Description

"Step back in time and relive a unique chapter in American history where newspaper tycoon William Randolph Hearst lived and Hollywoods Golden Age elite played on this private guided tour through Hearst Castle in San Simeon, CA.

"Experience what life was like in the 1920s and 30s grandeur that surrounded W. R. Hearst in his infamous castle "La Cuesta Encantada" - Spanish for The Enchanted Hill.

"As a guest of the Chairman of the Trustees of the Hearst Castle Preservation Foundation, you will be allowed to drive your own vehicle up the winding, five-mile driveway to the castle, and will be met at your car by your guide. Your guide will take you into areas of the castle normally not seen by visitors.

You'll explore the estates most opulent social gathering rooms, his personal collection of rare and ancient paintings, tapestries, sculptures, antiquities and other fascinating works of art, and encounter the majesty and beauty of this historical treasure first-hand on this private guided tour of the Hearst Castle.

Conceived in 1919 by newspaper giant William Randolph Hearst (1863-1951) and designed by architect Julia Morgan (1872-1957), the first woman to hold an architects license in California, Hearst Castle is an evolution of style and design that spans over three decades.

Fine Print

* Up to 6 guests

* Dates subject to availability. Donor will work with the winner to secure the date and time

* Tour takes up to 3 hours

* Expires October 25, 2024

* Airfare not included