Mid-Century Ranch on 1.7 Oak Acres with On-Site G&E, Ojai

About the Space

A 2,900 sq ft mid-century house behind a Spanish stucco exterior, on 1.7 acres of coast live oaks in Meiners Oaks. Five minutes from downtown Ojai, about 90 minutes from LA. Past shoots include Calvin Klein, Robert Mondavi Winery, Tommy Hilfiger and Simon G Jewelry. THE SETS - Great room: 1,200 sq ft, open plan, 16-foot wood ceilings, modern fireplace, original art - Chef's kitchen with island and stainless range, open to the great room - Three bedrooms and two baths - Expanded stone patio with pergola lounge, hot tub (by arrangement) and outdoor dining under the oaks - Smokeless wood fire pit under the oaks with four Adirondack chairs - Red barn with a working woodshop and a 15 x 25 ft photo studio - Oak grove, orchard, cactus garden and red torii gate, with Topa Topa mountain views PRODUCTION - Lighting, grip and electric are available on site and are not included in the rental rate (list on request) - Up to 30 cast and crew - Parking for 12 cars, plus truck and motorhome parking on the property - Flat 5,000 sq ft area for base camp - Kitchen and prep area included: six-burner range, island, sink and refrigerator - Hair and makeup area, 1 Gbps wifi, air conditioning - Power: 200 amps in the house; 30 amps at 220 V in the barn; generators allowed - Owner on site, a working photographer EVENTS, RETREATS AND WORKSHOPS Dinners, small gatherings, yoga, workshops and team days for up to 15 people, wrapped by 10 PM. Small and occasional, not parties. No required vendors. BYOB. HOURS 8 AM to 10 PM daily. 6-hour minimum. RATES Production and retreats and workshops from $250/hr, events from $400/hr, priced by headcount. 10% off bookings of 8 hours or more. The kitchen and parking are included. Lighting, grip and electric are available separately. PERMITS The property is in unincorporated Ventura County, so commercial shoots need a county film permit (not a City of Ojai permit). The owner signs the property authorization. OVERNIGHT The main house is day use only. A guest suite on the same property sleeps three; ask about availability.