Sonam during his
apprenticeship years.

"This is the oldest craft in the world," Lama says. "This was done a long time before we had cement or bricks. We have to make sure the stones hold each other. If one stone moves it will push another one and another one . . . "

Sonam Lama,
a Master Craftsman

Sonam was educated as a novice monk in Ganden Monastery in Tibet, where he studied the art of dry stonemasonry. After graduating from his four year apprenticeship under a master stonemason, Sonam emigrated to the United States.

Sonam has been practicing his craft in this country since 1984. He works with clients or their architects to design unique stonewalls or structures that blend well with existing buildings and terrain. This includes the selection of appropriate materials such as flagstone, bluestone, marble, etc.

Call 413-665-5556 to discuss your stonework plans.