Your exclusive residential VIP hub for your team, clients, and guests
A 30,000 square-foot executive residence with integrated wellness, chef-prepared dining by arrangement, and private strategy spaces — designed to keep your best people performing at their best for the full duration of your project. 51 miles from Chicago. 35 minutes from Notre Dame. 15 minutes from Lake Michigan.
138 Years
Love echoes off every wall.
For 138 years, this sprawling estate has been a coveted veritable blue zone; a home away from home, a place where people live longer and think clearer.
In 1888, this mansion was built, the first of its kind, as a home for widows. They moved in at age sixty — and in the sanctity and beauty of this giant hug of a house, they lived well into their hundreds, becoming a healthy tribe of centenarians. Something about this place added life to years and years to life. This is why we call it a hidden blue zone.
And now it is yours.
Today, The Old Ruth estate flings wide its doors to a different demographic; a breed of hearty executives and leaders, whose work demands an environment as intentional and excellent as their output.
A turnkey executive headquarters designed for optimal performance.
The Residence
16 private suites. 30,000 square feet. A National Historic Registry mansion and estate.
Slip away into an oasis of tranquility. Heaven on earth. Libraries that line the halls and enliven the soul. Antique treasures in every room. The exclusivity of a "Residents Only" estate with the peaceful escape that only 10-inch thick historic walls could afford.
Designed by the same architect who designed the iconic La Porte Courthouse.
No strangers. No noise. No pets. No televisions. Just the rest, beauty, and the unmistakable feeling of home.
3.3 acres of mature maples and walnuts · Three grand pianos · Vintage elevator · Reading library · Thinking games · Easels, paint, and canvas · A setting designed to down-regulate your nervous system and signal to your body that all is well.
The Restoration Philosophy
The Old Ruth is not a place that offers wellness. It is a place that is wellness. The halls are filled with healing Hertz frequencies that stimulate the vagus nerve. The environment itself is designed to down-regulate your nervous system — to signal to your body that you are home and safe.
Complimentary — For Daily Use
Morning PE, Breath & Bodywork — With an OG fitness expert experienced in all levels of endurance and capability.
Far Infrared Sauna + Red Light Therapy — Private sessions at The Old Ruth or Studio 7:14.
Leg Compression — Sequential pneumatic compression therapy that improves circulation, reduces swelling, accelerates recovery, and supports lymphatic drainage.
The Chair (Nervous System Trainer) — This is where your body finally exhales. The Chair gently guides your nervous system out of chaos and back into peace. Come sit, breathe, and be restored.
Rebounding — Low-impact cardiovascular exercise that stimulates lymphatic flow, improves balance and coordination, strengthens the musculoskeletal system, and boosts cellular oxygenation — all without joint strain.
Chosen to add life to your years. And years to your life.
Everything here is intentional. Organic in the kitchen. Organic in the laundry. Organic in the cleaning supplies. Organic in the fragrances. Even organic in the carpet — imported wool carpets from England, a historical treasure. Organic materials on the lawn. True, timeless stewardship doing its best to help you live life to the full.
Organic in the Kitchen
Every arranged meal is whole-food and certified organic. No seed oils, no soy, no gluten, no dairy.
Organic in the Laundry
Chemical-free detergent for every sheet, every towel, every load.
Organic in the Cleaning
Natural products throughout. No synthetic fragrances. No harsh chemicals.
Organic in the Fragrance
Essential oils only. Nothing artificial enters the air you breathe.
Organic Underfoot
Imported wool carpets from England — a historical treasure. No synthetics.
Organic on the Lawn
3.3 acres of organically treated lawn — mature maple and walnut trees, antique bulbs, and ferns. No pesticides. No herbicides.
Weekly sheet changes and room cleans included. Complimentary on-site laundromat. Additional housekeeping and offsite laundry service available through the Concierge.
Real food that optimizes high capacity people.
Should your gathering of guests call for meals, custom food and beverage packages can be thoughtfully designed and arranged in advance for an additional fee.
These tables have carried the heart and stories of every love-filled meal served in this house since its inception in 1888. They are the original farm tables — built for this room, in this house, 138 years ago.
One menu. Thousands of memories made. Food prepared the way your great-grandmother would have made it — whole, organic, and honest. We focus on options that are free of seed-oil, gluten, dairy, and soy.
Our dining room comfortably seats 40, and arranged meals are served family style.
The space is available for your additional private corporate event.
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A Whole World of Good
Walkable from The Old Ruth · Directly across the street from Studio 7:14
10,000 square feet of community, discovery, and daily delight in historic downtown La Porte. It has earned its name well — because it is.
Is it an excellently sourced craft coffeehouse with single-origin, first-wave, organic daily supplies of caffeine? Is it a mercantile with AIP-friendly grab-and-go snacks and imported European delicacies? Is it a fashion-forward clothing boutique that in itself is a delightful discovery and surprising gem? Is it a unique, one-of-a-kind artisan gift store and vintage trove of curiosities? Is it the place everyone wants to be and gather?
Why, yes! Yes it is.
It truly is A Whole World of Good.
For Old Ruth Residents
• One complimentary craft coffee or specialty drink daily per resident.
• 15% off all products and services for the entirety of your stay.
The Executive Lounge (Upgrade — Exclusively for Old Ruth Residents)
Above A Whole World of Good sits a 3,000 square-foot lounge — available exclusively to Old Ruth residents for executive meetings, strategy sessions, and whatever else might be needed. Projector wall. Flexible configuration. The quiet of a private floor above the life of downtown. Reserved at an additional day or monthly rate.
Peace so concrete you could walk on it.
The Old Ruth does not announce itself. It reveals. The longer you stay, the more you find.
Three Grand Pianos
Placed throughout the estate for whoever feels moved to play. No audience required. No performance expected. Just the instrument and the peace around it.
A Vintage Working Elevator
Spanning all four floors of the mansion. Original cage. Brass fixtures. Runs as well as the original Edison light bulb — a prized staple of the house and one of the estate's most unexpected treasures.
Libraries That Line the Halls
Not a shelf. Collections. Wholesome literature and excellent food for thought — richly bound, having stood the test of time in minds and hearts. One hour feels like a grand passing of time, great adventure, and decades of wisdom.
Thinking Games & Quiet Strategy
Settlers of Catan. Scrabble. Cribbage. Chess. Backgammon. Card tables. Puzzles. The analog entertainments of people who use their minds all day and want to use them differently in the evening.
Easels, Paint & Canvas
Available for anyone who wants to try their hand. No skill required. No judgment. Just color, texture, and the permission to make something that didn't exist an hour ago.
No Televisions
Screens available upon request only. Elimination of distraction by design. Forced cognitive recovery every evening.
3.3 Acres of Maples, Walnuts, and Ferns
Daily grounding. Dawn to dusk stillness. Establish your early morning breath and bodywork routines before the rest of the world even wakes up.
The Innkeeper's Prized Kombucha, Maple Syrup & Walnut Wine
Made on-site by hand. Shared from time to time over good stories, laughter, and a healthy game of chess. Enjoyed by chance.
Healing Hertz Frequencies
Wafting through the halls — you feel it before your brain even notices its pleasant effect.
"Love echoes off every wall — because of the rich history of laughter they've held."
What comes with your stay.
Every residency includes access to the full ecosystem — wellness, community, and the daily rhythms that make this place what it is.
Complimentary
Wellness and Spa Services (Far Infrared Sauna, Red Light, Leg Compression, The Chair, Rebounding, Morning PE)
Organic cleaning supplies throughout
On-site laundromat with chemical-free organic detergent
Iron & ironing board
Weekly maid service (sheet changes + room clean)
One daily craft coffee or specialty drink at A Whole World of Good
15% off all products and services at AWWOG and Studio 7:14
Upgrades (15% Resident Discount)
Offsite laundry service (concierge drop-off and pick-up)
Concierge maid service (additional cleans beyond weekly)
Hyperbaric Chamber (appointment required)
On-site massage (appointment required)
Executive Lounge at A Whole World of Good (day or monthly rate)
Food service is not included. Custom food and beverage packages can be designed and arranged in advance for an additional fee.
10,000 square feet of deliberate wellness modalities for body, soul, mind and spirit — directly across the street from A Whole World of Good in historic downtown La Porte. A beautiful and low-impact walk from your front door.
Unlimited & Complimentary for Residents
Far Infrared Sauna
Two additional saunas for daily use or back-to-back sessions.
Red Light Therapy
Targeted wavelengths to support cellular recovery and skin health.
Leg Compression
Sequential compression therapy for circulation and recovery.
The Chair — Nervous System Trainer
A zero-gravity lounger with vibroacoustic therapy. 20–30 minute sessions that shift the body from fight-or-flight to rest-and-restore.
Additional Modalities Available
15% resident discount on all additional services
Full-Scale Apothecary
Organic herbs, teas, and nutraceuticals — specifically curated for those battling chronic autoimmune dysregulation.
Halotherapy
Private salt-air environment for respiratory and skin support.
PEMF Therapy
PEMF works at the cellular level by restoring proper electrical charge so cells can repair, absorb nutrients, and release waste efficiently. It calms nerve irritation, reduces pain, improves micro-circulation, and lowers inflammation without physical strain. With a certified MagnaWave therapist.
Cryotherapy
Cold therapy for inflammation reduction and nervous system activation.
Full-Scale Massage Studio
An array of massages to aid all recovery and mobility needs of all systems: circulatory, muscular, skeletal, breath, lymphatic, and cellular.
Counseling & Coaching
Marriage, family, wellness, and executive-level life coaching. Individual and couples sessions available.
Breath & Body Classes
Controlled breathwork, slow precise movement, rebounding, and group sessions — all levels welcome.
Nutrition Services
Personalized guidance for residents seeking targeted nutritional support.
www.714.studio · 714 Lincolnway, La Porte, IN · (219) 809-2028
Kindness and respect are the only languages spoken on this property.
The Old Ruth operates under a Sanctuary Covenant — a governing agreement that protects the peace and quiet, history, and charm of this beautiful place for every resident.
Residents Only
No outside guests, family members, or business associates on the grounds. Zero-stranger environment beyond the constraints of the negotiated agreement.
Low-Decibel Living
The mansion is a quiet zone. Business calls and meetings happen at the downtown lounge unless otherwise negotiated ahead of time for the needs of all.
Kind, Wise & Tasteful
Profanity, aggression, or disrespect is a material breach. Immediate termination of residency.
Stewardship
Residents are temporary custodians of a 138-year-old historic treasure. Pet-free. Smoke-free.
30-Day Minimum
This is a season, not a stopover. Transformation requires time.
3.3 acres of mature maples, walnuts, and antique bulbs. A walkable historic downtown. Lakes in every direction.
The Old Ruth sits in the heart of La Porte, Indiana — a town experiencing a once-in-a-generation economic transformation. A $1 Billion Microsoft data center campus and a $125 Million Northwest Health hospital are bringing world-class leadership to a town that still feels like home.
The Old Ruth Grounds
Walkable to historic downtown
Lake Michigan
15 minutes away
The Destination Ring
New Buffalo Lighthouse
30 min
Michigan City Pier
15 min
Amish Country
35 min
Notre Dame
35 min
Chicago Skyline
51 miles
The little local joys
La Porte is a town of lakes, parks, farmers markets, and live music nights. Your executives will discover a rhythm here — one that makes them want to stay.
La Porte County Courthouse
Historic Downtown
Parks & Trails
Farmers Market
Pine Lake Sunset
A Whole World of Good
Studio 7:14
The environment your executives live in determines what they're capable of building.
We offer Master Lease agreements for corporate partners who value executive retention and cognitive performance. One contract. Total exclusivity. Guaranteed peace.