Enchanted Valley in Soquel in Santa Cruz County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Gene Fields

Caretaker of Enchanted Valley

— 1988–2013 —

1. Caretaker of Enchanted Valley Gene Fields Marker

Inscription. This plaque is a permanent reminder of and tribute to a man who was a mainstay of our community during his 25 years as caretaker; a brother to some, an uncle to many, and friend to us all. Day or night, he was there with a smile and a cheerful word when something was needed, even if it was just news of the valley. If a person and a place could be merged into one, Gene and Enchanted Valley are forever joined in that way.

Erected by Enchanted Valley Inc.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 2013.

Location. 37° 3.527′ N, 121° 56.543′ W. Marker is in Soquel, California, in Santa Cruz County. It is in Enchanted Valley. It can be reached from Soquel San Jose Road 0.1 miles north of Soquel San Jose Road and Olson Road, on the right when traveling south. Near the Enchanted Valley community center parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5614 Old San Jose Rd, Soquel CA 95073, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the Central Coast

and specifically on the Coast

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Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Glenwood (approx. 4.2 miles away); Charles Martin Winery (approx. 4.2 miles away); Scott House (approx. 4.2 miles away); a different marker also named The Scott House (approx. 4.2 miles away); Burrell School (approx. 4.4 miles away); The Mystery Spot (approx. 4.4 miles away); Mountain Charlie Big Tree (approx. 4.7 miles away); Soquel Village: A Legacy of Floods and Resilience (approx. 4.9 miles away).

More about this marker. Gene Fields was the caretaker of Enchanted Valley. Enchanted Valley is a hidden community in the Santa Cruz Mountains consisting of cabins and a community recreation center.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 23, 2025. This page has been viewed 152 times since then and 29 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on January 23, 2025. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.

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