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September Waller of the Month: BENJAMIN MARON

BENJAMIN MARON (New York) — In 2002, Benjamin founded Kraftwright, dedicated to designing and constructing dry stonework throughout the Hudson Valley. He holds a Dry Stone Walling Association Level 2 Waller Certification and has been a certified instructor since 2016. He has assisted with the restoration of Opus 40, a large environmental sculpture in Saugerties, New York. When not walling or instructing Benjamin can be found trail running with his dogs.  kraftwright.com

FEATURED IMAGES: Part of landscape architect Andrew Zientek’s master plan for the grounds, the large, irregular bluestone stepping stones connect the house to pool through a section of meadow and lawn. The path is five by forty-one feet long.

IMAGE BELOW: Two freestanding walls in front of the farm cottage. All the stone was drawn from the property’s bluestone outcropping and old walls.