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Waller of the month: Dave Fielder
DAVE FIELDER (Massachusetts) began working with stone in 1995. “My father and I rebuilt an old stone barn on the west coast of Scotland, later that summer I was fortunate enough to work with Dave Goulder [DSWA Master Craftsman] on a farm wall near his home in Rose Hall, Scotland. It was here that I…
1.20 Two Day Workshop in Hiram ME Time-lapse Video
Check out the site and progress for a two day workshop in Hiram ME. Located at Tear Cap Workshops Beautiful facility. This video shows the the September 2018 workshop in full. Check out what a 1.20 Introductory dry stone wall workshop at The Stone Trust is like. See how the course progresses through the day…
What is a 2-day workshop in Dummerston VT Like?
Check out what a 1.20 Introductory dry stone wall workshop at The Stone Trust is like. See how the course progresses through the day and what is covered. This video takes place at our Dummerston Training Center. This course is also frequently taught at our MT Vernon NH site, with similar stone in an outdoor…
What is a 1-day workshop Like?
Check out what a 1.10 Introductory dry stone wall workshop at The Stone Trust is like. See how the course progresses through the day and what is covered. This video takes place at our Dummerstone Training Center. This course is also frequently taught at our MT Vernon NH site, with similar stone in an outdoor…
Board of Directors Openings:
The Stone Trust board of directors is looking to fill several vacant slots on the Stone Trust’s board of Directors. Practical skill building walls is not a requirement. Excitement and passion for our mission to preserve and advance dry stone walls is! We are currently looking for board members with expertise in a variety of…
Position Available: Executive Director of The Stone Trust
The Stone Trust is seeking an individual with experience leading and growing non-profit or similar organizations. The right candidate should be experienced with business management; non profit growth, development and governance; and be excited to promote our mission to preserve and advance dry stone walls. Hands on experience building stone walls is not a requirement…
Change is in the air!
Batter Boards now available!
Dry Stone Railroad Bridge and Culvert
I recently got a chance to check out two wonderful examples of dry stone infrastructure with Michael Weitzner in Cavendish VT. Likely made from the stone excavated in near by cuttings these stone features show excellent work with the local level bedded gneiss. This section of railway line was built in or around 1848 connecting…