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Enchanted Evening
Saturday, September 26
6:30pm – 9:30pm
Hearst Castle Theater and Neptune Pool Terrace
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 An evening of sophisticated
elegance, the night begins with a sparkling wine reception on the Terrace below
Casa del Sol and a dazzling sunset over the Pacific Ocean. Under a canopy of
stars, guests are escorted to their exquisitely decorated table for a premiere
gourmet dinner inspired by fresh, local foods and wines expertly prepared by a
local renowned chef. Bid on unique Hearst Castle-inspired items and experiences,
such as swims in the Roman or Neptune pools, or special private Castle tours.
Other auction items have included luxury car leases, marvelous trips, and
exclusive Central Coast wine and food packages. Enchanted Evening is truly
a magical evening reminiscent of the splendor and glamour of La Cuesta Encanta®,
when W.R. Hearst entertained and everyone dreamed of an invitation.
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Preferred Pricing
(Members Only) |
Regular Pricing |
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$375 |
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Notable Encounter with Festival Mozaic
Musical Masterpieces at the Enchanted Hill
Saturday, July 25th
6:30pm – 9:30pm
Neptune Terrace and Hearst Castle Theater |
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 Now in its 39th year, Festival Mozaic welcomes an international roster of classical musicians,
guest artists and ensembles each July for more than 20 concerts and events, as well as other
concerts throughout the year. Led by its dynamic, young Maestro, Scott Yoo, the Festival
gathers an orchestra from among the finest musicians in Asia, Europe and the U.S., for
orchestral concerts, chamber music and unique, classical ‘crossover’ concerts
performed in extraordinary settings that create an immersive cultural experience.
The new Notable Encounter Series presented by Festival Mozaic offers one-hour performances
in intimate venues that allow you to get closer to the music and Festival musicians. With
in-depth commentary from the musicians, these concerts are an unparalleled opportunity to
interact with the artists and great works in an engaging way. This special Encounter
presents music that was written while W.R. Hearst was in residence at Hearst Castle
(1919-1947), a rich and important period in classical music.
Inspired by a beautiful dream, Stravinsky's Octet for Winds (1923) returned to the musical
forms of bygone eras in a neoclassical style. Like Hearst Castle itself, the work combines
the visionary (tonality and instrumentation) with tradition (European musical architecture).
The lushly beautiful Octet for Strings (1920) by Max Bruch, harkens back to the Romanticism
of Brahms.
Igor Stravinsky
Max Bruch |
Octet for Winds
Octet for Strings |
Enjoy sumptuous hors d’oeuvres, award-winning wines from
Tablas Creek Vineyard
and a Pacific sunset on the Neptune Terrace before enjoying the intimate presentation of
these engaging works of the early 20th century in the intimacy of the Hearst Castle Theater.
This concert is generously sponsored by Friends of Hearst Castle as part of its community
education program and Festival Mozaic.
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$175 - Contact Festival Mozaic by visiting
www.FestivalMozaic.com or
calling 877-881-8899 or 805-781-3009 to purchase tickets beginning June 1.
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Holiday Feast
Saturday, December 6
5:00PM
Hearst Castle Refectory |
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extraordinary way to begin the holidays, celebrating a decade of glitter
and glamour, Holiday Feast is the most exclusive event of the season. A
limousine whisks you up the scenic and winding road to the Castle for a
rare and unique opportunity to dine in the historic Refectory in the
company of 100 other discerning guests. The exquisitely catered, multi-
course meal is paired with premium Central Coast wines for a sumptuous
and exceptional dining experience. Friends of Hearst Castle will present
every Holiday Feast guest with a unique Castle-inspired treasure to take
home and cherish.
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Event Pricing |
Preferred Pricing
(Members Only) |
Regular Pricing |
| $1100 |
$1200 |
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Hearst Castle Overnight
 Dream of a royal overnight when you were treated to the treasures of the Castle!
Some may dream and some dreams come true... Hearst Castle Overnight is a party
of friends, supporting art preservation and education. Last year, one Bay Area
couple invited eight friends to the ultimate get-away at the top — swimming
in the Neptune Pool, tennis on the Castle courts, dinner on the Terrace under
a canopy of stars, an after-dinner old-time movie in the Hearst Theater,
a stroll in the garden and the night was just for the two of them in the
room with the view of the Pacific. The next day and night were equally
spectacular at a luxury resort, highlighted with by a day of wine tasting,
lunching in the vineyards and a chef’s table of delectables back at the resort.
Details for this encore presentation are being carefully crafted for the
2009 Hearst Castle Overnight. Some dream and some do.
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Twilight on the Terrace
Hearst Castle Esplanade and Main Terrace |
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 Enjoy a relaxed, casual
summer evening as you sip fine wines, savor gourmet samplings and delectable desserts while
strolling the Esplanade and Main Terrace with stunning views of a breathtaking San Simeon
sunset. Take a chance on a drawing for gift baskets provided by the event’s fine food and
wine purveyors. Admire and purchase beautiful, original paintings of the Castle created
in the inaugural 2009 Plein Air Invitational by the following artists.
Donald Archer
John Barnard
Nancy Becker
Ken Christensen
Marguerite Costigan
Dennis Curry
Dotty Hawthorne
Sue Johnson
Fayrene Parrish
Eric Peterson
Shirley Pittman
Marsha Rebstock
Roxanne Kucera Sachs
Denise Schryver
Rosanne Seitz
Laurel Sherrie
Libby Tolley
Clarence Weiss
Mike Wilson
Jeanette Wolff
Proceeds from the sale of the art will fund visual artreach programs at Hearst Castle for underserved youth.
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