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learn more about the details and process behind our offerings: custom stonework
design & build, hands-on workshops, and outdoor photography experiences

stonework design & build

We design and build handcrafted dry stone installations that are rooted in place and shaped by story. Our work includes dry stone walls—including retaining walls and freestanding walls—along with stairs, benches, raised garden beds, gathering spaces, art sculptures, and one-of-a-kind stone features. Every piece is built using traditional dry stone techniques—without mortar—allowing the work to move, breathe, and endure with the land. Inspired by the natural world and our connection to it, each project is an opportunity to create something both beautiful and meaningful—spaces that invite reflection, presence, and a deeper relationship with the outdoors

WHO THIS IS FOR

You have a specific stonework project in mind—whether it’s a staircase, retaining wall, garden bed, sculpture, or gathering space—and are looking to bring it to life
You have an existing dry stone wall or structure in need of repair or restoration
You’re curious about how the stones already on your land could be transformed into something beautiful, functional, and enduring
You’re looking to have a one-of-a-kind dry stone installation that reflects your connection to the land
You’re interested in creating an outdoor space that invites pause, presence, and reflection—something timeless, grounding, and personal

PROCESS OVERVIEW

Contact Us

Free 15-Minute
Consult Call

Project Discovery Questionnaire

Review & Site Visit

Project Proposal, Contract & Deposit

Start by filling out our contact form or sending us an email to tell us about your project.

We'll set up a call to learn more about your goals, answer initial questions, and determine whether Tall Grass is the right fit for your project.

Following the consult, you’ll receive our Pre-Project Discovery Questionnaire. This helps us dive deeper into your hopes, needs, and site considerations—giving us the foundation to shape a vision unique to your space.

Once we review your responses, we'll follow up to discuss your goals in more detail and determine if a Site Visit is the right next step. During the Site Visit, we'll walk the space, share our initial thoughts, talk through options, and start shaping a direction together. Note: Site visits are billed separately and not included in the project total; cost to be outlined at scheduling.

Tall Grass proposes a design plan based on all of the information we’ve gathered. We send this to you along with a contract to review. Once the contract is signed and the deposit (typically 25% of the project estimate) is received, your place is secured in our schedule— and your stonework project officially begins!

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photography

Being outdoors is where we feel most alive—grounded, connected, and present. It’s where we find our greatest inspiration and creativity. We love sharing this connection and creating photos that reflects the feelings, details, senses, interactions, and emotions sparked in these shared moments and spaces, celebrating the connection between people and the natural world.

WHO THIS IS FOR

You're celebrating a special moment and want it captured in a favorite outdoor space
You want to celebrate yourself with an outdoor portrait session
You work outdoors and would like photos of your projects or spaces for your portfolio
You have an upcoming outdoor event, project, or experience that you’d like to have documented
You have a vision for an outdoor photo session and want to collaborate to bring it to life

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dry stone building workshops

WHO THIS IS FOR

You have a DIY stone project that you're ready to move forward with and looking for guidance with the process
You're interested in learning the basic principles of structural dry stone walling and the art of building with natural stone in an engaging, safe, supportive, hands-on learning environment
You love spending time outside and are interested in learning something new

INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE?
There are two ways to get involved:

Have a project in mind? Scroll down to learn more about hosting a workshop on your property.
Want to join an upcoming workshop? Click here to view and sign up for one of our scheduled workshops.

PROCESS OVERVIEW

Consultation

We meet in-person at the site of your project in mind to discuss your needs and creative ideas, learn a little about each other, and get a vibe check. In this conversation, we explore how you imagine interacting with the space or structure—how it will be used, what it will hold, and the feeling you want it to evoke. We also spend time uncovering the connections, stories, experiences you have to the land and the life that surrounds it. These insights guide the design and help shape a final piece that feels intentional, personal, and deeply rooted in place.

Site Analysis

We assess the project site to determine the project footprint, better understand environmental factors (soil quality, drainage, sun exposure, how the space is currently being used) and identify any stone on property that has potential to be re-used or incorporated into the project.

Design

Tall Grass proposes a design and workshop plan based on all of the information we’ve gathered. We refine our plan with you until we’re all excited about it.

Site Preparation

We establish the footprint onsite by staking out the agreed-upon design, prepare the foundation by digging out and filling with crushed stone. Tall Grass orders all materials needed and arranges transport to the site. We then stage the build area with all stone that will be used during the project to ensure that we have all the materials ready to go when it comes time for the workshop to start.

Safety Intro &
Tool Demo

We begin the workshop with an introduction to the tools, demonstrations on how to use them, safe working practices, how to manage materials and your workspace, the basics of wall form and structure, and our goals for the day together

Build

The build begins! we support, guide, and monitor workshop participants as you build, answering questions, and assisting wherever we can. the bulk of of the building is done by the participants, and by the end of the workshop, it will be the participants' work that we all celebrate