Oasis With A Twist

“I’ll have a spa with a twist, please.” In this entertaining backyard, a martini-shaped spa spills into the pool and festive cocktail glasses dance above a row of colorful ceramic bottles.

The clients wanted an exciting backyard for family and friends of all ages. Because they enjoy a good martini, I originally threw out this martini themed concept in jest, but it quickly evolved into a real-life cocktail of whimsical fun. The martini glass is deep enough to allow bathers to stand in a hydro-therapy tube that morphs with the flip of a valve from jets that pulsate up and down the body, to a whirling vortex pool, so bathers can choose from either “shaken or stirred”. An eight foot long swim-up bar adjacent to the outdoor kitchen makes a splash-happy place for cook and company. While he’s keeping an eye on the burgers, the chef can deal a hand of blackjack with waterproof cards.