In August 2014 Haas bought unincorporated land in northern Arizona. Here they explore alternative building strategies designed to foster a self-sustained, eco-conscious, yet collaborative lifestyle. Completely off-grid, Haas hauls and catches water, brings in propane for the stove and utilizes solar panels for electricity. Their aim is to be as self-sustaining as possible while limiting their footprint. Haas's homestead, now known as Rosie’s Ranch, hosts informal art residencies and retreats.

Currently under construction, the main house is 14'x14' with a full loft, 8'x14' enclosed porch and 8'x'8' bathroom. This structure serves as a shared community area for residents due to amenities such as a refrigerator, stove, kitchen sink and full bathtub. The upstairs loft is utilized as a private area for one to two people.

Photo by Robin Scholz In August 2011 I began an art/work traveling experiment that included living, creating work, performing and organizing art events from a Mobile Performance Dwelling (MPD) that I built through EcoDance. An MPD is a mobile, tiny house with walls that fold out and transform into stage platforms. Whether partnering with a university, city agency, art center, library or spontaneously performing in a forest preserve, all events were free and open to the public.

These events generated awareness and sparked discussions about minimal living, intentional entrepreneurship and artists taking back ownership of their resources, work and time. ​ Initially intended to be a year-long tour, my art/work traveling experiment turned into a way of life. I lived on the road for three years creating events that lasted from one to thirty days in locations like Chicago Illinois, Ludington Michigan, Hunstville Texas and Albuquerque New Mexico.

I connected Rosie to concrete piers and created a permanent porch from the back stage. Alterations to her continue.