Author: Ashley Denton

Ashley Denton is an owner and visionary behind Smooth Stone Landscaping, bringing a deep passion for creating beautiful, functional outdoor spaces to every project in the Bozeman area. He holds a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (BLA) from the University of Arizona, where he won a certificate of merit from the American Society of Landscape Architects for excellence in the stufy of Landscape Architecture and won the Raymond E. Page Scholarship Award from the Landscape Architecture Foundation for demonstration of excellence through academic achievement and scholarly endeavor in the discipline of Landscape Architecture. Receiving his BLA in 1993, he developed a strong foundation in design principles that blend natural beauty with practical living environments. With extensive international experience in leadership development and outdoor leadership, Ashley has led wilderness trips and ministry initiatives across more than 65 countries. He shares his expertise through his blog at outdoorleaders.com, where he explores outdoor leadership, wilderness ministry, and adventure-based growth through experiential learning. Growing up in the mountains near Aspen, CO, Ashley draws constant inspiration from the landscapes that shaped him. In his free time, he enjoys family moments, skiing, backpacking, fly fishing, and gathering friends. His love for the mountains informs every landscape he helps design and build.