Ghost of Midnight

Best of FPF: Sam’s Stones

Amber shared the following discovery in the Stowe Forum. We thought it was well worth a share:

“This week, while moving a mounted TV in the Spruce Peak Arts lobby, Bill discovered something unexpected tucked behind it — a small stone, simple at first glance, but carrying a powerful story. It was one of Sam’s Stones (http://samstones.org).

Sam’s Stones are placed quietly in communities as reminders of connection, kindness, and memory. They honor Sam, a young Vermonter who loved music deeply, and whose spirit continues to inspire others through this project.

How fitting that one found its way into a performing arts center — a place where music and stories connect us, where we come together to make memories with our families, friends, and neighbors. Sam loved music, and in a way, his stone reminds us that music is more than performance — it’s about the bonds it creates, the joy it sparks, and the healing it brings.

We’ve decided to keep the stone on display in our lobby. It feels like a reminder that every note played on our stage, every story told, every shared experience here adds another layer of memory and meaning.”