Located on a small spit of land sandwiched between Lake Kootenay and the vast Purcell Wilderness Conservancy, Birchdale is a remote and charming settlement accessible only by boat. Andrew designed this chapel for a couple who recently moved there with the hopes of establishing a retreat destination for Orthodox clergy, and a homesteading opportunity for like-minded youth. The chapel will be hand-built from stone, sand, and gravel found on the site, using Medieval construction details. Construction will begin in fall 2008 with schedule dependent upon who shows up to help.