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Kyle LeClaire, Field Operator
ABOUT LIVING STONE | MEET OUR TEAM | KYLE LECLAIREKyle LeClaire Field OperatorKyle LeClaire is a grading operator with eight years of hands-on construction experience, working his way up from laborer to project manager before finding his niche in sitework and grading....
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Chad Vanne, Lead Estimator
ABOUT LIVING STONE | MEET OUR TEAM | CHAD VANNEChad Vanne Lead EstimatorAs a Lead Estimator, Chad brings over 25 years of comprehensive construction experience to the Living Stone team, having dedicated his career to building beautiful, healthy, resource efficient,...
Foster Griffith, Project Manager
ABOUT LIVING STONE | MEET OUR TEAM | FOSTER GRIFFITHFoster Griffith Project ManagerBorn and raised in Hendersonville, North Carolina, Foster Griffith brings over eight years of experience building and managing custom home projects throughout Western North Carolina....
Whisper Mountain
Whisper Mountain is a private, gated conservation community just north of Asheville, NC. With sweeping mountain views, preserved green space, and the Sky Valley Lodge, it offers a perfect balance of privacy, nature, and modern amenities. Living Stone Design + Build creates custom, green-certified homes here that embody luxury mountain living.
Where Wellness Meets Design: The Laurel, September 2025
Where Wellness Meets Design In Cashiers, a thoughtfully curated destination is changing the way homes are designed, built, and furnished—prioritizing health, harmony, and lasting value. Sean Sullivan of the Sullivan Family of Companies has dedicated his life to...
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Resilient Luxury Homes in North Carolina: Build With Confidence
Resilient Luxury Homes in North Carolina: Build with a Team You Can Trust Searching for luxury home builders, a seasoned Asheville custom home builder, or help to build on your lot? Start with one word: resilience. What “Resilient” Means in a Luxury Custom Home...
A Step-by-Step Guide to Building a Quality Custom Home
A Step-by-Step Guide to Building a Quality Custom Home Building a custom home should be exciting, not stressful. At Living Stone Design + Build, with 30 years of award-winning experience, we’re here to guide you through each step—making sure you build with no regrets....
Preventative Maintenance
2023 National Custom Home Builder of the Year
30+ Years of Design-Build Experience
Green Building Leadership
We prioritize designing and building homes that are as low-maintenance as possible—but no home is maintenance-free. Much like a high-performance vehicle, a high-performance home is designed to perform at a higher level, but it still requires thoughtful, routine care to keep it operating at its best. Living Stone Concierge helps protect that performance—and your investment—by giving you a trusted team to manage the ongoing care your home needs for years to come.
Two Premier Services
One Team, Long After Move-In
Membership
Preventative Maintenance Program
By Project
Custom Care Plan
1
Point of Contact
4
Pillars of care
30+
Years Building Homes
How the program Works
Four Pillars of Concierge Care
Through the Preventative Maintenance Program, your Living Stone Concierge delivers single point of contact service, so you no longer need to worry about finding trusted service contractors or waiting countless hours for them to show up. When there are third party workers in your home you can rest easy that your Living Stone Concierge will be there monitoring and ensuring a quality job is done.
Prevent
Repair
Improve
Your home should evolve with the way you live. Our Custom Care team handles personalized improvements—from hanging artwork and installing shelving to building fences and completing those finishing touches that make your home work better for you.
Trust
We believe your time is better spent enjoying your home than managing it. Our team takes care of the details, giving you one trusted resource and access to our network of proven professionals—so your home is cared for and your time stays yours.

Michael Blackstone
Warranty Specialist
As the overseer of our Preventative Maintenance Plan, he meticulously examines every detail of your home to ensure it is perfectly finished and maintained. With a wealth of experience in home construction and renovation from his years with various trade-related companies, Michael is the ultimate guardian of Living Stone standards. Beyond his professional expertise, Michael is a family man with a son, residing in the charming community of Old Fort. Entrust your project to Michael, where craftsmanship meets care.
Preventative Maintenance
2023 National Custom Home Builder of the Year
30+ Years of Design-Build Experience
Green Building Leadership
We prioritize designing and building homes that are as low-maintenance as possible—but no home is maintenance-free. Much like a high-performance vehicle, a high-performance home is designed to perform at a higher level, but it still requires thoughtful, routine care to keep it operating at its best. Living Stone Concierge helps protect that performance—and your investment—by giving you a trusted team to manage the ongoing care your home needs for years to come.
Two Premier Services
One Team, Long After Move-In
Membership
Preventative Maintenance Program
By Project
Custom Care Plan
1
Point of Contact
4
Pillars of care
30+
Years Building Homes
How the program Works
Four Pillars of Concierge Care
Through the Preventative Maintenance Program, your Living Stone Concierge delivers single point of contact service, so you no longer need to worry about finding trusted service contractors or waiting countless hours for them to show up. When there are third party workers in your home you can rest easy that your Living Stone Concierge will be there monitoring and ensuring a quality job is done.
Prevent
Repair
Improve
Your home should evolve with the way you live. Our Custom Care team handles personalized improvements—from hanging artwork and installing shelving to building fences and completing those finishing touches that make your home work better for you.
Trust
We believe your time is better spent enjoying your home than managing it. Our team takes care of the details, giving you one trusted resource and access to our network of proven professionals—so your home is cared for and your time stays yours.

Michael Blackstone
Warranty Specialist
As the overseer of our Preventative Maintenance Plan, he meticulously examines every detail of your home to ensure it is perfectly finished and maintained. With a wealth of experience in home construction and renovation from his years with various trade-related companies, Michael is the ultimate guardian of Living Stone standards. Beyond his professional expertise, Michael is a family man with a son, residing in the charming community of Old Fort. Entrust your project to Michael, where craftsmanship meets care.






