Inspired by the surrounding agricultural legacy of Encinitas, California, Fox Point Farms blends regenerative farming and community connection. The 21.5-acre agrihood repurposes an underutilized parcel into a site that provides both residential and productive agricultural land. The footprint is strategically arranged to protect agriculture and maximize space.
Project Details
Award: Best Community Amenity
Developer: Nolen Communities
Builder: Shea Homes
Size: 21.5 acres
Location: Encinitas, California
The three-acre regenerative farm stands as the heartbeat of the community, cultivating food and products served at Fox Point Farms’ restaurant, brewery, farmstand, and apothecary.
By embracing regenerative agriculture practices like no-till farming, cover cropping, and chemical-free methods, the community minimizes its carbon footprint and ensures long-term sustainability. The landscape framework prioritizes productive and educational spaces, including an edible paseo, gardens, trails, a discovery garden, and event lawns. Fox Point Farms also integrates water quality treatment as publicly experienced green infrastructure.