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Hearst Castle Tour
Hearst Castle Tour

Autumn Tour: Time and Date is TBD

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San Simeon

Hearst Castle Tour

Join the Couture Pattern Museum on an exclusive, once-in-a-lifetime journey to the iconic Hearst Castle with a private tour

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Autumn Tour: Time and Date is TBD

San Simeon, 750 Hearst Castle Rd, San Simeon, CA 93452, USA

About the event

Immerse yourself in the opulence of Hearst Castle as Couture Pattern Museum presents an exclusive two-hour semi-private tour, honoring the special bond between the fashion icon Charles James and the Hearst family. Charles James published the only three sewing patterns of his career through Hearst's publication, American Weekly.

Event Details:

  • What: An Exclusive Tour of Hearst Castle in Honor of Charles James
  • Where: Hearst Castle, San Simeon, California
  • When: Date to be determined (after October)
  • Cost: $195

About the Tour:

In its golden days, Hearst Castle was the epitome of luxury and the coveted destination for Hollywood's elite. William Randolph Hearst and Marion Davies hosted the likes of Charlie Chaplin, Cary Grant, Greta Garbo, and more. This tour takes you on a journey through the Hearst Castle, capturing the essence of Hollywood’s Golden Age.

Your knowledgeable guide will focus on the life and times of Hearst and the mesmerizing allure that made Hearst Castle the talk of legends. 

Please Note: The tour involves approximately 750+ steps, both up and down. Participants who have difficulty walking or standing for lengths of time should take this into consideration.

RSVP to Express Interest:

As we eagerly anticipate the reopening of Hearst Castle, we are gathering expressions of interest to estimate the number of participants for this exclusive tour. Kindly RSVP if you are interested, and we will contact you with the finalized date before collecting payment.

Please note that participants are responsible for arranging their own transportation (carpooling or any other means) to Hearst Castle.

[RSVP NOW] At this phase, we are just gathering interest. To RSVP, there is no financial commitment at this phase.

Join Couture Pattern Museum for this rare and exquisite experience, where the legacy of Charles James and the splendor of Hearst Castle awaits you.

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Fiscally Sponsored by Creative Visions Malibu

Your support makes a difference! Couture Pattern Museum is fiscally sponsored by Creative Visions, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports creative activists, those that use the arts and media to ignite social change. Contributions for the charitable purposes of Couture Pattern Museum (CPM) must be made payable to “Creative Visions” only and are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

 

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Global Impact & Preservation Statement: The Couture Pattern Museum's preservation philosophy is informed by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and UNESCO's framework for safeguarding intangible cultural heritage. Through the preservation, documentation, and transmission of licensed haute couture patterns and the technical knowledge they contain, the museum works to preserve the craftsmanship, savoir faire, and documentary heritage of twentieth century haute couture for future generations. The International Programme for the Preservation and Transmission of Savoir Faire is an initiative of the Couture Pattern Museum in Santa Barbara, California. The programme supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 4 (Quality Education) by expanding access to technical knowledge, Sustainable Development Goal 11.4 by contributing to the safeguarding of cultural heritage, and Sustainable Development Goal 12 by promoting the preservation, study, and continued appreciation of craftsmanship and responsible fashion practices.

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