Learning Solar Power Off-Grid: Our First 3K EcoWorthy Solar Build*
When we first moved off-grid, we knew that solar power would be essential — but we didn’t know where to start. Building our first solar setup, a 3K EcoWorthy solar system, was definitely a learning curve. Neither of us had ever set up a solar array before, but with a little trial and error — and a few calls to a friend who had experience — we made it happen!
That first setup powered our essential equipment and helped us truly begin living independently in the desert. We quickly realized that solar wasn’t as complicated as it first seemed — just a matter of patience, problem-solving, and willingness to learn.
Every system since then has gotten better, stronger, and more efficient. We’ve come a long way since those first panels went up!
***In honor of our 5th anniversary on Saturday, October 18th, we’ll be hosting an Open Mic Night!***
Come in person, stay a few hours, camp a night (or longer), or join online from home on our **Colquhoun Entertainment TikTok** profile.
For more about our off-grid journey, music, and campground events, visit our website:
👉 http://www.plateauhamedecolquhoun.com
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#offgridlife #solarenergy #ECOWORTHY #RenewableLiving #homesteading
Author: Ka-Hoon Campground
Surviving Desert Winds: How Our Off-Grid Outdoor Kitchen & Shower Were Put to the Test!
When we moved to New Mexico, we knew challenges were ahead. Wind was one of the biggest. Before moving, we tried to plan for it, but nothing could prepare us for days of **30 mph desert winds**. Our first outdoor kitchen lasted only two months before it was ripped apart.
With no choice, we purchased what we hoped would be a stronger replacement. At the same time, we reused parts from the broken kitchen to build an **outdoor shower area**. Living off-grid means adapting and rebuilding when nature pushes back.
But will these new shelters hold up to the desert winds? Stay tuned for upcoming videos to see how our setup survived!
✨ In honor of our **5th anniversary on Saturday, October 18th**, we’re hosting an **Open Mic Night**! Come in person, camp with us, or join from home online on our **Colquhoun Entertainment TikTok profile**.
http://www.plateauhamedecolquhoun.com
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#OffGridLiving #DesertLife #OutdoorKitchen #HomesteadLife #OpenMicNight
Lost in the Desert? GPS Roads That Don’t Exist | Our Off-Grid Journey 🚧🌵
When GPS Roads Don’t Exist: Finding Our Way Off-Grid in New Mexico
Here’s another **video from the vault**! When we first started our off-grid journey, one of the biggest challenges wasn’t just the desert heat or the wind—it was simply finding our way home.
GPS showed us roads that no longer existed, leading us into dead ends, private property, and long detours. Over time, we rebuilt part of the road ourselves, carving out a path that made it easier to access our land.
It’s just one more reminder that off-grid living isn’t always simple—it’s a constant journey of adapting and creating solutions.
📅 **In honor of our 5th anniversary** on **Saturday, October 18th**, we’ll be hosting an **Open Mic Night** at Ka-Hoon Campground and Event Center! You can:
* Attend in person
* Stay a few hours
* Book a campsite for the night (or longer)
* Or join us live on TikTok at **Colquhoun Entertainment**
Follow along as we look back at how far we’ve come!
👉 Learn more at:
http://www.plateauhamedecolquhoun.com
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#OffGridLiving #DesertLife #HomesteadJourney #KaHoonCampground #TinyLiving
From Wind & Snow to Sunsets & Sandstorms | Our First Week Off-Grid in the Desert 🌵
Our First Week Off-Grid: Wind, Snow, Sand & Lessons Learned
Looking back at our very first week on the land feels like stepping into another lifetime. It was October 2020 when we first arrived, ready to begin our off-grid journey in the New Mexico desert. Within just seven days, we were faced with a learning curve like no other—**intense winds, sudden snow, endless sand, curious cattle, and even the destruction of our first outdoor kitchen setup**.
But through it all, we had unforgettable sunsets, wide-open views, and the determination to keep moving forward. Every challenge became a lesson, shaping Ka-Hoon Campground and Event Center into what it is today.
Now, five years later, we’re celebrating that journey with something special:
📅 **Saturday, October 18th – 5th Anniversary Open Mic Night**
Join us in person, stay a few hours, book a campsite, or tune in live from home on our **Colquhoun Entertainment TikTok profile**.
We’ve come a long way from those first windy, sandy days, and we’re excited to share where the journey has taken us.
For more information, visit our website:
**http://www.plateauhamedecolquhoun.com**
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#OffGridLiving #DesertLife #TinyLiving #KaHoonCampground #HomesteadJourney
Desert Flood Chaos! Music in the Desert Canceled 🌧🐾 Off-Grid Life at Ka-Hoon Campground
When the Desert Floods: Life Off-Grid at Ka-Hoon Campground
Yesterday was a true reminder of desert life at Ka-Hoon Campground and Event Center. We spent most of the day in town running errands and attending appointments, racing the clock to get back in time for our **Music in the Desert livestream with Advocatus Diaboli**.
While it was only sprinkling in town, back home it was pouring. According to the **University of New Mexico Weather Tower located on our land**, we received 1.03 inches of rain—enough to flood and wash out the roads. Out here, anything over ⅓ of an inch makes the dirt roads a challenge, and over an inch changes everything. We had to drive slowly, create new routes around deep washouts, and carefully navigate back to camp.
When we finally arrived home, we discovered our dog yard was completely flooded. Groceries, water, and supplies had to be carried through knee-deep water. The dogs had their own reactions—Dreugan and Lurch thought it was fun, Vibria dashed across as fast as she could, while Persephone decided she’d rather stand on a cement block than get wet until we coaxed her through.
We had hoped the clouds would move on so that we could still do the livestream. But once we saw just how flooded and messy everything was, we didn’t want to open up the music studio and risk damage. So, we had to cancel the show.
By this morning, most of the water inside the fence had drained, leaving only mud. Out here, **living off-grid in the New Mexico desert means adapting to nature’s extremes**—whether it’s wind, heat, or sudden floods.
Stay tuned for more updates, stories, and our livestreams as we continue to share this adventure with you.
http://www.plateauhamedecolquhoun.com
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#offgridliving #DesertLife #KaHoonCampground #Flooded #MusicInTheDesert
From Minnesota to New Mexico: How We Built Ka-Hoon Campground & Celebrate 5 Years Strong!
Video from the Vault: Our Journey to Ka-Hoon Campground 🌵
Back in **October 2020**, we made the big move from Minnesota to New Mexico. We packed up, downsized, and hit the road toward a new chapter of life. Just a few months earlier, in **January 2020**, we purchased the land that would become **Ka-Hoon Campground and Event Center**.
This vault video takes you back to those early days—when we were still figuring things out, still dreaming, and not yet knowing how much this land would grow into what it is today. From Minnesota winters to New Mexico deserts, it was a leap of faith that became a new way of life.
Now, our homestead is not just home, it’s a place for **campers, musicians, and event-goers** to gather under the desert sky.
✨ **Mark Your Calendars** ✨
In honor of our **5th anniversary of moving to New Mexico on October 18th**, we’ll be hosting an **Open Mic Night**! You can:
* Join us in person at Ka-Hoon Campground
* Stay a few hours, book a campsite, or even camp longer
* Or tune in online from home via our **Colquhoun Entertainment TikTok profile**
Come celebrate five years of adventure, music, and community with us!
🔗 Learn more about our campground, events, and livestreams at: http://www.plateauhamedecolquhoun.com
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#OffGridLife #HomesteadJourney #KaHoonCampground #DesertLiving #OpenMicNight
Ka-Hoon Campground Adventure: Live Music, Desert Fun & Off-Grid Living!
Discover Ka-Hoon Campground: Off-Grid Fun, Live Music & Desert Adventures
Experience the magic of Ka-Hoon Campground and Event Center in the New Mexico desert! From off-grid living tips and homestead tours to live music with Advocatus Diaboli, bonfires, outdoor movies, and family-friendly adventures, there’s something for everyone. Join us for live music every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, and special events throughout the year. Camp under the stars, enjoy handmade treasures in our general store, and experience desert life like never before! For more info, visit
http://www.plateauhamedecolquhoun.com.
#KaHoonCampground #OffGridLife #LiveMusic #DesertAdventure #CampingFun
From Storage Unit Chaos to Desert Dreams – Downsizing for Our Move to New Mexico!
Downsizing for Our Big Move to New Mexico – A Look Back from the Vault
In today’s *Video from the Vault*, we’re taking you back to the time we had to seriously downsize for our move to New Mexico. Preparing to leave Minnesota meant sorting through our storage unit and making some tough decisions.
We held a big yard sale to sell the things we weren’t bringing along, and with the money raised, we bought new tires for our RV to make sure the trip was safe. Everything we decided to keep had to fit into one enclosed trailer—that was a challenge all on its own!
Along the way, we also made time to visit family, camp locally, and let the kids (both furry and non-furry) enjoy some fun before the journey began.
October is a special month for us—it marks our anniversary of moving here. We spent our first night on the land on October 18th, 2020. To celebrate our 5th year here, we’re sharing videos throughout October from our journey and setup.
✨ **Special Event**: On Saturday, October 18th, join us for an *Open Mic Night* at Ka-Hoon Campground and Event Center! Come in person for a night of music, camping, and community—or join us online through our Colquhoun Entertainment TikTok profile.
For more information about camping, events, and livestreams, visit our website:
http://www.plateauhamedecolquhoun.com
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#offgrid #Moving #tinyliving #downsizing #NewMexico
From Broken Trailer to Desert Dreams – The Wild Story Behind Our Move to New Mexico!
From Trailer Repairs to New Beginnings – Our Journey to Ka-Hoon Campground
October is a special month for us—it marks our anniversary of moving here to New Mexico. On **October 18th, 2020**, we spent our very first night on the land that is now **Ka-Hoon Campground and Event Center.**
In honor of this milestone, we’ll be posting **videos from the vault** throughout October, sharing our journey from Minnesota to the desert and the work it took to set up our off-grid home.
Before moving here, we had to figure out how to haul all our belongings. The solution came in the form of an old enclosed trailer… that turned out to need a LOT more work than we expected. We ended up replacing floor supports, laying new flooring, fixing wheel wells, repairing the roof, rebuilding the side and back doors, installing new tires, replacing wheel bearings, and rewiring the lights. Along the way, we even lost the tip of a finger—making this trailer a real blood, sweat, and tears project!
When the work was finally finished, the trailer was road-ready and became the backbone of our move, hauling everything we needed to start our new life in New Mexico.
Follow along this October as we share more from our vault of memories—before, during, and after the move—to celebrate four years of living and building in the desert.
👉 For more about us, camping, events, and livestreams, visit our website: **www.plateauhamedecolquhoun.com**
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#KaHoonCampground #OffGridLiving #VaultVideo #MovingToNewMexico #DesertLife
Chaos in the Dusty Nail General Store! You Won’t Believe the Mess at Ka-Hoon Campground!
The Dusty Nail General Store – Tiny Souvenirs & Big Surprises at Ka-Hoon Campground
Yesterday when I went to clean up the store, I expected a bit of a mess—but I didn’t realize how much until I opened the door. The plastic drawer that holds charms, rings, glow sticks, and stickers had tipped over, scattering everything across the floor.
The **Dusty Nail General Store** is our tiny little souvenir shop here at **Ka-Hoon Campground and Event Center.** It runs on the honor pay system, allowing campers to browse and buy at their convenience.
Inside, you’ll find a mix of fun and unique items: charms, glow sticks, t-shirts, art, crochet stuffies, handmade washcloths, and dish towels. What makes it special is that the store doesn’t just feature items we’ve created—local makers from around the area also contribute their own handmade goods.
Whether you’re here for camping, events, or just passing through, the Dusty Nail General Store is a fun little stop to grab a memory of your time in the desert.
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#KaHoonCampground #store #camping #supportlocal #DesertCamping
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