*TROUT POND* by Mark the Pond Guy

[@catherineengle4196]

Wow y'all :-) :-) :-) :-) Oh my! This is so wonderful and beautiful! For starters it looks like a small trout river with the fast water flowing over those logs and stumps in that log jam. Wow I see so many things that I really love. I love how the start of the water looks like an upwelling spring from under a log jam. I love how the falls are hidden. Using a core of firewood as a privacy wall for the hot spring area and how the water trickles over the log edge. The big boulders used as stepping stones to cross. The swings!!!!!!! Swinging over the water!!!!! Omg! What childhood dreams are made of. Hey I am a country girl thru and thru. I grew up finding the creek and bluehole swimming places that you had to sneak thru an old farmers field to get to. Using rope swings to jump off cliffs into water. I am not a city girl and never got pleasure from a swimming pool. My swimsuit consisted of cut off jeans with a swim top and a t-shirt. That is the true southern swim attire. This water feature would be the happy place in my backyard. Dan and all who brought his vision to life You made a natural looking masterpiece. Love it! It is so me! Lol....this is just awesome! God bless y'all

[@davidmaines8093]

Love the outdoor feel of the river bending and turning flowing over the boulders and logs

[@danielpeterson2770]

Probably my favourite reveal sofar. As a resident of the PNW (Vancouver, Canada) this really resonates. Great job !!

[@CharlesGriffith1965]

While there have been some amazing designs from all the teams, this is the one I would WANT. It's not looking to showcase technical ability or extreme water creations... its delivering an environment. The integrated design works together versus looking like a showcase for individual components. It's literally like a living photograph. One of Mark's passing comments is dead on and what brought me to Aquascape: everyone wants waterfront property but its either not available or ridiculously priced. Dan and Mark are a dream team....

[@khakicam5400]

Easily one of my favourites, this would be a beautiful space to relax in at the end of the day. Give me some gently moving water, rocks and plenty of plants any day over the man-made kitsch of coloured lights, plastic urns and flaming water.

[@giad5355]

Mark The Pond Guy - Yor project is beautiful!!! 😍 Great Job!!! 👍

[@vmontene]

Just absolutely gorgeous! I love the hot spring, swings, walking path, and the use of tree trunks and logs; one of my favorite ponds 😍😍😍

[@acerockollaa]

That is beyond a masterpiece.

[@GregWittstockThePondGuy]

Yes!

[@craigshoemaker7178]

I whole heartedly agree

[@maryvallas772]

Spectacular!!!! The goal of making it look like an existing river that was built around was accomplished 100%! It's absolutely gorgeous! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@sakutasu]

This guy deserves to be the Artists of the year .

[@giorgeantoniobilbao6915]

Incredible Job,so far my favorite pond,so natural,Amazing Great Job thanks from Canada

[@iLLuzion1st]

As a new aquascape contractor in Montana, this build inspires me so much. Really captures the NW, and our natural beauty!

[@GregWittstockThePondGuy]

Montana needs a Certified Aquascape Contractor!

[@Maverek900]

All the artists of the year did really amazing work, but this one is my favorite!

[@markthepondguy]

Thanks for the ❤️!

[@GregWittstockThePondGuy]

👊

[@leadepp4047]

Love this amazing trout pond/river! So natural looking.

[@treysmith4067]

I love how Dan handled the angles on the blue stone! A true work of art!

[@roadtoretirement2824]

That river looks so real! Staying true to yourself and what you do creates real masterpiece. Great job!!!

[@hansvanakkeren1895]

Another awesome achievement All of these artists of the year are worthy of their title So much fun to watch all these works of art come together The teardown must put some tears in the eyes of the aquascape crew

[@karahelmlinger4244]

Gorgeous feature Mark the Pond Guy!

[@joshuadunn2228]

Wow 🤩!! I honestly think that’s the nicest pond and stream I’ve ever seen! So natural.

[@GregWittstockThePondGuy]

It was cool!

[@markthepondguy]

Thank you! 👍🏽

[@joshuadunn2228]

The Sandbox idea Greg and the team put together seems to be working! Very smart to always push Employees and Contractors to open their mind and grow. Most people can’t afford something with ALL the bells and whistles but God it’s a masterpiece when you can! Love it and can’t wait to see the next to come. The worst part is that we can’t have Greg come bk in a year or two to see the growth😥. All around great job guys!!!!

[@joshuadunn2228]

@@markthepondguy Didnt expect to get a response from you on here. You guys killed and should be very proud. I went and subscribed to your channel as well. Can’t wait to see what you guys start to create.

[@GregWittstockThePondGuy]

@@joshuadunn2228 Thanks!

[@RochLachapelle]

Looks like it's been there for decades and it was built in the week unreal nice work

[@Skylerx822]

Speechless...I loved the river and especially the swing....

[@MrCites1]

That Mark The Pond Guy does an awesome job of replicating a real stream!

[@jaylopez5740]

This is by far my favorite build! Amazingly beautiful.

[@charlestanner26]

What a awesome job! It just transforms you to the great northwest. You talk about wanting to buy on waterfront property, this is exactly the way you want it, and probably your property taxes will be cheaper for your dream location!👏👏👍👍

[@markthepondguy]

We believe anyone should be able to have a peaceful paradise in their yard! Ultimate relaxation 👌🏽

[@GregWittstockThePondGuy]

👏👏👍👍

[@briangarrow448]

I’m bringing my fly pole, guys! It looks like the streams I have fished for decades here in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. The question is which river system are we at? The Yakima? The Skookumchuck? The Wynoochee? The Hoh? Maybe the Stilliguamish? It really doesn’t matter- any day fishing is a day worth living. Great job again, Aquascape Pros!

[@rubytice5798]

Amazing! Yup that cascade is a deal breaker or more like a deal maker!

[@gordszolnyanszky1436]

Love it, the firewood wall behind the spa area is cool. Nice job team!

[@markmorgan5892]

Holy moly!!!!! 🤯😳 I think I have a new favorite! What I love most about this one is that it looks sooooooo real!!! It really looks like a stream in the mountains, and I love the touch of the couple ricks of firewood makes it really feel like home and that ur living in the woods!!!! Great job Mark the Pond Guy and Dan, u guys absolutely killed it on this one!!!! And like I said, I can honestly say this is my favorite one so far!!!! I mean heck all the little touches weren’t forgot about, especially with the landscaping. I do landscaping for a living and I learned a ton more of what I could possibly do to a yard, and how u guys made this look soooooooo real was because of the landscaping and where the evergreens were placed and also the logs to make it look like they had washed down stream and everything else!!! FANTASTIC JOB!!!!! Number 1 so far in my eyes!!!!

[@GregWittstockThePondGuy]

👊

[@oyvey764]

Another WOW feature! I would love to be rich and have you guy use my yard to create a new feature.... enjoy it for awhile and then you come and change it LoL I really am blown away by all of the projects in the sand box studio this year WOW WOW WOW

[@shawn_baker]

Been Waiting for this reveal! Wow! I can't believe how natural that looks and he used just about every inch of space! Great Job!!!

[@markthepondguy]

Mother Nature is a great teacher! 👍🏽

[@TMichael1415]

Hey hey Pond Guy!! It would have been nice if u had room on the showroom floor for both of those SPECTACULAR BACKYARD DESIGNS and use those as a package option for a backyard water feature. Those designs was amazing and need to done in someone's front or backyard. I love the channel, keep up the great work.

[@tommyknockerparanormalinc]

Love it! My new bigger pond has melted, now I get to drain it and finish rocking it in to make it beautiful. I Love this style. It's shape is similar to mine, so I'm going to incorporate some of this look. Gorgeous!

[@hbell150]

This is unbelievable! What an artform!

[@DrawnbyNatureLandscaping]

Just awe-inspiring! I think you guys have my vote on the winner so far. Awesome creation !

[@lorenenoethen9093]

This is one fantastic build, well done Harp Family. As always you rocked it out!

[@GregWittstockThePondGuy]

👊

[@sasaeteurn]

Spectacular job Dan and Mark. I live in Washington, and I would like to take that moonlight pond tour you mentioned!

[@GregWittstockThePondGuy]

You Should!

[@HaYNFishKeeper]

Much love Braddah G awesome unique and original love this build 🤙🏽🐠🤙🏽

[@traceridpath6614]

Wow 🤩 Just Wow 🤩

[@kaitlyndipietro8776]

Beyond stunning!

[@jordanwitbeck7630]

They knocked this one out of the park!

[@GregWittstockThePondGuy]

Sure Did!

[@philbarrett3739]

Absolutely worth the wait to see it. Looks amazing. Now I'm itching to see if the 1/4" Koi pond window breaks on the current project.....!

[@GregWittstockThePondGuy]

Stay Tuned!

[@ZokomoTV]

Pretty amazing project Mark and Dan!

[@NimrodFowl]

What a beautiful idea!

[@atgcain]

O.M.G 😵👀 That is AMAZING !! there is no way you would think that you are inside, WOW. Everything is just so great, so natural 👌, must be the BEST for something that's different from the rest 5✨ 👏👏👏👏

[@blackhoofone]

So beautiful, next level here in getting the natural look. Being able to place those logs so they look like they have been their a while is definitely pure talent. Inspires me to try and use bigger logs for sure.

[@johnhurley5564]

How long would logs last in that environment do you think? Are there structural integrity issues as they rot?

[@blackhoofone]

@@johnhurley5564 I would imagine the structural integrity would happen. To me if you want that look you will be maintaining it also when logs need replacing. But if you get the right wood it could last many years especially in a northern climate. In the south with higher water temperatures i would think rot happens more quickly which has prevented me for incorporating it.

[@johnhurley5564]

@@blackhoofone Thank you for the insightful reply. I live in the PNW and I love the appearance, but wonder if a cast "log" would be a better fit (like a giant version of what you find in a gas fireplace), but you may be right that the decomposition would be slow enough to not really be a great concern.

[@jessicaconcepcion8519]

This is a dream. I would never want to leave my home. Amazing!

[@wedahams1]

I've never been to Washington but after seeing this I feel like I have! Fantastic job. I'm blown away.

[@Landmantx]

I really wish there was more detail in the reveal. I feel like there are many elements we hardly got a chance to see. Regardless, it is amazing and incredibly beautiful. Good work!!!

[@iLLuzion1st]

somethings just need to be enjoyed in person.

[@phyllisthompson6719]

Wow this is beautiful. I said the last one was my favorite but this looks so natural. I love the stream concept.

[@JohnS-um3lm]

Absolutely spectacular

[@PondKingWaterGardensMN]

I can't believe that exists inside a warehouse!!! Unbelievable!!! ❤😍💪

[@GregWittstockThePondGuy]

💪💪💪

[@amyfitzgerald7343]

This is beautiful and so far my favorite.

[@markthepondguy]

Thank you! 🙏🏽

[@googliebear8]

This is beyond beautiful 😻. A girl can dream

[@geostorm25]

Incredible!!! Love this out of the box thinking!!!

[@bradparker649]

It's amazing to see how you guys made the water move to create the river image. Great work!

[@GregWittstockThePondGuy]

👊

[@pondandgarden]

Love this one! It definitely feels like you're out in nature.

[@cnbrushing05]

This is the most gorgeous thing I've ever seen...

[@desmondhackett2943]

Wow I really like this guys,this will look great in my back yard!

[@sharonkasper9015]

Every week I have a new favorite!! Great job.

[@MatthewSmith-pt7gh]

This and best so far, amazing.

[@nolarc5809]

Oh missing the river in my country. Another BEAUTIFUL TOO!❤💪❤💐

[@TheOfficialSteelReign]

Mark and Dan, obvioisly that's way out of the price range of most of America, but hot diggity dog, that turned out amazing. If I hadn't watched the videos of it being put together, I'd swear that had to be natural. I've been a fan of your work for a year or two now but this is the first time you literally dropped my jaw. Well done and cudos all around. It's a shame it had to be torn out for the next artist. Were I Greg, I would have canceled the rest of the... Challenge?... on account of awesomeness. 🤣

[@bradheuser1551]

absolutely amazing!

[@markthepondguy]

Thank you! 🔥

[@GregWittstockThePondGuy]

🔥🔥🔥

[@GreatNW]

I have trout on a fish tank and this... Is my dream.

[@johnhurley5564]

What size tank? That's been a wish of mine for years.

[@reyouk3672]

That looks amazing great job guys

[@dianacagle2545]

Just amazing! This one really made me miss living in the northwest!

[@aurelienbubu6328]

Beautiful

[@HeatherHarp89]

Wow - great video! It’s hard to capture just how incredible that project was in real life but you guys did it 😍

[@MrStevebeech]

This looks superb 👍

[@djrose31]

Love that look pretty amazing am used as a background on my phone good work to you all

[@GregWittstockThePondGuy]

👊

[@markthepondguy]

Love it! 🔥

[@CM-so4ot]

great work!

[@NathanBrainard]

This is spectacular 🤩

[@written2382]

Absolutely beautiful 😍

[@GregWittstockThePondGuy]

Yes!

[@ialsomakecoffee]

I've been waiting for this one to drop. Everyone did and amazing job a real inspiration. 👍👍 two thumbs up.

[@markthepondguy]

Thank you! 👊🏽

[@GregWittstockThePondGuy]

👍👍

[@sapper043]

Beautiful work.

[@luluartistika4722]

Wow this is amazing 😍😍😍

[@surfcurry]

This really turned out breath taking!!! So funny not so funny story, we bought a house in Olympia Washington. Anyway had this idea as well and broke ground the day we got the keys lol. Finished project was 25x15x4 foot pond with two large streams ending with water falls. Very excited and proud to have completed me and my boys went off to pick up our Rainbow trout from local nursery. All was amazing, big beautiful trout and our very own fishing hole in the back of our subdivision home. Me and the boys had a blast fishing even tho they learned not to bite the bait after three catches ( who said fish are stupid). So here is the not so funny part for what ever reason the fish either became uncomfortable because water temps or were drivin by natural instincts to go up the streams and jump the water falls :(. I suppose I could have done some more research to avoid this tragedy but lessons were definitely learned. The pond and streams were home to koi and gold fish from then on. Now that we have moved to Texas and gotten another home we are ready to break ground once again on our biggest water feature yet!. Love watching your channel along with the professor, atlantis and so many more. You must be so proud of what you and your team have created!. I love that you love your job!!!!!!!!!! PS I like frogs lol

[@GregWittstockThePondGuy]

Thank you!!!

[@chrislewis3322]

I dont know about that comment at the start about Dan ! he def the muscle but i feel this was all him! Congrat guys Love it !!

[@cherylpresleigh6403]

Absolutely amazing and to think they’re just up the road!

[@GregWittstockThePondGuy]

You need to visit!

[@alysonsneyd3401]

Wow, so cool! Love it 😊 🥰

[@law3469]

Amazing !

[@joanneganon7157]

It's Epic . Simply Gloriously 💥. JO JO IN VT 💕😄☃

[@waterlover]

My favorite scape so far so unique

[@WizInsight108]

OMG, this is awesome.

[@mahonrijaussi2925]

Really cool looks like home...

[@btdarterschannel112]

Really, really cool!! Love this design!! 😀🐟🐟👍

[@roykibler3048]

Love it!

[@markhunter2244]

Love the idea of a trout stream

[@GregWittstockThePondGuy]

It was cool!

[@CharlotteKoiClub]

this is true art! love it!

[@darthwizzywizard]

That is incredible. Just a masterpiece.

[@TheBarefootedGardener]

The waterfall that MTPG built might be one of my favorite ones yet, with that giant slab of blue stone framing the right side of the waterfall just as unbelievable! But they have all been awesome. The fire basalts are epic! Is it a real Hot Springs? If so, how is it heated?

[@petersvan7880]

Awesome!

[@GregWittstockThePondGuy]

👊

[@adamxtremefishenthusiasts4475]

Oh my God love it wish I had two hundred grand for one I know you guys will be the first place I call when I win the lottery🤑😍😍

[@speedfactoryfab]

Incredible job Mark, Dan, and Team; the end result is almost unbelievable! Fun fact: Dan is one of my best friends and I am still always amazed with their projects. S/O to Heather too!

[@GregWittstockThePondGuy]

You have a good friend!

[@HeatherHarp89]

Thanks Ricky! ❤️

[@robertforrest7956]

I have several friends that have property on Little Chico Creek, and can fish right off their back decks! 3 are right off skyway to Paradise, (town burnt down in Camp Fire ) but their homes were spared. The other 2 have property that borders same creek and the Sacramento river.. so you have a choice to fish.

[@cepontzsons]

WOWZASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

[@amareshg840]

Loved it

[@GregWittstockThePondGuy]

They did an Awesome Job!

[@jajaja8]

........ < speechless!!! >

[@Fauxcreate2178]

Best of the sandbox Stuido.

[@scdecade]

Dan is an A+ masterful designer