Always thought you deserved royal treatment? Here’s your chance to live like a king and be the first person in 50 years to spend the night in the historic W.R. Hearst Castle in San Simeon, Calif.
All you have to do is name the right price.
Friends of Hearst Castle is kicking off its restoration and preservation project at the castle with an online auction for the campaign’s lead gift. Bidding begins today, Sept. 17, and lasts until Sept. 27.
One generous (and lucky) donor and their spouse/partner will be rewarded with the opportunity to spend the night in Hearst Castle for an evening of luxury and glamour. They’ll also be able to bring along eight of their friends for the evening’s festivities. In addition, they’ll get:
a behind-the-scenes tour of the castle
a relaxing swim in the Neptune pool
mellowing martinis and hors d’oeuvres in W.R.’s own wine cellar
a multi-course gourmet feast paired with premium Central Coast wines
a full-length movie in Hearst’s private theatre
after dinner cigars and brandy overlooking the Pacific Ocean
The winner will spend the night in the castle, while their eight friends will depart by limousine to The Cottontail Creek Ranch, a nearby luxury mountain lodge for two nights. The next day the group will meet for a Paso Robles Wine Country wine tour. Each couple will receive a specially selected case of Paso Robles wines. The day ends with local gourmet chefs whipping up a wine country feast.
So what are you waiting for? Let the bidding begin!
