Naturally Amish, a lifestyle brand focused on regenerative agriculture and sustainable living, announced a binding agreement to acquire the existing 3096 West Maumee Street property in Angola, Indiana, along with three additional parcels, expanding its footprint from approximately 1.6 acres to approximately 4 acres. The acquisition includes the existing Marathon gas station and Subway restaurant and represents a $3 million investment. The transaction builds on Naturally Amish's 2025 announcement, issued through Simulated Environment Concepts, Inc. (OTC: SMEV), regarding plans to establish a sustainable-living retail location at the same address. The original announcement identified the property as an important interstate travel stop and gateway to Angola and part of Naturally Amish's developing direct-to-consumer strategy.
The decision to acquire the additional three parcels was strategic and intentional, giving Naturally Amish substantially more room to expand its operations and allowing the Company to accelerate development rather than being constrained by the original 1.6-acre footprint. The acquisition has been supported by the strategic investment and business relationships of Menno Wagler, whose connections and long-term perspective have helped Naturally Amish identify opportunities that position the Company for future growth. Rather than developing the initial 1.6-acre property and potentially finding itself boxed in and forced to relocate as the business grows, the Company elected to acquire the additional parcels now. Management believes securing the approximately four-acre footprint at this stage gives Naturally Amish the flexibility to expand its operations over time without having to disrupt an established location or relocate its growing customer base.
“Menno has been instrumental in helping us think beyond the immediate opportunity and focus on where Naturally Amish needs to be five and ten years from now. His strategic investment and relationships have helped us make moves today that can prevent us from having to make much more expensive moves tomorrow,” said Noah Wagler, Co-Founder and CEO of Naturally Amish. The expanded site provides space for the Company's planned coffee shop, Natural Deli, retail store, future restaurant, bakery and additional Farm-to-Table operations. Once completed, Naturally Amish expects the acquisition to provide approximately $3 million in annual revenue starting in 2027, while the expanded property creates significant additional capacity for future growth.
“This acquisition gives us the foundation to take what we originally envisioned at 3096 West Maumee Street and build something much larger,” added Wagler. “We selectively acquired the additional parcels because we didn't want to limit our growth. The additional acreage gives us the ability to expand much quicker and create a destination that can showcase everything Naturally Amish is building.” The transaction is binding, with the parties expecting to complete the final definitive agreement within approximately three months. Naturally Amish expects the initial development to begin with renovation of the existing facility immediately and launch in Q1 2027, followed by continued expansion of the approximately four-acre property throughout 2027. Naturally Amish expects to book revenues in Q4 of this year from this transaction.
For business leaders, this move signals a growing trend of vertically integrated sustainable brands scaling through strategic real estate acquisitions. By securing additional land now, Naturally Amish aims to avoid future relocation costs and position itself for long-term growth in the Farm-to-Table sector. The acquisition also highlights the role of strategic investors like Menno Wagler in enabling companies to think beyond immediate opportunities and plan for future expansion. As consumer demand for sustainable and ethically produced goods continues to rise, Naturally Amish's expanded footprint could serve as a model for other companies seeking to blend retail, food service, and agricultural production. More details are available through www.NaturallyAmish.com and the original release on www.newmediawire.com.
