How Do We Do It
The Hearst Castle is an important site in the history of California and the country. Nearly 1,000,000 people annually visit Hearst Castle to learn more about William Randolph Hearst and gaze in wonder at the magnificence of La Cuesta Encantada. Approximately twenty-five percent of the visitors to Hearst Castle are from outside the United States and nearly thirty-percent are repeat visitors. Historic Preservation, the magazine of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, describes the mansion at San Simeon as, "the treasure trove of a genius American collector" and states that "many of the objects that Hearst collected are indeed important works of art."

The Hearst Castle Preservation Foundation  works with the staff of Hearst Castle to identify projects in need of HCPF support. Currently there are four very important art conservation projects totaling $520,000 which have been ear-marked for HCPF involvement. Long-term restoration and conservation of the historic site require funding into the millions of dollars.  Recognizing the essential need for an endowment to cope with the ever increasing demands of Hearst Castle, the HCPF is committed to a $10 million endowment campaign over the next five years to address the immediate and future needs of this important piece of California and American history.

If you would like to help preserve this national treasure for future generations, please contact us:

The Hearst Castle Preservation Foundation
PO Box 192955
San Francisco, CA 94119
Ph: (805) 924-1145
Fax:(805) 927-2216
email:  hcpf@hearstcastle.org