Location Filming

About Us

Started in 2014 by Tim and Michelle Borland and their three kids, the Bar SZ Ranch is a true family business with a mission to help others “forge their legacy.” Close to the Bay Area, this beautiful property features a range of natural landscapes including mountains, streams, fields, woods, and more, allowing the ranch to stand in as just about any rural location you can dream of.

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A photo of the Borland family, owners of the Bar SZ Ranch, located just east of Pinnacles National Park in California. They're all sitting on horses.

Reviews

The entire team at Fuse Interactive would like to extend their gratitude to Tim and the entire Bar SZ family! Easily one of our favorite locations we have ever worked with and hands down the most involved. Our 50-person crew was taken care of as if we were family, and the hospitality reached far beyond our expectations. Tim and his family are well versed on the ins and outs of production, which made the creation of our global campaign all the more seamless. Tim even went as far as to help us source talent and off-site accommodations and brought together the whole community to accommodate our needs.

For anyone in the film/production industry who is looking for a ranch location, Bar SZ should be your number one choice. Everyone who stays on the ranch will walk away feeling like family, and if nothing else, you will be very satisfied with the professionalism and work ethic of everyone at Bar SZ. We will certainly be back and can’t wait for another opportunity to stay with the Bar SZ family.

Josh S., Fuse Interactive

From the moment we reached out to Bar SZ, they were open, incredibly help and able to roll with the punches that often comes with filming. Our filming revolved around family dynamics and families in need of help. The whole team (especially Tim and his family) at Bar SZ was gracious with our crew and the family we filmed with. When the day to film finally came, we had to make some last-minute adjustments due to the families needs and the whole team at Bar SZ made sure that we were able to make the adjustments smoothly, efficiently, and with the best care possible. I am forever grateful for the team at Bar SZ and if anyone has the opportunity to film at their location, they should. They’re truly one of a kind.

Maria A., Stage 29 Productions

We recently worked with the team at Bar SZ Ranch for a “never-been-done-before” challenge show that was broadcast live. There were many complex moving pieces, but the one thing that truly set this production apart was the location. The ranch is not only a stunning venue, but being able to rent the entire property and having the full support of the staff was a complete game-changer.
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Any time we had a last-minute question or request, Tim and Michelle responded with a confident “No problem, we can do that.” It was a dream venue, and I wish every location we work at offered the same level of service as Bar SZ Ranch. The way the animals are cared for, the support and kindness from the team, and their genuine desire to help us succeed has set the bar incredibly high for all future productions.

I almost want to keep this place a secret, but everyone should have the chance to visit or rent Bar SZ Ranch!

Madison W., Boombox Group