I have pics that I took back in the 80's and Huguette was a homely lady.
That said we had to walk in our socks to do our jobs.
People will destroy a good thing if you let them.
Did the tour include inside the mansion, Joe? If yes, were you allowed to take photos? Can you share? Most of us will probably not get an opportunity to visit the Clark Estate, but are still interested in a peak at the grounds and interiors.
I seriously doubt Bellosguardo will be anything more than a gaudy event venue for the well connected. It was supposed to be given to the public, instead Helene Schneider gave it to cronies and oligarchs. Disgusting.
Wrong. Huguette Clark gave it to a private foundation. Helene Schneider didn't give anything to anyone, she appointed a director as she was required to.
Former mayor Helene Schneider gave the Clark Estate to her boyfriend to manage and the general public has been locked out for NINE long years. Ms. Clark left this for the people of Santa Barbara to enjoy and it has been used by the rich, famous and their political pals for the entire NINE years. So much for the wishes of Ms. Clark that it benefit the people of Santa Barbara. Dick Wolf and the board of directors have turned the estate into "donate big bucks and you can visit and use it". It has become a venile venue!
We did not have to join, become a donor, or anything like that. Similar fixed income.
It did take a while for the opportunity to buy tickets though.
Again, I suggest (free at the library) reading the book Empty Mansions, and you'll read the amazing story of the Clark family!
I went to that site and looked at the vistation tab. They advise me that tickets are unavailable unless you are a donor/supporter. A little tough on those of us with a limited income.
Interested people should visit—- Bellosguardo. org —-for details & tickets.
For maximum information, read the book EMPTY MANSIONS beforehand so you’ll learn everything about it & the family that built and vacationed there.
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May 27, 2023 11:46 PMI have pics that I took back in the 80's and Huguette was a homely lady.
That said we had to walk in our socks to do our jobs.
People will destroy a good thing if you let them.
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May 27, 2023 02:30 PMDid the tour include inside the mansion, Joe? If yes, were you allowed to take photos? Can you share? Most of us will probably not get an opportunity to visit the Clark Estate, but are still interested in a peak at the grounds and interiors.
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May 25, 2023 06:54 PMI seriously doubt Bellosguardo will be anything more than a gaudy event venue for the well connected. It was supposed to be given to the public, instead Helene Schneider gave it to cronies and oligarchs. Disgusting.
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May 26, 2023 02:01 PM"It was supposed to be given to the public"
Wrong. Huguette Clark gave it to a private foundation. Helene Schneider didn't give anything to anyone, she appointed a director as she was required to.
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May 25, 2023 05:42 PMJust drive up it's all good...
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May 25, 2023 03:45 PMFormer mayor Helene Schneider gave the Clark Estate to her boyfriend to manage and the general public has been locked out for NINE long years. Ms. Clark left this for the people of Santa Barbara to enjoy and it has been used by the rich, famous and their political pals for the entire NINE years. So much for the wishes of Ms. Clark that it benefit the people of Santa Barbara. Dick Wolf and the board of directors have turned the estate into "donate big bucks and you can visit and use it". It has become a venile venue!
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May 25, 2023 04:06 PMI think you mean venal, rather than venile.
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May 25, 2023 12:35 PMDid you hop the fence? A few more details would be appreciated Joe.
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May 25, 2023 10:41 AMHow much did it cost you to visit?
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May 26, 2023 12:00 PMWe did not have to join, become a donor, or anything like that. Similar fixed income.
It did take a while for the opportunity to buy tickets though.
Again, I suggest (free at the library) reading the book Empty Mansions, and you'll read the amazing story of the Clark family!
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May 26, 2023 09:36 AMI went to that site and looked at the vistation tab. They advise me that tickets are unavailable unless you are a donor/supporter. A little tough on those of us with a limited income.
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May 26, 2023 07:42 AMMy fence hopping days ended LOONG AGO!
Interested people should visit—- Bellosguardo. org —-for details & tickets.
For maximum information, read the book EMPTY MANSIONS beforehand so you’ll learn everything about it & the family that built and vacationed there.