Business View Civil and Municipal | June 2022

61 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 3, ISSUE 6 PERRYSBURG, OHIO In 1993, Divine Word Seminary, near Perrysburg, Ohio, was purchased by Retreat Associates, a land development company. The Seminary owned a 400 acre parcel of land along the picturesque Maumee River. The Seminary was a training school for Priesthood but it was no longer in need, because of consolidations. Retreat Associates was chosen as the developer because of their vision for the future development. The historic community of Perrysburg with beautiful restored homes, a top rated library, and excellent public schools in a peaceful setting was the perfect place for a new luxurious residential community. Today The Sanctuary is thriving with 367 custom homes along winding streets with wooded valleys, ponds, and the scenic river. Over 10 miles of paved streets and walks make for easy biking or walking, and viewing the frequent sunsets. The ‘Livability Index’, social media platform has named Perrysburg as “The Best Place to Raise a Family in Ohio”. The exceptional infrastructure of Northwest Ohio, has made the commute an easy drive for the many large companies located in or near Perrysburg, such as Owens Illinois, Owens Corning, Pilkington NSG, First Solar, Dana, Whirlpool Corp, Marathon Oil, Pro Medica Health Care, and both Bowling Green State University, and The University of Toledo. With the high resale value of existing homes, and a balanced supply of lots from a half acre to 2+ acre lots, The Sanctuary will remain the best development in Northwest Ohio, and among the very best in the state. ...... For more information, please contact Chris Finkbeiner: cfink59@bex.net | 419-283-3505 or Ed Bryant: binvest@aol.com | 419 215 4051