$500,000 Recreation Pond YOU've Got to See!! : Greg Wittstock, The Pond Guy

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  • @BlakeBlackstone
    @BlakeBlackstone 5 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    This pond is as good as it gets. You got everything. A "cliff" jumping spot. A deep end. A nice swimming area. You got the bridge to dangle your feet over and chill. You got a waterfall/river/stream area. You got the deep pocket of water right before the waterfall in the waterfall area to maybe sit in or it could be be cool for kids. You got the other area to sit in and be in the water chest high or sit in a chair and be chilling with your feet and a beer in your hand area, maybe with a parasol. You got the ankle-shin deep area. You got the dock areas to sit and chill or sun bathe. You got everything for everyone in every situation. The only thing it's missing is a water slide.

    • @nugnorab5257
      @nugnorab5257 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Fish?

    • @MrBobby1323
      @MrBobby1323 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      why didn't they make Shaq's pond like this?

    • @Biffo1262
      @Biffo1262 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      A waterslide would be a carbuncle in a pool like this. It's whole purpose is to look natural.

    • @SPben2308
      @SPben2308 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It needs a beach area lol

    • @Fylo-Kalist
      @Fylo-Kalist 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      this is the owners house. right. mmmm...it's boring af
      simple water falls and a pond lets be fair....thats it....its boring.
      look at a screen shot. do you go wow...or eh...

  • @Rouwiinator
    @Rouwiinator 4 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Up until a minute ago I had no clue TH-cam had a pond community but this looks absolutely insane and amazing. I'd love to have half a million dollar waterpark in my back yard.

    • @funtyes1970
      @funtyes1970 ปีที่แล้ว

      Save up $500k you can have a Waterpark in your backyard lol

  • @zheuseldracula007
    @zheuseldracula007 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    That's more than a Pond it's a work of Art...

  • @lynnesews9725
    @lynnesews9725 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is better than a swimming pool, it reminds me of some of the farm ponds I used to go to when I was a kid. It’s a thrilling experience!

  • @RyoWatanabee
    @RyoWatanabee 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    This is definitely a dream pond to have in a backyard! It’s just simply outstanding and beautiful!

  • @carolinebcollier
    @carolinebcollier 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I wish I could see this today with more landscaping and plantings filled in more. I bet it’s even better!

    • @Fylo-Kalist
      @Fylo-Kalist 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      it would still be a boring pond with a boring water feature.

    • @Watergardengirl
      @Watergardengirl 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Fylo-Kalistlet’s see your backyard 😉

    • @Fylo-Kalist
      @Fylo-Kalist 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Watergardengirl haha fair enough :D edit: However if I spent anywhere near a quater million it would look 100x better and for sure this cost more than 1/4MM. lol

  • @khaitrilachong7619
    @khaitrilachong7619 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is truly living slow ... this is the way to go, harmony with the nature and should see in every community center in every town instead of swimming pools.

  • @epochgames3049
    @epochgames3049 5 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Want help moving big liners like that? Use commercial blowers. Blow air under it, acts like a hovercraft. We use it on rubber roof membranes if too big. Usually we can just flap it and get a little air under and move it. Blowers would help you even more.

    • @royormonde3682
      @royormonde3682 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ya but roofs are flat, I doubt it would work on uneven surface, especially ones with extremes in elevation like this....the air will just blow out the side of the first level never reaching the lower parts. There's nothing smooth there like a roof.

  • @beccamitchell1438
    @beccamitchell1438 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This is absolutely breathtakingly gorgeous. I am beyond impressed. Wow.

  • @Jeremyjustme
    @Jeremyjustme 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    WOW! There are not enough words to describe this! Simply amazing...

  • @booyah2u296
    @booyah2u296 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This pond is one of the best swimming ponds that I have ever seen. May I please come over for a swim? Stunning.

  • @alexpatyababa5221
    @alexpatyababa5221 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is a huge accomplishment, big thanks for this video!! And for showing us again what is possible is only in our imagination; What a beautiful scape!!!

  • @paulagregory6245
    @paulagregory6245 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your right greg because so many of us are homebodies, i would rather stay home and enjoy nature than to travel and see it somewhere else, and thats something you never get tired of ,and lets face it,with the pandemic going on ,i think you're going to be building a lot more of these ponds

  • @Tahoe2002Md
    @Tahoe2002Md 6 ปีที่แล้ว +173

    If I ever win the Powerball....I know what I am spending some of the money on. This is spectacular. Gorgeous! Way better than any pool.

    • @jbbauer0
      @jbbauer0 6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Sounds a little specific..did that happen to you?

    • @peteon4wheels627
      @peteon4wheels627 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      If I win the loto, I'm starting a koi fish farm just to swim with them and pay people to look after them.

    • @cnvw974
      @cnvw974 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tahoe2002Md Did they say how much a month electricity runs?

    • @PITAH1
      @PITAH1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Take a look at Projeto Bonito from Ecosys Brazil

    • @johncuervo3019
      @johncuervo3019 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      How about a house on a river instead

  • @camarodude9615
    @camarodude9615 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Same here I didn't know that TH-cam had a pond community either until 2 days ago I've been watching the community all weekend there are a lot of beautiful backyard ponds on these channels but this backyard pond / lake is the most beautiful thing I've ever seen would love to have this in my back yard

  • @jaewons.3646
    @jaewons.3646 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think Chris builds the best big luxurious ponds. I love all the videos that he was on!!

  • @coldpulse
    @coldpulse 4 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Did they put a mic on that frog

  • @KeonaJordan
    @KeonaJordan 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is absolutely beautiful

  • @warehouseman6325
    @warehouseman6325 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So beautiful. Peaceful. Love it. My dream backyard swimming pool

  • @mikesbigtank6015
    @mikesbigtank6015 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Very beautiful! It would be great to see this pond and yard after a few years of maturing.

    • @GregWittstockThePondGuy
      @GregWittstockThePondGuy  6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      As long as they are maintained, our water features usually become more beautiful with age. :)

  • @tinanova9717
    @tinanova9717 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    An absolute piece of nature paradise, wow!!!

  • @georgebitados6854
    @georgebitados6854 6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Next to a cemetery . Peace and tranquility . Nice job guys

    • @monkeyludes
      @monkeyludes 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      George Bitados something em doesn’t make you szzzoeqire the

    • @evanlegere4154
      @evanlegere4154 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Id rather live next to cemetery than a frat house, or any living neighbors for that matter lol😂

    • @rufusandtalluhla2841
      @rufusandtalluhla2841 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@evanlegere4154 me too‼️

  • @cherylmaley901
    @cherylmaley901 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    OMG! What an amazing piece of work!! I love this and wish I could afford to transform my backyard into something like this!!! Brilliant

  • @TheBarefootedGardener
    @TheBarefootedGardener 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Chris’ backyard is like mini Aqualand! This video just made me happy! I LOVE that the water feature is worth more than the House! Those beds are pretty empty though. I’m going to build something similar when I get a house!

    • @inspire734
      @inspire734 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am doing the same thing next year. I have my place in Southern Mo. Using faux stone out of concrete and maybe solar to power it. I have a good size back yard for
      maybe a 12' X 24' one. Just perfect size.

    • @Fylo-Kalist
      @Fylo-Kalist 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      what is amazing about this property. the fact that looking at it blew your mind? or knowing the owner makes a ton of money making lame landscapes like this? it's a big pond with shit falls...hua?

  • @killertrey400
    @killertrey400 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I look forward to having something beautiful like this. It may not be for another 30 years, but I’ll only be in my 50s so lots of time to enjoy!

  • @Grant-vk6zo
    @Grant-vk6zo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That is beyond the words in my vocabulary. What a beautiful water feature. I could only dream of having something like that but I appreciate your sharing it with us.

  • @tonymartin7111
    @tonymartin7111 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow that pond is simply jaw dropping, amazing.

  • @DanLiese
    @DanLiese 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is so spectacular, blown away with your talent !!!!!!

  • @paulaward239
    @paulaward239 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow so amazing this I would love in my garden for kids to play and for my self and my partner to enjoy.BIG THUMBS UP FROM THE UK.

  • @saf2291
    @saf2291 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Chris is a Majesian & have built one of the most Majestic pond. I have come across to all of the videos posted on this channel. I rate this pond number 1 amongst all. It's expensive but that is going to remain forever 🙂

  • @MsLinanator
    @MsLinanator 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Incredibly beautiful. Everything you could possibly dream of.

  • @wonderchild53
    @wonderchild53 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow, that's some backyard...!!! Beautiful...

  • @godscreation6327
    @godscreation6327 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I am a born Kansas city Missourian. Go Royals! 😀
    🐟🐠🐚🐌🌿 I have a 40 gal patio pond... I know I am a small timer but one day I hope to have one of these Big Gorgeous ponds to enjoy!
    Keep Aquascaping 🐟🐟
    Beautiful 🌺 so peaceful.. Love it 💓

  • @MillionShews
    @MillionShews 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Super talented...the man creates heaven with earth

  • @davidriley8590
    @davidriley8590 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    A very, very nice garden you could spend many happy hours there and never get enough

  • @heatherhinds138
    @heatherhinds138 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I hope we can see this one again as it matures!

  • @chasmanmugsy
    @chasmanmugsy 6 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    I like big ponds , I cannot lie,!!!

  • @chlexiel.1022
    @chlexiel.1022 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So beautiful and peaceful.

  • @aquagoodtv1549
    @aquagoodtv1549 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    that pond really cool dude,people must have this pond on their backyard.kids will love it,
    love nature

  • @jonmacarak9094
    @jonmacarak9094 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    im speechless on the results to building. great job inspiring me to go forward with building

  • @moondawg3693
    @moondawg3693 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    It'll be incredible when the trees in the background grow up a block out the world.
    Gotta come back in 10 years !

  • @kevinb7540
    @kevinb7540 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is crazy! I know exactly where this is! My buddy's parents lived right next door to you when we were in highschool! Sooo awesome

  • @allenseeallendo5844
    @allenseeallendo5844 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is absolutely incredible.

  • @ethanchandra3219
    @ethanchandra3219 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thx pond guy by posting these videos you will motivate young generations

  • @Suislide16
    @Suislide16 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm not a pond guy, more like an aquarium guy but I really like your videos. You have great energy, and even though you have employees working for you, you are still there building it with them. It's just great, congratulations! And keep up with the channel and great content.

  • @philtirah
    @philtirah 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Water gardening...best way to describe it. As a professional gardener I'm excited to begin adding water features. Just the animals a small pond brings in!

  • @Pubbehey1
    @Pubbehey1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This would be awesome on a hot summer day with a couple of friends and beer & BBQ, He did a good job on that pond!

  • @otterlycharmingUSA
    @otterlycharmingUSA 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Would you happen to have any updated photos of this pond all grown in? I'm curious to see how the plants finished the project

    • @TraceyMush
      @TraceyMush 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes! l was just going to leave this comment. Would love to see it with the growth around.

  • @lorrainelevi7872
    @lorrainelevi7872 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    OMG what a beautiful idea, awesome back yard pond swimming pool. We live in Kanosh, Utah, about 5 miles from Meadow, Utah and the hot pots. One of the hot pots the coolest one has fish in it. This back yard reminds me of the hot pots.

  • @tritonwaterscapesllc9032
    @tritonwaterscapesllc9032 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Chris is the inspiration that really started the Waterscape journey for me! This project is 💯💯🔥🔥💖💖

  • @Tripple-L432
    @Tripple-L432 ปีที่แล้ว

    i have built a few ponds and waterfall features and it is always super Rewarding. Looking forward to my next adventure,Love the channel

  • @markkintz1786
    @markkintz1786 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That recreation pond is beyond belief!

  • @carolineclark5369
    @carolineclark5369 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    my kind of backyard. would have loved to have seen the neighbors reaction. priceless!

  • @Benzy670
    @Benzy670 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I love that the pond is bigger than the house. Honestly, I think it’s a better investment than an excessively-sized house, and far more impressive. Fantastic job!

    • @Sahadi420
      @Sahadi420 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      not at all....
      This is fantastic, but you have to remember when selling the house: "Who wants a $400K house that has a freaking pond in the back of it. And who is in the market for a $400K house that has a budget for another $400K with the pond?"
      It's like pools in general.....some want it, some don't. A pool adds physical, and monetary maintenance to a house....you have to find the right buyer. A person in the market for a half mil pond wants a 8 mil house in front of it.

    • @inspire734
      @inspire734 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Sahadi420 I am building one at my place, but I don't intend on selling it.
      It is also a swimming pool too. It is a beautiful piece of nature.

  • @lucashaas8068
    @lucashaas8068 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love it Greg!! That pond is spectacular!!

  • @johnryanscorner4652
    @johnryanscorner4652 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    thats one of the coolest ponds i've ever seen.

  • @LisaSmith-tb8bb
    @LisaSmith-tb8bb 5 ปีที่แล้ว +191

    All I can afford is a birdbath 🤷🏼‍♀️🇺🇸

    • @kellyfarrell8180
      @kellyfarrell8180 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      LMFAO 😂 that was funny I just have my tub LOL

    • @youreworthyourweightinavoc7189
      @youreworthyourweightinavoc7189 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Mate I paid $15 for a shovel and now I'm digging me own pond by hand!

    • @cbriangilbert1978
      @cbriangilbert1978 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@youreworthyourweightinavoc7189 The electric bill for the pool in this video is over 1k a month.

    • @youreworthyourweightinavoc7189
      @youreworthyourweightinavoc7189 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@cbriangilbert1978 ARGHHHHH! Maybe I'm digging me own stagnant pond then lol! Cept I want turtles in it eventually, better get some filters.

    • @greenthumb8170
      @greenthumb8170 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@cbriangilbert1978 I highly doubt that

  • @douglaswatterson4249
    @douglaswatterson4249 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely beautiful ....

  • @riverfallscory
    @riverfallscory 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    All i can say is WOW!!!

  • @Fencearmor
    @Fencearmor 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    WOW! Now that is impressive. Really well done.

  • @kylemurphy9132
    @kylemurphy9132 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just a stunning feature. Love it....

  • @firefreak398
    @firefreak398 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love your videos!! you have inspired me so much! so many ideas for my future water features and a desire to build them for others!

  • @missbunni6604
    @missbunni6604 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I live in STL too! I honestly could never imagine something so beautiful here. Me and hubby stationed here from NJ shore and i miss the water soooo much. That pond is a dream

  • @MrsDallimore08
    @MrsDallimore08 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done Chris. Amazing

  • @tbonemc2118
    @tbonemc2118 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This beats the hell out of cutting grass. Thanks for sharing.

    • @Favorline
      @Favorline 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      now I just have to clean the water, make sure the level is fine so the fish does not die. and so on. a lot of maintenance for such a pond. but it beat cutting grass I agree. :)

    • @inspire734
      @inspire734 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Favorline Anything in your life, you have to take care of. A car, family and your yard. Whatever you put in it. If you are too lazy to take care of it, then don't bother. Most of us love to be surrounded by beauty. We love working outside.

  • @shanequamalik8096
    @shanequamalik8096 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Absolutely beautiful I would love to have something like this in my backyard I'm a Pisces and I love the water and fish💋 it's like having a slice of Heaven in your own backyard😍☺

  • @Plunder101
    @Plunder101 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That is just amazing !!
    ONE DAY! 🙏

  • @petersvan7880
    @petersvan7880 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just watched this video again, stunning!

  • @Beach8323
    @Beach8323 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hell that is the superest.. coolest.. pond I ever seen... Very awesome............JJ....

  • @carlawittstock812
    @carlawittstock812 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is just gorgeous!

  • @kirkkesler294
    @kirkkesler294 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is freaking awesome 😍! I have wanted something like this on my property since I was a little kid. I don't think mother nature could have done any better!

  • @davidriley8590
    @davidriley8590 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    JUST MIND BLOWING.

  • @markwilliams6196
    @markwilliams6196 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Spectacular is all I can think to say!

  • @malcolmharper9686
    @malcolmharper9686 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey greg this guy went all out ....I love it that is truly amazing and jaw dropping keep it up.

  • @muhammadyousuf6452
    @muhammadyousuf6452 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Always wanted a pool in my backyard but now need a recreational pond instead. Thanks

  • @wednesdar452
    @wednesdar452 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful... Time to stock that thing with bass!!

  • @btdarterschannel112
    @btdarterschannel112 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Greg, so cool!!! Recreational-use water features are fantastic!! Very inspiring! Thanks!! 🐟🐟🦆🦆🐸🐸💦💦

  • @avilacanario
    @avilacanario 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is massively incredible. It is gorgeous; it is beautiful. Yet probably the average person or family could not afford something like this. But, I admire what is this is all about.

  • @Biffo1262
    @Biffo1262 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, just bloody WOW!!!!

  • @BigggRoss
    @BigggRoss 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Stunning! !! I wonder if he's going to get it certified as an wildlife habitat yard

  • @sheilabowers7532
    @sheilabowers7532 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That is one spectacular backyard looks fantastic your friend G-man

  • @mattgulisano7428
    @mattgulisano7428 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Someone must have told him to "think big ", and so he did. Outstanding

  • @Shanno_k
    @Shanno_k 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    bless you ,,,all the way from South Africa 🇿🇦🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

  • @thepondplace6629
    @thepondplace6629 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great work Chris! Love the jumping rock

  • @Lindyphuoc
    @Lindyphuoc 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow it’s like a resort so beautiful

  • @barrydeboard
    @barrydeboard 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Absolutely stunning, great job!

  • @colleenheitzler8670
    @colleenheitzler8670 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow...just WOW!

  • @Harden476
    @Harden476 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, such beautiful water features! I want one now or two, or three!

  • @raykemry954
    @raykemry954 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I use to use bend tarp and linner co. They had great linners and a good team for seaming.

  • @ericyang2357
    @ericyang2357 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    BEAUTIFUL....

  • @Tusseylandscaping
    @Tusseylandscaping 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Chris, this pond is unbelievably amazing. You are a 'rock'star. I bet Jaak is jealous. Lol

  • @wendyjorge1050
    @wendyjorge1050 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing I'd love pond like this in my back yard,

  • @gerardleahy3729
    @gerardleahy3729 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    How can anyone do a thumbs down? Must be outta jealously. Man that is amazing. Hope someday I can have something similar. Greg you have the coolest job. Respect man, from the republic of Ireland 🇮🇪🇮🇪

    • @yohjokromwood2327
      @yohjokromwood2327 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      its not worth 500k

    • @gerardleahy3729
      @gerardleahy3729 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That depends on how much money you have. If you want it and can afford it then it's worth it.

    • @yohjokromwood2327
      @yohjokromwood2327 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Gerard Leahy what are you talking about dude the matrial used are wel under 50k the pond builder got ritch of it and scamed his customers

    • @gerardleahy3729
      @gerardleahy3729 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's what he wanted man.

    • @toddschaefer9461
      @toddschaefer9461 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yohjo kromwood dumbass... the owner of the pond is who built it...

  • @alanmacalma
    @alanmacalma 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That is very cool! Geez. So nice! Good stuff

  • @jordandeardorff601
    @jordandeardorff601 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow just amazing

  • @setthestandardsimracing8689
    @setthestandardsimracing8689 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is by far my favourite pond and I think I've watched them all lmao always watch this 1 over & over... 1 day I will have this even if I have to carry each boulder on my back from the quarry 🤣

  • @rivercrest-watergardens
    @rivercrest-watergardens 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely AMAZING!!!

  • @davidrickards
    @davidrickards 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Beautiful work! I would be interested in hearing how this pond is filtered.

    • @inspire734
      @inspire734 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Probably like a swimming pool.

    • @benf1111
      @benf1111 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Most likely with plants and a bog.

  • @clydedenby1436
    @clydedenby1436 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I believe that I would have stocked it with bass, catfish, and perch.

  • @davidmoore9385
    @davidmoore9385 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    amazing work,
    making a small pool now and its non stop finding and carrying stones back to my house phhhhhh

    • @inspire734
      @inspire734 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Use concrete. Look up the water features and pools using concrete. I am building mine that way. Fraction of the cost.