Stones / Bones / Tones

A week of building, broth and vocalization

Come out of hibernation this spring and join master stone worker Adam Fisher and vocalist Shay Nichols for six days of immersion learning the ancient craft of dry stone walling and connecting to the land and each other with the sound of our voices. 

April 27-May 3, 2026

Stones

We will harvest stone from the adjacent old farm stonewalls and begin constructing a free standing dry stone wall around the kitchen garden. Fundamental lessons of site planning, stone sorting, foundation building, battering, hearting, tie stones, corner precision, and creating wall breaks will all be discussed and practiced. 

Bones

At the center of the week, shepherd and cook Sarah Ryhanen will tend the giant outdoor cauldron, simmering deeply nourishing broth from the bones stored in the farm’s deep freezer. Meals will be simple, collaborative and rewarding. Making broth, cooking dried beans and basic soup building skills will be shared.

Tones

With a nod to the deep history of work song, we will explore the voice as a tool of rhythm, breath, coordination, and collective effort — activating one of the animal body’s primary expressive instruments while we work. No need to have any singing experience. In fact, if this part scares you then this is definitely an experience you should consider!