Friends of Hearst Castle Honored with Excellence in Interpretive Support Award

Twilight on the Terrace 2008
Successful soiree to sip savor and stroll

It was a breathtaking evening to sip, savor and stroll among the splendor of gardens in full bloom and bask in the dramatic hues of a San Simeon sunset. It was a relaxed and picture-perfect escape from reality. For a precious few hours guests to the May 31st Twilight on the Terrace recaptured soirées past when the famous were called to the Castle for events of excellence and evenings of elegance.

Twenty-five Central Coast wineries of distinction were paired with more than twenty fine food purveyors to create an event of refined tastes for the sampling. Friends do business with friends - as a show of community support and appreciation, please frequent the following Twilight on the Terrace participating businesses.

Click here for information on participating businesses.
This year’s Twilight on the Terrace kicked off a celebration of 50-years of public access to the Castle. With a sellout crowd

of over 300, the event launched a vitally important endowment for arts preservation and education for generations to come. The 50th anniversary is providing a golden fundraising opportunity to conserve the magnificent and extensive Hearst Castle collection of rare art and artifacts. The Castle is a living laboratory of learning, an inspiration for students, a national treasure, a California focus and a local connection. “The castles of the world cannot compare to the one in your own backyard!”.

Save the Date! Please join us at the third annual Twilight on the Terrace, June 6, 2009.

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