Setting the Last Stone: Finishing a Dry-Laid Stone Wall in Maine

Some projects leave an impression long after the final stone is set. It’s bittersweet when a job comes to an end. Weeks spent driving to the same job site, selecting stones from an ever-diminishing pile, eating lunch in the same sunny nook, and sharing the same inside jokes with the team—all of it becomes a rhythm, a routine. Sometimes, it feels like the project will go on forever.

And then, one day, it doesn’t.

Without much fanfare, the last stone is set in place. It’s a moment that feels slightly monumental and strangely ordinary all at once. You step back to take one last look at the work—at how every stone fits together to create something timeless. Then you pack up your tools, and just like that, it’s on to the next one.

This project was especially rewarding thanks to the collaboration with Steve from Fir Folk Stonework. His craftsmanship elevated every part of the job. Together, as experienced stonemasons, we brought this dry-laid stone wall in Maine to life—a design that showcases the art of stonemasonry and is built to stand the test of time.

At Norton Stoneworks, every project is an opportunity to combine traditional stoneworking techniques with creative design. Whether you’re looking for a skilled stone contractor to build a timeless wall, patio, or artistic feature, the process is as important to us as the final result.