Friends of Hearst Castle UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS

Thank you to those who attended Friends of Hearst Castle's Most Popular Event - Enchanted Evening, September 24, 2011!

Over 200 guests stepped back in time at Friends of Hearst Castle’s annual fundraiser, Enchanted Evening on September 24, 2011. As the rumble of a vintage C-47 aircraft filled the skies, the transformation to a bygone era began. In conjunction with the Estrella Warbirds Museum in Paso Robles, nineteen lucky passengers flew in on a fully restored military version of the civilian DC-3, the last plane used by William Randolph Hearst.

The night began with a sparkling-wine reception on Hearst Castle’s West Terrace accompanied by music from The San Luis Jazz Band. A foggy evening did not dampen the spirits of lively bidders vying for beautiful Hearst Castle-inspired items offered at a silent auction. As guests enjoyed hors d'oeuvres and drank in the romantic ambience, their sense of gaiety was heightened by an occasional playful fog horn blast from the band’s saxophonist.

Synchronized swimmers performed two shows in the Neptune Pool as guests enjoyed a gourmet dinner by renowned New West Catering, paired with the finest central coast wines. A live auction of unique Hearst Castle-inspired experiences and treasures resulted in fervent bidding and a successful outcome to the annual fundraiser. Before guests reluctantly departed back to reality, they were treated to dancing on the terrace.

It was indeed an evening of unforgettable memories!

No Place Like Home: Friends of Hearst Castle
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View the photo gallery from Enchanted Evening 2011

Stay tuned for upcoming announcements on future Friends of Hearst Castle events!

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Friends of Hearst Castle wishes to thank the following for contributing to the success of Enchanted Evening 2011:

AUCTION DONORS
ARAMARK Parks and Destination
Bob & Janice Kitamura
California State Parks San Luis Obispo Coast District®
Enkeboll Designs
Estrella Warbirds Museum
Friends of Hearst Castle
Hearst Castle Collection
Hearst Castle Living History Program
Hearst Corporation
Hearst Ranch Winery
Inn at Morro Bay
Los Angeles Dodgers & Michael Young
Minka – Kurt Schulzman
New West Special Occasion Catering
Riccardo Spizzamiglio
Rusty Schweickart
San Luis Obispo Coast District/Hearst Castle
Victoria Garagliano
Wines for Humanity

Vendors
Adornments – Laurel White
Classic Party Rentals
King Dahl Lighting
Special Event Contractors LLC
San Luis Jazz Band
New West Special Occasion Catering

Sponsors
Classic party Rentals
Rabobank
Hearst Castle Theater

View the photo gallery from the Sundown BBQ at Hearst Ranch

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