A Summer of Connection at Belcourt Seven Oaks

Belcourt Seven Oaks enjoyed a vibrant summer filled with memorable experiences that strengthened the community’s sense of connection. Residents of all ages enjoyed a full calendar of thoughtfully planned activities that are designed to bring neighbors together and create lasting memories. June featured weekly Ice Cream Socials, Summer Fun Days, and Fitness Wednesdays, providing children…

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Summer Lives Here

At Belcourt Village, Seven Oaks families have a close-to-home place to dine, gather, unwind, and enjoy the rhythm of summer. Summer in Bakersfield has its own rhythm. Mornings begin a little earlier. Afternoons slow down. Evenings naturally become time to reconnect. Families look for simple ways to enjoy the season close to home, whether that…

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Festive Moments and Summer Fun at Belcourt Seven Oaks

At the heart of Belcourt Seven Oaks, the Center Club continues to serve as a vibrant gathering place where neighbors connect, families create memories, and community spirit thrives. Throughout the spring season, residents enjoyed a thoughtfully curated lineup of events designed to bring the community together in fun and meaningful ways. This past May, residents…

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Where They Started, Where They’re Going

In Seven Oaks, education is part of the plan. The results are visible this time of year. Students across Seven Oaks are reaching milestones this June, from early education completions to high school and college graduations. Many of them began their academic lives within the same community they are now stepping out from and that…

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Movement and Community at Grand Island Village

Intuition Skate opens at Grand Island Village, connecting a longtime Bakersfield shop with the trails, families, and active culture of the community When Intuition Skate opens its new location at Grand Island Village this summer, the shop arrives with a long local history and a simple premise. Skating is something people discover together. Matthew Mickey…

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The Business of Coming Home

Two neighbors complete the real estate journey within Seven Oaks. A growing community often evolves quietly. You may observe the development of a new trail linking two neighborhoods together. A local favorite may open a new storefront closer to home. Services that once required a trip across town begin to take root within the neighborhood…

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Life in Motion at Belcourt Seven Oaks

How a walkable, connected community is turning everyday routines into shared experiences. Belcourt Seven Oaks was designed with a simple idea at its center: a neighborhood becomes active when it gives people reasons to step outside. That intention shows up not in slogans, but in how the community actually moves. Belcourt Park is often busy.…

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Upscale shopping center fills up in SW Bakersfield

By John Cox Originally published on Bakersfield.com, February 4, 2026 Don’t let the remaining locked doors fool you: Bolthouse Properties has succeeded in filling up southern Seven Oaks’ marquee shopping center. The company said Wednesday its Belcourt Village retail development at the southwest corner of White Lane and Buena Vista Road is now 100% leased. A…

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What Does It Mean to Master Plan a Community?

A look at the history, principles, and design thinking that shape Bolthouse Properties’ work today. When people hear the Bolthouse name, many still think first of farming. That story begins in 1915, when the Bolthouse family started a farming operation that grew over decades and eventually moved its operations to California. The work was grounded…

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New Year, New Favorites at Belcourt Village

A new year begins as fresh and exciting destinations enrich a neighborhood built around connection. A new year always brings a spark of possibility, and at Belcourt Village, that feeling is especially alive. Bolthouse Properties enters 2026 with a renewed sense of momentum, shaped by a growing community and a mix of local businesses that…

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Celebrating the Season Together at Belcourt Seven Oaks

Belcourt Seven Oaks embraced the holiday season with a full lineup of festive experiences, bringing residents together for memorable moments and seasonal cheer. Holiday events included Cookies with Justin Salinas from the Netflix original, “Cake It With Justin,” Cocoa, Cookies & Crafts, and the beloved Christmas with Santa, creating a joyful series of celebrations throughout…

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A Magical Evening Marks Belcourt Village’s First Christmas Lighting Ceremony

Bolthouse Properties was proud to host the inaugural Christmas Lighting Ceremony at Belcourt Village, launching a new tradition that brought families, friends, neighbors, and community partners together in the heart of Seven Oaks. Guests enjoyed a festive evening filled with seasonal activities, including a hot cocoa and biscotti bar by Vecchio’s, visits with Santa and…

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Seven Oaks Comes Together for Bolthouse Properties’ Annual Holiday Pop Up Shop

Bolthouse Properties proudly hosted its annual Holiday Pop Up Shop at The Shoppes at Seven Oaks Business Park, bringing together families, friends, and neighbors for a festive day filled with seasonal cheer. The event featured a thoughtfully curated lineup of local artisans and small businesses offering holiday décor, unique gifts, handcrafted goods, and delicious treats,…

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A Season for Gratitude

How Bolthouse Brings the Holidays Home As the lights go up and Bakersfield settles into the rhythm of the season, there’s a familiar sense of togetherness that seems to bloom across the neighborhood. It’s in the shop windows dressed for winter, in the glow spilling from neighborhood gatherings, and in the sense of joy that…

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The Shape of a Holiday Season

Tree lightings, pop-up shops, and neighborhood squares reveal how a city comes to recognize itself. As the holidays edge closer, Bakersfield begins to take on a certain kind of glow. Lights thread themselves through trees and rooftops, music permeates public squares, and neighbors find themselves in the same spaces, lingering a little longer than usual.…

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AutumnFest at Belcourt Village: A Celebration of Community and Fall Fun

Memories from October 4th’s first annual AutumnFest at Belcourt Village still linger with warmth and gratitude. Thank you to everyone who attended, participated, and helped make this new Seven Oaks tradition such a joyful success. From balloon twisting and face painting to seasonal décor and artisan goods, the day was filled with creativity and community…

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A Signature Approach to Community

A Signature Approach to Community Walk through Seven Oaks and you’ll see how thoughtfully it stands apart from other neighborhoods in Bakersfield. The retail centers feel thoughtfully placed. The walking paths connect somewhere meaningful. The public spaces invite you to linger rather than hurry through. There’s an intentionality here that feels different from typical suburban…

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