Feature Build at Scott Farm
Arch Bridge Workshop
Arch by Torben Larsen
Women's Dry Stone Walling Workshop
Stone Steps by Michael Weitzner
Instructor Certification Course 2018
Stonework by TJ Mora
Stone Arch Bridge Tour, Southern NH
Small Stone Arch Workshop
Stonework by David Fielder
Intro to Dry Stone Walling Workshop
Stonework by Brian Post
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Feel free to visit the Stone Wall Park any time during daylight hours. You may also want to download a map of nearby dry stone features built by local wallers. Check out the Scott Farm, site of The Stone Trust Center.
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!
Quick Links
- Looking for hands-on training to build dry stone walls? Click Upcoming Workshops
- Want to become a Certified Dry Stone Waller? Click Upcoming Certifications
- Looking for a contractor to build a wall? Click Certified Wallers
- Want to read up on the basics of dry stone walling? Click How to Build Walls
- Looking for amazing photos of dry stone walls and features? Click Photo Gallery
- Are you an Architect, Landscape Architect, Engineer or Designer looking for specifications for dry stone walls? Click Design Information
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From the Blog
With November quickly coming to a close and it’s that time of year when we’re looking for meaningful gift ideas. Gift certificates are a great option for friends and loved ones as it does just that – gives them option of choosing their own perfect gift.
Events & Items of Interest, November 22, 2021
We brought the 2021 workshop season to a close here in Tennessee on a real high. This was the first year of workshops at the Nashville site as part the Stone Trust organization. It has been a remarkably successful partnership.
11-05 & 11-06 2021 1-Day Intro Workshop (VT)
Fall has well and truly come to Tennessee. It’s colder, but that isn’t Vermont cold. It’s Tennessee cold. Which basically means long sleeves in the morning, T shirts by noon. I could do Summer all year round, but the world keeps on turning, so I’m not going to get my wish and the teaching season will draw to an inevitable close. This was the penultimate workshop of 2021 and I was joined by four participants from as far away as Beacon, NY and as close as Franklin, TN.
Master Class: “Punta Nati: Saving Heritage” … In Spring 2013 Stonechat 28 visited Menorca, Borut Juvanec took us around the corbelled structures on the island whilst I adapted Frederique Mahieu’s leaflet about the Espai paret seca – the dry stone wall space
Brian Fairfield : (Maine) says “I’ve been working with stone for the better part of two decades now
In case you haven’t heard yet, our 2022 workshop year is now open for registration as we promised! And registrations are already rolling in. This is a great time to start looking at some beginner tools if you are new to our workshops and looking for a good place to start with the tools you’ll need. We get lots of requests for help selecting gifts for aspiring wallers, so we put our heads together and came up with few holiday bundles perfectly suited to the level of your favorite wall builder.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
- 3.10 Dry Stone Steps & Stairs Workshop (1-Day): July 10, 2022 (Mont Vernon NH)
July 10, 2022
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- 1-day workshop attendance
This workshop is all about building dry stone steps. You will learn tips and techniques to build several types of stone steps. Layout, design, stone shaping, tool use, and methods for handling large stones will all be part of this workshop.
- 1.20 Two-Day Introductory Workshop (Outdoor) - August 5 & 6, 2022 (Mont Vernon, NH)
August 5, 2022 - August 6, 2022
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): August 5 & 6, 2022 (Mont Vernon, NH)
August 5, 2022 - August 6, 2022
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.
- 2.10 Historic Wall Rebuild (3-Day or 2-Day option) - August 19, 20 & 21, 2022(Nashville, TN)
August 19, 2022 - August 21, 2022
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- 3-Day course attendance
Learn how to rebuild a historic field wall in a beautiful Vermont setting. Participants will be guided through all aspects of rebuilding a dilapidated field wall using the local field stone. This workshop is an excellent professionals, homeowners, hobbyists, or anyone interested in Dry Stone Walls.
- 1.10 Introductory Workshop: (1-Day): August 20, 2022 (Dummerston VT)
August 20, 2022
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
This workshop is an excellent introduction to dry stone walling for the homeowner, hobbyist, or anyone interested in Dry Stone Walls Over the course of the day each participant will build about 25 sq. ft. of wall…
- 2.80 Test Preparation Workshop: (1-Day): August 20, 2022 (Dummerston, VT)
August 20, 2022
9:00 am - 5:00 pm - 3.80 Test Preparation Workshop: (1-Day): August 20, 2022 (Dummerston, VT)
August 20, 2022
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
This workshop is intended for those planning to take a Level 1 or Level 2 certification test. Learning tips and tricks to help you pass, while you practice build for your test.
- 1.10 Introductory Workshop: (1-Day): September 10, 2022 (Dummerston VT)
September 10, 2022
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
This workshop is an excellent introduction to dry stone walling for the homeowner, hobbyist, or anyone interested in Dry Stone Walls Over the course of the day each participant will build about 25 sq. ft. of wall…