HURTH Waterscapes Makes a Splash at The House on the Rock!
An interview with Doug Hurth, owner of HURTH Waterscapes.
 

HURTH Waterscapes has been awarded the contract to construct three exciting and artistically creative water features at The House on the Rock attraction in Spring Green Wisconsin.

The House on the Rock was originally designed and built by Alex Jordan in the 40’s.  It is now in the midst of its first renovation in over 50 years.  The renovations will include three water features, all of which HURTH Waterscapes will be constructing.  “We are thrilled to be a part of the renovation of such an important world-class destination place right here in Wisconsin” said Doug Hurth, President and owner of HURTH Waterscapes.

Doug will be working closely with Tom Kupsh, the creative consultant for The House on the Rock, who has worked with Alex Jordan in the 70’s and is credited with creating the renovation concept plan and architectural models for the project.  “This is going to be  a fabulous project” stated Doug Hurth. "The House on the Rock isn’t interested in building your average backyard pond, they want to create world-class destination places.  The creativity and attention to detail required by this project is perfect for HURTH Waterscapes, creativity and quality are what we are all about!”

The first project they will be involved in at The House on the Rock is the construction of the waterfall for the Japanese garden pond which was roughed-in in July ‘07 and is fifteen feet tall and over fifty feet wide.  Huge boulders will be placed to form four distinct waterfalls.

The second project, scheduled was completed in August ’07, was the renovation of the mill pond.  Those of you who have visited the attraction in the past will likely remember the mill pond.  While the location of the mill pond will not change, it will still be a small quiet oasis in the middle of multi-level walkways and structures, the look of the pond will definitely change.  The pond is being entirely re-done with a wetland filtration system, vanishing edge waterfall and a new mill wheel.

The third project will be the construction of the Japanese garden pond to accompany the newly constructed waterfall.  This pond is scheduled for completion in Spring 2008 and will be a 50’ x 50’ undulating water garden masterpiece complete with bridges, stepping stones, contemplation rocks, a carp stone and even turtle island.

The final project is scheduled to be completed in August of 2008 and will be an Asian water garden and waterfall which will be constructed behind their new welcome center.  The welcome center and Asian garden are still in the planning stages, we’ll keep you posted on the details as they are disclosed.

“This is a very exciting project to be involved in.  We get the opportunity to work with creative and artistic people to build a masterpiece that will be viewed by people from around the world.” stated Doug HURTH.  This is a very exciting time for HURTH Waterscapes as well as for The House on the Rock.  Whether you have been to the attraction before or not, I think you owe it to yourself to take a drive out to Spring Green Wisconsin and see all of the new The House on the Rock attractions first hand, but you may want to wait until later this year to get the full effect.

Project Notes:
The House On The Rock renovation is a multi-phase project with construction continuing through the 2008 season.  We will be releasing additional information as the project progresses!  Please watch for future updates.

Visit: The House on the Rock website.

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