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The Clocktower

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Ben Wageman, Development Manager for Castle & Cooke gives an update on the upcoming Clocktower at Highgate at Seven Oaks.

Shops at River Walk

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The Shops at Riverwalk – More Fashion. More Food. More Fun. Castle & Cooke takes great pride in our Master Planned Communities. Not only do they include the finest residential addresses in Bakersfield, they also include the best commercial and shopping destinations; like our newest commercial development, The Shops at Riverwalk. Conveniently located on Stockdale […]

Finishing One Chapter and Beginning Another

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Over ten years ago, Castle & Cooke introduced to Bakersfield an active adult community like no other – Brighton Parks. The theme of the community is “Life in Full Bloom”, and that’s exactly what Brighton Parks’ residents have enjoyed. As Brighton Parks has matured and nears full occupancy, residents continue to enjoy the many amenities […]

Hoffmann Hospice Run to Remember 2016

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We have always been big supporters of local organizations. Hoffmann Hospice is a local non-profit that we love partnering with in Kern County. Our own Kelly Custer participated in this inaugural Run to Remember and the founder of Hoffmann Hospice, Beth Hoffmann, give insight to this great event.

The Seven Oaks Lifestyle Reimagined

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Ever since their introduction, the Seven Oaks communities created by Castle & Cooke have been the benchmark of quality living in Bakersfield. Now, over 25 years later, Castle & Cooke is reinventing this popular lifestyle in Highgate at Seven Oaks, a collection of five distinctive gated communities on Bakersfield’s growing West Side. Designed to appeal […]

Lace’n It Up 2016

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About one in eight women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime. Here in Kern County, the Links for Life organization is doing something about it. “Lace’n It Up” is an annual walk that supports a variety of Links for Life resources, including funding for mammograms for uninsured or under-insured […]

In Hot Water

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Castle & Cooke has a reputation for being the most innovative, forward-thinking homebuilder in Bakersfield. Among their accomplishments have been the introductions of master planned communities, sustainable building practices and energy efficient homes that exceed government recommendations. But they didn’t stop there. Castle & Cooke is always looking for ways to add more value to […]

Gaskill Rose Luxury Home Builders

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Castle & Cooke has been creating master planned, lifestyle-oriented communities and homes in Bakersfield for over 25 years. Above all our homes are designed to be architecturally unique, energy efficient, functional and affordable. For most homebuyers it’s the perfect combination. For buyers seeking a more personal approach to the design of their new home, Castle […]

The Design Center

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Interior Designer Kelly Custer loves to help people add their own personal design touches to their new homes. That’s why working in the Castle & Cooke Design Center was a perfect fit for her. In this short video she explains the variety of options Castle & Cooke gives homeowners to personalize their new homes with […]

How a Scary Incident Led to a New Home in Windermere at Seven Oaks

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When a drunk driver crashed into their home, Darren and Holly Kerns knew they had to find a safer neighborhood. They had been searching for some time when Darren remembered visiting Windermere at Seven Oaks with his wife when the community first opened. They decided to visit again. One look at the gated entry, the […]