Hearst Castle's Majestic Terraces

Overlooking the rolling hills of San Simeon Valley in California, this image captures the breathtaking terraced gardens surrounding Hearst Castle. Manicured hedges line the walkways that lead to an ornate white stone fountain at its heart. Towering cypress trees punctuate the skyline while palm fronds sway gently against a backdrop of azure skies and distant mountains. A few visitors meander along these paths, dwarfed by both the scale of the estate and the grandeur of nature that surrounds it.