The Stone Trust

The Stone Trust preserves and advances the art and craft of dry stone walling, providing high-quality, experiential training in dry stone construction to homeowners, enthusiasts, and professionals at seven sites across the eastern and central U.S. Beginning with introductory workshops, where you learn the five basic rules of dry stone walling, you can advance through the Curriculum in Dry Stone, developing fundamental and advanced stoneworking skills. Additionally, you can acquire globally recognized professional credentials as a dry stone waller certified by the Dry Stone Walling Association of Great Britain (DSWA), for which the Stone Trust is the certifying entity in the U.S. Established as a 501 (c)(3) educational nonprofit in 2010, certified instructors--predominately walling professionals--have shared their expertise with approximately 3000 people. Over 200 wallers have achieved certification. In addition to training and certification, the Stone Trust gathers a community of walling professionals whose stonework builds beauty and function into the landscape. Landscapers, hardscapers, designers, gardeners, and architects, professional members embody the knowledge of the craft of dry stone walling, passing on what they know. In the exercise of their craft, they help preserve heritage and build contemporary stonework into the landscape. They promote economic well-being in the communities where they live and work. Members help activate the economic, cultural, and ecological potential of dry stone construction across the U.S. Membership creates the possibility of integrating the how-to with the why-to build with dry stone. As we enjoy seeing dry stone work in yards and parks, the Stone Trust works to establish a set of firm guidelines for professionals, in order to promote dry stone in essential features across the built environment.