I hope you cover William Randolph Hearst’s other grand property perhaps even less known St. Donat’s castle. Hearst’s home in the UK, a massive medieval castle that he expanded by destroying countless ancient buildings to create a fantasy castle.
@geschicktehande2719 Жыл бұрын
In the 60s thru the mid 80's my father was the Woodlands Mgr. for appox. 60,000 acres of Hearst land in McCloud, Ca. Which is where Wyntoon is. He was a forester by occupation, he also gave guided tours of Wyntoon exterior and interior, as he oversaw the grounds as well. Our family were so fortunate to experience everything in and out of these magical grounds on a regular basis. I wish everyone had access to this amazing place as it is all one can imagine and so much more. Just incredible. Fishing on the rivers bend was so much fun and fruitful. Being there was just like a fairy tale. My father died in 86' and eventually the Hearst family stopped allowing access to anyone outside of family and close friends. We never got permission the visit after that. None the less... These are some of the most precious memories I have.
@SMtWalkerS Жыл бұрын
Wow, it sounds just wonderful!
@nanasewdear9 ай бұрын
This property is like a full-scale diorama! What a charming concept. Julia Morgan was a brilliant woman.
@mileshigh13212 жыл бұрын
Both places are magnificent! Not only the location and scenery but the interiors of the first house too! Glad to see the Bavarian Village is still remaining and in use!
@CherylSimser Жыл бұрын
The first house in the village is my fave. These beautiful surroundings and the first Bavarian house would be heavenly!
@andrewbrendan15792 жыл бұрын
Didn't look that way at first, but Anne Flint dodged a major financial bullet when Hearst got control of the estate.
@d.g.n93922 жыл бұрын
Enjoying the videos and pictures, histories. My humble home (castle ) is very small, but my castle is paid in full. I’m thankful for that.
@michealsmith282 жыл бұрын
I don't know if anybody's like me but you take us on a fantasy ride because I be thinking about like wow these places are fantastic
@darrenforest14922 жыл бұрын
Yes thank you for your channel. Cheers from Australia
@joijaxx Жыл бұрын
I hear you, I feel the same way.
@johnfortes21712 жыл бұрын
My father and I w ere fortunate enough to do some repair work on what I believe was the " Cinderella " or " Story Book Castle" .I believe it was in the early '70's. Very impressive place!
@joshuajake360 Жыл бұрын
REALLY!!! Tell us more
@johnfortes2171 Жыл бұрын
There was a large storm that blew a huge tree into the corner of the building. We pulled pieces of the old flooring and went to ( I believe) was Mission Tile in Santa Clara CA. They matched the color and the tex t use perfectly and Dad and I retiled the then repaired the fireplace that was also damaged. I was 16 or 17 at time but I remember meeting Hearst Jr. The property is definitely unique and it was nice to have seen it and work there.
@drednm2 жыл бұрын
Hearst and Marion Davies spent a lot of time at Wyntoon during WW II since San Simeon was closed during the war.
@claudiamann71112 жыл бұрын
So glad to hear that this beautiful Bavarian village still exists. Lucky for the niece that she got paid out before the fire. Thanks so much for another interesting video.
@kellingtonlink9562 жыл бұрын
I’ve never heard of this property. Its like a romantic village, compared to San Simeon. This was as interesting a story as that ‘Castle’. Thanks for the video.
@christopherkraft13272 жыл бұрын
What a fascinating story about this quaint little village!!! It's nice that it exists today!! 👍👍
@jantrewitt40582 жыл бұрын
Very glad the village has been kept by descendences for their enjoyment!
@crystalclear5684 Жыл бұрын
Having only recently discovered this wonderful channel, I've been totally immersed in the fine detail and quality of your vids, Ken & crew!! Thank you so much for the always entertaining, very educational, and (for me) nostalgic and totally mind boggling glimpses into our American past. It just breaks my heart. I lived near Hearst Castle on the beautiful California coast for many years, and was introduced to the unequaled works of the great & legendary Julia Morgan through one of the original families that settled in Cambria in the 19th c. Wyntoon is one of my most beloved places on Earth!! May it be preserved forever, as a testament to architectural genius & artistry, like so many of the irreplaceable places that you feature.... much gratitude to you 💛🌹
@timdasenbrock73632 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this. I'd never heard of this estate before and found it quite fascinating.
@ccmcpeak2 жыл бұрын
Great video! Finding info on Wyntoon is hard - very impressed!
@hiridavidfeign Жыл бұрын
I've been assigned to design a haunted mansion (interior and exterior) for an independent animated film. I don't get paid for it but it's a fun project that's also a big challenge. I love architecture but have never studied it, and your videos offer so much great documentation that is really inspiring and detailed. The homes in this segment just cry out for a production designer to emulate them lol. This particular video has been extremely inspiring. Thanks!
@julietrask74972 жыл бұрын
I was always interested in Wyntoon, thanks for sharing!
@edzanjero353 Жыл бұрын
I've been inside Wyntoon a few times doing communications work. An amazing place, breathtaking. I do wonder how close the forest fires of recent summers has gotten to the estate?
@gabababagoolАй бұрын
Id love to hear more, when did you go there? how often? did you see anything else out of the ordinary?
@mikeday622 жыл бұрын
These unique rustic buildings in the forest really speak to me.
@donnadees1971 Жыл бұрын
Wow, never would have known. Thank you
@carolynstewart84653 ай бұрын
That all burned down.
@jimwiskus88622 жыл бұрын
I need to do some reading on Julia Morgan. So glad these beauties survived.
@janefitzgibbon43122 жыл бұрын
Just love these videos. A wealth of history and information 💙💙💙
@cecilia111081 Жыл бұрын
My grandparents had a personal tour of the grounds. The had pictures of the beautiful fountain an statues. They used to fish for the grounds keeper.
@RabidSnot2 жыл бұрын
Great Video, I have often wondered about this village called Wyntoon as I'd heard about it 45 yrs ago but never looked in to it. Thanks for Sharing this info. Phoebe lived and died in my old home of Pleasanton,California Castlewood Country club. It burned down too in the early 1900's.
@carylgrundy78148 ай бұрын
My father’s first cousin, Jubal Weston was a caretaker at Wyntoon for many years. I always wanted to see it, but it’s very secluded.
@amp2792 жыл бұрын
Would love to see you do something on the Dakota building, it has quite a bit of history.
@thedawneffect2 жыл бұрын
That was amazing! Great feature :) I wish this episode was longer tho Lol! THANKS!
@jonrussell16902 жыл бұрын
Wow!! Beautiful and love how each house has their own personality. Didn’t know about this about Hearst building this Bavarian Village in CA.
@asylumlover4 ай бұрын
I KNEW YOU WOULD SAY THAT IT WAS DESTROYED BY FIRE BEFORE YOU SAID IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THAT SHINGLED EXTERIOR JUST BEGS FOR SUCH A DISASTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BUT I DO ADMIT THAT IN THIS CASE, THOSE REPLACEMENT HOUSES ARE NOT TOO BAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THIS ONE IS UNIQUE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LONG LIVE THIS HOUSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@SMtWalkerS Жыл бұрын
I'm glad the houses survive. They sound wonderful: I'd love to tour them. So many large houses were destroyed by fire. It's sad that so much beautiful art and furniture was destroyed ib the original house when it burned. Very enjoyable video. Thanks! .
@lawaynesplace2 жыл бұрын
Have you ever been to or done a video on Scotty's Castle in Northen Nevada, I went there as kid maybe early teen and loved it.
@cherylbusch6236 Жыл бұрын
Scotty’s Castle is still closed for repairs-hoping to open in 2023.
@mitchellbarnow1709 Жыл бұрын
What a shame that it is still a private because it looks amazing! Maybe it will be a house museum someday?
@anthonycalbillo93762 жыл бұрын
There is a story/proverb, it goes: Grandpa made all the money, Dad maintained all the money, but the Son spent all the money!
@jamesclendon48112 жыл бұрын
Often more succinctly expressed as "Shirtsleeves to shirtsleeves in three generations."
@RabidSnot2 жыл бұрын
so so true, 3rd Generation families always are the most spoiled and greedy. Entitlement I guess is what they call it nowadays.
@Toltecgrl Жыл бұрын
I had no idea he built anything like this. And especially way up where it is. I live in N Ca and never heard of this.
@edzanjero353 Жыл бұрын
You'd never know it was there. It's probably 4-5 miles off Hwy 89 in the middle of massive forest.
@lemorab19 ай бұрын
Thank you for this! I never knew that the original Wyntoon burned down in 1929 and the fantasy village we see now is a different place. I always thought it was all still there, but some photos were older than others.
@lawrenceflynn24472 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@NelsonClick9 ай бұрын
I have always been a believer of the little village concept. It's more manageable, realistic, impressive, flexible and characteristic as a residence. There's also something less desperate and sincere about them. They're more tasteful and not a bombastic statement of power, status and wealth. If you got it - flaunt it, right? Well, what if you've already done that and now desire a nice place to live that can oscillate between formal and casual?
@388Caroline2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏I never heard of the Bavarian Village!
@billb.7346 Жыл бұрын
Great video
@califdad4 Жыл бұрын
This is North of me, I'm in placer county right near Sacramento
@clairwaucaush72252 жыл бұрын
Its great it is still there!
@crazyhorse5163 Жыл бұрын
you are excellent at this job. I like the facts just the facts.
@danielintheantipodes67412 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video!
@KellysCanoeing2 жыл бұрын
Great that this masterpiece still exists. Have you done a video on the Longyear mansion?
@skpjoecoursegold3662 жыл бұрын
I just looked up McCloud, CA a month ago because of the waterfalls in the area.
@jeffpetrie77442 жыл бұрын
Love this one! I had no idea about McCloud. Thank you, Ken. - Do you know about the Pittock Mansion in Portland, Oregon? In my humble opinion, it is one of the most beautiful homes west of the Atlantic Ocean. 😎👍🏼
@SpanishEclectic2 жыл бұрын
While all of these are way too much house for me, I love the German Gothic style and fun details inside and out, on both the impressive original home, and the reincarnated 'village'. I prefer the "rustic charm" and castle esthetic over the gold-encrusted rooms of many of the New York mansions we've seen here. Thank you for featuring and giving a bit of background on the female architect. I've been to Bavaria, and she definitely absorbed the magic of the region, which informs her designs. Fortunately, McCloud, CA lies to the southeast of Mt.Shasta, away from the McKinney fire. I remind myself every day not to complain about the humidity here in San Diego. :0
@curiousworld79122 жыл бұрын
Julia Morgan had a pretty fascinating career; she really was a pioneer for professional women. And, I'm glad the area around this delightful 'village' remains safe. :)
@TheFiown2 жыл бұрын
A story that doens't end in demolition is refreshing !
@danbowman92942 жыл бұрын
I'm afraid Morgan's time in Germany was spent in vain, as the buildings she designed owe more to Cecile B. Demille and Hollywood than to anything in Bavaria. Charming and beautiful nonetheless !
@redsand848evo2 жыл бұрын
George Hearst was a large part of the town I grew up in.
@jeffmeehan8984 Жыл бұрын
do a story on the James Tustin Estate early 1800's soho district Pittsburgh Pa
@anthonycalbillo93762 жыл бұрын
How rich was this family?!! I'm happy with my little apartment.
@mason_g68202 жыл бұрын
You should do a video called “What was the Luray Inn” I’m from the area and I saw it in a book
@richardjoycescomputer2875 Жыл бұрын
you should check out NeMours Manision in Wilmington Delaware.
@helenpomerleau64552 жыл бұрын
Just float down McCloud River
@buzzkincaid55212 жыл бұрын
And like all good fairy 🧚♀️ tales , they lived happily ever after
@jamesclendon48112 жыл бұрын
With the exception of the odd kidnapping and ensuing bank robbery here and there.
@rodneysammons55442 жыл бұрын
The infamous 99-year lease. All the lands corporations in US leased have to be returned to the Chieftains or be liable. All expired in 2013.
@bruceprice88822 жыл бұрын
The way forests burn in California, far more often than anywhere else, I hate to think it'll all be gone, probably soon.
@patricialong57672 жыл бұрын
Grand but a bit over the top for me. The Cinderella house reminiscent of Disney land
@matshanssen2070 Жыл бұрын
👍
@katiemoyer86792 жыл бұрын
Wonder if the destroying fire was an accident🤷🏻♀️
@ronniedelahoussayechauvin67172 жыл бұрын
Probally Insuranse Fraud.
@kenziej43012 жыл бұрын
Smart decision to go for a village, surely a castle would have been demolished
@Dwightstjohn-fo8ki2 жыл бұрын
3;12 Looks like a California Grizzly with her cub, not a "brown bear" to me.
@dionnedunsmore99962 жыл бұрын
Dam smh her son had THE WORST relationship w that property!! 1st his OWN MOTHER skipped him and passed it to his cousin ?!! What kinda mother was she?!! Then the fire not long after he finally won back the land, n then to top it all off--PAYING RENT??!! smh that's just effin horrible! Smh my God!
@kali36659 ай бұрын
Heh. I read that Marion never liked this one, and refused to live there - she apparently called it "Spitoon."
@acastrohowell2 жыл бұрын
Where is Wyntoon?
@dergluckliche4973 Жыл бұрын
Way up in the far northern end of California, about an hour south of the Oregon border.
@peachmari Жыл бұрын
How many fires did this family suffer?
@SeeTheWholeTruth2 жыл бұрын
A disgusting monument to a disgusting legacy. May it last forever, to help it hold their spirits here.
@michaelwalter33992 жыл бұрын
Lighten up, snotwipe.
@markherron1407 Жыл бұрын
William Randolph Hearst IS BLACK 🖤 Blessings and Hugs 💖💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕!
@ricksoden68382 жыл бұрын
legend has it that this is were patti hearst and the SLA hid out
@user-mq9dn2hn2v8 ай бұрын
Wyntoon , it could use a new name
@kent4239 Жыл бұрын
99 year lease? Sounds like a Chinese thing. Why?
@retsehcmaharg2 жыл бұрын
Why call these buildings castles? They are not 'castles." There are no "castles" in America. When America was founded people were already tearing down castles in Europe. Please stop calling houses castles: simply because they are big. That'sso inappropriate and dumb.
@mfmoyeАй бұрын
As far as I know WR Hearst nor any of his friends referred to San Simeon as the Castle. It was “the ranch” or simply San Simeon. When it became a state run tourist attraction in the late fifties it was branded as “Hearst Castle”.
@carolynstewart84659 ай бұрын
Marion Davies referred to it as "spitoon" because she hated going there..so boring and all, you know😮