

Glulam wood beams were used as the main structural members in lieu of steel for their resistance to corrosion. Air is pushed across the water surfaces to move the chloride laden air into large return plenums to immediately filter it, increasing the comfort level of guests. The mechanical system was also designed to minimize guests’ exposure to chlorides. The chlorides in the water features create an indoor atmosphere that is harsher on materials than that of a coastal environment. Sculptural walls and forms with waterfalls, natural wood and lush landscape, highlighted by the daylight streaming in became the vocabulary for the interior environment. Careful attention was paid to every design choice because the industry standard approach would have resulted in the industry standard product.

Every other water park in the US is geared toward children, but having a water park that was sophisticated and beautiful would appeal to a larger audience, be an exciting differentiator and be an asset, rather than a detraction to the client’s core business. But, you already know that about me.Design ChallengeOne of the goals was to create a water park that would appeal to adults. When I find something worth sharing, I can’t shut up about it. Eeeeeeeek! So fun and I’m thrilled for one of you to experience all the things! Anyways, just wanted to share. I’ll announce the winner on my instastories Monday, August 25th 2019. WHAT?! Yes, isn’t that great! I will post the giveaway to my Instagram feed TODAY (Friday, August 23rd 2019) and it will end Sunday, August 24th, 2019. It includes: 2 night room accommodations at Gaylord Opryland Resort 4 passes to SoundWaves water attraction resort fee, parking, and tax. Can you imagine a nice quite day chatting it up with your girlfriends pool side *possibly one rose before pick-up?* (the outside part is open through September and the inside year round) Ok, back to the email… basically you ladies caught their eye on social media with all your interest and many resort inquires, that they would love to GIVEAWAY: A SoundWaves Experience Package prize to one lucky winner. This year the theme is A Christmas Story 🙂Īs I was typing this up yesterday I got an email thanking me for coming (little do they know, I’ll be there often HA!) That’s not the last of us! Between you and me, I will be going one day with my girlfriends while the kids are in school. Take a peek here at all the amenities, guest rooms, dining options and so much more. So, so nice! Like I said, everything down to the check in process was wonderful.
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I mean, she had cupcakes delivered poolside and welcome baskets full of candy in our rooms, arcade cards and insulated tumblers for the whole crew. But funny enough I did have the pleasure of meeting Tammy, the head of marketing while we were there and she couldn’t have been sweeter to us. This is just me, a mom that went, had an absolute blast (kids too) enjoyed our stay and is now recommending it to you. I was truly impressed and no, they’re not telling me to say any of this.


Soundwaves and the Gaylord Opryland Resort is a DREAM. When’s the last time you’ve been to a waterpark? And when you went to said waterpark did you walk cautiously from slide to slide, stepping over wet band-aids and pennies, maybe even a possible soggy french fry? (excuse me while I throw up in my mouth) Seriously though, you know exactly what I’m talking about.
