Western-Style Saloon on Ranch in High Desert

About the Space

Perched beside sandstone cliffs with panoramic views across the high desert valley, this rustic open-air saloon set captures the raw essence of classic Americana. Styled with a timber bartop, glowing lanterns, portable vintage furnishings, and old-world antique details, you’ll find this set at the intersection of style, versatility and authentic Western grit. Whether shooting a dynamic duel, moody music video, or high-tension dialogue scene, the Cliffside Saloon provides cinematic charm with production-ready convenience. The layout is flexible and modular, allowing productions to shift the mood — easily transforming from an old-world saloon to a sophisticated modern bar, a sleazy slice of neon-lit nightlife, or a dusty speakeasy for lone wolves and loan sharks alike. The space offers texture, mood, and full creative flexibility. Located just an hour from Los Angeles and within the secondary studio zone, this rugged Western set keeps your production grounded, gritty, and right on schedule. Highlights • Open-air shade structure with Western bar styling • Optional Billiards table, glass bottles and vintage furnishings available for set dressing • Natural light throughout the day for photogenic ambiance • Works equally well for period pieces or modern-themed productions • Located within the secondary studio zone for LA-based crews • Forest, desert, and ranch backdrops all within walking distance • Quiet, controlled environment with excellent sound profile The Space Is Ideal For • Western tavern scenes, outlaw meetups, or moody standoffs • Music videos and performance shoots with grit and texture • Grunge-inspired interview setups, podcast-style storytelling or influencer content • Stylized wedding scenes or party sequences • Action, thriller, or adventure content set in a rugged social space Amenities • Access to power where possible, with courtesy generator available for student films and non-profit shoots • Productions must provide FilmLA-approved sanitation trailers • Smaller productions (under 20) may use modern bathroom located at the main ranch house with prior approval • Parking for crew vehicles, grip trucks, and support vans • Kitchen and lounge access at main ranch house • Flat staging zones for catering, shade tents, or equipment setup • Optional basecamp and greenroom area on adjacent property (negotiable) • Lockable 120 sq ft accessory buildings with internet available for staging or production use Production Notes • Excellent ambient lighting with redressable light control • Nearby exterior zones (forest, desert, trailers) available for transition shots • Modular Film Set Capable — All props and elements are movable, repainted, and restyled to meet your production needs • All production activity must comply with FilmLA permitting requirements for unincorporated Los Angeles County. • Owner provides written location release and access agreement; production serves as permittee of record and carries all required insurance, fire safety, and sanitation compliance. • All sets, props, and installations must be fully removable, leaving the property restored to pre-production condition. 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 codes.