Filming and Photography
Select ranch properties owned by the Sharp family, including the historic J.M. Sharp House — Ventura County Landmark No. 114 — are available for filming and photography by prior arrangement. These locations offer an authentic Southern California agricultural setting, featuring working citrus and avocado orchards, agave fields, open landscapes, historic structures, and scenic views representative of Ventura County’s Heritage Valley.
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The landmark residence, with its distinctive architecture and historical significance, provides a unique backdrop for period productions, documentaries, commercial work, and editorial photography. Surrounding ranchlands offer a range of natural and agricultural environments suitable for both large-scale productions and smaller creative projects.
Filming activities are coordinated to respect ongoing agricultural operations, environmental stewardship, and the privacy of neighboring properties. Interested production companies are encouraged to contact us to discuss availability, site suitability, and logistical requirements.
Sharp Home (1890)
Ventura County Historical Landmark #114
The J.M. Sharp House stands as a tangible link to the pioneering era of Ventura County agriculture and the enduring legacy of the Sharp family. Designated Ventura County Landmark No. 114, the residence reflects the architectural character and rural elegance of a bygone period, when the region was emerging as one of California’s premier agricultural centers.
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Constructed as the family home of company founder Dr. James Meikle Sharp, the house has remained closely connected to the surrounding ranchlands for generations. Its historic design, original features, and setting amid productive farmland offer a rare example of a preserved agricultural estate in the Heritage Valley.
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Today, the home serves as both a symbol of the family’s long-standing presence in the region and a reminder of the vision, perseverance, and community involvement that shaped Ventura County’s agricultural development. Carefully maintained and respectfully preserved, the J.M. Sharp House continues to anchor the family’s heritage while overlooking the lands that have sustained six generations.​
​​Film Credits:
How To Make an American Quilt
The Unseen
Amity Horror 4 - The Evil Escapes
​Previous Commercials:
Uncle Ben's Rice
Advil
Ford
Historical Barns & Equipment
Ranch properties feature multiple historic barns and agricultural outbuildings that reflect more than a century of working farm operations. These structures range from traditional wooden barns and equipment sheds to packing-era facilities and utility buildings, each bearing the authentic character and weathered details that come only with long-term agricultural use.
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Set within active orchards and open farmland, the buildings provide a versatile backdrop suitable for period productions, rural settings, documentaries, commercials, and contemporary projects seeking a genuine working-farm aesthetic. Their varied sizes, materials, and configurations allow for flexible staging while maintaining visual continuity with the surrounding landscape.
Orchards and Fields
The ranch properties encompass extensive working farmland, including mature citrus and avocado orchards, agave plantings, open fields, ranch roads, and panoramic valley views characteristic of Ventura County’s agricultural landscape. These active production areas provide an authentic rural setting rarely replicated on studio backlots, offering visual depth, natural textures, and seasonal variation throughout the year.
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Tree-lined rows, harvest operations, irrigation infrastructure, and wide agricultural vistas create a versatile backdrop suitable for period pieces, contemporary rural scenes, commercials, documentaries, and still photography. Depending on the season, the orchards can present blossoms, dense green canopy, or fruit-laden branches, allowing productions to capture a range of agricultural environments within a single location.
