Details

As these three stone planting boxes near completion, I’ve been enjoying the unique details in this reclaimed granite. Working with such rich materials allows me to connect my craft with the history embedded in each stone. In Saint George, Maine, where this multiphase project is taking place, the area’s deep quarrying history is all around us.

On the drive into the site, hidden on the sides of the road, are sleeping monoliths—granite cut years ago and abandoned to gather lichen. It’s a quiet reminder of how this landscape has been shaped by generations of stoneworkers. Now, sitting next to the newly built planters, I can look across the water to the remnants of an old quarry on Clark Island. That connection to the past is one of the reasons I love working here.

This project has been a joy, not only because of the beautiful materials but because the clients share this appreciation of history. They specifically wanted to preserve the character of the reclaimed granite, keeping the old drill marks, especially the deep ones. They want the site to connect to its history.

These planting boxes are part of a larger project that is unfolding in phases. Though it’s a small site, we’re creating a series of outdoor spaces that are fun, functional, and deeply rooted in the area's stonework history.