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Arch by Torben Larsen

Women's Dry Stone Walling Workshop

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Stone Arch Bridge Tour, Southern NH

Small Stone Arch Workshop

Stonework by David Fielder

Intro to Dry Stone Walling Workshop

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Welcome to The Stone Trust

Established in southern Vermont in 2010, The Stone Trust’s mission is to preserve and advance the art and craft of dry stone walling. We do this through an expanding program of educational events and outreach projects. The Stone Trust is a multifaceted resource engaged in preserving the natural use of plentiful stone in simple, gratifying ways.

The Stone Trust Center is the only facility in North America that provides year round educational and DSWA certification opportunities for all levels and abilities. The Stone Trust is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization. It relies on contributions from people like you to keep its programs going. Help us continue to preserve and advance the art and craft of Dry Stone Walling!

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From the Blog

    Events & Items of Interest, September 17, 2021
    Posted September 16, 2021
    On September 8, Board President Dan Peterson presented a webinar, Designing for Dry Stone Walling in the Landscape, to the Ecological Landscape Association. Fifty people tuned in and over 100 signed up to view after the broadcast. You can view Dan's presentation, Focus on Sustainability, on YouTube. Of specialist interest: habitat creation, microclimates, and water [...]
    Everyone Feels Ready! Test Prep Workshop: Sept. 11, 2021 (VT)
    Posted September 16, 2021
    Four people came to Saturday's Test Prep workshop, taught by Jamie Masefield,  to be sure they are ready to pass the Dry Stone Walling Association of Great Britain Level 1 Initial Waller certification test, coming up next week. This group includes those who engaged in their first walling workshop in 2021 and have been "bitten by [...]
    Splitting, dressing, bending and more…
    Posted September 16, 2021
    “Stones are strong in compression, but weak in tension,” writes Brian Post, DSWA Master Craftsman, in this very informative article on stone shaping which appeared in the Dec/Jan issue of Mother Earth News magazine. In the Basic Techniques for Shaping Stone article, Brian starts by explaining the difference between level bedded and irregular stone. He [...]
    Beautiful Days for the Intro Workshops! September 11 & 12, 2021 (VT)
    Posted September 13, 2021
    "Best darn workshop--beautiful and learned a ton!" Two beautiful late summer days brought two happy groups of people to the Stone Trust Center in Dummerston, Vermont to learn the five basic rules of dry stone walling. Given the weather and the prevalence of the Delta Variant, we chose to teach outside on the social-distance walls [...]
    Test Prep Workshop: August 21, 2021 (VT)
    Posted August 27, 2021
    A couple of noteworthy items in the August 21 Test Prep workshop. It's the first time we've included a Level 3B Advanced Waller speed test. Thanks to Ben for suggesting it! It is also rare that we run a workshop for such a small group. But given that you are prepping for the test, we [...]
    Intro to Walling: August 21 & 22, 2021 (VT)
    Posted August 24, 2021
    For the first time since March 2020, we were able to host a workshop in the Stone Trust's Indoor Training Center. On Saturday, that kept all sixteen participants out of the hot sun. The foundation of the 1862 barn tends to be ten degrees cooler than outdoors. Nevertheless, one person reported being "Hot! Very hot!" [...]
    Master Class: Fat Tony and the Art of Coursing, Part 3
    Posted August 11, 2021

    Almost 3 years since part 2… For those with a good memory I promised that this time I would ‘look a little more at building on ‘FTs [Fat Tonies], revisit the problem of one on three, and look to close the gap…


    Work by Joe Norton
    August Waller of the Month: Joe Norton
    Posted August 11, 2021

    JOE NORTON (Maine) has spent the last 10 years or so designing and building in dry stone in the western part of the state.


    Events & Items of Interest, August 11
    Posted August 11, 2021
    The Scott Farm and Landmark Trust USA Lots of news from the hosts of our Vermont site! Farm Market ready to open on Saturday, August 14th. We have expanded the retail space and are now licensed to sell alcohol, and therefore feature ciders and other beverages made with Scott Farm fruit. The Orchard--Early season apples [...]
    Call for Nominations to Stone Trust Board of Directors
    Posted August 11, 2021

    We welcome your nominations to the Stone Trust Board of Directors. Our board includes up to thirteen members. At present, we have eleven members working to set direction and provide oversight to our nonprofit 501(c)(3) educational organization. These eleven members each engage in one or more of the following committees: Executive Committee Finance Committee Governance […]


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  • 2.40 Cheek End Workshop (2-Day, Outdoor) - September 18 & 19, 2021 (Nashville, TN)
    September 18, 2021 - September 19, 2021
    9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    - 2-day workshop attendance

Whenever your building a wall, sooner or later it must come to an end. A cheek end is the typical way to end a wall. It is also called a wall end, wall head, or square end. Cheek ends are a particular challenge to build well and structurally are the most vulnerable part of a wall, so it is important to get it right.


  • Fall Certification Test: Thursday, (9/23/2021) Dummerston
    September 23, 2021
    8:15 am - 6:30 pm
    - 1 Day attendance

Testing Levels Initial, Intermediate and Advanced (Part B). Thursday, September 23, 2020. NOTE: You must hold the previous level certification to sign up for any test above level 1. THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE is August 11th! NO LATE REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.


  • Fall Certification Test: Friday, (9/24/2021) Dummerston
    September 24, 2021
    8:15 am - 6:30 pm
    - 1 Day attendance

Testing Levels Initial, Intermediate and Advanced (Part B). Friday, Sept. 24, 2021. NOTE: You must hold the previous level certification to sign up for any test above level 1. THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE is AUGUST 11th! NO LATE REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.


  • 1.20 Two-Day Introductory Workshop (Outdoor) - Sept. 25 & 26, 2021 (Dummerston, VT)
    September 25, 2021 - September 26, 2021
    9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    - 2-day workshop attendance

This workshop is perfect for the homeowner, landscaper, mason, or enthusiast looking to start learning about how to build dry stone walls, or to improve your skills.


  • 2.40 Cheek End Workshop (Outdoor) - Sept. 25 & 26, 2021 (Dummerston, VT)
    September 25, 2021 - September 26, 2021
    9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Whenever your building a wall, sooner or later it must come to an end. A cheek end is the typical way to end a wall. It is also called a wall end, wall head, or square end. Cheek ends are a particular challenge to build well and structurally are the most vulnerable part of a wall, so it is important to get it right.

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