Stoned

Posted on November 2, 2009January 19, 2010 by Simon

I got a new batch of stones from the San Gabriel River a few months ago. After they sat in the driveway for a few months I had some large men move them around. This one I’m going to clean, dri... Read More

The Rainbow Stone

Posted on July 24, 2009July 24, 2009 by Simon

The Men of Stone showed their gratitude to Rainbow Canyon Ranch by installing a beautiful fountain near the office at the ranch. The final installation The design objective (without the deer or the tr... Read More

Free Ranging Rocks

Posted on June 11, 2009 by Simon

There are two kinds of rocks in the world: “Free Ranging” and “Caged.” This picture illustrates the point nicely. the large boulder and small rocks along the petunias in the ... Read More

Fishman Stone Installed

Posted on April 17, 2009 by Simon

The Men of Stone shown here are celebrating the installation of the Fishman Stone: Dick, Simon and Howard We are now taking reservations for phase two stones. Contact Simon for more information The St... Read More

The Fishman Stone

Posted on April 15, 2009 by Simon

Today the Men of Stone are installing the Fishman Stone. This is our first qualified installation in the second phase. This picture shows it during its trial on the test stand. This picture answers ... Read More

The Colbert Stone

Posted on February 12, 2009 by Simon

The Men of Stone completed their first public installation last week at Colbert Studios 94 North Baldwin in Sierra Madre, CA. The owner of Colbert Studios, Allyn Colbert was extremely gracious, help... Read More

Latest Fountain Installed

Posted on June 25, 2008 by Simon

We (The Men of Stone) finally finished the installation of the fountain in the David’s garden It looks good. This is our fifth permanent installation and both the product and the installation ... Read More

Garden Art

Posted on December 26, 2007December 26, 2007 by Simon

In Santa Fe we bought a garden sculpture/mobile from a very nice young man, Ben Malley at Wiford Gallery. I finally arrived and I finally installed it. When the wind blows it turns and reminds me of f... Read More

Sculpture Garden in San Francisco

Posted on December 6, 2007 by Simon

Here are a few photos of a beautiful Zen garden Nurit took me to see in San Francisco. I wanted to walk along the waterfront but Nurit insisted that we go down along Market Street. Suddenly tucked... Read More

How to Lift a Cannon

Posted on August 25, 2007 by Simon

This photo shows a cannon gin: Lifting circa 1864 This photo shows a boulder gin: Lifting circa 2007 Things don’t change much.... Read More

Simon Burrow

Quirky thoughts from an old man.

Category: Stones, Water and Spirit