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Dry Stone Conservancy The mission of the nonprofit Dry Stone Conservancy is to preserve existing drystone structures, and to promote the ancient craft of dry-laid masonry.

https://linktr.ee/drystoneconservancy The Dry Stone Conservancy's mission is to preserve historic drystone structures, to advance the drystone masonry craft, and to create a center for training and expertise nationwide.

On November 7, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Lower Howard’s Creek Nature and Heritage Preserve in Clark County, K...
10/06/2026

On November 7, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Lower Howard’s Creek Nature and Heritage Preserve in Clark County, Kentucky, we’ll celebrate the Dry Stone Conservancy’s 30th anniversary with a free volunteer group build. Together, we’ll construct a commemorative cairn honoring three decades of dedication to the craft.

If you’ve taken a DSC workshop or are a certified mason, we’d love to have you place a stone — even just one.

The day will also include informal talks, a guided walk through the preserve, and plenty of dry stone camaraderie. A detailed schedule will be emailed soon. If you’d like to join the build, send us a message at [email protected] and we’ll get you on the list.

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08/18/2026

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08/17/2026

We were recently commissioned by Heller Built of Lexington, KY to construct a dry stone Moongate for their clients near Versailles, KY. This stunning feature was designed in‑house by the Dry Stone Conservancy and built by our skilled DSC masons.

A huge thank‑you to Heller Built and their wonderful clients for trusting us with this project. We’d also like to recognize the masons whose craftsmanship brought the Moongate to life: Seth Thomas, Aaron Linkous, John Compton, Ethan Wells, Welles DeLair, Howard Stone, and Russell Waddell.

We captured the build in a timelapse—enjoy.

Our friends at Dry Stone Canada are hosting a series of workshops across the country this summer. Events led by Canadian...
06/08/2026

Our friends at Dry Stone Canada are hosting a series of workshops across the country this summer. Events led by Canadian dry stone wallers are always a fantastic experience — welcoming, hands‑on, and full of great learning.

If you’re interested in taking part in any of these workshops, you can register here:
https://drystonecanada.com/folder-workshops/workshops/

03/13/2026

Check out this great video from Sean Hall Photography highlighting the 2025 National Walling Competition.

Beginning May 11, the Dry Stone Conservancy is once again partnering with Bluegrass Community and Technical College Work...
02/26/2026

Beginning May 11, the Dry Stone Conservancy is once again partnering with Bluegrass Community and Technical College Workforce Solutions and the Kentucky Career Center to deliver a four‑week Dry Stone Masonry Course. This course prepares participants for employment in the field by providing comprehensive training and certification. Details regarding an upcoming information session will be shared shortly. To start the process, scan the QR code provided.

Do you have a historic or newly built dry stone structure on your property? Have you built or repaired one yourself? Is ...
02/25/2026

Do you have a historic or newly built dry stone structure on your property? Have you built or repaired one yourself? Is there an interesting dry stone feature in your area that deserves to be seen?
We’d love to know what’s out there — and where. Share your dry stone projects, discoveries, and photos with us here so we can help showcase the craft across North America.

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Address

1065 Dove Run Road, Ste 5
Lexington, KY
40502

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

(859) 266-4807

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