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served by the same fire department and
town council.
"The only commerce we have is the
nurseries," Barker said. "Historically,
there was a dairy and some large chicken
ranches in Harmony Grove."
The term "elfin forest" is used to de-
scribe the small plants that once thrived
throughout Southern California. These in-
clude chaparral, coastal scrub, bush-for-
est, and elfin-wood. The habitat supports
many endangered plants and animals, in-
cluding the gnatcatcher.
According to the fire department's
website, Elfin Forest and Harmony Grove
encompass approximately 11 square
miles. The fire department serves a com-
bined population of more than 2,000 resi-
dents.
HIDDEN MEADOWS
North of Escondido, in the foothills of
the Palomar Mountain range, lies the
quiet community of Hidden Meadows.
The area is located on a mesa above the
Lawrence Welk Resort. According to the
community website, a 1500-to-1700-foot
elevation makes Hidden Meadows cooler
than many neighboring areas. The alti-
tude brings year-round ocean breezes.
Most homes are built on large lots and
there's plenty of wildlife. There are about
3,500 residents.
According to San Diego County, the
community covers over 10,000 acres.
Local lore says the area was home to a
Mexican bandit in the late 1700s.
Tania Orlova, a real estate agent who
serves on the Associated Residents of
Hidden Meadows/Rimrock board, de-
scribes the community as "very peace-
ful."
"It's a diversified population," she said.
"There are old and young and middle-
aged people."
The residents' group stages a variety of
events throughout the year, she noted.
Unincorporated areas offer unique
experiences such as the Toys for
Tots event in Hidden Meadows.
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