Conservation

Hearst Castle Carillon Bells

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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Hearst Castle Conservation Highlight: 15th-Century Italian Marble Wellhead

Conservation Highlight: 15th-Century Italian Marble Wellhead

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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Hearst Castle Conservation Highlight: 17th-Century Anatolian Ceramic Dish

Conservation Highlight: 17th-Century Anatolian Ceramic Dish

The Foundation at Hearst Castle funded the conservation of this 17th-century Anatolian ceramic dish during the summer of 2021....

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Hearst Castle - Casa Grande Exterior

Mid-Year Update: Hearst Castle Membership & Events

While we are disappointed that we cannot welcome members and visitors back to the Enchanted Hill sooner, we remain steadfast in our mission: The Foundation at Hearst Castle continues to support ongoing conservation efforts and we will ramp up our popular virtual STEAM Program at the Castle again in the…...

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Evelyn's Playhouse, Pasadena 1953

A Personal Passion for Preservation

I’ve always looked at preservation as a very personal passion. Whether you are interested in preserving old houses, keeping family memories alive, revitalizing your downtown, helping the sick, feeding the hungry, rescuing animals, or looking after our vast natural resources, everybody has a “passion”—although they may not know it. That…...

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2021 Update & Game Plan

We anxiously await the green light to host charity events again at Hearst Castle. One CA State Parks deems it safe to do so, we will communicate broadly to members and fans. If you have an existing reservation to an event at the Neptune Pool, Roman Pool, or Casa del…...

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Hearst Castle - Casa del Mar

Six Wonders Built by Pioneering Women Architects

Six Wonders Built by Pioneering Women Architects: Virtually explore these groundbreaking designs around the world, from an Italian villa to an American castle...

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The Foundation at Hearst Castle - spring garden statue

How to Give to Charity… if You’re Not a Millionaire

By combining your charitable gifts with volunteer efforts, you can have a meaningful impact on causes you care about even if you don’t have a lot of money to give away....

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Hearst Castle Carillon Bells

COVID home improvement comes to California’s most famous mansion

Here’s what happening behind the locked gates of Hearst Castle....

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Gary Hulbert at Hearst Castle

‘A massive undertaking.’ How art conservator is restoring 16th-century Hearst Castle ceiling

‘A massive undertaking.’ How art conservator is restoring 16th-century Hearst Castle ceiling...

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Our Mission

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.

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