WELCOME TO LIVING STONE

ABOUT DJANGO

DJANGO'S VISION

DESIGN AND CONSULATATION

WELCOME TO LIVING STONE

A natural stone construction company located in New York's beautiful Hudson Valley. We offer a wide range of construction services are that are in harmony with our Earth. Owner Django Houston welcomes you to view his work and leave a comment or questions if you are more curious about what Living Stone can do for you. Django's innate relationship with the natural world, place and stone has inspired a lifelong connection with co-creation. As a child, Django spent years exploring, noticing, developing an aesthetic that expresses a deep respect for harmony between human kind and this amazing medium.

ABOUT DJANGO

Having been born and raised in the Hudson Valley, Django spent years exploring, observing, and developing an aesthetic that expresses a deep respect for harmony between human kind and this amazing medium. Surrounded by a family of artists, he was able to tap into a reservoir of creativity and inspiration. Django has also found inspiration in many other gifted and talented people. Some of these are Andy Goldsworthy (British sculpture), Harvey Fite (opus 40 creator), Michael Reynolds (eco architect). This, in combination with a fondness for working with the earth has led to Django a lifelong connection to stone.

OUR VISION

Human beings have been working with stone for millennia. The evidence they have left behind is fascinating. This fascination has lead Django to delve into the world of these ancient builders. Django is currently a member of NEARA, New England’s Antiquities Research Association, a group dedicated to the study and preservation of New England's stone sites.

DESIGN AND CONSULTATION

One of Django's main goals as a stonemason is to create a design that fits its space, and to build functional sculpture that relates to the surrounding environment. Formulating a budget is a key part of the process, and it is important to have a general sense of how much one can spend.

Testimonials

  • Django Houston is stoneworker and artist in one. His thoroughness, creativity and hard work really brought to life the many projects I hired him to execute on my residence in Woodstock, NY.

    Michael Tsoumpas, Woodstock, NY

  • Django Houston has a passion for working with raw rock! He not only is an artisan but a sculptor as he creates walkways, patios, stone wall and rock gardens. He has an unique eye as he selects the stones to use and he visually creates a graphic design before he starts his project. He has the “old” vision of Stonehenge for he loves the durability and timelessness of beautiful stone…but he also creates a ‘new’ life in the openness, randomness and creativity of his designs.

    Robin Raymond, Ashokan, NY

  • Django Houston is a Master Craftsman in his masonry design and construction. Django’s creations reflect his appreciation for the beauty of the earth and the environment. His quality workmanship is apparent in his attention to detail and his ability to work creatively with the site in sculpting the landscape with his Living Stone.

    Patti Van Wagner, Mt. Tremper, NY

  • Django did a major three tiered garden bed renovation with paths throughout. We were really pleased with his design, implementation and result. The quality of his workmanship, his hard work ethic and his easy going personality made him a delight to work with. We highly recommend him.

    Larry & Jenna Perl, Palenville, NY