Keystones
This KeyStone was found in NJ, it was placed in the park four years ago!
Good things in unexpected places Embrace the unknown.
Surprised to see that this Cape art project is making its way to New Jersey! Found in a local park by our Cub Scouts going on a rock hunt- What are the chances!
I hope it bring the reminder that wonder and mystery can be everywhere. And that joy can be unexpected- just go with it!
FOUND Sept 15 in Cambridge near Harvard Square A19215
I hope this key will unlock a good school year for my child who struggles. Kind friends who include my child in play and a teacher who sees a smart funny kid who learns a bit differently.
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FOUND Sept 7 Provincetown on the beach.
This key unlocks more hot and sunny days! Code #A19230
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I found this key A19175 while taking a walk in Hyannis MA. Not sure what it unlocks, my girlfriend and I are looking for an apartment. Maybe it unlocks our new place.
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for yourself the community or the world
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What dreams does your Keystone unlock?
for yourself the community or the world
Thank you to everyone who found a KeyStone and shared their dream.
Click here if you would like some KeyStones to place in your community.
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Feb 16 782-1 in a tree in Iao Valley State Park, Maui, Hawaii
I almost didn't get out of my car, I almost didn't even come to the beach today- I haven't been feeling well. But I thought about what my late grandmother used to say ("don't put off til tomorrow...") and did. I've been ill for a few months and am living at the cape while I heal, and I've been feeling lonely and frustrated lately. Finding this key feels like hope.
Seeing the sunshine within yourself, after the dark days. Feb 23 Found #034.1 on the floor of a public bus in Rockland, MA
S2537 I found this key outside of my workplace, a skilled nursing facility in North Augusta, SC. After a trying shift, it was a joy to find this colorful key with so much meaning behind it!!!
Today is April 24, 2016 and would have been my daughter's 40th birthday. While I was putting flowers at her graveside in Little Neck Cemetery in Marion Ma I found your stone and I showed it to my other daughter and automatically felt something. I showed her and she said well, perhaps you should put it back, so I did. When I got home, I looked up your website and my husband took me back to get the stone. Thankfully it was still there. It has 2 keys on one side and the other has your website plus the number 125.2 I was very emotional visiting Sarahanne, but now that I did go back and get the stone, I feel somewhat at peace.
Feb 16 782-1 in a tree in Iao Valley State Park, Maui, Hawaii
I almost didn't get out of my car, I almost didn't even come to the beach today- I haven't been feeling well. But I thought about what my late grandmother used to say ("don't put off til tomorrow...") and did. I've been ill for a few months and am living at the cape while I heal, and I've been feeling lonely and frustrated lately. Finding this key feels like hope.
Seeing the sunshine within yourself, after the dark days. Feb 23 Found #034.1 on the floor of a public bus in Rockland, MA
S2537 I found this key outside of my workplace, a skilled nursing facility in North Augusta, SC. After a trying shift, it was a joy to find this colorful key with so much meaning behind it!!!
Today is April 24, 2016 and would have been my daughter's 40th birthday. While I was putting flowers at her graveside in Little Neck Cemetery in Marion Ma I found your stone and I showed it to my other daughter and automatically felt something. I showed her and she said well, perhaps you should put it back, so I did. When I got home, I looked up your website and my husband took me back to get the stone. Thankfully it was still there. It has 2 keys on one side and the other has your website plus the number 125.2 I was very emotional visiting Sarahanne, but now that I did go back and get the stone, I feel somewhat at peace.
To embrace adventure and appreciate the wind. S2245 Found on a twilight walk with my son on the bike path in Harwich, MA
Explore new places! 696.1 at Bubble Rock in Acadia National Park, Maine
The key to the perfect summer is spending a week on Hog Island Audubon Camp in Maine (hogisland.audubon.org) seeing Atlantic Puffins and exploring the Maine Coast! S2549 Found on the mainland dock of Hog Island Audubon Camp, Bremen, Maine.
The key is to be open to new things, and to look at the world with the spirit of a child... While I was sitting on the beach south of Wellfleet, I had my back to the ocean when a friend offered me a spot with a better view of the ocean... I stated, "I grew up in Mass, it's not like I ever see wildlife out there like in Florida" which is where I live now. I did not switch my position to get a better view of the water... just a few minutes later a group of seals came very close to where we were... I was extremely excited and ran down the beach in awe for about a mile in absolute glee! I was grateful that mother earth reminded me that I don't know everything...I was humbled and renewed. Along that run, I found the key :) literally. I found it pretty whimsical that on thekeyidea.org the purpose of the project was to break the shackles of- "this is how it's always been." I am Grateful for the multidimensional experience.... this may be the key to renewal. 1000.1 beach near Wellfleet, MA
The "key" to LIFE is HAPPINESS. Curiosity goes towards having it, which is the reason I always preach "look for the small things and you'll never miss anything important". Thus when I looked down on July 24, 2016, on Richardson Avenue, Summerville, South Carolina while my wife & I were on our summer vacation, I saw this strange little stone nestled in the grass right outside the "Zest" restaurant, where, perhaps, one of the volunteer "walkers" ate, and coming outside, left it. Something just didn't look right about that stone, such a strange pattern! A key? A key's impression? I picked it up. How could a key's impression have gotten on this stone?, I asked myself, then my wife. At best all I could think of was perhaps someone had hidden a key under the stone at some time and forgotten it, and the rust had penetrated the stone's pores. Being partially colorblind didn't help, plus I could think of NO way a key could have *curved* around this stone, leaving such a mark. Then I turned it over . . . Curiosity again. :) Looking, I saw a web address and a number. I had heard of such things as I marveled at the stone and wondered who had brought it there. Was it mine to keep? Mine to pass on? Was that my responsibility as finder of such an item? What should one do with such a thing? I handed the hot, sun baked stone to my wife for safekeeping until I could find out. I am one of the relatively few folks left in the world without a smartphone, so there it was until I was home and could look it up. I came here and learned it was part of a Cape Cod Art project, and when it comes to art - I'm all there, having been (and still am) an artist at heart. I still paint and sculpt once and awhile, despite being an old disabled Marine who's been sidelined from life by his injuries. So I think I will go and hide this in my adopted hometown in Grovetown Georgia. Though I was not born here, and have no "home" to call my own, this place has became my home because I am here. That's any military man's store. So where better to start someone ELSE off on their own story and adventure, such as the one I'm on, than passing this stone along right here instead of keeping it. However, I think I will mark it with my name as well as the town I found it. It should be interesting to see if it ever gets home, and who else - and where else - this stone might turn up. :D
Peace, my love, and the water. Central Market, 110th St, NYC
"Find joy in each day." ~ St. Philip Neri
Explore new places! 696.1 at Bubble Rock in Acadia National Park, Maine
The key to the perfect summer is spending a week on Hog Island Audubon Camp in Maine (hogisland.audubon.org) seeing Atlantic Puffins and exploring the Maine Coast! S2549 Found on the mainland dock of Hog Island Audubon Camp, Bremen, Maine.
The key is to be open to new things, and to look at the world with the spirit of a child... While I was sitting on the beach south of Wellfleet, I had my back to the ocean when a friend offered me a spot with a better view of the ocean... I stated, "I grew up in Mass, it's not like I ever see wildlife out there like in Florida" which is where I live now. I did not switch my position to get a better view of the water... just a few minutes later a group of seals came very close to where we were... I was extremely excited and ran down the beach in awe for about a mile in absolute glee! I was grateful that mother earth reminded me that I don't know everything...I was humbled and renewed. Along that run, I found the key :) literally. I found it pretty whimsical that on thekeyidea.org the purpose of the project was to break the shackles of- "this is how it's always been." I am Grateful for the multidimensional experience.... this may be the key to renewal. 1000.1 beach near Wellfleet, MA
The "key" to LIFE is HAPPINESS. Curiosity goes towards having it, which is the reason I always preach "look for the small things and you'll never miss anything important". Thus when I looked down on July 24, 2016, on Richardson Avenue, Summerville, South Carolina while my wife & I were on our summer vacation, I saw this strange little stone nestled in the grass right outside the "Zest" restaurant, where, perhaps, one of the volunteer "walkers" ate, and coming outside, left it. Something just didn't look right about that stone, such a strange pattern! A key? A key's impression? I picked it up. How could a key's impression have gotten on this stone?, I asked myself, then my wife. At best all I could think of was perhaps someone had hidden a key under the stone at some time and forgotten it, and the rust had penetrated the stone's pores. Being partially colorblind didn't help, plus I could think of NO way a key could have *curved* around this stone, leaving such a mark. Then I turned it over . . . Curiosity again. :) Looking, I saw a web address and a number. I had heard of such things as I marveled at the stone and wondered who had brought it there. Was it mine to keep? Mine to pass on? Was that my responsibility as finder of such an item? What should one do with such a thing? I handed the hot, sun baked stone to my wife for safekeeping until I could find out. I am one of the relatively few folks left in the world without a smartphone, so there it was until I was home and could look it up. I came here and learned it was part of a Cape Cod Art project, and when it comes to art - I'm all there, having been (and still am) an artist at heart. I still paint and sculpt once and awhile, despite being an old disabled Marine who's been sidelined from life by his injuries. So I think I will go and hide this in my adopted hometown in Grovetown Georgia. Though I was not born here, and have no "home" to call my own, this place has became my home because I am here. That's any military man's store. So where better to start someone ELSE off on their own story and adventure, such as the one I'm on, than passing this stone along right here instead of keeping it. However, I think I will mark it with my name as well as the town I found it. It should be interesting to see if it ever gets home, and who else - and where else - this stone might turn up. :D
Peace, my love, and the water. Central Market, 110th St, NYC
"Find joy in each day." ~ St. Philip Neri
This key opens the door for families to live in our amazing communities without fear of not being able to afford year round housing and healthy food.
I dream of a world without HATE and where children never suffer.
This key unlocks a wish for a flying carpet. - Alden, age 5
The dream this key unlocks for my community is peace and freedom. This is the dream because I found it at my school in the corner and when I saw the colors, it reminded me of peace and freedom.
This would be the key to no more hunting animals. Ella - Age 9
Being an artist, I am always looking for ways to feed my creative soul while still providing a good living for my family. This weekend I realized without a doubt that my current path and career wasn't where I wanted to be, and I had determined to make a change. Today I found a key at First Church UCC in Sandwich in their beautiful little garden. It made me happy because it felt like a sign that I am on the right path and that my possibilities are endless...
I was with my Boyfriend at Bourne Farm as he was carving our initials into a tree… I happened to look at the rocks that were close by and noticed something different. I looked closer and saw wording on a rock, I turned it around to see an artsy painting of a key. I was all smiles and ran over to show him. That rock gives us so much hope for our future! #412
My dream is to one day own my own house with my son and husband. I know its not a big dream but its my dream and with this stone that I found I hope it can help make my dream come true I'm not sure which Keystone but I found it at Olive Garden in Hyannis.
There are cool people here. They inspires me to slow down and take a better look at things.
290.1 in Summerville SC by the fountain
When I found this special rock I felt excited and happy said V my 8 year old daughter
241-1 Falmouth Green
I found the keystone in Mashpee at the Community Park behind the gazebo. I took my 2yr. old grandson there for some fun and some exercise. I plan to keep it for him and when he gets older I'll explain when we found it and what it meant! I live in RI and we don't have anything like this in our state. At first I thought it was something from The Christmas Tree Shop! My surprise was when my son- in- law Nick looked it up for me and told me what we had found ! Thank you Cape Cod for an interesting morning with my grandson! # 895.1 Mashpee Community Park behind the gazebo
It was such a wonderful surprise to see the rock key tucked away in the grasslands........ our day was filled after picking up the rock, of trying to save a white winged scooter duck, who was on the water line and gravely injured..... we whisked him to the wildlife center in Cummaquid. He was too injured to be saved, but his last moments with us were filled with loving kindness. #333-1 Dowses Beach found on Monday, March 28, 2016
I am the program coordinator for The Learning Path, an education/workforce development program for women transitioning back from incarceration. The key idea of the program is that everyone can improve their life through education and everyone deserves a second chance. The Learning Path helps women go back to school or training so that they can find a job or career that they love and that gives them the ability to live independently.
#307.1 Shining Sea Bike Path
My key was found at the Woods Hole Science Aquarium, in Woods Hole, MA. Bumper is a blind seal and that is unable to be released and lives here in Woods Hole at the oldest marine aquarium in the country! In the picture with the key stone, you will see that Bumper's eyes appear blue. He was attacked by a shark and had an infection in his eyes, which made him blind. Though you would never know it from all the cool things I saw him do. You absolutely should come to see Bumper, he is pretty amazing. Each key is special and unique, like each of us. Embrace and respect the differences of others. If you give them a few moments of your time you may discover they could be one of the greatest gifts you could ever imagine receiving.
March 18 #807-1 Woods Hole Science Aquarium, in Woods Hole, MA.
This is a wonderful country of diverse peoples but we have a lot to learn about accepting one another and living cooperatively. Americans will benefit from a more open system of community inclusion for all; here on the Cape, in New England, nationally and internationally. I dream of communities where the standard is true mutual support, real effort to understand each other and a strong emphasis on consideration and kindness to all.
March 14 #361.1 Found in the parking lot of the Verizon store on Rt. 132 Hyannis
I actually volunteered to place 10 stones. Being more of a skimmer than a reader, I missed the fact that the bag contained 11 stones, and that I was supposed to keep one and place the others. So I placed all 11 on the rail trail in Harwich. It has been almost two months, and it seems like all of the stones have been discovered except for this one. So today, I took it. It was the first one we placed back in December. It is likely not the one I would have chosen from the bag, but it is apparently the one I was meant to have. It is a larger rock, with two key images on it: one square & blue, the other round & orangey - red. This key stone represents for me the need for collaboration and partnership. I will keep it on my desk as a reminder to reach out for and accept help from the very capable others around me. Thank you, Lenore, for creating this project.
Feb 27 410-2 Harwich Rail Trail Rotary
I just moved to Massachusetts for a new start. I'm hoping that I'll be happier here.
Feb 26 Cotuit Public Library in the "little free library"
This key will symbolically represent to me the unlocking of all the potential my young son has--not that he really needs that much help! By extension, I wish it to represent the unlocking of every child's potential.
Feb 19 435.1 in the tree in front of Cotuit Library
My 7 year old daughter found it and said that, "It was special, I liked the colors on it. I wondered who made it."
Feb 18 674-1 at a park near Grandma's house
The key opens happiness and kindness
Feb 17 Found key #568.1 at the Aptuxcet Windmill entrance Bourne
I hope these keys unlock the doors to homeless people being better able to get the help they need.
Feb 17 677.2 found at Hyannis West Elementary School
My hope is that this keystone releases my family from grief and unlocks my heart's desire, whatever that may be! The past few years have been challenging and finding this keystone reminded me that it's okay to seek and experience joy and that it's most often found, like a little keystone, when not being sought and in the little things. Fresh snowfall. The pristine white beauty of a winter day on Cape Cod. A pretty little curiosity of a stone unexpectedly found in the branch of a tree on an afternoon's walk.
Feb 15 #906 Found resting on a tree branch, Pleasant Street, Sagamore
All you need is LOVE !!! A little luck doesn't hurt either.
Feb 14 871-1, Kevaney Lane, Yarmouthport, wooden bridge on railing post
My hopes for the future would be for kindness to be our #1 focus in life. "Be kind to unkind people. They need it the most. "
Feb 12 363.1 The Sandwich Boardwalk
My wish for our Cape Cod community is to please keep it clean. The miles upon miles of trails around the Scorton Creek area are beautiful. My hope would be that people visiting this region will care more to pick up their own trash. It's picture perfect out here and we need to keep it this way.
Feb 13 258.2 Talbot's Point East Sandwich
Living in the present... not worrying about the past... not worrying about the future... enjoying today... enjoying the moment
Feb 3 087-1 was found on the rocky portion of Gray Gables Beach in Bourne. While walking my dog Willy this morning, I found a beautiful pink scallop shell and a keystone, both of which will find a place on my mantle.
We found these 2 rocks at our favorite beach in Provincetown. My 12 year old daughter and 2 year old daughter were thrilled. My 12 year old said it was calming for her to rub the rocks in her hands and they inspired her to look around and explore her world more. My 2 year old said they were "nice, pretty."
Feb 2 #686.1 and #640.1 found at St Mary's of the Harbor beach in Provincetown
These keys unlock the door to new possibilities for Luke's Love Boundless Playground in West Barnstable. The Town of Barnstable is planning to relocate the exceptional playground, designed for kids of all abilities (pending funding), about 75 yards from where it is situated now and the possibilities are boundless
Feb 2 075.2 at Luke's Love Boundless Playground
Happiness. My 8 year old found the Keystone in a tree and it made him very happy like finding lost treasure.
Feb 1 374-1. Woods Hole playground in a tree
My hope for this keystone is not for me but for many people to find a permanent home. To be able to move forward from whatever put them in the situation they are in today. To see a future instead of misfortune. I will be placing my stone in an area where I live in South Yarmouth.
Feb 1 I found 876.1 at the Dog Park in Dennis.
I've been reading about the Key Projects and was thrilled to find #224.1 as I began a Millway Beach walk that I'd hoped would revive my spirits after a not-so-good week. It was, and will be, a tangible reminder that I just need to be open to joy and it will be there, waiting for me. Thank you!
Jan 31 Keystone #224.1, found on a fence post at Millway Beach
This key unlocks the doors to imagination, it shows you that the sky is the limit. Anything is possible!
Jan 30 894.1; just outside Osterville Library
This key unlocks the door of love for people everywhere.it also unlocks the key to friendship and reliability.
Jan 30 451.1 at Crocker Neck in Cotuit
I love this project! I am hoping it opens the door to my intuition and inner knowing.
Jan 30 I chose this rock #514.1 from the bags I got to place around Orleans.
This key I hope unlocks the shackles that this community continues to bind itself in with the ideology of "this is how it's always been." We need a world where new ideas and taking chances aren't frowned upon so that we may continue to grow as a society.
Jan 30 104.1 At the entrance to Beebe Woods. Almost missed it as it blended in with the rock it was propped against.
This key unlocks my wishes for world peace, people to have houses and clean water to drink.
Jan 30 713-1 I found it on my Falmouth school playground at recess!
My key will open the door to unconditional love. This is something I was taught by my Mother many years ago. Through the years we may forget some of the best advice ever given. Sometimes the simplest of ideas are really the most important. This key will open that door again and I'm walking in!!
Jan 29 I found keystone 298.1 on the front porch if the Little Bourne Post Office on Sandwich Rd in Historic Bourne Village.
Had a nice long walk today at Town Neck Beach and ended it with a stroll up and down the Boardwalk. I am going to re-hide this somewhere else now - fun project.
Jan 29 Keystone #293.1 found on Sandwich Boardwalk
My key is a symbol of faith in a frantic life. I've been so busy with job search and last-minute dashes. On January 28 I had a rare hour off. It was a magnificent day for winter -- warm, bright, windless. I went to Kent's Point in Orleans, just to get away from stress and find peace and purpose in the woods. I knew it was the right move. I had faith, I believed all of the things I was doing were heading me in the right direction. And then there it was, on a wooden bench overlooking Frost Fish Cove.
Jan 28, Keystone 502-1, on a bench overlooking Frost Fish Cove in Orleans.
It unlocks a smile to share Jan 28 690.1 Found at Canal Visitor Center
I dream my key would unlock a world for my son with less hate, racism, & judgement. More love, creativity, understanding - a place he can thrive, teach others what is important in life, and be exactly who he was created to be.
Jan 27 #496-1 I found it on the bench outside of the sparrow with my almost two year old son
My hope for this key is that it unlocks a sense of inner peace in my life as I move forward into a new year, a new semester, new personal goals and new opportunities. May it bring me the clarity of thought to live the life I've imagined.
Jan 24 891.1 at the Law Office of Vicki Mitchell
That there may be happiness and warmth for all those lacking it. Jan 23 877.1 In between Oyster Pond and Ocean Pond.
My 11 year old daughter found this keystone. She dreams of a Cape Cod with no drugs, and no struggles of addiction
Jan 22. Academy Lane, Falmouth, MA atop a short square stone pillar. 088.1
The key to happiness...health...prosperity..and love Jan 22 On the railing entering my business .
The key to change. The key to my future. The key to my first home. Jan 22 Keystone 382.1 was found on a post in Provincetown Cemetery
The key to unlock the courage to move ahead in my dreams to be with someone I love.
Jan 22 537.1. Found at CCMNH
As I close in on retirement age, just want to continue to have good health to be able to enjoy this wonder of nature called Cape Cod. Looking forward to cycling, hiking, and kayaking all around this great area.
Jan 22 473-1. Found at Kennedy monument
I hope this finds me peace. I'm a GWOT veteran and recently moved back to the Cape. I've struggled with depression for the last ten years, and not long ago put a gun to my head. I hope to find peace and purpose, meaning and another sunrise.
Jan 20 475-1 at Kents Point, Orleans
My key is: "The key is gratitude. Everything is exactly as it should be" and for me it is. I am living the dream and life is good. I am grateful for all I have and try to appreciate it every day. Jan 20 Found key #939.1 while walking along the bike trail in Harwich. It made me smile.
To be happy again..... And have a home. Jan 20 876.1 found at Starbucks in Hyannis.
Returned from the Caribbean on a blustery day and headed to Market Basket for the dreaded task of grocery shopping only to find a mysterious rock . The rock was ice cold from being outside. As I stood in the cold I realized that a ray of sunshine is available to you everyday you just need to find it. Jan 20 634.1 Market Basket Sagamore
I volunteered to place keys. One in the bag was ours to keep. I saw one that usually I wouldn't pick, I'm someone who pick's blue, purple turquoise and this one was orange, yellow, but for some reason I felt it was for me. When I turned it over, the number on the bottom was 715, my mom's birthday. Just the day before I was telling her how much I missed her and wished she could send me a sign she was at peace. So, believe it or not, I know what it was. Jan 19 715-1 in my bag of keys to deliver
It unlocks the doors of ideas and freedom from the ordinary, the mundane, the insignificant and all the fears of living fully!
Jan 18 404.1 In the bag of stones I then distributed in Provincetown.
My dream is publishing some of my children's stories.
We found the Key Rock at the Hyannis Community Center after my niece had gone ice skating. She is nine years old and had only skated a few times before. She got out on the ice and worked hard to develop her skill. She has overcome a lot of adversity in her life. I want to dedicate the rock to her continued courage and incredible growth. Set your goals and know you can do whatever you want in life!!
Jan 18 We found our rock at the Hyannis Community Center.
Finding this keystone encourages me to contribute as much beauty as I can in the world before I leave it.
Jan 17 Keystone #502 was found on a bench on a walking trail at Kent Point in Orleans
Hopefully a hole in one at disc golf.
Jan 17 I found keystone no. 792-1 at hole one tee box at Burgess Park disc golf course.
We dream of our new life ... moving to Cape Cod after six years in the Midwest. Our new adventure!
Jan 17 No. 402-2 at the Nobska Light, Sunday afternoon
Long healthy life where my wife and I will see our beautiful adult children and their families succeed in life and love. Also to see our beautiful grandchildren grow and become happy successful adults.
Jan 16 On the post of the small wood bridge at Bristol Beach, Falmouth 833-1
Dream of peace and being able to appreciate the natural beauty that is in our communities Jan 17 059-1 Eagle Pond, Cotuit
Grateful that I am living the American Dream and enjoying our home near Old Silver Beach. Jan 17 North Falmouth Elementary School
On this MLK Jr. weekend I found this keystone rock while walking along the beach. I hope that in 2016 there is no more war and people care for each other. Jan 17 Dennis Beach #052-2
I think this key unlocks future opportunities for my wife as she pursues her passion for research in the marine biology field. We love the key idea project and we are taking this key as a sign of good omen for the future. Jan 17 We found key number 332.1 at Saint Josephs Church on the window of the Bell Tower..
The dream this key unlocked for my world is Equality and Peace. Jan 17 653•1 Mashpee Commons
I wish for world peace with my key! Ryan -age 9 Jan 17 347.1 Great Point Lighthouse Nantucket
Scouts dream is that the earth had more trees Jan 17 602.1 Found at the parking area of Scorton Creek .
I read the "Keystone" article in the Barnstable Patriot (1/15/16). That afternoon my wife, Carole, and I drove to Millway Beach parking area, which we do regularly because we live on Millway. As a lark, I got out of the car and there was a Keystone on a granite bench engraved, "In Loving Memory of Denise St. Pierre Harrington." My fond thoughts were about Carole's mom who passed away a few years ago at the age of 99. Kindness personified. We loved her so much. By the way Lenore Lyons, we saw your delightful paintings of keystones at the Cape Cod Museum of Art in East Dennis. ]
Jan 15 Dave found Keystone 814.1 on a bench at Millway Beach in Barnstable Village.
This key can unlock the door to happiness and love for family members. Jan 17 390-1 on the bike path on a rock at the corner of Lothrop Road Harwich
Long healthy life where my wife and I will see our beautiful adult children and their families succeed in life and love. Also to see our beautiful grandchildren grow and become happy successful adults. Jan 16 On the post of the small wood bridge at Bristol Beach, Falmouth 833-1
If I said it out loud it wouldn't come true, silly! Jan 16 804-1 Outside of Devil's Purse Brewery
This/these keys unlock my dream of becoming a more courageous, grateful, humble, nice and forgiving person. This key will help me take more risks, appreciate what life gives me, and always give others another chance even if they have done me horribly wrong, always be nice to whomever I encounter, and always, always be humble
Jan 15 745-1 and 541-1 were found in Yarmouthport on a public trail, under the weeping willow tree
Found key at Plymouth Rock, wish I had known I could take it, I did get good pictures of it and left it behind for the next person. I was able to share the key with another family traveling from California. 687-1
The keystone dream is to create some thing for people to enjoy love laugh and be happy at.
To me, this key is the key to finishing my book! Jan 7 I found keystone #232-2!!! One house down from my Dad's house in Centerville. I was on my way to Hyannis to buy printer ink, to print part of my book that I'm currently editing.
I wasn't feeling terribly inspired today until I came across it. Hopefully it will give me a little more motivation do complete my grad school applications.
I dream of a world without HATE and where children never suffer.
This key unlocks a wish for a flying carpet. - Alden, age 5
The dream this key unlocks for my community is peace and freedom. This is the dream because I found it at my school in the corner and when I saw the colors, it reminded me of peace and freedom.
This would be the key to no more hunting animals. Ella - Age 9
Being an artist, I am always looking for ways to feed my creative soul while still providing a good living for my family. This weekend I realized without a doubt that my current path and career wasn't where I wanted to be, and I had determined to make a change. Today I found a key at First Church UCC in Sandwich in their beautiful little garden. It made me happy because it felt like a sign that I am on the right path and that my possibilities are endless...
I was with my Boyfriend at Bourne Farm as he was carving our initials into a tree… I happened to look at the rocks that were close by and noticed something different. I looked closer and saw wording on a rock, I turned it around to see an artsy painting of a key. I was all smiles and ran over to show him. That rock gives us so much hope for our future! #412
My dream is to one day own my own house with my son and husband. I know its not a big dream but its my dream and with this stone that I found I hope it can help make my dream come true I'm not sure which Keystone but I found it at Olive Garden in Hyannis.
There are cool people here. They inspires me to slow down and take a better look at things.
290.1 in Summerville SC by the fountain
When I found this special rock I felt excited and happy said V my 8 year old daughter
241-1 Falmouth Green
I found the keystone in Mashpee at the Community Park behind the gazebo. I took my 2yr. old grandson there for some fun and some exercise. I plan to keep it for him and when he gets older I'll explain when we found it and what it meant! I live in RI and we don't have anything like this in our state. At first I thought it was something from The Christmas Tree Shop! My surprise was when my son- in- law Nick looked it up for me and told me what we had found ! Thank you Cape Cod for an interesting morning with my grandson! # 895.1 Mashpee Community Park behind the gazebo
It was such a wonderful surprise to see the rock key tucked away in the grasslands........ our day was filled after picking up the rock, of trying to save a white winged scooter duck, who was on the water line and gravely injured..... we whisked him to the wildlife center in Cummaquid. He was too injured to be saved, but his last moments with us were filled with loving kindness. #333-1 Dowses Beach found on Monday, March 28, 2016
I am the program coordinator for The Learning Path, an education/workforce development program for women transitioning back from incarceration. The key idea of the program is that everyone can improve their life through education and everyone deserves a second chance. The Learning Path helps women go back to school or training so that they can find a job or career that they love and that gives them the ability to live independently.
#307.1 Shining Sea Bike Path
My key was found at the Woods Hole Science Aquarium, in Woods Hole, MA. Bumper is a blind seal and that is unable to be released and lives here in Woods Hole at the oldest marine aquarium in the country! In the picture with the key stone, you will see that Bumper's eyes appear blue. He was attacked by a shark and had an infection in his eyes, which made him blind. Though you would never know it from all the cool things I saw him do. You absolutely should come to see Bumper, he is pretty amazing. Each key is special and unique, like each of us. Embrace and respect the differences of others. If you give them a few moments of your time you may discover they could be one of the greatest gifts you could ever imagine receiving.
March 18 #807-1 Woods Hole Science Aquarium, in Woods Hole, MA.
This is a wonderful country of diverse peoples but we have a lot to learn about accepting one another and living cooperatively. Americans will benefit from a more open system of community inclusion for all; here on the Cape, in New England, nationally and internationally. I dream of communities where the standard is true mutual support, real effort to understand each other and a strong emphasis on consideration and kindness to all.
March 14 #361.1 Found in the parking lot of the Verizon store on Rt. 132 Hyannis
I actually volunteered to place 10 stones. Being more of a skimmer than a reader, I missed the fact that the bag contained 11 stones, and that I was supposed to keep one and place the others. So I placed all 11 on the rail trail in Harwich. It has been almost two months, and it seems like all of the stones have been discovered except for this one. So today, I took it. It was the first one we placed back in December. It is likely not the one I would have chosen from the bag, but it is apparently the one I was meant to have. It is a larger rock, with two key images on it: one square & blue, the other round & orangey - red. This key stone represents for me the need for collaboration and partnership. I will keep it on my desk as a reminder to reach out for and accept help from the very capable others around me. Thank you, Lenore, for creating this project.
Feb 27 410-2 Harwich Rail Trail Rotary
I just moved to Massachusetts for a new start. I'm hoping that I'll be happier here.
Feb 26 Cotuit Public Library in the "little free library"
This key will symbolically represent to me the unlocking of all the potential my young son has--not that he really needs that much help! By extension, I wish it to represent the unlocking of every child's potential.
Feb 19 435.1 in the tree in front of Cotuit Library
My 7 year old daughter found it and said that, "It was special, I liked the colors on it. I wondered who made it."
Feb 18 674-1 at a park near Grandma's house
The key opens happiness and kindness
Feb 17 Found key #568.1 at the Aptuxcet Windmill entrance Bourne
I hope these keys unlock the doors to homeless people being better able to get the help they need.
Feb 17 677.2 found at Hyannis West Elementary School
My hope is that this keystone releases my family from grief and unlocks my heart's desire, whatever that may be! The past few years have been challenging and finding this keystone reminded me that it's okay to seek and experience joy and that it's most often found, like a little keystone, when not being sought and in the little things. Fresh snowfall. The pristine white beauty of a winter day on Cape Cod. A pretty little curiosity of a stone unexpectedly found in the branch of a tree on an afternoon's walk.
Feb 15 #906 Found resting on a tree branch, Pleasant Street, Sagamore
All you need is LOVE !!! A little luck doesn't hurt either.
Feb 14 871-1, Kevaney Lane, Yarmouthport, wooden bridge on railing post
My hopes for the future would be for kindness to be our #1 focus in life. "Be kind to unkind people. They need it the most. "
Feb 12 363.1 The Sandwich Boardwalk
My wish for our Cape Cod community is to please keep it clean. The miles upon miles of trails around the Scorton Creek area are beautiful. My hope would be that people visiting this region will care more to pick up their own trash. It's picture perfect out here and we need to keep it this way.
Feb 13 258.2 Talbot's Point East Sandwich
Living in the present... not worrying about the past... not worrying about the future... enjoying today... enjoying the moment
Feb 3 087-1 was found on the rocky portion of Gray Gables Beach in Bourne. While walking my dog Willy this morning, I found a beautiful pink scallop shell and a keystone, both of which will find a place on my mantle.
We found these 2 rocks at our favorite beach in Provincetown. My 12 year old daughter and 2 year old daughter were thrilled. My 12 year old said it was calming for her to rub the rocks in her hands and they inspired her to look around and explore her world more. My 2 year old said they were "nice, pretty."
Feb 2 #686.1 and #640.1 found at St Mary's of the Harbor beach in Provincetown
These keys unlock the door to new possibilities for Luke's Love Boundless Playground in West Barnstable. The Town of Barnstable is planning to relocate the exceptional playground, designed for kids of all abilities (pending funding), about 75 yards from where it is situated now and the possibilities are boundless
Feb 2 075.2 at Luke's Love Boundless Playground
Happiness. My 8 year old found the Keystone in a tree and it made him very happy like finding lost treasure.
Feb 1 374-1. Woods Hole playground in a tree
My hope for this keystone is not for me but for many people to find a permanent home. To be able to move forward from whatever put them in the situation they are in today. To see a future instead of misfortune. I will be placing my stone in an area where I live in South Yarmouth.
Feb 1 I found 876.1 at the Dog Park in Dennis.
I've been reading about the Key Projects and was thrilled to find #224.1 as I began a Millway Beach walk that I'd hoped would revive my spirits after a not-so-good week. It was, and will be, a tangible reminder that I just need to be open to joy and it will be there, waiting for me. Thank you!
Jan 31 Keystone #224.1, found on a fence post at Millway Beach
This key unlocks the doors to imagination, it shows you that the sky is the limit. Anything is possible!
Jan 30 894.1; just outside Osterville Library
This key unlocks the door of love for people everywhere.it also unlocks the key to friendship and reliability.
Jan 30 451.1 at Crocker Neck in Cotuit
I love this project! I am hoping it opens the door to my intuition and inner knowing.
Jan 30 I chose this rock #514.1 from the bags I got to place around Orleans.
This key I hope unlocks the shackles that this community continues to bind itself in with the ideology of "this is how it's always been." We need a world where new ideas and taking chances aren't frowned upon so that we may continue to grow as a society.
Jan 30 104.1 At the entrance to Beebe Woods. Almost missed it as it blended in with the rock it was propped against.
This key unlocks my wishes for world peace, people to have houses and clean water to drink.
Jan 30 713-1 I found it on my Falmouth school playground at recess!
My key will open the door to unconditional love. This is something I was taught by my Mother many years ago. Through the years we may forget some of the best advice ever given. Sometimes the simplest of ideas are really the most important. This key will open that door again and I'm walking in!!
Jan 29 I found keystone 298.1 on the front porch if the Little Bourne Post Office on Sandwich Rd in Historic Bourne Village.
Had a nice long walk today at Town Neck Beach and ended it with a stroll up and down the Boardwalk. I am going to re-hide this somewhere else now - fun project.
Jan 29 Keystone #293.1 found on Sandwich Boardwalk
My key is a symbol of faith in a frantic life. I've been so busy with job search and last-minute dashes. On January 28 I had a rare hour off. It was a magnificent day for winter -- warm, bright, windless. I went to Kent's Point in Orleans, just to get away from stress and find peace and purpose in the woods. I knew it was the right move. I had faith, I believed all of the things I was doing were heading me in the right direction. And then there it was, on a wooden bench overlooking Frost Fish Cove.
Jan 28, Keystone 502-1, on a bench overlooking Frost Fish Cove in Orleans.
It unlocks a smile to share Jan 28 690.1 Found at Canal Visitor Center
I dream my key would unlock a world for my son with less hate, racism, & judgement. More love, creativity, understanding - a place he can thrive, teach others what is important in life, and be exactly who he was created to be.
Jan 27 #496-1 I found it on the bench outside of the sparrow with my almost two year old son
My hope for this key is that it unlocks a sense of inner peace in my life as I move forward into a new year, a new semester, new personal goals and new opportunities. May it bring me the clarity of thought to live the life I've imagined.
Jan 24 891.1 at the Law Office of Vicki Mitchell
That there may be happiness and warmth for all those lacking it. Jan 23 877.1 In between Oyster Pond and Ocean Pond.
My 11 year old daughter found this keystone. She dreams of a Cape Cod with no drugs, and no struggles of addiction
Jan 22. Academy Lane, Falmouth, MA atop a short square stone pillar. 088.1
The key to happiness...health...prosperity..and love Jan 22 On the railing entering my business .
The key to change. The key to my future. The key to my first home. Jan 22 Keystone 382.1 was found on a post in Provincetown Cemetery
The key to unlock the courage to move ahead in my dreams to be with someone I love.
Jan 22 537.1. Found at CCMNH
As I close in on retirement age, just want to continue to have good health to be able to enjoy this wonder of nature called Cape Cod. Looking forward to cycling, hiking, and kayaking all around this great area.
Jan 22 473-1. Found at Kennedy monument
I hope this finds me peace. I'm a GWOT veteran and recently moved back to the Cape. I've struggled with depression for the last ten years, and not long ago put a gun to my head. I hope to find peace and purpose, meaning and another sunrise.
Jan 20 475-1 at Kents Point, Orleans
My key is: "The key is gratitude. Everything is exactly as it should be" and for me it is. I am living the dream and life is good. I am grateful for all I have and try to appreciate it every day. Jan 20 Found key #939.1 while walking along the bike trail in Harwich. It made me smile.
To be happy again..... And have a home. Jan 20 876.1 found at Starbucks in Hyannis.
Returned from the Caribbean on a blustery day and headed to Market Basket for the dreaded task of grocery shopping only to find a mysterious rock . The rock was ice cold from being outside. As I stood in the cold I realized that a ray of sunshine is available to you everyday you just need to find it. Jan 20 634.1 Market Basket Sagamore
I volunteered to place keys. One in the bag was ours to keep. I saw one that usually I wouldn't pick, I'm someone who pick's blue, purple turquoise and this one was orange, yellow, but for some reason I felt it was for me. When I turned it over, the number on the bottom was 715, my mom's birthday. Just the day before I was telling her how much I missed her and wished she could send me a sign she was at peace. So, believe it or not, I know what it was. Jan 19 715-1 in my bag of keys to deliver
It unlocks the doors of ideas and freedom from the ordinary, the mundane, the insignificant and all the fears of living fully!
Jan 18 404.1 In the bag of stones I then distributed in Provincetown.
My dream is publishing some of my children's stories.
We found the Key Rock at the Hyannis Community Center after my niece had gone ice skating. She is nine years old and had only skated a few times before. She got out on the ice and worked hard to develop her skill. She has overcome a lot of adversity in her life. I want to dedicate the rock to her continued courage and incredible growth. Set your goals and know you can do whatever you want in life!!
Jan 18 We found our rock at the Hyannis Community Center.
Finding this keystone encourages me to contribute as much beauty as I can in the world before I leave it.
Jan 17 Keystone #502 was found on a bench on a walking trail at Kent Point in Orleans
Hopefully a hole in one at disc golf.
Jan 17 I found keystone no. 792-1 at hole one tee box at Burgess Park disc golf course.
We dream of our new life ... moving to Cape Cod after six years in the Midwest. Our new adventure!
Jan 17 No. 402-2 at the Nobska Light, Sunday afternoon
Long healthy life where my wife and I will see our beautiful adult children and their families succeed in life and love. Also to see our beautiful grandchildren grow and become happy successful adults.
Jan 16 On the post of the small wood bridge at Bristol Beach, Falmouth 833-1
Dream of peace and being able to appreciate the natural beauty that is in our communities Jan 17 059-1 Eagle Pond, Cotuit
Grateful that I am living the American Dream and enjoying our home near Old Silver Beach. Jan 17 North Falmouth Elementary School
On this MLK Jr. weekend I found this keystone rock while walking along the beach. I hope that in 2016 there is no more war and people care for each other. Jan 17 Dennis Beach #052-2
I think this key unlocks future opportunities for my wife as she pursues her passion for research in the marine biology field. We love the key idea project and we are taking this key as a sign of good omen for the future. Jan 17 We found key number 332.1 at Saint Josephs Church on the window of the Bell Tower..
The dream this key unlocked for my world is Equality and Peace. Jan 17 653•1 Mashpee Commons
I wish for world peace with my key! Ryan -age 9 Jan 17 347.1 Great Point Lighthouse Nantucket
Scouts dream is that the earth had more trees Jan 17 602.1 Found at the parking area of Scorton Creek .
I read the "Keystone" article in the Barnstable Patriot (1/15/16). That afternoon my wife, Carole, and I drove to Millway Beach parking area, which we do regularly because we live on Millway. As a lark, I got out of the car and there was a Keystone on a granite bench engraved, "In Loving Memory of Denise St. Pierre Harrington." My fond thoughts were about Carole's mom who passed away a few years ago at the age of 99. Kindness personified. We loved her so much. By the way Lenore Lyons, we saw your delightful paintings of keystones at the Cape Cod Museum of Art in East Dennis. ]
Jan 15 Dave found Keystone 814.1 on a bench at Millway Beach in Barnstable Village.
This key can unlock the door to happiness and love for family members. Jan 17 390-1 on the bike path on a rock at the corner of Lothrop Road Harwich
Long healthy life where my wife and I will see our beautiful adult children and their families succeed in life and love. Also to see our beautiful grandchildren grow and become happy successful adults. Jan 16 On the post of the small wood bridge at Bristol Beach, Falmouth 833-1
If I said it out loud it wouldn't come true, silly! Jan 16 804-1 Outside of Devil's Purse Brewery
This/these keys unlock my dream of becoming a more courageous, grateful, humble, nice and forgiving person. This key will help me take more risks, appreciate what life gives me, and always give others another chance even if they have done me horribly wrong, always be nice to whomever I encounter, and always, always be humble
Jan 15 745-1 and 541-1 were found in Yarmouthport on a public trail, under the weeping willow tree
Found key at Plymouth Rock, wish I had known I could take it, I did get good pictures of it and left it behind for the next person. I was able to share the key with another family traveling from California. 687-1
The keystone dream is to create some thing for people to enjoy love laugh and be happy at.
To me, this key is the key to finishing my book! Jan 7 I found keystone #232-2!!! One house down from my Dad's house in Centerville. I was on my way to Hyannis to buy printer ink, to print part of my book that I'm currently editing.
I wasn't feeling terribly inspired today until I came across it. Hopefully it will give me a little more motivation do complete my grad school applications.