Category: News

Bolthouse Properties, along with the businesses of Seven Oaks Business Park, warmly welcome the new owners of 4616 Benchmark Court. We look forward to you joining our wonderful Seven Oaks community.

During the last several months we have watched the world, and more closely our community, respond to the unprecedented novel coronavirus. We have witnessed not just the fragility of one’s health but also small businesses and the economy during a pandemic. Coretta Scott King once said, “The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.”

Bakersfield’s compassion during these trying times has reinforced how boundless of a community we truly are. For example, residents came together to sew thousands of masks for frontline pandemic workers, many gathered at local hospitals for drive-in prayer gatherings to support those aiding the sick, and more.

Specifically, in our Seven Oaks neighborhood, several businesses rose up to offer their support. Despite having to adjust to new health guidelines and move to alternative service methods, Umi Sushi at Mustang Square wanted to show local healthcare providers their support in a tangible way. To do so, Umi Sushi donated 1,000 N95 masks to Adventist Health Bakersfield.

George Masud, owner of Waterfall Cleaners at Grand Island Village, recognized a need for grocery delivery specific to the elderly and disabled. To meet the need, Waterfall Cleaners began offering contactless grocery delivery to the select group.

“Many of the elderly do not have transportation. The point of our service is to keep them at home and as healthy as possible,” said George.

Once the media learned of the service, it quickly evolved into #BakersfieldStrongDelivers. Those wishing to support the effort were encouraged to drop off donations at Waterfall Cleaners; Waterfall would then incorporated the donated items into their grocery deliveries.

Specializing in hospice care, Hoffmann Hospice at Seven Oaks Business Park, is very adept in helping people navigate unchartered waters. Their experience has taught them sometimes all it takes is an encouraging word or two to calm some of the fears. Drawing from that experience and applying it to the community at large, Hoffmann Hospice developed a yard sign campaign to tell everyone “Everything is going to be okay”.

“My hope is that when friends and neighbors are on a walk or driving by, they will read ‘Everything is going to be okay’, take a deep breath, smile, and carry on,” said Beth Hoffmann, Director of Operations at Hoffmann Hospice.

Responding to the economic impact of Covid-19 on non-profits, Valley Strong Credit Union extended their help through the “Valley Strong Covid-19 Relief Fund”. Grants funded through the relief fund will total $100,000 and be available for Kern County non-profits to apply for a grant up to $5,000.

“We will continue to see the effects of the pandemic for the foreseeable future but we can all find assurance knowing we are among a community of compassionate businesses and residents, who aim to support one another during times of both prosperity and difficulty,” said Bruce Davis, Sr. Vice President of Bolthouse Properties, as he reflected on the response of Seven Oaks.

In these difficult times, we stand together with our employees, business partners, and community. It is important that we all work together to support each other. By working together with tenacity and perseverance we can and will overcome this risk to our society.

Bolthouse Properties and Seven Oaks Business Park congratulate Valley Montessori Academy on the recent groundbreaking for their new facility.

Led by Anna Dulcich and Oxana Raimonda, the Academy is one of the few private Montessori schools in Kern County. The new expanded location will provide programs for toddlers as young as 18 months, preschoolers, and lower elementary-aged students as old as 9 years.

The Montessori curriculum varies by program; however, the goals for the school are consistent:

• To enter a partnership with parents in the education of their children
• To lead children toward mastery of individually identified intellectual, social, physical, and daily life skills
• To foster in the children deep and persistent curiosity that will lead to a lifelong pursuit of knowledge
• To help children develop self-confidence, become an independent, responsible, self-disciplined and self-motivated learner
• To assist each child develop a habit of concentration
• To instill in each child a sense of personal responsibility for the world in which we live
• To spark in our children wonder, imagination, and joy

“The community around Seven Oaks Business Park is growing as more families move into the area neighborhoods — Belcourt and Highgate and new businesses develop. The Valley Montessori Academy will soon provide another alternative for parents who are seeking a live-work-play balance,” says Senior Vice President, Bruce Davis.

The Valley Montessori Academy is scheduled to open in the Summer 2021. For more information, about Valley Montessori Academy, visit valleyma.com.

As the year continues to unfold, Bolthouse Properties looks forward to updating the community on the latest news within our community.

We’re having a block party and everyone’s invited!

Join us Saturday, February 29 11 am to 2 pm at The Shoppes at Seven Oaks Business Park located at the corner of Bolthouse Drive and Buena Vista Road for some family fun. This free event is sponsored and hosted by Bolthouse Properties.

The event will feature local artisan shopping, family-friendly activities, food, and much more! The full line up includes:

Activities for the Family:
– Marley’s Mutts
– Appearance from Bakersfield Fire Department at 12 PM
– Appearance from Bakersfield Police Department with Bomb Squad & SWAT Team
– Face Painting
– Bounce Houses
– Chalk Art
– Blood Drive with Houchin Community Blood Bank
– Bike Bakersfield

Health & Wellness:
– Bone Scanner and our Balance Test with OsteoStrong
– Dignity Health
– Centric Urgent Care
– Zivel
– Pair & Marrota Physical Therapy
– In-Shape
– Arbonne

Food Vendors:
– Asada Grill
– Sequoia Sandwich
– Poke Express
– Maui Wowi
– Kona Ice
– Michaelangelo’s Pizza
– Edible School Garden Mobile Kitchen
– Countryside Market
– LuvSpun Floss
– Sully’s Kitchen

Mini Farmer’s Market:
– Fachin Bee’s
– Olivedale Farms
– Pepper Delight
– Red House Beef
– Braque Market Co. (Loose Leaf Teas)
– Murray Family Farms
– Pure Sourdough
– Bolthouse Farms
– Penny Pet Products
– Rankin Ranch

Home Goods:
– Valley Candle Co.
– Saco 72
– A Cactus Moon
– CH More Designs
– Dusty Rose Home
– JZL Letters and Crafts
– Makin’ Crafts Happen
– Lo Senti
– Magnolia Mangos
– Bloomwell Essentials
– Izzy & Jo’s Pretty Little Melts

Retail:
– Twentynine Boutique
– LuLaRoe
– Lou + Lola
– Lovely Knots
– Walker Bleu
– Jaynebe
– Karin
– Simple Rae Co.
– Premier Designs
– Penelope’s Bows
– Kern Leather Co.
– Grunge by Graves
– Fur the Love of Paws Pet Gear
– Damsel in Defense
– Birch & Leaf
– B & D Creations
– Cultural Elegance Studio

Other:
– Roadrunning Knife Sharpening
– Woodbridge Pacific Group
– Waterfall Cleaners
– Wiki’s Wine & Dive Grill
– Valley Montessori Academy
– The UPS Store
– Kumon
– Bumble Bottom Gnomes
– Frankie Jane
– Jeannie LD Crochet

Last fall, our community and Bolthouse Properties welcomed Seven Oaks’ newest eatery, Smitten, to Grand Island Village.

Owners, Stasie and Shai Bitton were able to extend the Smitten brand while staying true to the Café Smitten vision, style and concept that has been established at their downtown location.

“Bakersfield is rapidly growing, we want to be able to serve more of our southwest customers in a convenient neighborhood location. Grand Island Village is a perfect location for us to do that from,” say the Bittons.

This site location offers an open concept with large windows and lots natural light. With an indoor and outdoor seating, Seven Oaks residents can now enjoy the same breakfast and lunch menu items they’ve grown to love, a little closer to home. Some customer favorites include the Avocado Smash or Schnitzel Sandwiches. If you haven’t tried them, we highly recommend it!

Additionally, some new differentiating offerings can be found at the Grand Island Village location including shakes – Almond & PB + Joe, a broad beer and wine list featuring local and regional favorites, all day weekend brunch and dinner entrees. Inspired by Shai’s hometown and cultural, tradition and innovation comes together through a variety of mouth watering dinner entrees recently launched as a part of the extended hours of operations Smitten has to offer.

And for those on the run, Smitten offers all items to go. Simply call ahead to place your favorite food or drink order including the signature Counter Culture Coffee and Pie Holes we’ve all grown to love!

“We are excited to see the Bittons grow their brand within the Seven Oaks community. They bring with them a passion for their craft, which is compatible with how we approach our projects,” says Bruce Davis, Senior Vice President of Bolthouse Properties.

As we begin this New Year, continue to watch for new developments within our Seven Oaks community at vjsandbox.webmarkdev.com/.

Hours of Operation
Monday to Friday: 7am to 10pm
Saturday: 8am to 10pm
Sunday: 8am to 5pm

Contact Information
CafeSmitten.com
(661) 282-8641

With the end of the year upon us, there’s a lot to celebrate in our growing neighborhood! The Shoppes at Seven Oaks Business Park will soon complete phase II of the retail center adding more services to our community.

Joining Sequoia Sandwich, Asada Grill, Centric Urgent Care, Kern Endocrine and Sully’s, the new list of tenants at The Shoppes includes:

• Pair & Marotta Physical Therapy
• Zivel Spa
• Superior Smiles Dentistry
• Kumon (Learning Center)
• The UPS Store

Pair & Marrotta Physical Therapy

Locally owned and operated since 1988, Pair & Marrotta Physical Therapy helps people of all ages, presenting with a vast array of clinical conditions and musculoskeletal injuries.

Their therapists specialize in:

• Sports and orthopedic rehabilitation
• Vestibular rehabilitation
• Spinal manipulation
• Occupational therapy
• Hand therapy
• Neurologic rehabilitation
• Sports performance enhancement
• Individualized fitness programs

ZIVEL

ZIVEL is a performance & recovery suite that provides life-changing experiences through cutting-edge services. ZIVEL provides services that achieve the fastest and most lasting results to maximize performance and speed recovery.

The services at Zivel are designed to decrease stress, anxiety, as well as body soreness and inflammation through:

• Flotation therapy
• Cyotherapy
• Infrared sauna

Superior Smiles

Led by Dr. Harsimran Kaur at Superior Smiles, you will find personalized dental care for the whole family in a private setting. Dr. Kaur practices the Concept of Complete Dentistry, which emphasizes a comprehensive, individualized approach to a patient’s dental care, beginning with prevention and early intervention.

Some of the services Superior Smiles will provide include:

• Cleanings & Exams
• Dental Implants
• Invisalign
• Porcelain Veneers
• Root Canal Treatment
• Dentures & Partials
• Teeth Whitening
• Tooth Colored Fillings
• Porcelain Crowns
• Dental Emergencies

Pair & Marrotta Physical Therapy, ZIVEL and Superior Smiles are just three of five new businesses opening in The Shoppes at Seven Oaks Business Park this winter.

To further support the growth of the Seven Oaks Business Park, the retail center has space available in the next phase. Visit vjsandbox.webmarkdev.com/ to learn more.

We are thrilled to announce SMITTEN has opened their newest location at Grand Island Village! To learn more about their offerings, please visit cafesmitten.com.

With the end of the year upon us, there’s a lot to celebrate in our growing neighborhood! The Shoppes at Seven Oaks Business Park will soon complete phase II of the retail center adding more services to our developing community.

Joining Sequoia Sandwich, Asada Grill, Centric Urgent Care, Kern Endocrine and Sully’s, the new list of tenants at The Shoppes includes:

• Zivel Spa
• Superior Smiles Dentistry
• Pair & Marotta Physical Therapy
• Kumon
• The UPS Store

The UPS Store

Locally owned and operated by mother-daughter team, Gina Thresher and Jenna Grunda, The UPS Store will bring many convenient services to the area residences and businesses.

They offer a full range of business and communications services, including, but not limited to:

• UPS shipping services
• Packing services
• Office/packing supplies
• Mailbox services
• Copying (B/W and Color)
• Faxing (send/receive)
• Document finishing services (laminating, collating, binding)

“We are committed to offering a range of products and services designed to help and support small business owners in our community. Our extensive products and services and do-whatever-it-takes attitude are eager to help you!” says manager Jenna Grunda.

Kumon

Additionally, relocating to the Seven Oaks from the Laurel Glen area is Kumon, a learning center for children aged 3 years, all the way through high school. The center offers a math and reading programs, which are designed to advance your child’s comprehension and appreciation for learning.

How does Kumon work day-to-day? Two days a week your child completes assignments at the Kumon center; the other five assignments are completed at home. Your child’s daily assignments take about 30 minutes per subject to complete.

“With the surrounding neighborhood schools – St. John’s, Stockdale High School, Panama Buena Vista Elementary and, recently announced, Valley Montessori Academy, moving to The Shoppes at Seven Oaks Business Park made the perfect sense for us,” says owner Sunny Thaker.

The UPS Store and Kumon are just two of five new businesses opening in The Shoppes this winter. Be sure to check back next month as we share what to expect from Zivel Spa, Superior Smiles Dentistry, and Pair & Marotta Physical Therapy.

To further support the growth of the Seven Oaks Business Park, the retail center has limited space available in the next phase. Visit vjsandbox.webmarkdev.com/ to learn more.