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.
The Best Birthday Gift I Ever Received — 5 Years Ago Today
Five years ago today I got the best birthday gift I’ve ever had.
A puppy.
We named him **Dreugan**.
He was small, clumsy, and full of opinions from the very beginning — and I’m pretty sure he believed he owned me within the first 10 minutes.
Fast-forward to now and he still does.
Dreugan has:
* escaped more times than I can count * broken my finger * dragged me across a road * accidentally bitten me during play * and worried me half to death on several occasions
And yet… he is still my boy.
My shadow. My alarm system. My protector.
Out here living off-grid, animals aren’t just pets. They become part of your daily survival, your routine, and honestly your emotional grounding. He watches everything, notices everything, and somehow always knows before I do when something isn’t right.
He may be chaos on four legs — but he’s loyal chaos.
Looking back at the “then” pictures and comparing them to now, it’s hard to believe how fast five years went by. Puppies grow up, but the bond doesn’t change.
**How a Highland Legacy Lives On at Plateau Hame de Colquhoun**
The spirit of **Clan Colquhoun** goes back centuries, long before the creation of **Plateau Hame de Colquhoun**, the **Ka-Hoon Campground**, **Ka-Hoon Event Center**, or the creative world of **Colquhoun Entertainment**. The name itself carries a deep ancestral story rooted in Scotland’s rugged Highlands, where the Colquhoun family established their legacy along the western shores of **Loch Lomond**.
## **Origins of Clan Colquhoun**
Clan Colquhoun traces its lineage to the early medieval period, emerging as one of the influential Highland families of western Scotland. The name “Colquhoun” comes from the lands of **Colquhoun in Dunbartonshire**, granted during the reign of Alexander II in the 1200s. Over generations, the clan expanded its territories to include the lands of **Luss**, where the clan’s seat remains to this day.
The chiefs of Clan Colquhoun played key roles in Scotland’s history, participating in battles, land disputes, and alliances that shaped the region around Loch Lomond. Their tartan, crest, and motto—**“Si Je Puis” (If I Can)**—reflect determination, resilience, and honor.
## **The Clan and the Lands of Luss**
By the 14th century, the Colquhoun family had firmly established themselves at **Luss**, where they built the foundations of what would become a thriving clan community. These lands, rich with forests, lochs, and mountain passes, symbolized both the beauty and challenges of Highland life.
Even today, Luss is considered one of Scotland’s most picturesque towns, and the Colquhoun name remains deeply tied to the region’s heritage.
## **Clan Conflicts and Triumphs**
Like many Highland clans, the Colquhouns faced their share of conflict—none more legendary than the **Battle of Glen Fruin** in 1603, when they faced the MacGregors. Though the battle was devastating, the resilience of the Colquhoun people ensured their legacy survived and continued to grow.
Through centuries of political change, shifting borders, and royal influence, the clan remained steadfast and respected.
## **From Scotland to the Desert—A Modern Legacy Begins**
Today, the Colquhoun name lives on in a very different landscape—**the New Mexico desert**, where the spirit of the clan inspires the creation of **Plateau Hame de Colquhoun**, also known as **Ka-Hoon**.
Here, the essence of the clan’s values—community, honor, independence, resilience—are reflected in:
* **Ka-Hoon Campground & Event Center** * **Music in the Desert** * **JAFO Productions** * **Melodie’s Oddities** * **Dusty Nail General Store** * **Advocatus Diaboli and the Grim Leafer Band** * The off-grid lifestyle shared through **offgrid talk** and daily content
What once began in the misty woodlands of Loch Lomond now continues in the open skies and rugged mesas of the American Southwest.
## **Why the History Matters Today**
Understanding the roots of **Clan Colquhoun** brings depth to everything built at Plateau Hame de Colquhoun. It’s more than a name—it’s a heritage of perseverance, creativity, and community.
And just like their Scottish ancestors, the modern Colquhoun homestead stands strong in a wild landscape, welcoming travelers, storytellers, musicians, and adventurers.
## **Carrying the Legacy Forward**
Whether through nightly campfires, Music in the Desert performances, or off-grid living, the legacy of Clan Colquhoun continues to grow in new ways.
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