OK- to answer all these questions... If you go back and watch the installation videos you would see that the wall is holding aback about 40 TONS of gravel and rock. I take the wall out and everything slides to the swimming area. Also - the plants that help keep the water crystal clear stay outside the wall and you swim inside the wall. Hope that helps. Oh. And the wall will not rot. To rot you need oxygen and there is not enough under water. Plus the wood is white oak which is very resistant to rot. (And very very heavy!) And about the Natural part. It is called a natural swimming pool because we use nature to keep it clear not chemicals. (I didn't name it - there are lots of different ways to do it!) Finally - the chance of snakes is quite small. They would much rather be down in the lake where it is quiet! Thanks for all the comments and so sorry we can't answer every one!

Doing all of this with your dad together must be one of the best experiences

Wow! When i was little my parents built a swimming pond 1/4 of the size... they added a wooden deck and had fish and water lillys. We were able to enjoy the water and they enjoyed coffee on the deck. It was a dream! My dad passed away a few years ago and when this came up it made me cry so hard! What a special time to build this together AND enjoy! It looks incredible in every way!!!! 🎉

Ok. Here's my two cents on the wall. First off, this pool is still in it's early stages. The wall is to indicate where the actual pool is and it's a fun place to jump from considering the deepest point is the center. Notice the two fellas didn't swim outside the wall, they were inside the wall, that's the pool. Which leads to me to think that their intention is have aquatic plants fill in that space around the wall which will create a more natural "pond" like setting in time. Whatever it is, the entire thing is wicked cool and it looks fantastic!

Enjoy those memories with your dad. I'm 33 and mine passed away at 77 years old, 2 months ago. Swore I had more time with him. Was unexpected. This brought happiness and sadness seeing you and your dad playing in the pool.

The wood wall will last longer than any of us will or our grandkids and their grandkids and so on. A lot of furniture was made by wood that was submerged underwater for over 100 + years.

This is the way i see it, beautiful, well done, and practical!! So much comments on regarding the wood used, there a local saw that purchased reclaimed pine logs that have been submerged for over 100 year! Once they are mill and dry they produce some of the best wood solid for cabinets and furniture i have ever seen! And not only are they acting as retaining walls that hold rocks in place they also provides filtering for the water naturally. Sure there different ways this project could have been done but it fair to say that this project is done in a way that sense to him and me! Well done my friend!!

That is so badass!what makes it even more badass is that you guys built it yourselves as a family.

What a beautiful pool. I love how you got to spend time with your dad doing this, wonderful memories you have to cherish. And you have it on video. So nice. Looks do peaceful.

I love it, but mannnnn don’t use wood…. Not only could have punctured the liner with it but it’s gonna rot and splinter the swimmers 😅

Knowing nothing about pool building, I am curious what is the point if the wooden wall? Would your pool have worked without that? Is it something structurally necessary?

Wow, how wonderful to see a family unit building such a fabulous pond slash swimming pool. Lots of love and much happiness to you. Even fur baby is happy ❤ God bless

Awesome pond build, now you get to fill it with plants, let nature take over, and enjoy every second of it!!

I love this! You guys did an amazing job! The awesome "family" energy this is giving ....I have no words, just fantastic!

A LOT of work goes into making that but the results speak for themselves! What a cool and beautiful place you've created! Job well done.

I have to say, you did a brilliant job and the pool looked magnificent. Congratulations to you and may you have lots of fun for many years to come!

What a wonderful swimming spot you created!

Love the project, thanks for sharing. I'm envious, I wish I had the time and resources to put something like this together.

I'm not a pool expert by I think putting wood in the water was a bad idea and I think keeping some of those trees so close will be a pain in the butt when trying to keep the pool clean. Love the idea and design though! **Update** I just saw your update vid and you corrected me on the wood being used in the pool. Make sense now. Thanks!

This is a beautiful swimming pool. Pricey I'm sure but way nicer than pools you see in most private homes. Great memories will be made and have been made with your family. Have a Blessed day.

Good on ya guys, enjoy your pool have fun and enjoy summer. 🎉

Fun, thanks for sharing. I couldn't understand the wiod wall, but i get it now. I was wondering if you could see it afterwards but super cool seating jumping love it

That looks absolutely beautiful well done 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

This is my dream. Not necessarily the pool but it is awesome. My dream would be to have property like this to do whatever you want.

Great job 🎉 question , would the tree roots mess anything up? I’m in the Virgin Islands and tree roots here are strong

Fantastic!! I love this one well done so beautiful! Thank you guys!

What a great place for family fun! Beautiful!

Such a sweet doggo. I had to let my chocolate lab go a couple weeks ago. She was 15 I miss her a lot.

It’s fun seeing the kid coming out of you and your son!

I don’t know about you but I enjoyed watching Moe throughout the entire process! Lucky dog has lotsa room to roam and now has a safe place to swim!

By Far The Most Amazing Pool I Have Ever Seen!

That is such a nice pond! That is literally my dream to have a super nice place to swim like that. Great work

That was so cool! Thanks for filming the experience!

Looks more like a giant lily pond than a swimming pool. Is that Georgie clay you were digging?? I just know this is going to be beautiful when finished!!

Just Awesome and nice family.:) Much respect and many fun summer dayz ahead, Would the top freeze in winter for Ice skating?

I absolutely love it!!!!! I wish I could jump in!!!! love the dog too!!

Looks refreshing! - Good Job on that project!

Awesome, you've created a fine bit of paradise.

Wow, that is so amazing! It's everything, beautiful, fun, soul nourishing. Congratulations, great job!

Love this. Makes it even more special that you all built it together!

Great video! The only concerning thing for me would be not knowing where the wall of 2x6's are when jumping in. That would really hurt!

Somebody is gonna break somethin jumping onto that wooden wall in the pool.

Looks amazing! Why did you put in the “walls” and will they rot since they weren’t painted or treated?

What a wonderful family project. Made me smile😊😊

Great- in a way. I do not know how long the wooden interior wall will last. Could end up dangerous in years to come. Also a fair bit of plastic liner seems to be showing on the top edge. But I also appreciate that it is only just finished and the coverage of the exposed plastic can be addressed.

So cool! Y’all will have years of fun out of that! Good job

What a nice family project and cool way to spend the day

GOSH HOW MUCH DID THAT COST? WOW!!! IT LOOKS VERY AWESOME!!!!

That came out wayyyy nicer than I expected. At first I was like "uhhh yeah mean a pond", but no that's truly a swimming pool and much nicer than most.

Isn't there supposed to be a planted zone to clean the water? If so and you did it later on, can you create a newer video to show how it's coming along? This was super inspiring! Thanks for sharing.

I am curious to l ow how this will hold up through and after a winter/ how you will prep it for the winter

That's pretty awesome! But I don't understand what the purpose of the wooden wall inside is.

How aesthetically appealing

FANTASTIC JOB !! I thoroughly enjoyed the GREAT video you did. Thanks. 👍👍

So nice to see how youthful and fun you guys are!!!!

Amazing job‼️Beautiful results ‼️ I’m a water lover myself!

Nice job 😊 and beautiful property!

Beautiful work

That looks so fun!! Great video

Love it. Ballpark cost to build?

Absolutely beautiful!

That's so amazing... Especially woth how drying chlorine is

Absolutely beautiful congratulations on such a wonderful job

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good job. I think I would put 2 bike flags on the corner to the entrance. You know someone drunk is going to want to dive in from the side and dive head first into all that wood

That is nice to have in your front yard!

Very classy and appropriately placed musical choices, my friend, each and every tune!

would've absolutely loved to work on that project!!! if you dont like to use a finishing rake youre probably just in the way! hand me another rock 💚

🇨🇦 All I can say is “I want one too!”😊

Love this!! Always wanted too. I saw this in a old mother earth magazine I think.

Pro guess. Shallows are there so you 1. Can have purifying plants. 2. Animals gets an easy escape. It's essentially a close to maintaineance free pool. I'd like one of those in the future when i can afford a piece of land.

Great job, I am also thinking of something like it on a smaller scale. Brovo guys 👏👏

I hope you paused the recording to put that fire 🔥 out Lol Great job

Beautiful! Nice job!!!

Oh, finalmente una biopiscina con delle dimensioni come Dio comanda! Bravi!

Love it!! Your pops is the coolest!!

Love the pool! Looks amazing, I do have one question though... Wood rots, even pressure treated so am I missing something or will that just be part of the maintenance & upkeep each year?

I want to be like the old man when im that age that's amazing.

You have every reason to be proud. This is probably the most innovative and incredible DIY project that I have witnessed to date. I can't imagine how many nights you laid down with an aching back during this process. Job well done and I know that you will enjoy the fruits of your labor!

That sure is some bright orange earth!

*cheerful music, three trees fell down went boom, MAY BE my favorite line on youtube haha EDIT: why is the forest on fire?? EDIT: why is this so FUNNY

Never seen anything like this wow I'm pretty sure this is the future of pools

good to see how you are living ryan and the family

Absolutely beautiful! Just curious. I live where copper heads, moccasins and timber live. How would I keep these critters out?

I’d love to get my hands on those tree stumps with all the roots and about 4’ of trunk. I’ve got crafts to do. 🤓

Looks awesome!

Great Job and definitely memory making 👍 BEAUTIFUL

I do not understand the wooden walls in the middle. They are going to rot… am I missing something?

Beautiful place and pond ❤❤❤❤

Subbed! Y’all appear to live in my neck of the woods in NGA… beautiful job, y’all.

I def think the pup loves it the most

What a beautiful place y'all have ❤❤❤

This is super cool. Though it wouldnt take long to be completely filled with leaves!

Turned out awesome

Great job thank you for sharing ..are you going to add fish .

What do you do about the leaves in fall? Enough would fall to fill the entire pool and start stinking and rotting. Do you cover it? Also, updates on what the pool looks like now would be great!

do you know of a good book that explains how to set one of these up? I'm interested in doing one on my property

how long will that wood framing last? looks so fun

Hi guys, totally love your pond build and see your wall idea! This just possibly be my answer helping me with my already dug farm pond. What kind of wood did you use and how high are your walls? Thanks again for your father and son video. God bless

this is so cool