The Pine-covered ridge along Tiffin Street in Fremont, Ohio has belonged to the Sisters of Mercy since 1925. Once known as Evergreen Hill. Our Lady of the Pines is thought by some to be one of the most beautiful spots in this area.

• 1874 ~ The main building was built as a Mansion by Lewis Leppleman, a wealthy local jeweler
• 1890 ~ Purchased by Charles Green, a gold miner and prospector
• 1925 ~ The Sisters of Mercy purchased the 63 acre estate from the Green Family for $50,000 and added on to the original home
• 1926-1936 ~ Sisters of Mercy Novitiate
• 1931 ~ First Retreat is Open to the General Public
• 1941-1960 ~ Mother of Mercy Academy for Girls
• 1943 ~ Fire destroyed third floor of the building 
• 1960 -Present - Full time retreat center