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We worked with a client to showcase a 48" granite millstone.

In the small garden behind the house, the goal was to create a water feature with the millstone as the central focus. After much brainstorming and many sketches, this is what we designed and installed. The water level was lowered for the photograph to display the detail of the brickwork and the center support column. One does not see the liner, wires, or overflow pipes as the fountain is enjoyed. Pre-planning and creative design of all aspects of a feature is what we believe sets ours apart.

We located a matching brick to the house to create the 7' x 7' basin. A bluestone cap was installed to dress up the top of the wall. This small garden space now has a beautiful water feature that sets it apart from a normal backyard area.

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A custom fountain showcasing a 48" antique granite millstone. The millstone weighs around 800 pounds. The functioning water level height is normally one...

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KMS Woodworks Nederland, CO

Wow...that is pretty cool. Another possible idea would have been to use it as the base for a sundial.

on Feb 07, 2012 · Like 0
Miriam I New York, NY

This is beautiful. All your work is.

on Feb 07, 2012 · Like 0
HandyANDY Home Renovation... Marietta, GA

Great idea! Turned out really well and you were able to tie it back into the original home design. Happy to network...

on Feb 07, 2012 · Like 0
David S Fayetteville, GA

KUDOS .....YOU GUYS DO GREAT WORK .

on Feb 08, 2012 · Like 0
Southern Trillium LLC Stone Mountain, GA

Thanks for the great comments!

on Feb 08, 2012 · Like 0
Flowerscapes Garden Desig... Suwanee, GA

I love the way the water flows off the millstone!

on Feb 08, 2012 · Like 0
Douglas Hunt New Smyrna Beach, FL

That is really handsome and must generate some great "water sounds."

on Feb 10, 2012 · Like 0
Vicki Smyrna, GA

wow, wonderful idea!

on Feb 23, 2012 · Like 0
Edna P Lexington, KY

love the millstone, would look awesome in my back yard with rock instead of brick, looks like it must be tranquil, awesome in the matching of the house in the pic.

on Mar 20, 2012 · Like 0
Pam D Alexandria, LA

Great work. Love the millstone and the way the water flows all around the stone. You had to get that perfectly level for the water to flow like that.

on Apr 27, 2012 · Like 0
N C Marshfield, MA

perfect!

on May 31, 2012 · Like 0