tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81195896309945222872024-03-05T20:34:08.752-08:00Dry Stone BuildingWe build anything out of stone.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13211642221870695501noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8119589630994522287.post-9965043274587192762014-09-24T16:19:00.001-07:002014-09-24T16:19:23.510-07:00100 foot long 4 1/2 foot high free standing stone wall in Montana4136 sunnyside cemetery road
Stevensville, MT 59870
Otherwise known as the Great Wall of Stevi. Eric Kampel built this wall while living there in 2013 and 2014 in his spare time. His sons and him hauled over 20 tons of rock out of the local mountains for the project.
Eric also credits Charles Mcraven for getting him started in Stone Masonry, Joe Conatser, for helping him start this wall and teaching him additional techniques, and Thea Alvin, for teaching him the fundamentals of dry stone arches.
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howdyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02466368308739550233noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8119589630994522287.post-24484564058725128722013-03-27T22:54:00.001-07:002013-03-27T22:54:23.283-07:00Best Rock StepsCheck out my compilation of some of the best stone steps layed by great stone masons around the world.
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Simple but elegant home wall and stone steps by <a href="http://www.omistonework.com">Omni Stonework</a>.
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A little backyard patio with rock steps from <a href="http://www.whistlingdwarfstonework.com">Whistling Dwarf Stonework</a>.
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Beautiful curves in these steps from <a href="http://hammerheadstoneworks.com">Hammerhead Stoneworks</a>.
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These are some heavy duty slabs in these awesome rock steps from <a href="http://autumnridgestone.com">Autumn Ridge Stone</a>
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Some nice big natural looking stone steps with boulders from <a href="http://www.wuerfels.com">Wuerfels</a>.
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Nice overall landscaping job embedding some stone stairs by <a href="http://www.danalundlandscaping.com">Dana Lund Landscaping</a>.
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These are some big chunks of stone used by <a href="http://www.robinsonslandscaping.com">Robinsons Landscaping</a> as well for their rock steps.
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Very elegant stone steps from <a href="http://www.kimharwoodstonework.com">Kim Harwood Stoneworks</a>.
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Nice round steps from <a href="http://www.freseornamentalnursery.com">Frese Ornamental Nursery</a>.
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I love parts of the the stone wall left of the rock steps by <a href="http://www.farnsworthlandscaping.com">Farnsworth Landscaping</a>.
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More solid stairs and rock walls by <a href="http://www.sugarledgestonequarry.com">Sugarledge Stone Quarry</a>.
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Wow. That bottom step is a massive stone in these rock steps by <a href="http://www.paulmassadlandscaping.com">Paul Massad Landscaping</a>.
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Beautiful all around landscaping design with flowers, stone wall and rock steps by <a href="http://www.timber-ridge-landscaping.com">Timber Ridge Landscaping</a>.
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The river rocks surrounding these big slab stone stairs makes them look awesome from <a href="http://breckoutdoors.com">Breck Outdoors</a>.
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Beautiful colored rock used on these stone steps from <a href="http://gorrelllandscaping.com">Gorrell Landscaping</a>.
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The stone wall really accents these steps well.
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Great rock steps for this remote cabin by <a href="http://rassetlandscaping.com">Rasset Landscaping</a>.
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howdyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02466368308739550233noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8119589630994522287.post-69981465886255653022013-02-23T22:26:00.000-08:002013-02-23T22:26:18.112-08:00Best Stone MoongatesMoongates and arches built from stone are amazing and beautiful structures. They are incredibly strong as the Romans proved. Here are some exquisite stone moongates from around the world.
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What a courtyard and moongate by <a href="http://eblackerstone.com/Portfolio/special.php">Chuck Eblacker</a>.
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What an amazing house entrance moongate by <a href="http://www.difference-engine.co.uk/clients/www.southdevonstonemason.com/moongatefullsize.html">Jan Panther Guest</a>.
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A beautiful garden stone moongate by <a href="http://www.magmadesigngroup.com/blog/view/1/32">Magma Design Group</a>.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbrsG9aBpP97b3I_qSeYd7jg8wXzkiGBSSOjvh6wILRWsnDkO66yyXjDL5H3ivLilIcPMT9M8ZQTlmXiBDoe7t42xlTgzME9YGsMPxaiRxl-tiZrmobHnrmvlzbydULe4SHkSxTFx5fCTW/s1600/115.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbrsG9aBpP97b3I_qSeYd7jg8wXzkiGBSSOjvh6wILRWsnDkO66yyXjDL5H3ivLilIcPMT9M8ZQTlmXiBDoe7t42xlTgzME9YGsMPxaiRxl-tiZrmobHnrmvlzbydULe4SHkSxTFx5fCTW/s320/115.jpg" /></a>
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<a href="http://www.planetneptune.com/PN4/travels/TravelShowCard.aspx?CT=north%20america&CR=bermuda&ST=southampton%20parish&TP=Points%20of%20Interest&CardID=78">Old moongate in Bermuda.</a>
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Absolutely stunning <a href="http://www.gardenhillacres.com/dswac/moon_gate.htm">Garden Hill Acres Moongate</a> in Canada.
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<a href="http://wallswithoutcement.blogspot.com/2008/06/moongate.html">Moongate built by the DSWA in Scotland.</a>
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Indoor moongate in the Hutong restaurant in Hong Kong.
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I love the doors on this moongate by Chuck in Idaho.
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<div><a href='http://www.houzz.com/photos/2944547/Darnestown-Project-asian-entry-dc-metro'><img src='http://st.houzz.com/simgs/0af12ced01265980_8-7785/asian-entry.jpg' border=0 width='500' height='752' /></a></div><div style='color:#444;'><small><a style='text-decoration:none;color:#444;' href='http://www.houzz.com/photos/asian/entry'>Asian Entry design</a> by <a style='text-decoration:none;color:#444;' href='http://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architect/other-metro'>Other Metro Landscape Architect</a> <a style='text-decoration:none;color:#444;' href='http://www.houzz.com/pro/mchale123/mchale-landscape-design-inc'>McHale Landscape Design, Inc.</a></small></div>
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Thin rock moongate at <a href="http://www.ballymoregardens.ie/photogallery.html">Ballymore Gardens in Ireland</a>.
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Moon Gate at MacCallum More Museum and Gardens in Chase City, Virginia.
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And of course some of <a href="http://www.myearthwork.com/gallery_sculpture/">Thea Alvins moongates.</a>
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howdyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02466368308739550233noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8119589630994522287.post-45853684846960047532012-12-30T12:42:00.000-08:002012-12-30T12:42:17.945-08:00Old Yankee Stone Wall and StepsHere is a great example of stone steps integrated into a stone wall by Old Yankee. Beautiful work.
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This stone house in Spain consists of a roof, windows, door, and chimney between 2 large boulders. You won't get more stone in your home than this one.
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#2
This beautiful stone house in Stevensville, MT was built by Peggy Steffes, an incredible stone mason. There are several arches in this home with a full arched entryway where 4 arches come together.
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#3
This rock home in Spain is nestled in the country and made completely of stone, even the roof.
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#4
Nice little stone cottage in Michigan.
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#5
This was a cool stone house we came across in Buenos Aires.
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#6
Rocky Retreat Villa in Mykonos, Greece is a holiday home that offers 2 private pools. The architecture of the Rocky Retreat Villa is built with a collection of stones which makes it look very unique.
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#7 Baha Stone Tower House
This unique rock house is old school.
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#8 Stone Tower House in Georgia
We are not sure whether this was built or just an architect rendering, but needless to say, super cool rock house with many windows.
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#9 Beautiful granite house in Washington.
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#10 Maplehurst Mansion
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#11 Tor House
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#12 Prospect Tower
Approached down an avenue of walnut trees, Prospect Tower sits at the edge of Belmont Park and has glorious views from the upstairs lounge. Accommodation is simple but elegant - a bedroom on the ground floor with shower room, and a lounge above with small adjoining kitchen, joined by a spiral staircase. An open log fire makes this an ideal retreat, perfect for relaxing after a healthy walk through the countryside.
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howdyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02466368308739550233noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8119589630994522287.post-84776590570807711772012-11-30T23:57:00.000-08:002012-11-30T23:57:14.200-08:00Ancient StoneworkIt is truly amazing to see some of the ancient stonework like on easter island or down in Peru. How in the world could primitive people with primitive tools move such large stones and build walls with such precision. It really defies logic and reason. And the pyramids of Egypt as well are an incredible marvel of stone masonry, yet truly unbelievable that they built these with primitive tools. The biggest of the stones below in the picture is estimated to weight 700,000 lbs. WOW!!!!
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They were more permanent than wood and if built correctly, stone castles would last hundreds of years. And obviously they were so grand, that only kings could afford them.
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The disadvantages to stone castles were they were incredibly expensive and time consuming to build. Many medieval castles took years to build. The manpower to build these stone high rises was astounding to say the least.
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howdyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02466368308739550233noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8119589630994522287.post-29944792607071494602012-10-18T08:33:00.000-07:002012-10-18T08:33:07.384-07:00Dry Stone Wall Association of IrelandThe <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Dry-Stone-Wall-Association-of-Ireland/200264316668326?fref=ts">Dry Stone Wall Association of Ireland</a> kicks ass. They know how to lay a mean wall. Their work is beautiful. They do some BIG walls too. They did one 12 ft high recently which had a 4 ft base.
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howdyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02466368308739550233noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8119589630994522287.post-50843342759337862392012-10-16T22:20:00.001-07:002012-10-16T22:20:54.455-07:00Stone Art on FacebookWe are pretty impressed with some of the work these guys have done. The sitting area they created out of stone on their home page is superb. Check out <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Stone-Art/344259300022?sk=photos_stream">stone art photos</a> for some great ideas on stuff to build out of rock.
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howdyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02466368308739550233noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8119589630994522287.post-53810280013706448482012-10-04T11:39:00.000-07:002012-10-04T11:39:18.014-07:00Dry Stone ConservancyThe Dry Stone Conservancy (DSC) is known for its preservation and restoration of dry laid stone structures and promoting the ancient craft of dry stone masonry. They build and rebuild stone projects around the country. They also provide career certification levels for stone masons: drystone mason, journeyman mason, and master craftsman. <a href="http://www.drystone.org/photos/main.php">Click Here</a> to see pics of some of the DSC stone projects.
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howdyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02466368308739550233noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8119589630994522287.post-56790590296659361582012-09-29T14:22:00.002-07:002012-09-29T14:22:55.309-07:00Very Cool Stone Truck Built by Chris MillersI came across this today surfing the web and was blown away at the combination of stone mason craftsmanship and artistic ability. Once the Great Wall of Stevi is done, we might build a car or truck.
<a href="http://stoneartblog.blogspot.com/2012/07/chris-millers-stone-truck-project.html">Rock Truck</a>
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