House Etiquette

Quiet is the amenity.

Soft voices, personal music, restful evenings.


Registered guests only.

Please do not invite visitors onto the property.


Kind, respectful and thoughtful language throughout the house;

This is a safe place.


No smoking indoors or within the immediate perimeter of the mansion.

Please enjoy the fern garden area of the grounds located at the back side of the estate for your smoking break.

We love animals too, but they are not permitted in The Old Ruth.


Please enjoy the fern garden area of the grounds located at the back side of the estate for your smoking break.


Much of the furniture is original to the home and here for your enjoyment of fine things.

Please be mindful of their age and show gentleness and respect. They’ve weathered much and are still around to remind us that our work will outlive us.


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Thank you for keeping the peace of this house. We are so glad you are here.