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Whether you envision a casual, boot-stomping celebration, or simple and chic rustic elegance, Autonomy Farms can provide the backdrop to suit your vision.
The Lowdown
Type
Barn / Farm / Ranch
Views
Farm ViewLagoon/PondLandscaped GroundsSkylineValley
Style
Bohemian
Casual
Country
Rustic
Western
Best type of Celebrations

Venue Setting

Our farm. Your big day. Whether you envision a casual, boot-stomping celebration, or simple and chic rustic elegance, Autonomy Farms can provide the backdrop to suit your vision. We offer turnkey event packages that include our venue, event rentals, catering, staff and cake. Come party with us, we'd love to host your once-in-a-lifetime event!

In 2013, Meredith left a corporate career in search of something more meaningful. Yearning to connect consumers back to their farmers, she started Autonomy Farms in her hometown of Bakersfield. Autonomy Farms is a steward of their land and practices non-GMO, regenerative farming. Our chickens and turkeys are free-range, pasture raised and these practices are led by our deeply held beliefs that regenerative farming is the future. Our ultimate goal is to reconnect the consumer to the farmer - the source of their food. By fostering direct relationships via CSA, farmer's markets, special events, and a strong presence in the community, we aim to ensure consumers have a vested interest in not only their food, but the health and environment in which their food was raised.

Because we're a real, working farm, our venue and grounds are as authentic and meaningful as they come. Graced with natural beauty, yet also landscaped with flexible event spaces, Autonomy Farms imbues your event with a genuine and rustic chic charm.

Capacity

Seated
150
Buffet
150
Standing
200
Fees
(Prices listed here are estimates only & are subject to change)
Price range

Does this include catering fees?

Yes

Estimated price per head

from $68 to $91

Additional charges

Price ranges listed are inclusive of our farm venue spaces, standard event rentals (folding wood chairs, tables, china, glassware, silverware, napkins), buffet or plated catering, event staff and dessert. 
Not included in our pricing: 
-Bar Services
-Photography
-Tenting
-Lighting
-Videography
-Florals 

Insurance

Additional Insurance May Be Required Depending On The Event

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Event Logistics and Amenities
(Essential event logistics and amenities to ensure a seamless and memorable experience for you gathering)
Celebrations hosted here since
2018
Curfew
10 PM
Venue spaces
Outdoor Venue Space Only
Catering
Client Must Use The Catering Provided By The Venue
Alcohol
Licensed Server Is Required
Music
Outdoors Only
Smoking
Non-smoking Venue
Eco/Green Events
Yes
Amenities
  • Bridal Suite/Changing Rooms Onsite
  • Wifi
  • Ample Parking Onsite
  • Onsite Restrooms
Venue Features
The scene:
Upon entering our property, guests are greeted by a collonade of mature Eucalyptus trees spanning the length of our 1/4 mile driveway. Branches sway in the breeze and usher guests in to see more. Opposite the Eucalyptus drive is a wood planked event space surrounded by green grass landscaping. Flanking the event space is a large dock pushing out into a serene pond. Guests are serenaded at dusk by a chorus of frogs and orange-pink valley sunset. It's the bucolic stuff of dreams and our event pavilion, dock and Eucalyptus drive make for epic photography moments. Beyond our event space and Eucalyptus collonade lies green pasture. Our chickens and turkeys range freely, rotated daily on green grasses foraging for caterpillars and plants.
Design:
Our farm venue provides a serene and rustic backdrop for your event.
Extra perks:
Our turnkey event pricing includes not only the farm venue rental spaces, but also includes event rentals (tables, folding wood chairs, china, glassware, silverware), event staff, event catering and cake/dessert.
Awards & Notables
Awards, recognitions, or noteworthy achievements associated with the venue.
The owner of Autonomy Farms, Meredith Bell, has been featured many times in notable publications and online. These include mentions and print features in The New York Times, Sunset magazine, Modern Farmer magazine, Voyage LA magazine, Bakersfield Californian newspaper, Bakersfield.com, and produced videos in YouTube and California Resources. Meredith's grit, grace, authenticity and get it done attitude have clearly resonated with many media outlets.

New York Times: A Dish Is Born
Modern Farmer: Meet The Modern Farmer
Voyage LA: LA's Most Inspiring Stories
YouTube: Meredith Bell's Story
California Resources: Experiencing California: Autonomy Farms
Heritage Radio Network: Los Angeles Chef Network Podcast


Celebration Locations
This section outlines the various spaces available within the venue for different types of events.
Eucalyptus Collonade
Mature Eucalyptus trees sway in the breeze and line our dirt driveway, spanning over 1/4 mile. This area provides for a stunning ceremony backdrop, long banquet seating, or epic photography moments!
Event Pavilion
Our event pavilion area is an oversized wood and concrete space surrounded by manicured lawn. It provides flexible options for reception, dinner service, and starlit dancing.
Autonomy Pond
A glistening pond and rustic dock set the scene. Valley sunsets bounce off the water and the frogs sing in the background. Let our pond serve as your very own photography moment to create a memory that will last a lifetime. Print, frame!

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