The craft of dry stone walling has been practiced for centuries to build structures around the world. A dry stone wall is built without the use of mortar and instead employs a set of construction principles that provide the structural integrity needed for a long-lasting wall. Not only is a properly built dry stone wall structurally sound, it is also an art form that brings beauty into a landscape unlike any other form of construction.
Dry Stone Walling Workshop 2026
October 26-29
Downtown Forestville Park
6990 Front St, Forestville, CA
Join a four-day workshop to learn the fundamentals of building a structurally sound dry stone wall from the ground up. Learn principles of wall construction, as well as site and materials preparation. We will be building a seat-wall at the Downtown Oaks Park in Forestville, CA. Registration below.
Come to the heart of the Russian River Valley and learn from certified instructor Dan Peterson on how to construct a freestanding double-faced seat-wall. You will build with stone from a local quarry and engage in hands-on experience with the five basic rules of structural dry stone walling. You will go home with a basic understanding of how to apply age-old principles of dry stone construction to any type of stone and project.
This workshop is recommended for:
Trades professionals (masons, landscape contractors, parks departments)
Design professionals (architects, landscape architects, landscape designers, engineers)
DIYers, homeowners, hobbyists
Cost: $800
8 spots available
Scholarships may be available pending sponsorship, please inquire at christa@christamone.com.
Lodging and meals are not included.
Workshop specifics will be sent out to participants well in advance.
Registration ends May 1st.
We are actively seeking sponsorship to help cover the costs of the workshop and/or provide scholarships for students and underprivileged individuals. Please consider a donation to help this workshop run!
Consider a donation towards:
Instruction: $3000
Stone: $5000
Scholarships: $800 per person (priority would go to students studying landscape construction at the Santa Rosa Junior College)
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Example of a double-sided seat wall built by 10 participants of a drystone walling workshop in Santa Fe, NM with the Stone Foundation.
Past workshop photos:
