"What in the world is that sound?"

We kept stopping along the trail leading to the cliffs to stop and listen for a sound that we could not identify. I finally decided that we must be getting close to the world's largest rock tumbler. I wasn't too far off. There are special coves along the Nova Scotia coast where the tidal action rolls large stones up steep inclines of maybe 15 feet twice a day. The sound is mesmerizing. Imagine thousands of bowling balls clicking against each other.

Several days later we were in a shop near Ingonish in Cape Breton when we spotted some of these stones that had been turned into vases. As usual, this sent us out on a scouting mission to find out who was behind Stoneworks.

These rock tumbler coves are the source of the beautiful stone vases that are fashioned by Darren and Marie. They have a good eye for geologically interesting forms and are allowed to pack out only as many as they can carry. Darren slab cuts the bottoms and core drills the holes and voila! They naturally hold water and become some of the most interesting vases that you will ever find.

Darren will tell you, " "You've got to like people." You've got to believe in your product, and you've got to have a good product. Those three things make it easy for you. The best thing about this business is knowing that something you made is now in another person's house, where people can enjoy it."

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We have many Stoneworks vases in the gallery. Shown is a sampling of some sizes and typical prices.

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