Many thanks to fellow board member Paul Peterson for interviewing Jordan and writing this profile. Jordan joined the board of The Stone Trust (TST) in May 2019. He is a member of the management team of Trow & Holden Company, a manufacturer of stone cutting tools in Barre, Vermont. Trow & Holden services the diverse…
As part of 11th anniversary celebration in May 2021 we are considering hosting the 1st ever walling competition at The Stone Trust. Take a this quick survey and let us know what you think! Wall competitions have a wonderful history going back decades if not centuries. What to know who the best waller is? Than…
Many thanks to fellow board member Paul Peterson for interviewing David and writing this profile. David joined the board of The Stone Trust (TST) in January 2020, having participated in a two-day introductory workshop offered by TST in 2019 at Tear Cap Workshops in Hiram, Maine. David says he became adept at pinning large stones…
Most years The Stone Trust hosts two certification test days, one in the spring and one in the fall. This year’s single test day falls on Friday September 18. Why not register now? The Stone Trust provides access to and administers the Dry Stone Walling Association of Great Britain’s certifications at its Center in Dummerston…
Given that data indicate that Vermont is past the peak for COVID-19 infections, the state has begun to reopen some businesses, allowing increasing numbers of people to work together. On April 27 that number was 2. By May 4 it had been raised to 10. Nurseries, landscapers, farmers markets, and professional services reopened, all required…
Dan joined the Board of the Stone Trust in January 2020 after several years of working closely with TST to gain his Level 2, Level 3, and Instructor certifications from the Dry Stone Walling Association of Great Britain. In addition to running a Minnesota landscape design business since 2005, Dan co-led an historic wall rebuilding…
Contributed by Charles E. Marchant, President, Townshend Historical Society The Stone Trust works in support community preservation projects, many of which involve the restoration of various types of dry stone structures. Often our professional members share their expertise, whether as paid consultants or volunteers, to assess, report, provide design specifications, and execute repairs. In this…
Recommended Reading In this period of COVID-19, frontline people work demanding hours and many others wonder what to do with their newfound time. People fortunate enough to own property may be finding time to plan projects, including building or repairing dry stone walls. Dry Stone Walling: A Practical Handbook, a concise compendium, provides a wealth…
At The Stone Trust we get several calls a week from homeowners seeking guidance on how to approach a landscaping project that includes stone work–from free-standing walls and retaining walls to steps and stairs to flagging. Many people plan DIY projects. Others want to hire professional help. Feel free to use our Project Referral Service…
