Dry Stone Walling
Dry stone walls, (also called dry-stack walls) is a method of constructing the wall without using any mortar to hold the stones together. I am building them on my land to clear the ground and landscaping, as preparation for planting as well as a windbreak and erosion prevention structure. This is a traditional building method Read more > Dry Stone Walling
Some historical photos and building process
The cottage – front facade, before I started with dry stone walling
Approach and the back facade
This is the North facade of my cottage last year, just before it was completely finished. It is the stone-built, completely off-grid cottage that I built on the inherited land.
Southern facade of the cottage, before the windows and doors were installed.
Cottage and a water reservoir that I also built across the patio. The water is harvested from the roof of the cottage and collected in the reservoir. I use this harvested water to water my gardens (fig field, almonds field, lavender, carob trees …)
The front door of the cottage with the installed door and window.