of Hollywood’s Female Trailblazers Join us for a captivating afternoon with author and film historian Mary Mallory as she presents her latest book, First Women of Hollywood: Female Pioneers in the Early Motion Picture Business. This enlightening event will take place at 1:00 PM on Sunday, June 1, at the historic Monday Club in San Luis Obispo. In her meticulously researched work, Mallory delves into the overlooked contributions of women who were instrumental in shaping the early film industry. From directors and screenwriters to editors, costume designers, and even the first female projectionists and animators, these pioneers played crucial roles in the burgeoning world of cinema. Mallory’s book brings to light nearly fifty remarkable women, including both familiar names like Mary Pickford and lesser-known figures such as Bessie May Kelley and Elsa Lopez, offering a comprehensive look at their invaluable impact on Hollywood’s formative years. Admission to the event is free, and copies of First Women of Hollywood will be available for purchase during the signing. Proceeds from book sales will support the Foundation at Hearst Castle’s mission to fund educational programs and preserve the cultural legacy of this historic landmark. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the women who helped build Hollywood and contribute to a worthy cause. Event details Open to public. All ages welcome First come, first-served. Event is held at The Monday Club in San Luis Obispo. 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.

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.  

Victoria will provide a detailed look at San Simeon, as well as examine several other major commissions that Julia undertook at the same time. She’ll analyze Julia’s relationship with W. R. Hearst, quoting extensively from their voluminous correspondence.

Victoria will reveal some of the challenges Julia faced on her return to the San Francisco Bay Area, where she began her architectural career in 1902. She’ll examine many of her notable projects, including Julia’s early commissions from Phoebe Apperson Hearst and William Randolph Hearst.

Victoria Kastner will present a three-part lecture on Julia Morgan, created exclusively for the Foundation at Hearst Castle. She will share historic images and newly discovered information that she did not have room to include in her new book, Julia Morgan: An Intimate Biography of the Trailblazing Architect.

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.