By Dale Roberson

Rocks are the bane of most property owners on the west side of the Balcones Fault.

To Phillip Hoggatt, stone, especially limestone, is the crux of his art and living. Hoggatt, who with his wife Michelle, is co-owner of Carved Stone, Inc. He spends his days making beautiful and meaningful art from stone.

They have owned their shop on 9-1/2 acres on Bell Springs Road west of Dripping Springs since 1997. Their new office/show room is testament to Phillip’s artisanship. Shelves ...