Western Styled Film Backdrop on Ranch in High Desert
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Min booking length
6 hr minimum
Max attendees
16-30 people
Cast & Crew
16-30 people
Square footage
2500 sq/ft
About the Space
Wild Billy’s Cantina – Modular Western Set (Southwest BBQ Cantina • Taco Stand Set • Outdoor Camera-Ready Kitchen) Across the weathered bridge, you’ll find Wild Billy's Cantina along one of our rugged dirt roads. Wild Billy’s Cantina offers a flexible, open-air Western kitchen set designed specifically for film and photography use. Styled with a rustic timber bar, outdoor prep table, and swap-friendly signage, this handcrafted desert eatery can shift between visual identities with ease. Whether your production needs a classic saloon-style canteen, a sunlit taco stand, or a cozy backroad coffee window, this set adapts to fit the tone of your creative vision. Its surroundings lend themselves to narrative versatility—rural eatery, roadside kitchen, or gritty desert diner scenes. The area includes antique cooking props, modular signage, string lights, and a large picturesque prep table—all designed for easy redressing and cinematic flexibility. 🎥 Key Features • Western-inspired outdoor kitchen set with modular signage and layout • Antique propane stove, fun rustic-finish prep table, and bartop set pieces can all be added, removed or redressed • Several removable sign panels allow easy visual transformation • Ideal for narrative scenes, music videos, commercials, or lifestyle shoots • Outdoor string lighting and rustic decor — stylized for visual atmosphere, removable and easily swapped for Mexican-style decor • Located within the secondary studio zone — one hour from Los Angeles • Surrounded by forest textures and adjacent cinematic sets • Fully private and production-friendly, with flexible visual identity • Stunt and blood friendly – suitable for action, horror, or FX shoots • Modular Film Set Capable — built for transformation, from southwest cantina to taco stand, rural market stall, roadside coffee shop and more 🎞️ Scene Compatibility • Roadside taco stand, frontier-era kitchen or speakeasy • Backlot bar scenes or nighttime outdoor lounge content • Americana backdrops for gritty music videos or narrative shorts • Biker pit stop, coffee stand, or market stall environments • Static product or modeling shoots in a rustic outdoor setup 🎧️ On-Site Production Amenities • Flat shaded staging zones available for tents, catering, or gear • On-site parking for crew vehicles and grip trucks • Access to power where possible, with courtesy generator available for student films and non-profit shoots • Productions are required to provide FilmLA-approved sanitation/restroom units per County standards • Small-scale productions (under 20) may use the main ranch house restroom and shower • Optional basecamp and greenroom area on adjacent property (negotiable) • Lockable 120 sq ft accessory buildings with internet available for staging or production use • Access to main ranch house kitchen and lounge with prior approval • Day & Night Use approved — ideal for golden hour and evening shoots Property Notes This listing includes Wild Billy’s Cantina only. Some photos may depict additional areas or bundled locations which may be included upon request. Full ranch bookings or bundled cinematic zones available by inquiry. Compliance & Safety This property is a private ranch and residence that occasionally hosts permitted film and photography projects. “ArtFarm Movie Ranch” is an artistic brand identity — not a standing studio or permanent film facility. All productions must carry FilmLA permits and comply with local health and fire cod
Details
- Number of bathrooms 3
- Property size 2500
- Lot size 522720
Parking and Accessibility
- Available parking spots 20
- Truck/Motorhome parking On property
- Parking lot or structure is available nearby
- Access options Street Level
Amenities
- Hair/Makeup area
- Wifi
Features
- Front Porch
- Patio
- Desert Garden
- Dirt Yard/No Grass
- Fruit & Vegetable Garden
- Greenhouse
- Large Yard
- Bridge
Opening Hours
- Mon – Sun 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
Add-ons
Items, services and options you can add to the booking at check-out.
3 reviews
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ As a film student creating my thesis on the global urgency of saving the bees, discovering ArtFarm Ranch felt like finding the living heart of my story. This land breathes with authenticity — a working homestead nestled in the high desert, humming with life and sincerity. Every frame we shot carried the subtle symphony of pollinators at work: the low vibration of hives at dawn, the golden drift of bees moving between wild sage blossoms, the sound of wings syncing with the wind. The ranch isn’t just a backdrop — it’s a living organism where nature, art, and stewardship intertwine. The owners are true guardians of their hives, practicing ethical, small-scale beekeeping rooted in respect rather than extraction. Their colonies are healthy, docile, and astonishingly calm — a sign of expert hive management and gentle hands. Even my professional beekeeper was amazed at the serenity of their apiary; these bees seemed to understand that we were there to honor them, not exploit them. From sunrise shots of the desert bees foraging in wild rosemary to golden-hour scenes framed by the shimmer of honeycomb, everything about ArtFarm reinforced the essence of my film — that the survival of bees is the survival of beauty itself. When we wrapped, the owners invited us to share hot wild sage tea sweetened with their herbal-infused honey — a final communion between humans, bees, and story. It wasn’t just a film shoot. It was a reminder that art and nature can still dance together, and that sometimes the camera finds more than an image — it finds truth. 🎬🐝🌾
- booked a film shoot
Saskia and her team were so accommodating and kind. The property itself is so versatile and we had a wonderful shoot.
- booked a filming
This place is truly magical. There are so many great filming locations. I'd like to highlight their woods area specifically - the photos don't do it justice, it is truly amazing! Saskia, the owner, is wonderful to work with. Not only is she a great communicator, but she is a true supporter of the arts and really goes above and beyond to help bring your vision to life. We will definitely be coming back!
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Questions
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What's the maximum attendees I can have at this location?
Saskia allows 30 attendees on location
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What types of activities are allowed at this location?
Saskia allows production
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How many square feet is the location?
Western Styled Film Backdrop on Ranch in High Desert is 2500 sq/ft
Location Rules
- Alcohol
- Cooking
- Electricity usage
- External catering/food
- Loud noises
- Pets
- Smoking
- Restroom(s) use for crews of 15 or fewer is allowed
Location
Exact location provided after booking.
from $65 /hr