The Stone Trust

09/02/2026

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.

First image: A fieldstone wall with a bouldery base course and a schist cap.

Second image: 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.

sephtonstonework.com

https://thestonetrust.org/september-2026-waller-of-the-month-patrick-sephton/

08/30/2026

08/29/2026

Comment 'September' for More Info on Workshops in Barre

Want to fit two workshops into one weekend in September? Or maybe you only need one of the two workshops. Pick and choose what you need from a 1-Day Intro Workshop on Saturday, September 19th and a Stone Shaping Workshop on September 20th. Don't miss your chance to learn at the Vermont Granite Museum from dry stone walling professionals. Registration closes September 6th.

08/28/2026

Check out this bridge workshop at The Stone Trust NH from 2018. Stay tuned for new arch workshops in spring of 2027! Thanks to Brian Post for the timelapse.

08/27/2026

A Cooperative August Workshop in New Hampshire

Words from instructor and site champion, Pete Ryder:

We hosted a phenomenal 2-Day Intro workshop at The Stone Trust NH in the middle of August. The weather was ideal, the students were enthusiastic, and the stones were cooperative!

The first day is when concepts and reality collide. Simple ideas like “long way in” and “cross the joints” meet the reality of oddly shaped stone. Each student deals with this differently, falling on a spectrum between ‘good enough/move on’ and the endless pursuit of perfection. As we work through this, all come to realize that no stone wall is perfect and that some decisions are better than others!

https://thestonetrust.org/intro-nh-081526/

08/23/2026

Kraft Bricklayer's Hammer Back in Stock!

We now have Kraft supplies back in stock! The bricklayer's hammer is the first tool available. This tool is ideal for trimming and splitting thinner or softer stones. If you’re working with Goshen stone or other stone that averages less than 3” thick, this hammer is amazingly versatile. It also makes a great digging tool for setting foundation stones.

See more: https://thestonetrust.org/store/bricklayers-hammer/

08/22/2026

Only a Couple of Spots Left in Colorado Intro

Don't miss your chance to come to the 2-Day Intro Workshop in Colorado on September 26-27. There are only a couple of spots left. Learn from Level 2 waller and site champion, Hilary Dees, about how to build a dry stone wall. The Stone Trust CO site is serving the wallers out West so you can learn with stone that is more local to you and so you don't have to travel as far. Come out and join us for a beautiful fall workshop.

https://thestonetrust.org/workshops/1-20-2-day-intro-092626-co/

08/20/2026

Stringline Back in Stock!

After a long awaited return, we have stringline back in stock! This is the toughest mason line available. Will not fray when cut, or sag in the dew over night. Rugged and tough, it rarely breaks when pinched between rocks. High friction line holds basic knots easily. 216 pound test line. 685′ spool. String is the first tool used by wallers and it is still the most important one. You should have the best string!

https://thestonetrust.org/store/w-rose-super-tough-mason-line/

08/17/2026

Dry Stone Canada Festival

The Dry Stone Canada is excited to announce the upcoming festival at Goodlot Brewery on September 25-27th, 2026.

Main events include:
1) Friendly Dry Stone Walling Competition
2) Vertical Walling Firepit Feature
3) Beginner Walling Workshop
4) General Free Standing Walling Workshop
5) Stone Carving Workshop
6) Activities for Children
7) Live Music
8) Lectures and Talks in the Evenings

Registration includes lunch and dinner, camping is available.

Please check out all of the info here and register: https://drystonecanada.com/festival-2026/

08/16/2026

Women's 2-Day Intro in NH

Join us at the Women's 2-Day Intro at the Stone Trust NH on October 3-4. Learn from instructor and waller, Victoria Merrima. Here is your gateway into dry stone walling, a traditionally male dominated field. Don't miss your chance to learn the fundamentals of dry stone walling.

See more: http://thestonetrust.org/workshops/1-21-2-day-womens-intro-100326-nh/