The Entertaining Oasis

This fabulous backyard started as a flat lawn with a small patio. We transformed it into a luxurious pool, outdoor kitchen, and craftsman made timber frame pavilion complete with a grand fireplace. The owner wanted a space for his family and teenage sons to gather and entertain during the summer without the hassle of running back and forth to their country club. One of the main concerns of the owner was limiting the disruption of construction activities and job site clutter. An access road was built around their home to provide separate access for all the workers, equipment, and materials. The work area was contained in a very small foot print. Aqua Pool Inc. built the swimming pool with a Gunite shell and Marlite finish. The pool deck is exposed aggregate concrete with colored bands. The pool mechanics are all hidden in the basement of the pool pavilion out of sight. The timber frame pavilion was constructed by local Amish craftsmen using only mortise and tenon joints pegged with white oak. No metal fasteners were used in the construction of the timber frame. The roof was Vermont slate to match the house with copper trims. The outdoor kitchen/ bar features a Fire Magic grill, small refrigerator, ample storage, and Granite counter tops. The seasonal plantings on the pool deck were completed by the owner’s gardener.