Denver’s iconic City Park is the site of our first Colorado project in 2025 and we’re providing free lodging! SESSION DATES: April 13-18, April 20-25, and April 27 – […]
Denver’s iconic City Park is the site of our first Colorado project in 2025 and we’re providing free lodging! SESSION DATES: April 13-18, April 20-25, and April 27 – […]
Denver’s iconic City Park is the site of our first Colorado project in 2025 and we’re providing free lodging! SESSION DATES: April 13-18, April 20-25, and April 27 – […]
Brick, Earth, Stone, and Timber (BEST) Preservation Workshops with the National Park Service Location: Wupatki National Monument Dates: April 28 - May 2, 2025 Description: Masonry structures require careful understanding of their materials, construction methods, conditions, and environment before any intervention is performed. Students in Pre-contact Masonry Preservation and Repair will explore these concepts, […]
Brick, Earth, Stone, and Timber (BEST) Preservation Workshops with the National Park Service Location: Zion National Park Dates: May 5 - 9, 2025 Description: Dry-stone masonry—where stones are stacked on one another without the use of mortar—is one of the earliest building skills developed by humans and used for building shelters, fortifications, burials, structures, […]
1 Day – 8:00 am to 3:00 pm The decision to repoint a masonry structure is most often related to some obvious signs of deterioration, such as disintegrating mortar, cracks in mortar joints, loose bricks or stones, or damp walls. On the surface, restoration projects may appear straightforward and intuitive, but there’s no substitute for […]
Roll through the hills of Vermont’s Green Mountains as we get set to restore the historic CCC-era pavilion at the Hapgood Pond Recreation Area! SESSION DATES: May 25-30 and June 1-6 […]
Roll through the hills of Vermont’s Green Mountains as we get set to restore the historic CCC-era pavilion at the Hapgood Pond Recreation Area! SESSION DATES: May 25-30 and June 1-6 […]
Perhaps our longest continuing project to date, Forest Lodge is among our most popular volunteer opportunities, and with good reason. Early birds get the worm on this one, so […]
Perhaps our longest continuing project to date, Forest Lodge is among our most popular volunteer opportunities, and with good reason. Early birds get the worm on this one, so […]
1 Day – 8:00 am to 3:00 pm The decision to repoint a masonry structure is most often related to some obvious signs of deterioration, such as disintegrating mortar, cracks in mortar joints, loose bricks or stones, or damp walls. On the surface, restoration projects may appear straightforward and intuitive, but there’s no substitute for […]
Perhaps our longest continuing project to date, Forest Lodge is among our most popular volunteer opportunities, and with good reason. Early birds get the worm on this one, so […]
Get a jump start if you’d like to join us for our return voyage to Idaho! Lover’s of mountain vistas, masonry, and good eating will find solace at last season’s […]
Kickstart your career in dry stone masonry with our expert-led course. Gain hands-on experience and industry-relevant skills in stone shaping, cutting, and construction. Build your future, one stone at a time! PERFECT FOR BEGINNERS AND ENTHUSIASTS: NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE NECESSARY HANDS-ON TRAINING: GAIN SKILLS IN BOTH HISTORIC AND MODERN STONE CONSTRUCTION LEARN FROM AN […]
Get a jump start if you’d like to join us for our return voyage to Idaho! Lover’s of mountain vistas, masonry, and good eating will find solace at last season’s popular destination, the Birch Creek Charcoal Kilns – space is limited and both sessions will likely fill to capacity! SESSION DATES: July 6-11, July 13-18, and […]
Get a jump start if you’d like to join us for our return voyage to Idaho! Lover’s of mountain vistas, masonry, and good eating will find solace at last season’s […]
1 Day – 8:00 am to 3:00 pm The decision to repoint a masonry structure is most often related to some obvious signs of deterioration, such as disintegrating mortar, cracks in mortar joints, loose bricks or stones, or damp walls. On the surface, restoration projects may appear straightforward and intuitive, but there’s no substitute for […]
1 Day – 8:00 am to 3:00 pm The decision to repoint a masonry structure is most often related to some obvious signs of deterioration, such as disintegrating mortar, cracks in mortar joints, loose bricks or stones, or damp walls. On the surface, restoration projects may appear straightforward and intuitive, but there’s no substitute for […]
Brick, Earth, Stone, and Timber (BEST) Preservation Workshops with the National Park Service Location: Frederick, MD Dates: September 8 - 12, 2025 Description: Historic brick masonry buildings are relatively simple construction systems, but their preservation requires a sound understanding of stone, brick, and mortars; their weathering; and how they function together as a […]
In this five-day class, instructors will take you through the history and theory of stone construction, making of mortar, and shaping of fieldstone into building stone. Presentations will provide insight […]
In this five-day class, instructors will take you through the history and theory of stone construction, making of mortar, and shaping of fieldstone into building stone. Presentations will provide insight […]
1 Day – 8:00 am to 3:00 pm The decision to repoint a masonry structure is most often related to some obvious signs of deterioration, such as disintegrating mortar, cracks in mortar joints, loose bricks or stones, or damp walls. On the surface, restoration projects may appear straightforward and intuitive, but there’s no substitute for […]
1 Day – 8:00 am to 3:00 pm The decision to repoint a masonry structure is most often related to some obvious signs of deterioration, such as disintegrating mortar, cracks in mortar joints, loose bricks or stones, or damp walls. On the surface, restoration projects may appear straightforward and intuitive, but there’s no substitute for […]
1 Day – 8:00 am to 3:00 pm The decision to repoint a masonry structure is most often related to some obvious signs of deterioration, such as disintegrating mortar, cracks in mortar joints, loose bricks or stones, or damp walls. On the surface, restoration projects may appear straightforward and intuitive, but there’s no substitute for […]