Ben,

Thank you for your insight. I absolutely do not want a pool sliding down the hill and want the job done right.

I figured it would be a complicated and expensive project with lots of construction / retaining walls. Finding the right people will be key. I had a second opinion from someone who has experience designing amazing pools for less than ideal landscapes. He says it is doable and we have several options, my favorite being infinity edge. Now to see what kind of price tag he put on it and if he will warranty it now sliding down the hill?

Thank you again for your advise, it certainly gives me something to think about before we decide to dig or not dig.