Bellosguardo Estate Public Access and Transparency

Bellosguardo Estate Public Access and Transparency

The Issue

For sixty years, Bellosguardo has been shrouded in mystery—one of the least-visited and most whispered-about landmarks on the California coast. Impenetrable secrecy has long hung over the estate—until now... Upon her death, Mrs. Clark bequeathed this magnificent estate to the Bellosguardo Foundation with the goal of transforming it into a focal point for art and culture in Santa Barbara and beyond.

Santa Barbarans' request transparency in the dealings of the financing of the property and of the expenses incurred to upkeep the property.

We want for the original terms of the bequeathment to be followed and finally, open the property to the public.

Mainly: "Huguette has bequeathed the property to the Bellosguardo Foundation, which is committed to both honoring the Clarks' past, and building a future where the estate can be enjoyed by all as a focal point for the arts."

With what could be a new landmark for the City of Santa Barbara — the Belloguardo Estate should be operated and functioning as such, for the local community and tourists alike to enjoy.

avatar of the starter
Jued MartinezPetition StarterSanta Barbara Local Raised in Carpinteria and more
This petition had 224 supporters

The Issue

For sixty years, Bellosguardo has been shrouded in mystery—one of the least-visited and most whispered-about landmarks on the California coast. Impenetrable secrecy has long hung over the estate—until now... Upon her death, Mrs. Clark bequeathed this magnificent estate to the Bellosguardo Foundation with the goal of transforming it into a focal point for art and culture in Santa Barbara and beyond.

Santa Barbarans' request transparency in the dealings of the financing of the property and of the expenses incurred to upkeep the property.

We want for the original terms of the bequeathment to be followed and finally, open the property to the public.

Mainly: "Huguette has bequeathed the property to the Bellosguardo Foundation, which is committed to both honoring the Clarks' past, and building a future where the estate can be enjoyed by all as a focal point for the arts."

With what could be a new landmark for the City of Santa Barbara — the Belloguardo Estate should be operated and functioning as such, for the local community and tourists alike to enjoy.

avatar of the starter
Jued MartinezPetition StarterSanta Barbara Local Raised in Carpinteria and more

The Decision Makers

Mayor of Santa Barbara
Mayor of Santa Barbara
cmurillo@SantaBarbaraCA.gov
cmurillo@SantaBarbaraCA.gov
Bellosguardo Foundation
Bellosguardo Foundation

Petition Updates

Share this petition

Petition created on October 22, 2021