Mission-style architecture, oak trees, mountain views, and a central fountain courtyard give Villa La Paz a sense of place that feels both timeless and rooted. A property with a meaningful place in California history, it offers couples a setting unlike any other — quiet, considered, and shaped by a story worth holding their day inside of.
Learn MoreEach indoor hall seats up to 144 guests, and each outdoor lawn seats up to 250. Most couples reserve the West Villa for the ceremony — either inside the West Hall or outdoors on the West Lawn, with mountain views as the backdrop — and the East Villa for the reception. The fountain patio anchors the property and offers a natural transition through cocktail hour, with the East Hall and East Lawn hosting dinner, dancing, and tented receptions in warmer months.
View SpacesExecutive Chef Jonathan and the culinary team craft farm-fresh, seasonal menus — from passed hors d'oeuvres and reception stations to plated dinners and shared family-style meals.
Explore CateringJust off Highway 58, Villa La Paz is centrally positioned for guests traveling from Los Angeles, Bakersfield, and across California — a meaningful destination that's easy to reach.
View LocationSurrounded by the Tehachapi Mountains and ancient oaks, Villa La Paz offers a meaningful setting for weddings, anniversaries, and life's most cherished celebrations. Mission-style architecture and open landscapes provide a backdrop where families gather, traditions are honored, and new memories are made.
Book A DateWhether you are planning an intimate ceremony or a celebration of up to 250 guests, Villa La Paz offers flexible spaces that move with the rhythm of your day. Most couples reserve the West Villa for the ceremony — either inside the West Hall or outdoors on the West Lawn with mountain views as the backdrop — and the East Villa for the reception. Guests move through the fountain patio for cocktail hour and into the East Hall for dinner and dancing, with the East Lawn welcoming tented receptions in warmer months.
Villa La Paz offers welcoming spaces for celebrations, meetings, and shared experiences. Whether bringing people together for a wedding, retreat, or special gathering, each space reflects our commitment to thoughtful hospitality and meaningful connection
Explore Villa La PazWoodford-Tehachapi Rd. Keene, CA 93531
Villa La Paz is located within the National Chavez Center in Keene, California — just off Highway 58 and centrally positioned for guests traveling from Los Angeles, Bakersfield, and across the region.
After exiting Highway 58 at Keene, travel east along Woodford-Tehachapi Road, following signs for the National Chavez Center and César E. Chávez National Monument. Continue north past the monument visitor center and parking area for approximately 0.2 miles. Villa La Paz sits at the end of the main road where the drive opens into the venue's parking area.
Clear signage throughout the property will guide you directly to the venue.
