A Unique Bed & Breakfast In the Heart of San Antonio's Historic District

Your Hosts and Staff

• Location
• The House and Gardens
• Ruckman Haus Staff

• Rooms
• Public Areas
• Cuisine

• The English Room
• The French Room
• The Highlands
• The Luxembourg Room
• The Sun Room Suite

• Reserve Online
• Policies
• Maps and Directions

• Around Ruckman Haus
• San Antonio

Prudence and Ron Ruckman moved to San Antonio from Dallas in the late 1990s to oversee the renovation of 629 French Street and its transformation into Ruckman Haus. Ruckman Haus and its guests have benefited from their interests and skills.

Prudence and Ron Ruckman

Prudence Ruckman has long been interested in antiques; at Ruckman Haus she had a chance to put her knowledge to work as she acquired the furnishings for all the guest rooms and public spaces in the house. It is her attention to detail and authenticity that has resulted in the comfortable spaces that fill the home. From the furniture to the super-high-quality beds and bed linens, to the signature toiletries and room accessories, Prudence has ensured that her guests will have a comfortable and enjoyable stay in beautiful surroundings. She definitely puts the "Bed" in "Bed & Breakfast."

The artist of the "Breakfast" part of B&B is Ron Ruckman. Ron is an engaging, outgoing host, always ready to share conversation with his guests, give directions and advice about San Antonio and generally ensure that his guests have a good time during their stay. Not surprisingly, Ron is an excellent chef, and the gourmet breakfasts that Ruckman Haus is noted for are his creations.

Prudence is also the horticulturist/gardener for Ruckman Haus, practicing another of her long-time hobbies for the benefit of her guests. She has overseen the creation of the East Garden (please have a look at it under "About Ruckman Haus/The Gardens") and also takes care of the other plants and plantings around and inside the house. Hers is most definitely the greenest of thumbs.

When you stay at Ruckman Haus, you will have the impression that you are staying with friends that you have known for a long time- even if it's your first trip to San Antonio. That is the magic that Prudence and Ron Ruckman have created.

Security Department

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Cassie

In Memory of Max

The Security Department at Ruckman Haus is currently staffed by a single professional in the protective services industry. With over ten years of experience ensuring that Ruckman Haus guests feel safe and secure, Cassie takes her job as Chief of Security seriously- mostly by announcing persons who have not been cleared for entry through her rigorous security procedures. (This procedure usually involves scratching her head, oddly enough.) When not on duty, Cassie enjoys any attention that guests wish to pay to her, and she is always particularly appreciative if a guest wants her to be a companion in the garden or on the deck.

 

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Guest Relations Staff

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With their duties attending to the garden, the house and the breakfasts, Ron and Prudence sometimes find that they are unable to sit with guests and converse or keep them company when they are relaxing in the living room.

Callie

In Memory of Misty

At Ruckman Haus, that function is provided by an independent contractor who, when she is of a mind to or can be coaxed (which doesn't take much), provides to Ruckman Haus guests various services that are designed to provide a soothing, restful environment. Among these services are purring and sleeping. (Actually, now that we think about it, other than eating, which is usually done out of sight of the guests, those are her only services.)

Callie works well with guests, only occasionally occupying chairs that guests actually wanted to sit in. Callie, now over twenty years old, has the venerable title of Guest Relations Manager Emeritus. Guests may see her in the living room on occasion, but she can almost always be found sleeping in her "spot" by the back door. She still responds to a gentle touch.

 

• Location
• The House and Gardens
• Ruckman Haus Staff

• Rooms
• Public Areas
• Cuisine

• The English Room
• The French Room
• The Highlands
• The Luxembourg Room
• The Sun Room Suite

• Reserve Online
• Policies
• Maps and Directions

• Around Ruckman Haus
• San Antonio

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