The Benedictine Sisters of St. Walburg Monastery and Ashley Commercial Group LLC have announced they have entered into a contract to purchase 85 acres on Amsterdam Road that overlooks the Ohio River.
The real estate has been the subject of much study and public input over the past two years. Ashley Commercial Group will unveil its development plan, which will be guided by recommendations from The City of Villa Hills; the Benedictine Sisters; and the Villa Hills Study, a joint land-use planning effort managed by Planning and Development Services of Kenton County.
“We are very pleased that Ashley Commercial Group and their partners have been inspired by the small-area study in developing their plans for this property,” said Butch Callery, mayor of Villa Hills. “The City of Villa Hills was very happy to participate in the public process used by the Benedictine Sisters.”
“We are ready to work with the developers as this project proceeds and are excited about what this development means for the future of our community,” Mayor Callery continued.
The Benedictine Sisters expressed gratitude to all who have assisted in this planning process and for the encouragement the order received for its continued presence and ministry in the Villa Hills community.
Ashley Commercial Group looks forward to working with the City of Villa Hills, PDS, and local neighborhood groups as well as its development partners, Ashley Construction, M/I Homes, OHM Advisors, Hub + Weber Architects, and Bayer Becker on this exciting mixed-use community.
So happy for the sisters, who have given their lives to the community.
The sale of this property must have been a very difficult decision for the Sisters. A great deal of their history is attached to this parcel of land. Times change and if I have learned anything from this amazing group of women, it is that they know when it is time to let go and move on. I might even go so far as to say that this property is “holy ground”. The people of Villa Hills are most fortunate to have the Benedictine presence in their community. Long may they prosper.