Customer Testimonials
Customer Emails
Our craftsmanship is loved by many. Hear how we transform stone into meaningful memories from our delighted customers.
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“I just wanted to let you know that my Aunt received the food slab on Saturday and LOVES it! She sent me a picture of it. I want to thank you for picking out such a lovely piece. Thank you again, and Best wishes, ”
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“I cannot properly explain how much I love the coasters! They’re absolutely gorgeous!! The fact that they actually absorb condensation makes them the perfect coasters in my opinion. It’s easy to forget how beautiful seemingly plain looking rocks can be on the inside. I will definitely purchase from American Stonecraft again. I wish you continued success!”
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“I was in Florida of all places when I came across your stone pieces. I live in Princeton, MA. I think they are awesome. I want one. I will put it on my Christmas list.Too bad it is so difficult to select on-line. They are so unique that you have to select one in person I grew up in a stone house (In Princeton) and currently live on Pine Hill (also in Princeton) which I believe is a glacial dump of rock. I love rocks.I just thought you might be interested in the following photos. One rock lover to another. ”
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“Hello, Gerald – I hope by now you have gotten our check for stones. They arrived yesterday to a great flurry of excitement! They are beautiful!!! Michael immediately began opening them – on the porch where they were delivered. He couldn’t even wait to get them inside! As he would open one, he would bring it in to us to show us. What a fun morning it was! We love them!! Thank you, thank you. ”
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“Wow! We received the order yesterday, and the selection is wonderful! The variations in color are exquisite…I’m in love with them.The customer for whom we needed the family size came in immediately and bought one. She was so pleased with the coloration, as she said it picked up the tone of the cherry cabinets her client had selected. Rumor has it she is coming back today to get another (her neighbor just came in to buy one for a gift and indicated I’d be getting another visit). Great job! SO glad we spent time talking with you in Boston. There is a really nice “story” behind your stonecraft, which makes for easier selling on our end. Wishing you continued success. ”
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“We love buying these as gifts. This one is going to South Africa; others have gone to Utah, Maine and England!”
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“Hello Mr. Croteau! Thank you for sending this, and for shipping to the newlyweds in Reno. We just purchased two more of these from Mann Orchards this week and are giving them as gifts. We of course originally found these up k… ”
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“It’s a perfect gift for couples who get married here. Amy P ”
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Meet the Maker
Gerald Croteau
Master Stoneworker
For 15+ years, I’ve has been perfecting the art of stonework in my lovely studio nestled into the heart of New England. What started as a passion for agriculture and the landscape of New England stonewalls, has matured into a Benefit Corporation and registered trademark: American Stonecraft ®
“Every place has a story, and sometimes where a stone is from is one of its best attributes,” I like to explain. “My job is to reveal a stone’s inner beauty, preserve its story, and bring people together.”
I sustainably source freshly “grown” fieldstones from farms, or use a stone that you pick out. This ensures that each board serves your family for generations, but preserves its collectibility and provenance.
“Every place has a story, and sometimes where a stone is from is one of its best attributes,” I like to explain. “My job is to reveal a stone’s inner beauty, preserve its story, and bring people together.”
I sustainably source freshly “grown” fieldstones from farms, or use a stone that you pick out. This ensures that each board serves your family for generations, but preserves its collectibility and provenance.
My Commitment
Handcrafted Excellence
Every product is individually crafted with custom specialty tools, never mass-produced, ensuring unique character and superior quality. Sustainable Sourcing
Materials freshly grown at working farms or selected by customers from sentimental stones. Sentimental Value
Creating heirloom pieces that become part of your family’s story, passed down through generations. Lifetime Craftsmanship
Serial # for provenance. Built to last generations, backed by My lifetime guarantee of quality. Workshop Location
New England Benefit Corporation Est. 2012.
📍133 Congress St. Lowell, MA
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