Neils Lunceford, Inc.

Sep 2008

As one approaches the main entrance of this mountain home, trickling water is heard weeping from a wall into a small natural pond located in the front yard. The pond spills into a flowing stream with boulder drops that meander under the stone residence hallway, which connects the master bedroom with the main home. The stream then flows into a large natural pond overlooking the Gore Mountain Range. The views from the backyard are breathtaking. A large gathering space located on the edge of the pond incorporates a rustic stone fire pit. From the fire pit area, you can see the mountain range reflected in a nearby pond. Water from another mountain stream rushes around you, flowing into the pond near the base of the fire pit. To achieve the natural look of streams and ponds in this high altitude environment, our team utilized careful site design, specialized construction techniques, and quality components. By using the proper GreenCO best management practices and minimizing damage on the existing landscape, we were able to meet the design intent of the client without sacrificing the surrounding landscape. Special care was given to preserve native grasses and aspen stands within the landscape. By designing a custom re-circulating pump system, water is deliberately collected and pumped to the heads of both streams to prevent algae build-up and create active natural filtration within the ponds. The traffic noise from State Highway 9, heard in the distance, is completely eliminated in the back yard when both streams are flowing at full capacity. Blending the aesthetics of two ponds and two multi-level cascading waterfalls with a waterfall running underneath the residence further enhanced the stunning natural beauty of this Rocky Mountain home.

Silverthorne, CO

Jul 2006

In 2006 Neils Lunceford, Inc. was hired to design and build a new landscape for a client in Vail, CO.

Vail, CO