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The mission of the nonprofit Dry Stone Conservancy is to revive and promote the ancient craft of dry stone masonry and to preserve existing dry stone structures.

Description:
The Dry Stone Conservancy's primary goals are to: 1. Revive and maintain the lost craft of dry stone construction; 2. Conserve existing dry stone structures through repair and reconstruction; and 3. Advocate for public education on the craft of dry stone construction. The DSC holds workshops for the public and training and certification programs for masons. The DSC has a reference library and a referral list of certified dry stone masons are available to the public.

History:
The Dry Stone Conservancy was formed in 1995 by a group of central Kentucky citizens concerned for the preservation of old stone structures, particularly the rock fences of the Bluegrass. Staff includes an Executive Director, Restoration Manager, and Master Craftsman / Training Program Manager.

Contact people:

E Chris Harp, Executive Director, (phone) Annie Dowling, Administrative Assistant, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (859) 266-4807

Address:

1065 Dove Run Rd., Ste. 6 Lexington, KY 40502 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.drystoneusa.org

Directions:

From New Circle Road (4) take Tates Creek Rd. Exit towards Lexington, turn right on Dove Run Road (across from the entrance to Lansdowne Shopping Center), and turn left into the parking lot. Walk up the steps to the third. . . (more)   Nearest Bus Stop: 2 blocks, 5 minute walk