The inspiration to create an International Orthodox Centre, dedicated to the Holy Apostle Andrew, came to us from our desire to spend time in nature, enjoying the fresh air of the mountains. Our tradition of organising annual camps in the mountains is what implanted in our minds and hearts the desire to find a place of our own, that would welcome us not only once a year but at any time we might wish to visit it. Therefore, in August 2021 we proceeded to purchase a plot of land of about 1,000 m2, situated at the foot of Mount Asama, in the Kita (Northern) Karuizawa area. At present the land…