Chou Yu, who loves the arts and literature, formed the Tien experimental theater troupe with friends, the beginning of Taiwan's small-group theater tradition. With artist friends constantly coming and going, Wistaria House became known for a time as an "artists 'commune." It was also a gathering place for the elites of Taiwan's newly emerging opposition parties.
喜愛藝文的周渝，曾與朋友合組耕莘實驗劇團，是台灣小劇場的濫觴；藝術家朋友來來往往，使老屋一度成為「藝術家的人民公社」，也是當時「黨外」菁英開會喝茶的據點。