A Timeless Craft Creating Beauty with Stone

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After completing my landscape design trade in 1987, I discovered a profound love for stone—both the naturally occurring stone in creeks and waterfalls, and the human-crafted stone structures.

To me, stone has always been a timeless element that bridges civilization with nature. In 1989, a traditional stonemasonry business in Castlemaine recognised my enthusiasm and offered to train me in the craft.

After a few years working on various building projects, I decided to venture out on my own, merging house and garden with an unwavering passion for creating beautiful spaces both indoors and outdoors.

Over the years, many projects have come and gone, but my passion remains strong. This passion has been passed down to a new generation: my son Joshua, now my junior partner, and Patty Harmer, our apprentice craftsman. We favour local stone and prefer using the time-honoured tools of the trade— hammers, stone chisels, and splitting tools.

I cherish the integrity and timeless beauty of stone and its innate connection to the earth. Our guiding principle is simple: "It has to be beautiful."

Beauty that lasts.

www.brackenlandscaping.com Bracken Landscaping & Stonemasonry @brackenstonemasonry

Contact: Paul 0409 180 061 • Josh 0413 509 088 brackenlandscaping.stone@gmail.com