Villa La Paz Conference and Event Center

Villa La Paz Conference and Event Center offers a distinctive setting for weddings, private celebrations, meetings, retreats and community gatherings in California’s Tehachapi Mountains. Located within the National Chavez Center in Keene, the venue combines a peaceful mountain landscape with the character of a 17,000-square-foot mission-style property.

Event organisers can choose from flexible indoor and outdoor spaces, including mission-inspired halls, a fountain patio and scenic lawns framed by mature oak trees and open mountain views. The venue is suitable for intimate ceremonies and private functions, as well as larger celebrations of up to around 250 guests. Weddings are a key part of the offering, with spaces designed to accommodate ceremonies, receptions and the changing flow of a full wedding day.

For corporate and organisational clients, Villa La Paz provides a calm environment for meetings, conferences, retreats and team gatherings. Its location offers a welcome change from busy urban venues, while remaining accessible from Highway 58 and centrally positioned within California. The surroundings can support focused discussions, leadership sessions, educational programmes and multi-day retreats.

The event team provides venue space, tables and chairs, basic audiovisual equipment rental, and full food and beverage service. Chef-led catering can be arranged for different event formats, from formal dinners and plated meals to more relaxed celebrations. Organisers can also request support with specialised audiovisual production, décor, florals, entertainment, transport and accommodation through the venue’s preferred supplier network.

With its historic atmosphere, mountain setting, flexible event areas and practical planning support, Villa La Paz gives organisers a memorable venue for meaningful occasions, professional gatherings and celebrations that benefit from a strong sense of place.