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There are two things I’m saving for. A solar Tuscan tile roof and a self-designed limestone surround for some type of simple DIY wading pool. Here in the Shenandoah Valley of West Virginia and Virginia, limestone and bluestone are plentiful and has been used for centuries in local builds. Stone is a big deal here […]
There are two things I’m saving for. A solar Tuscan tile roof and a self-designed limestone surround for some type of simple DIY wading pool. Here in the Shenandoah Valley of West Virginia and Virginia, limestone and bluestone are plentiful and has been used for centuries in local builds. Stone is a big deal here and each personal landscape that incorporates it has a feeling of strength, history and fortification. Our picturesque and preserved quarries (as seen below) are enjoyed by locals for swimming and picnicking during the summer months. They’ve even been featured in films. Photo courtesy of Paolo Benedetti. This post is brought to you in collaboration with MIA+BSI: The Natural Stone Institute. Visit their website here to learn more about natural stone.  Thank you for supporting our sponsors that help us bring you free, original content.
The Bakerton quarry is gorgeous local spot for a day in the sun and a sunset row through the caves. Photo: Nick D?Amico
The Martinsburg quarry is another spot known for safe swimming and gazing at the beautiful massive stone and blue waters. Photo: Nick D?Amico
With all of the granite co...
There are two things I’m saving for. A solar Tuscan tile roof and a self-designed limestone surround for some type of simple DIY wading pool. Here in the Shenandoah Valley of West Virginia and Virginia, limestone and bluestone are plentiful and has been used for centuries in local builds. Stone is a big deal here and each personal landscape that incorporates it has a feeling of strength, history and fortification. Our picturesque and preserved quarries (as seen below) are enjoyed by locals for swimming and picnicking during the summer months. They’ve even been featured in films. Photo courtesy of Paolo Benedetti. This post is brought to you in collaboration with MIA+BSI: The Natural Stone Institute. Visit their website here to learn more about natural stone.  Thank you for supporting our sponsors that help us bring you free, original content.
The Bakerton quarry is gorgeous local spot for a day in the sun and a sunset row through the caves. Photo: Nick D?Amico
The Martinsburg quarry is another spot known for safe swimming and gazing at the beautiful massive stone and blue waters. Photo: Nick D?Amico
With all of the granite co...
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