Workmanship reached extraordinary levels when it came to the structure and lighting of the Saddle River NJ waterfalls and grotto. A mix of natural stone and concrete faux stone allowed for the creation of a customized waterfall and grotto structure. Intricate design, detail, and coloring of the faux stone is showcased through the fact that it mixes seamlessly with the natural stone; while the faux stone remains indistinguishable from the natural stone, it gives the NJ waterfall and grotto structure the freedom to accommodate a tube waterslide, rugged grotto exit, and spacious, secluded retreat.

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The view from inside the secluded grotto perfectly captures the appeal of this unique Saddle River NJ swimming pool feature. Water cascades over the face of the grotto and cools the space. You can enjoy the view of the pool, patio, and home or simply sit back and gaze up at the fiber optic star lights included in the grotto structure. At night, with the color LED pool lighting, the effects promise to be mesmerizing.

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This is the natural lagoon free form side of the space, with a full swim in grotto, 28' slide, swim up bar, tv, pop corn, and snow cone machine inside the grotto for the kids to grab a refreshment

One of the challenging aspects of this Saddle River NJ job was creating an eight-foot-high waterfall and grotto structure in a flat back yard while maintaining the natural style of the design. The diverse landscape, natural stone, and realistic faux stone allow for the natural appearance of this custom NJ swimming pool.

On the mountainous backdrop of this swimming pool, the custom waterfall design and grotto provides a peaceful retreat. The artificial rock formation accurately mimics one of nature’s unique wonders by providing a natural escape behind the privacy of a large waterfall. The concrete matches natural stone formations with meticulous placement, specific coloring, and purposeful cracks and crevices. Conveniently, the Saddle River NJ homeowners can swim into the grotto from the pool, or they can enter and exit through a rugged gap in the stone, leading directly to the cabana.

Outdoor grotto: Includes rock slide, swim up bar, interior bathroom, fireplace and eating area. www.jmlifestyles.com "WoodForm Concrete® is a lightweight engineered composite that looks like wood and acts like stone. It will not split, crack, splinter, stain or rot. Multiple color choices, edge details, accessories and more make this material a must-have if you truly want the look of, “wood without the worry”. This revolutionary product enables wood to be used in areas that real wood would be impossible or impractical. This product has more than 50% recycled content, 0% waste in its production, it's lightweight and easy to transport, will last longer than wood and has a lower Embodied Energy in its production.

custom gunite tree that conceals the metal supports for the grotto roof span tree stumps are the bar stools for the table below (gunite textured) MMG you are pretty good baby !!!

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Massive faux rock grotto with multiple waterfalls that lead you into a swim-up bar inside the grotto. A dry entrance on the side of the grotto leads to the kitchen and restroom area, as well as to a private outdoor shower on the other side, accessible from the pool by swimming under a hidden entrance. The grotto kitchen includes a wine refrigerator, outdoor refrigerator, outdoor dishwasher, a farmhouse apron sink and custom distressed doors for the entry. The grotto restroom includes a custom faux rock sink base with copper bowl and faucet. Photo credit: Cameron Caviness

Freeform inground pol with sundeck, bubbler, bench seat with grotto and spill-over spa
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