Location: Rocklin, Calif. Completion Date: September 2004 Price of Spa: $50,000 Installation: $78,000 Dimensions: 8 feet by 14 feet Capacity: 1,600 gallons Depth: 1 foot, 6 inches to 3 feet, 6 inches RESOURCES Controls, Drains, Filters, Heater, Cleaninf System, Jets, Lighting (pool/spa), Pumps, Skimmer, Valves: Pentair Water Pool and Spa Sanitization Equipment: Aqua Nova/Allstar Designed to fit into the top of a slope that moves down away from the home it sits next to, this custom spa not only affords the homeowners spectacular views of the neighboring valley, it s also positioned to be part of the total view from the home, giving the impression that water flows naturally in from one side and then continues over and down the slope. This positioning was the most challenging aspect to the project. The challenge was overcome, says Natural Design s lead designer Leslie Jackson, by building a berm coming in from the side of the yard, creating the needed height for the waterfalls without obstructing the view from the home. The hand-sculpted rocks in this spa project were designed to be large and flat so as to provide plenty of sunning areas where bathers can also touch the water. In addition, the client wanted an "Arizona desert" look and a spa large enough for his family to play in during the day, yet intimate enough to have a quiet, secluded feeling in the evening. He also wanted a waterfall that could be heated, so he could sit under it and get a massage. The spa s eight jets are good for that, too.
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