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dry stone design & build

the designs that we bring to life at Tall Grass are inspired by the natural world around us, and the connections and interactions we share with the outdoors. our mission through this design-build process is to nurture people's connection to the earth, to themselves, and to others through immersive outdoor spaces, structures, and experiences.

what we love about the design & build experience:

the process: during our design-build process we start with a guided creative consultation where we explore words, experiences, and stories focused on your connection to the land where this piece will live, and the life that will surround it. we incorporate this insight into the final installation.
the final installation: this stonework becomes part of your legacy, a part of your story, a personalized symbol of stillness and connection that you can visit as often as you wish. a feeling to share with the special people in your life. a well-built structure and space that will be around for a long time, continuing to tell your story, and embodying new stories–providing future moments of calm, stillness, presence, wonder, and awe.

who this is for:

you're interested in having a one-of-a-kind, intentionally designed dry stone outdoor space/installation that reflects your personal connection to the land where this creation will live
you're feeling drawn to having your own personal outdoor experience that provides space from every day busyness, and invites inspired moments
you're inspired by the beauty and grounding feelings of natural stone and dry stone structures
you're curious about the possibilities of what to do with the many stones on the land where you live
you have a favorite special stone (or stones) that you'd love to highlight/feature in a design

an overview of our design & build process:

consultation

site analysis

design & build

we meet in-person at the site of your potential project to discuss your needs and creative ideas, learn a little about each other, and get a vibe check

we walk your property to determine the project footprint, assess environmental factors (e.g. soil quality, drainage, sun exposure, how the space is currently being used) and identify any stone on property that you’d like to use

Tall Grass proposes a design plan based on all of the information we’ve gathered. we refine our plan with you until we’re all excited about it, and then we get the build started

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photography

being outside is where we feel most alive, where we feel most grounded, connected, and present. it’s where we feel most inspired and creative. and we love sharing this with others, whether it’s stopping mid-trail to admire the colors of a leaf, the softness of a flower petal, the texture of stone and tree bark–or sharing experiences and spaces that remind us of that connection we all share with the outdoors, with ourselves, and each other

the photos we create at Tall Grass reflect the beauty and details of the human experience while outdoors. the feelings, details, senses, interactions, and emotions that are activated in these shared moments and spaces

who our photo sessions are for:

you have something special to celebrate and want to have these moments captured in a favorite space outside
you're eloping and have chosen an outdoor space as your destination
you want to celebrate yourself with an outdoor portrait session
you work outside and would like to have photos of your projects/spaces for your portfolio
you have an upcoming outdoor project, event, or experience that you want to have photos of
you have an idea of an outdoor photo session and would like to connect/collaborate to bring it to life

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dry stone workshops

who this is for:

you have a DIY stone project that you're ready to move forward with and looking for guidance/support 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

an overview of our workshop process:

consultation

site analysis

design

site preparation

safety intro &
tool demo

build

we meet in-person at the site of your potential project to discuss your needs and creative ideas, learn a little about each other, and get a vibe check

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

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

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

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

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