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LIVE. Cre@te. PLAY.

Smugglers’ Roost isn’t just where we work—it’s where we live, dream, and build.

This one-of-a-kind RV and tiny home community is nestled in the serene desert landscape of southern New Mexico, far from the noise, stress, and price tags of the city.

Where Wide Open Spaces Meet Wild Creative Souls.

In 2023, F5 Theming—known for creating immersive, large-scale themed environments for iconic brands, amusement parks, museums, and major festivals—relocated its headquarters from WI to become the heart of Smugglers’ Roost in Animas, NM.

Pam Price

Founder and Chief Creative Officer

F5 Theming’s Founder and Chief Creative Officer, Pam Price, is one of the most sought after and experienced scenic artists in the theming business. Pam has been a power player in the scenic art industry for more than 30 years, training a large percentage of the top scenic artists in the field today.

She has spearheaded projects in Theme Parks, Water Parks, Museums, Zoos, Aquariums, Sports Venues, Casinos and Corporate Headquarters around the globe, including, most notably, serving as Senior Art Director where she led 300 artists to create The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ – Hogsmeade™ at Universal Orlando.”

In addition to her notable work for Universal Studios, Pam has been instrumental on projects for some of the largest companies in the industry, including Disney, Sea World, Epic Systems, Bongos, Busch Gardens, Caesar’s Palace, Luxor Resort & Casino, sports teams such as the Green Bay Packers and Buccaneers, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Hard Rock Park, LegoLand in Germany and California, the Columbus Zoo, Houston Zoo, Henry Vilas Zoo and has also worked on music videos for musical artists including Jimmy Buffet and ZZ Top.

Pam’s broad array of skills include art direction, set design, sculpting, fabrication, rockwork design, mold making, epoxy, scenic painting, air brushing, automotive painting, murals, carpentry, metal work and welding, just to name a few.

Is Smugglers’ Roost Calling You?

Here, we found space to grow, room to create, and a like-minded community of artists, craftspeople, nature lovers, and visionaries—all drawn to the peaceful rhythm and endless skies of the Southwest.

A muralist, builder, sculptor, or installation artist

F5 Theming is growing and always looking for hard-working, enthusiastic creative souls to join the team!

Or someone ready to design a new life on your terms…

Choose a lifestyle that blends independence, creativity, and the magic of the Southwest.

A remote worker looking for freedom and beauty

Trade your office view for sunrises over the mountains and 300 days of sunshine.

A dreamer who lives for immersive worlds

Step into a community where your imagination isn’t just welcome, it’s part of the landscape.

A tiny home dweller, vanlifer, or RV adventurer

Park your dream home in a community built for wanderers who’ve found their perfect stop.

A maker, tinkerer, or hands-on problem solver

Work with tools in hand and space to invent without limits.