Walking through the woodlands of Porter County, you just can’t help but get a sense of being “away from it all” in a peaceful rural setting. But beyond the natural beauty of this area are elements that might exceed your expectations: warm and friendly communities; distinguished school systems for the area’s children; proximity to the cultural and economic meccas of Chicago and Indianapolis; the scenic Dunelands of Lake Michigan in your midst. It’s truly a place where you can have the best of all worlds and never cease to make exciting new discoveries.

	Whether she’s enjoying a walk through the woods, tending to her award-winning plants or helping her clients achieve their goals, Olga always strives to make the most of every moment.

The Roots of Success

It’s a place that suits the multifaceted Olga to a “T.” With her deep love for the calm of the countryside, passion for the arts and gardening, and dedication to her career in real estate helping others reach their goals, there’s certainly more than meets the eye to Olga. You might be surprised to learn she was raised on a farm in Illinois, the second child of Ukrainian immigrants who fled to the U.S. during World War II. But then, that upbringing and the courageous example of her parents explains quite a bit about Olga’s deep-rooted work ethic and can-do attitude. She honed her natural artistic ability at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and eventually moved back to the countryside to raise her own son in a family-friendly environment similar to the one in which she grew up.

Cultivating Excellence

You might also be surprised to learn that Olga is an internationally renowned gardener, famous for her hybrid hosta plants. With her lifelong interest in gardening, Olga first got interested in hybridizing the plants with a neighbor and immersed herself in the art and science involved in the process. Now, fellow gardeners travel from as far away as the U.K. and Japan to see her unique plants, and she has been recognized as one of the top hosta experts in the world. At first glance, Olga’s plants simply look beautiful; but behind every new plant lies a painstaking development process that can take more than five years. “When you see the finished product, the results of all the hard work and patience goes beyond even your greatest expectations,” she says. Visit TheHostaLady.com.

	Outside her career, Olga enjoys oil painting and spending time in the natural beauty of Porter County.

Exceeding Expectations

While Olga’s avocation is her garden, she feels her hobby has a lot to do with her career as one of Porter County’s most respected real estate professionals. With her more than 20 years of experience in real estate, Olga knows there’s much more to buying or selling a home than first meets the eye. She takes the time to listen carefully to her clients’ unique needs, then uses her extensive knowledge to develop an effective plan of action to get them the results they want. Olga works tirelessly to attain your goals, handling every detail with care, communicating to keep you continually informed of the progress of your transaction, and negotiating on your behalf.

A former loan officer, she brings a unique financial perspective to her clients, helping to guide them toward sound decisions. As the recipient of the prestigious “Putting Duneland on the Map” award from the Chamber of Commerce, Olga’s dedication to the community always shines through. Year after year, Olga’s clients know they can count on her to go above and beyond for them. No matter what your goals, call on Olga Petryszyn—she’s Exceeding Your Expectations every time.