This year celebrates the 50th anniversary of Hearst Castle as a State Park. As a result, there are some pretty groovy things going on down here that I thought folks might be interested in. They also just had an article in Westways (that magazine folks with AAA get), so I thought I'd better jump on getting more info on the better ones... here's a short list:

December 11 - 5:30-7:30 pm
Arachne's Legacy: Weavings at Hearst Castle
Muna Cristal, Hearst Castle Guide, will talk about the tapestries and carpets (and probably more) of the Castle.
I had the privilege to take a behind the scenes look at some cloth of gold curtains they were restoring several years ago - this lecture ought to be FABULOUS. If nothing else, you can stand around and drool over the gorgeous stuff... This one is run by the Friends of Hearst Castle. Tickets are $75 per person. This is a "behind the scenes" tour.

Celebrate the holidays with a behind the scenes tour of textiles and fabrics. Muna Cristal has become the principle lecturer on tapestries and carpets at the Castle. Researching and presenting these topics in a meaningful, interesting manner has become a labor of love which she happily shares with any and all interested parties.

I've been told tickets are limited, so if you want one, get one soon. I can shoot folks the email if they're interested. Me, I'm going! 8) It is a THURSDAY night (yeah, I know, what a pain), but folks who are interested in coming down can find crash space at my place or other places in Tarnmist - you could make it your wine tasting weekend! *evil giggle*

November 2008 - February 2009
"Hearst the Collector" - exhibit at the LA Co Museum of Art, featuring items from the Hearst Collection, and companion pieces from all over the world. Should be a GREAT show. Hmmm, maybe a birthday trip for me in January?

December 6
Holiday Feast in the Refectory - limited to 88 people, $1000 per person, but MAN, what a place to eat dinner. The hall is patterned on a Renaissance dining room, with banners hanging from the ceiling, etc. This is one pricy meal, but hey, where else are you going to get to eat like this? *LOL*