The Aporia · Crystal Drinkwalter & Jazmyn Canning built a $52K natural pond on their 65-acre land, saving $148K

Content creators Crystal Drinkwalter and Jazmyn Canning completed a natural swimming pond on their 65-acre property for about $52,000. They initially received quotes from professionals ranging up to $200,000 but opted to build it themselves with the help of specialized equipment and Quiet Nature, a company that designs ponds. The project involved moving over 100,000 pounds of rock and using eight commercial water trucks to fill an 110,000-gallon pond. Drinkwalter and Canning document their projects on social media under the name "Vanwives," where they share details about converting a camper van and building off-grid structures.

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Crystal Drinkwalter and Jazmyn Canning, known online as the “Vanwives,” have completed building a natural swimming pond on their 65-acre property in Canada, spending approximately $52,000. The couple originally faced quotes from professionals ranging up to $200,000 for similar projects and decided to undertake the work themselves, which included extensive manual labor and the use of special digging machines. They used over 100,000 pounds of rock and eight commercial water trucks to fill the large pond, which holds about 110,000 gallons of water. The project was shared extensively on their online platforms, engaging hundreds of thousands of followers in the months-long process.

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Canadian content creators Crystal Drinkwalter and Jazmyn Canning have finished building a natural swimming pond on their 65-acre property. asserted

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They spent about $52,000 (approximately £40,000) on the project. asserted

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Hiring professionals could have cost them up to $200,000. uncertain

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The couple, known online as the “Vanwives,” have hundreds of thousands of followers. asserted

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They shared the months-long building process across their online platforms. asserted

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Speaking to People magazine, the couple explained why they wanted to build a natural swimming pond. asserted

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“There’s something about swimming in fresh water that leaves you feeling so refreshed.” asserted

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The project required a lot of manual work, special digging machines, and more than 100,000 pounds of rock. asserted

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They also arranged for eight commercial water trucks to fill the large, 110,000-gallon pond. asserted

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After receiving high quotes from professional pool and pond builders, which reached as high as $200,000, Drinkwalter and Canning decided to do the groundwork themselves on their rural property. asserted

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Building a natural swimming pond means creating a balanced natural system. asserted

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Water plants and special areas that filter water naturally take the place of chemicals such as chlorine and bromine. asserted

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To build the edges and deep swimming area, the couple moved 100,000 pounds of stone and rock. asserted

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They brought in heavy machinery to dig out the area. asserted

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Then, they added a protective base layer, rubber liners, and strong stones to build the pond. asserted

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Along with moving heavy materials, the couple got help from Quiet Nature, a company that designs ponds. asserted

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The company helped them make sure the water could move properly and that the natural filtration system would work as needed. uncertain

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Sourcing the water supply After the digging, lining, and stonework were finished, filling the 110,000-gallon pond became another challenge. asserted

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Instead of depending only on rainwater or taking water from local groundwater wells, the couple brought in eight large water trucks to fill the pond. asserted

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The total cost came to about $52,000. asserted

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This was much less than the quotes they received from professional contractors. asserted

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Drinkwalter and Canning first became known online for converting a camper van and building an off-grid cabin in the woods. asserted

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The couple plan to use the chemical-free pond for recreation throughout the year. asserted

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Readers who want to see how the pond was built can follow the step-by-step process on the couple’s official YouTube channel. asserted

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The Vanwives channel features videos showing the excavation, stone installation, and the full process of building the natural swimming pond on their property. asserted

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Crystal Drinkwalter & Jazmyn Canning built a $52K natural pond on their 65-acre land, saving $148K

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