Eco-Thinker

A natural pool is the only way an eco-thinker can do any green swimming without having a beach handy, which is of course is rather toxic itself.

These look very relaxing and I would love to try one out. You can find some truly impressive designs over at Woodhouse Natural Pools. The outdoor ambient sounds on the homepage are quite serene. I am still listening to it as I write.

Thanks Michael d’Estries at GroovyGreen for the great find!

For those of us in the U.S., a quick search led me to Total Habitat based in Bonner Springs, KS, says not to be fooled by installers unless certified by the Natural Swimming Pool Association, and sport this logo.

Here are a few pics from their site of their gorgeous work.

There are many things to consider before beginning an eco-friendly swimming option. Here is a site that outlines everything you will need to plan your chemical free relaxation spot.
How to Build a Natural Swimming Pool

Ask most American swimming-pool contractors to build a backyard pool and chances are they’ll roll out a long list of goods, including rebar, gunite, fiberglass, chlorine and an energy-sapping filtration system. But in recent years, a few builders and a growing number of homeowners have learned how to build pools without relying on a mass of manufactured materials and chemical additives. – from Mother Earth News How to Build a Natural Swimming Pool