DRY STONE WALLS IN MAINE
Dry stone walling is a traditional building technique where stones are fitted together without mortar. The weight and friction of properly placed stones create stable, durable structures that can last for centuries. This approach is particularly well-suited to Maine's climate, where mortared walls often crack from freeze-thaw cycles. The result: walls that are both functional and beautiful. Below are examples of residential dry stone walls across coastal Maine.
Southport Garden Wall
This curved retaining wall transforms a raised septic field into usable garden space. Built to follow the natural contours of the site, the wall creates terraced planting beds while managing the elevation change.
Midcoast Maine Sculptural Wall
A sculptural take on traditional dry stone walling. The curved design follows the granite outcroppings throughout the property, while the narrow pass-through creates an intimate experience with the stone.
Bristol, Maine Garden Enclosure Walls
This stone wall traces the memory of an old barn foundation. Rather than rebuilding what was lost, the design suggests what might have been: a garden enclosure that feels both ancient and new.
Spruce Head, Maine Retaining Wall
This stone retaining wall carves out a fire pit nook on a steep oceanside slope. Built with reclaimed granite from a nearby abandoned quarry, each stone carries the drill marks and patina of its history.
Waterford Stone Wall
Built entirely from materials found on site: hand-hewn granite blocks from an 1800s barn foundation and lichen-covered fieldstone from the property's woods. The challenge of working only with what's available creates walls that feel rooted in the landscape's history.
