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September Waller of the Month: Patrick Sephton

PATRICK SEPHTON  (MASSACHUSETTS) – Based in Hadley, Massachusetts, Patrick has been self-employed in the trade for nine years, specializing in dry stone walling and traditional masonry. He was introduced to the craft during a study abroad trip to Croatia, working with Dragodid, an organization dedicated to preserving the region’s historic stonework techniques.

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FEATURED IMAGE: A fieldstone wall with a bouldery base course and a schist cap.

IMAGE BELOW: Built entirely from schist, this wall, patio, fire pit, were built on a site with difficult access. The wall includes built-in benches and a cubby for firewood.