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.
Why? Because this place is more than a blank canvas.
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!
A remote worker looking for freedom and beauty
Trade your office view for sunrises over the mountains and 300 days of sunshine.
A tiny home dweller, vanlifer, or RV adventurer
Park your dream home in a community built for wanderers who’ve found their perfect stop.
Is Smugglers’ Roost Calling You?
If you’re…
A maker, tinkerer, or hands-on problem solver
Work with tools in hand and space to invent without limits.
A dreamer who lives for immersive worlds
Step into a community where your imagination isn’t just welcome, it’s part of the landscape.
Or someone ready to design a new life on your terms…
Choose a lifestyle that blends independence, creativity, and the magic of the Southwest.
…then Smugglers’ Roost—and F5 Theming—might just be your next big move.