Some of the stones found by Erin Place, Mike Zybert and Liz Potter of Stones and Homegrowns in Norway, ME. Rose Lincoln/Photographer
Some of the barrettes made by Erin Place, Mike Zybert and Liz Potter of Stones and Homegrowns in Norway, ME. Rose Lincoln/Photographer
Erin Place, from left, Mike Zybert and Liz Potter of Stones and Homegrowns in their basement workshop in Norway, ME.Rose Lincoln/Photographer
Liz Potter of Stones and Homegrowns in Norway, ME.Rose Lincoln/Photographer
Stones and Homegrowns owners, Mike Zybert, from left, Liz Potter and Erin Place (in back) panning at Crystal Creek on their Norway property. Many stones classified as precious gems now, were thrown back onto the land in the 1960Õs and 70Õs. Lapidaries say, Òthe deeper you dig, the better it gets.Ó Rose Lincoln/Photographer
Stones and Homegrowns owners, Erin Place, from left, Liz Potter and Mike Zybert at Crystal Creek on their Norway property. ÒPhil and I are twin flamesÓ said Place, Òwe have lived many lifetimes together. It was an instant connection. We (four) found connection, tooÉWe live as a family and share everything.Ó Rose Lincoln/Photographer
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