Big changes are here — and we’re excited to share them with you.
Off-Grid Talk is officially becoming Off-Grid Campfire Chat. 🏕️🔥
While the name is changing, the heart of the show remains the same.
Same hosts. Same real conversations. Same off-grid mindset. Just a stronger campfire vibe and a name that better reflects what we’ve been building together.
Why the Change?
As our community has grown, so has the vision. Off-Grid Campfire Chat represents gathering, storytelling, authenticity, and connection — just like sitting around a fire under the open sky.
This evolution feels right. It feels natural. And it feels like home.
No Show Today
Due to life circumstances, there will not be an episode today. We appreciate your understanding and continued support more than you know.
We’ll be back soon — stronger, refocused, and ready to gather around the campfire again.
Thank you for being part of this journey.
🔥 The fire’s still burning. We’ll see you soon.
People sometimes imagine off-grid living as peaceful sunsets, birds chirping, and me gracefully watering plants in a linen dress.
Reality: I’m answering emails, fixing something that broke, scheduling events, running a campground, posting on five social media platforms, and wondering why my brain feels like a browser with 47 tabs open.
We moved to the desert in October 2020 with a dream — not to get rich, not to build a resort, but to build a place. A place where people could come, breathe, exist, and not feel judged. A place that respects nature, recycles, upcycles, and tries very hard not to waste what the earth gives us.
We didn’t want elaborate. We wanted sustainable.
Affordable events. Real community. Music, gatherings, conversations, and people sitting around a fire actually talking to each other instead of just scrolling.
The membership program? We never planned that.
It happened because people kept asking: “Can we stay longer?”
So we created a way people could be part of the land instead of just visiting it.
And now we’re starting something new — Off-Grid Campfire Chat.
We changed the name because we are not experts. Not even close. We are people figuring it out in real time.
The Campfire Chat isn’t a class. It’s a place.
Some people come to learn. Some come to help others. Some come because they feel alone and need to hear, “Yeah… life is hard sometimes.”
Living off-grid doesn’t remove normal problems. You still get tired. You still doubt yourself.
You still get overwhelmed running a campground, an event center, and all the promotion that never takes a day off — even when your brain begs for one.
But the goal here was never perfection.
It was belonging.
If you want to learn, talk, vent, or just sit quietly and listen — you’re welcome.
Living off-grid doesn’t mean life suddenly becomes peaceful and problem-free. People often picture sunsets, campfires, and freedom from the world. And yes — those moments exist. But so do the everyday human struggles we all carry.
I love our off-grid life. I love what we’ve built — a campground, an event center, the shows, the music, and the community around it. But loving it doesn’t mean it’s easy.
Lately I’ve been dealing less with physical work and more with my own inner self.
I’ve felt questioning, reluctant, and honestly just very tired. Not the kind of tired sleep fixes — the kind where your mind feels heavy and even simple tasks feel harder than they should. When you live off-grid, there isn’t really a day off. The animals still need care, the property still needs attention, and responsibilities don’t pause just because your heart and mind need a moment.
Running a campground and event space adds another layer. The promoting, posting, answering messages, planning events, and handling social media never really stops. Even when my mind needs a break, the work still waits for me in the morning.
What I’m learning is that off-grid living doesn’t remove problems — it removes distractions. Out here you face yourself more directly. There’s more quiet, and in that quiet your thoughts get louder.
Some days I accomplish a lot. Other days I don’t accomplish what I normally would, and that’s been difficult for me to accept. I’m someone who usually pushes forward, keeps creating, keeps building. Slowing down feels uncomfortable, but sometimes necessary.
I’m sharing this because real off-grid life isn’t perfection. It’s still life. We still carry stress, emotions, worry, and growth just like anyone else. The difference is we’re doing it without the background noise of society, and that makes it easier to see and harder to ignore.
I’m still here. I’m still creating. I just also need moments to breathe so I can keep going.
Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is pause, reset, and start again tomorrow.
Living off-grid isn’t just solar panels and pretty sunsets — it’s real life, real challenges, and real community.
Every morning between 11 AM – 12 PM MST, join Off-Grid Talk streaming LIVE on TikTok (Colquhoun Entertainment). Hosted by Melodious & Advocatus Diaboli, this is a relaxed coffee-and-conversation livestream where anyone can ask questions, share experiences, or just hang out.
We broadcast from Ka-Hoon Campground and Event Center (Plateau Hame De Colquhoun LLC) — a working off-grid desert homestead. You’ll see:
Solar power life
Water hauling reality
Tiny living
RV living
Homesteading struggles & wins
Daily off-grid routines
Behind-the-scenes campground life
You’ll also meet the Colquhoun pups, talk with real people living this lifestyle, and get honest answers — not influencer fantasy.
Whether you want to live off-grid, are already doing it, or just curious… you’re welcome.
Stay home, dim the lights, light a candle, and join Music in the Desert — Gothic Valentine’s Party streaming FREE online.
Hosted by Advocatus Diaboli & Melodious, with Shamshini and the Grim Leafer Band, this show blends acoustic music, humor, and dark romantic atmosphere broadcast from an off-grid desert stage at Ka-Hoon Campground.
Dress up if you want. Watch in pajamas if you want. Couples, singles, and night owls all welcome
Expect
• live music • parodies & originals • gothic romance vibes • laughter & audience interaction • a unique off-grid performance experience
A romantic night… desert style.
Tiktok and YouTube 5Pm MST. Colquhoun Entertainment
Looking for something different this Valentine’s Day?
Instead of crowded restaurants and noisy bars, you’re invited to a free live music experience straight from the desert. Music in the Desert returns with a special Gothic Valentine edition, featuring Advocatus Diaboli, Melodious, and Shamshini performing an intimate off-grid acoustic show you can watch from anywhere.
Our performances happen at Plateau Hame de Colquhoun, a unique off-grid campground and creative space where music, art, and nature meet. Every show is live, unscripted, and a little unpredictable — we truly never know where the music will take us.
This isn’t a studio-polished concert. It’s real music, real atmosphere, and real moments.
We perform surrounded by desert skies, candlelight, and creativity. Sometimes it’s calm and beautiful. Sometimes chaotic and funny. Sometimes deeply emotional. That’s part of what makes Music in the Desert different from a typical livestream.
What to Expect
Live acoustic performances
Original songs and alternative music
A relaxed, cozy atmosphere
A creative and gothic Valentine theme
Interaction with viewers in real time
You don’t have to travel. You don’t have to dress fancy. But you can dress up — many viewers do!
Light a candle, grab a drink, and spend Valentine’s Day with a community of music lovers enjoying a shared live experience online.
Watch From Home
The show streams free on YouTube and TikTok through Colquhoun Entertainment. Whether you’re across the country or across the world, you can be part of the audience.
If you enjoy alternative music, indie artists, off-grid living, or unique livestream events, this is a show you won’t want to miss.
Music in the Desert isn’t just a performance — it’s an atmosphere.
Join us TONIGHT at 5 PM MST for Music in the Desert, streaming live from the New Mexico desert at Plateau Hame De Colquhoun.
Hosted by Advocatus Diaboli and Melodious, this isn’t your typical livestream. Expect original music, wild covers, and a little desert chaos thrown in for flavor. You’ll also catch our Offgrid Talk, chats about off-grid living, and a peek at life at Ka-Hoon Campground & Event Center.
Watch live on YouTube and TikTok via Colquhoun Entertainment, and join a community of people who love desert vibes, music, and spontaneous adventure.
Whether you’re here for the music, the off-grid stories, or the chaos that follows the dogs, there’s something for everyone.
Don’t miss it — 5 PM MST!
“Watch live weekly from Plateau Hame de Colquhoun in New Mexico — Music in the Desert hosted by Advocatus Diaboli and Melodious”
Today at NOON MST, step away from the fluorescent lights, emails, and reheated leftovers and join us for a relaxed mid-day livestream — Off-Grid Talk with Melodious.
Broadcasting straight from the New Mexico desert at Plateau Hame de Colquhoun, this isn’t a podcast, and it isn’t a lecture. It’s more like sitting outside with friends while solar panels hum, coffee brews, and dogs supervise absolutely everything.
We’ll be talking about: • real off-grid living • solar life and daily challenges • RV and desert living • weird stories from the middle of nowhere • whatever the dogs decide is important
Bring your lunch. Bring your coffee. Or just bring your need to mentally escape work for a little while.
Most Valentine’s plans look the same — crowded restaurants, overpriced flowers, and reservations made weeks in advance.
We offer something a little different.
Music in the Desert returns this Saturday at 5 PM MST with a special Goth Valentine’s Party in the desert, hosted by Advocatus Diaboli and Melodious.
Instead of a formal night out, this is an evening of firelight, desert skies, and live performance. The show features original music and covers, including the song “An Uncertain Silence” by Advocatus Diaboli and the Grim Leafer Band.
Watch free from home on YouTube and TikTok through Colquhoun Entertainment
This livestream has become a gathering place for people who want something more personal than a typical concert — part performance, part community, and part late-night conversation around a virtual campfire.
Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day with a partner, friends, or simply enjoying the night, you’re invited to join us.
If you’ve watched our latest video, you probably heard the question we get constantly:
“Why does a campground need a membership?”
Fair question.
Most campgrounds are designed for temporary stays. You pull in, set up, stay a few days, and then move along. You might wave to your neighbors… but by the time you learn their name, they’re already packing up.
We realized something.
We weren’t trying to create a place people visit. We were trying to create a place people belong.
At Ka-Hoon Campground – Plateau Hame de Colquhoun, we kept meeting incredible travelers, off-gridders, artists, musicians, and people looking for a quieter life. But the structure of a normal campground meant they had to leave just when friendships started forming.
So we changed the model.
What the Membership Actually Is
The membership isn’t a resort pass. It isn’t a timeshare. It isn’t an HOA.
It’s simply how we keep a stable community instead of a revolving parking lot.
Instead of strict campground policies, our philosophy is simple:
Respect is the rule.
We don’t want a place full of paperwork and enforcement — we want a place where people naturally look out for each other, share skills, and create something together.
What Makes It Different
Our members aren’t just campers. They become part of daily life here.
People garden. People build projects. People share meals. People play music. People host events.
We host regular activities including:
People build projects.
People share meals.
People play music.
People host events.
We host regular activities including:
Music in the Desert live shows
Karaoke nights
Movies and gatherings
Seasonal events
Some members stay a short time. Some stay much longer.
The goal was never to build a campground. The goal was to build a community where people can slow down and live differently.
Who It’s For
This place tends to attract:
Off-grid and solar living enthusiasts
RV and van lifers
Tiny home travelers
Creatives and makers
People escaping strict HOA living
Anyone wanting a quieter, more intentional environment
It’s not luxury camping. It’s not a party resort. It’s a shared space built on mutual respect.
Why We Made the Video
Because the word “membership” confuses people.
It sounds formal — but the reality is the opposite. The membership simply allows us to know who is here, keep the environment safe, and maintain a few real community members rather than alway constantly changing campground.
If you’re looking for a place to just park , we offer multiple platforms to book through
If you’re looking for a place to settle for a while and meet people who actually know your name — you probably understand immediately.
Ka-Hoon Campground and Event Center 