If you believe that your home’s outdoor space should be as intentional and inspiring as the rooms inside, SmoothStone Landscaping is a name you should know. Based in Bozeman, Montana, SmoothStone goes beyond traditional landscaping to design spaces that foster connection, beauty, and balance with the land.

 


More Than Landscaping: A Philosophy of Living Outdoors

SmoothStone isn’t just about stone pathways or manicured lawns; it’s a vision. By blending thoughtful design, skilled craftsmanship, and respect for Montana’s natural beauty, they create spaces where life happens. From family dinners on the patio to quiet mornings in a garden retreat, every project is designed to enrich the way people live, work, and play.

Their mission? To…

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Montana’s wild country has always pulled in those with an appetite for adventure, solace, and stories. Decades ago, the open landscapes of Big Sky Country lured none other than Ernest Hemingway, the Nobel Prize-winning author whose terse prose and larger-than-life persona reshaped twentieth-century literature. But few realize how deeply Hemingway’s connection to Montana ran, and how the state’s wildness left its mark on both his personal life and his iconic writing.

Hemingway Arrives in the West

Ernest Hemingway first came to Montana in the late 1930s, hot on the heels of the success of “A Farewell to Arms” and restless for new hunting grounds and new inspiration. The American West, still raw and untamed, offered Hemingway everything he craved:…

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