Our Landscaping stone is a micaschist flat stone formed in the lower Devonian Period
Offering Goshen Stone for walls, patios, hearths, stepping stones and landscaping stone in Massachusetts
Keywords: Goshen Stone, Stonewalls, Patio Stone, Stepping Stones, Pathway Stone, Landscaping Stone, Walkway Stone, Water Garden Stone, Pond Stone, Ornamental Stone, Pillars, Located in Goshen, Massachusetts 01032
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
25 Years
What is your primary product or service?
Dimension Stone: Patio Stone, Wall Stone, Stepping Stones, Pond Stone, Steps, Treads, Flagging, Pillars, Ornamental Stone, Organic Stone....
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Gary Warner of Goshen Stone Quarry has been quarrying mica schist for 25 years on land that belonged to his family since the 1770s. Schist is a metamorphic stone that was created by heat and pressure acting on the mud and clay at the bottom of what was ocean over 400 million years ago, It can easily (relatively speaking) be split into leaves or layers.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We offer a quality product held to the strictest standards. We are proud to say if you give us the proper lead time your order will be ready as scheduled.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We have one location that is big enough for a life time of stone.
Provide detailed directions to your location
We are located on Rte 9 (71 Berkshire Trail West) in Goshen Mass. If your coming up Rte 9 from the center of Williamsburg you would continue up Rte 9 towards Goshen. When you go by the Goshen Store and Goshen Post Office we are about 1/2 mile down on the left. If you hit the Spruce Corner Restaurant you have gone too far.
What type of payments do you accept?
We accept Cash, Checks, MasterCard, Visa, Discover and American Express.
Which areas do you service?
We serve all over New England. We go to New York, New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Cape Code.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Gary Warner is the owner and George Wade Jr runs daily operations.
What are your hours of operation?
We are open Monday - Friday 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM and we close for lunch between 12:00 and 12:30.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
Wow what a wonderful place. This is amazing.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
"Schist Happens"