Building with field stone, and site wood framing

[kantuckid]

I did exactly what MD based Weekender did above on my full basement foundation. Stepped off blocks above grade for a rock veneer below my logs. Mine runs from 2' to 4-5' high.
I used creek bed, limestone rocks from nearby Bath County, KY. Drove my log truck down into the creek and fetched them one at a time. The limestone cliff behind my house has many rocks below but wasn't enough for my house. I paid a guy to build my fireplace also using them, then I did the foundation myself after we moved in as I did have a day job too.
When I see a "rustic wood house" with an exposed concrete or block foundation, I cringe! :'(

[MbfVA]

I used creek bed, limestone rocks from nearby Bath County, KY. Drove my log truck down into the creek and fetched them one at a time...
When I see a "rustic wood house" with an exposed concrete or block foundation, I cringe! :'(

With you.  Not sure I can drive my vehicle into the Rivah, tho'.  May have to pick 'em up in woods & fields  smiley_brick hits_hardhat