Walt’s journey started by spending over 25 years in his family’s landscaping business passionately designing and building gardens. Having always been intrigued by natural stone, Walt started to experiment with the creation of small stone basins. Loving how he felt while carving lead him to Celestial studio in Barre Vermont where he was mentored by three of North America’s greatest granite sculptors, Gary Sassi, Jim Sardonis and Guiliano Cecchinelli. Together they taught him the Old World methods of stone sculpting.

The skill and creative talent that he developed carving stone combined with the business sense derived from operating a successful landscape business, have led Walt on an incredible journey in life.

Walt developed a large carving studio within a quarry, combining Old World wisdom with modern technology. Leading professionals in the design world seek out Walt to collaborate on projects, brining his work across North America. Much of his work is dedicated to the healing world where sculptures are placed in cancer centers, extended heath care facilities and hospices, assisting people in finding joy, peace and meaning in their lives. Bringing natural stone and sculpture to the interior world, Walt creates dramatic yet functional kitchen and powder room sinks that touch people in their everyday lives. Walt has also been asked to create meaningful, personal memorials that reflect the lives of people, allowing their memories to live on. Carving unique, one of a kind garden art has continued to allow Walt to combine his talents in garden design and construction with his creative pursuit of sculpture.

His combination of design, creativity, carving abilities and fabrication skills have provided limitless possibilities for sculpture to exist.