In 2009, Reuben purchased a modest but promising property just outside of Oakdale, California. Nestled on the outskirts, the estate has since become both his home and the heart of his growing business. Originally a rundown three-bedroom, two-bathroom cottage with a rather neglected guest house on the lot, the property was in poor shape when Reuben first acquired it. The once-grand gazebo in the backyard was overgrown with untended flowers, vines, and the little cottage itself seemed beyond saving.

Yet, with a passion for home improvement and a vision for the future, Reuben began transforming the estate over the years; repainting the walls, updating the floors, and turning the cottage into a welcoming and comfortable home, while converting the guest house into the Mystic Herb—his now thriving herbal alchemy and metaphysical shop.

By 2020, with his business and family expanding, Reuben decided to take the next step in his plans. Where he had once dreamed of building a swimming pool, he opted instead to construct a studio unit at the back of the property. This addition was intended to generate passive income, allowing Reuben to focus on his passion for herbalism while further growing his endeavors at the Mystic Herb. The Rothmore Estate has become a testament to Reuben’s hard work and evolving ambitions, a place where both home and business intertwine.