Location: Nevada City, CA Size: 23 x 27 Depth: 1 6" to 7 Cost of pool: $75,000 Cost of project: $90,000 This swimming hole is tucked into a natural clearing on a slope in the forest about 300 feet from the house. The goal was to create a completely natural-looking body of water with waterfalls and natural entry points. The "rocks" were hand carved from concrete by Natural Design s team of sculptors, and they are integrated into the "sandy bottom" pool floor. The natural slope of the land allowed for several waterfalls; one pours over a grotto with a below-the-waterline bench. At one end is a shallow beach area with a cascading waterfall for younger kids. At the other side is a beach entry with large flat sculpted rocks leading into the water. Areas of flat rock serve the purpose of patios, and are joined by stepping stones with woodland plants growing in between them. Hardy indigenous plants provide much of the green while towering pine trees offer shade. The pool has an automatic water-leveler and the falls are adjustable with remote control. Old style oil lamps light the path through the forest to and from the pool.
© 2010 AQUA Magazine - Privacy Policy
