Are people allowed to swim in that pool? Or is it only for show?
They herd you like sheep when you visit Shangri La. There are probably two dozen Doris Duke foundation employees that make sure you're not doing anything they don't like.
They host events there (usually art related). I've been twice: once for some lecture on the history of Shangri La, and another time for a screening of a documentary about Rumi. Both events were sinfully boring, but the venue is one of the most beautiful places I've ever been.
In short: definitely not. I think they should host pool parties for fancy people there, though -- they could probably get away with charging >= $1K general admission just for the pool area.
There is, however, a public saltwater pool below the house (it's right below the rock wall you see in the picture). You can swim to it from the beach across the way. Each time I've been, there are a bunch of locals hanging out down there.
the moment? which moment?
pretty pics.
sorry, meant 'at the moment'. updated it