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Elfin Forest
San Diego County
Unincorporated area of San Diego County
Acclaimed Rancho Santa Fe
School District for kindergarten to 8th grade.
Private equestrian trails extend throughout the Elfin Forest
Community. Split rail fences, native trees and a staging area near
the fire station lend community character and beauty to these
trails. Open space, dark nighttime skies, low traffic volume and
access to the abundant wildlife through protected nature trails are
valued by Elfin Forest residents.
Thecommunity character is based on a feeling of openness: open
land, open spaces, undeveloped countryside with a low density of
homes. Elfin Forest is home to 800+ acres of dedicated open space.
Many homes are well hidden. The community of Elfin Forest covers
approximately 6 square miles that are primarily made up of custom
single-family homes and equestrian ranches on large estate lots
ranging from 2 to 10+ acres.
Homes and ranches have been nestled
into the hills keeping ridgelines and slopes intact to preserve the
natural topography of the area and to help preserve wildlife
corridors and native plant species. There are several agricultural
businesses in the form of nurseries, flower growers, and a seed
production farm that provide a rural flavor. In addition, there are
commercial lemon and avocado growers and many home orchards. The
community has no industrial uses.
There are no street lights,
lighted signs, traffic signals, or sidewalks. In addition to the
physical attributes of the community, there is a community spirit of
“Neighbors Helping Neighbors”. Examples of this are the EFHG
Volunteer Fire Department and Fire Auxiliary, the EFHG Town Council,
The Escondido Creek Conservancy, the Elfin Forest Foundation, the
neighborhood Block Captains, EFHG Playgroup, and the EFHG Trails
Committee. Community events such as the EFHG Town Council Fourth of
July Picnic and Parade Fundraiser, the Annual EFHG Pancake
Breakfast, and the EFHG Fire Auxiliary Chili Cook Off, promote and
preserve the unity and focus of Elfin Forest residents.
This area is rural and equestrian in nature. It is extremely
peaceful, quiet and generally remains in its natural state. The dark
night sky is an important aesthetic resource. The most scenic views
in Elfin Forest are of the hills, valleys and riparian habitat.
These visual qualities shall be preserved. The area shall remain
non-industrial and low-density to preserve its rural character. The
“grassroots” community spirit shall be maintained through careful
development of the remaining parcels into residences similar in
character to the existing ranches and custom homes which promotes
unity and a “know your neighbors” environment.
All existing properties in the Elfin Forest community are 2 acres
minimum and have septic systems for sewage management. All future
property development shall be a 2 acre minimum and be on septic
systems.
The Trails Committee will continue to work within the community to
develop more private trails and to maintain them in keeping with the
guidelines they have established. Any and all land development shall
include, within its boundaries, equestrian trails which shall
connect to the Regional trails at the Elfin Forest Reserve. The
Elfin Forest Reserve and its Regional Trails shall be connected to
the Elfin Forest area.
Elfin Forest, CA, a rural community just north of San Diego where
the minimum lot size is two acres, many of the residents are
passionate equestrians or gardeners. April 21,2007, is their famous
Garden Festival. Elfin Forest has twice been first runner up
in the national America in Bloom contest and many of its gardens
have been featured in national publications. The garden festival
celebrates the opportunities of gardening on a grand scale. Elements
of a treasure hunt will delight those who enjoy discovering
botanical treasures and inspiration in beautiful gardens. Each
garden is unique:A tropical garden with brilliant flowers and
fruitsAn authentic Italian garden A low care, California native
garden, A xeriscape garden with handmade rock features A parklike,
equestrian property with statuary and rock pool and An award-winning
fire-wise demonstration garden
Much
of this copy compliments of:
Kathy Pickard and Linda Hamilton/community of Elfin Forest
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