🎙️ EPISODE: "The Big White House on Happy Woods — A Legacy Restored"
On today’s episode of the **Will Frederick Podcast**, we dive deep into one of the most talked-about properties in Tangipahoa Parish: the mysterious "Big White House" on Happy Woods Road, now officially known as *Le Grand Maison Blanche*.

I’m joined by Kevin and Sonya Ratzman, the powerhouse couple who took a 31,000+ sq ft abandoned architectural marvel and transformed it into a stunning estate with a powerful mission. This home—once a decaying passion project of a billionaire class-action attorney—has a rich and wild backstory involving private jets, casino high-rolling, lawsuits that changed history, and even presidential visits.

We talk about:

• The jaw-dropping features of the property (800-year-old oak tree, marble gazebo, secret tunnels, and more)
  
  
• How tragedy turned into purpose for both the former owner and the Ratzmans
  
  
• The future of Le Grand Maison Blanche as a botanical garden, Airbnb, and elite wedding venue
  
  
• And why a couple who just wanted land for their firefighting company ended up changing the course of Hammond history
  
  

You’ll hear wild stories, heartfelt moments, and a vision for community restoration, all from two of the most down-to-earth people you’ll ever meet. This one is inspiring, entertaining, and deeply meaningful.

🔗 Check out *Le Grand Maison Blanche*: \[link in show notes]

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