I think we can all agree, there is an inherent beauty to natural stone that most people find desirable for both residential and commercial designs. During my tenor here at Stone World, I have interviewed numerous architects, designers and homeowners about various projects featuring stone, and I always ask them to explain some reasons for selecting the materials they did. Timelessness, permanence and durability are usually among the explanations I receive. Of course, for the majority of the projects I have written about budget comes into play during the material selection process. But with so many varieties of natural stone available, those working on the design more often than not can find a way to incorporate stone one way or another.
In this issue of Stone World, I am excited to share an incredible story about how the Monks of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel in Meeteetse, WY, are building their own monastery out of Kansas Silverdale limestone and Colorado Buff sandstone. Their story truly exemplifies the saying: “Where there is a will there is a way.”