The Old Ruth is a historic grand estate situated on more than three acres in the heart of La Porte’s Historic District. For 128 years, it faithfully served as a luxury home for widows. While only a handful of Blue Zones have been identified around the world, The Old Ruth quietly became a veritable one of its own, as the vast majority of women who arrived in their sixties lived well into their hundreds. Today, under the stewardship of Darrin and Jennie Lee Riddle, The Old Ruth has been brought back to life and entered its second chapter, purposefully carrying that remarkable legacy forward through hospitality, wellness, and service. It serves as a home away from home for the guests of Reclaim Health Spa, TurnAround Lifestyle, Executive Wellness Suites, residential sabbaticals, conferences, retreats, executive board gatherings, immersive internships, and curated songwriter and artist projects. With one-of-a-kind suites, generous gathering spaces, and the rare combination of authentic community and complete privacy, The Old Ruth has welcomed executives, business owners, leaders from around the world, artists from People & Songs, the community of The Emerging Sound (501(c)(3)), missions organizations, film and television crews, authors, and battle-weary leaders seeking renewal, development, recalibration, and rest. We purposefully endeavor to carry forward the remarkable legacy of this home by cultivating our own little Blue Zone in the heart of the Midwest, sending leaders back into their spheres of influence renewed, emboldened, full of vision, and prepared for longevity of purpose.