Hands-On Stone
Since 1982
Who We Are
Located in the Berkshires, Massachusetts, Monterey Masonry is a nationally acclaimed company specializing in all aspects of the stone and brick masons’ trade. Our stone yard is a retail source for antique, reclaimed, and one of a kind architectural pieces and hard to find stone and brick.
Builders of stone walls, brick or stone fireplaces, brick walks, stone steps, stone and brick facades, and historic restorations, Monterey Masonry is renowned for its meticulous workmanship and respect for traditional materials and construction.
Read Historic Masonry Restoration, Through the Eyes of a Master Stonemason by Mark Mendel
The masons of Monterey Masonry have a combined experience of over 100 years in the various aspects of the craft. Before graduating up to the full status of “mason” many have served an extended apprenticeship with Mark and all of his masons are expected to share a commitment to excellence and a respect for the traditional ways of working in stone. Many of the masons have been with Monterey Masonry for over fifteen years.
Mark Mendel is the founder of Monterey Masonry, where he is the head designer and director. Mark has been an innovator in stonework for over 40 years. He began his career in Maine apprenticing with master masons Merton Reynolds and Guy Leeman and has since traveled the country designing and building in stone and brick. A master now himself, he is a mentor, teacher, lecturer, and founder of Monterey Masonry. He encourages the use of period materials and historic techniques in both 18th century restoration and in his 21st century designs. In addition to his masonry, Mark is a poet, a sculptor and Zen Buddhist.