We took a break for a few days, went camping and closed down Plateau Hame De Colquhoun. It may sound weird to some as we live full time in an RV and off-grid, yet go camping. But we still love tent camping usually in places RVs can’t get into! But now we are home refreshed but look forward to sleeping in our bed. I think the dogs will enjoy a good sleep as they are exhausted.
The last couple days have been windy out here on the mesa. We did have a couple campers come in during it all, very nice people and we enjoyed visiting and helping them to do few small repairs.
Last Saturday was the April Fool’s Open Mic, that morning Brent and I went out to put up signs, to help direct people out. Just about a mile from our place we found a tent set up on land owned by a neighbor we’ve become friends with, that lives in another state for now, but does come visit his land regularly.
Many people think the land up here is BLM land (This is what this person stated he thought it was). It’s not, it’s all privately owned. If you are looking for places to camp for a bit, come talk to us, we may figure something out. If you do plan to squat do some research first. Some land owners are very (rightfully) protective of their land. We did not run this tenter off, we just highly recommended that he move off that land, which he did.
Many towns people come up here to watch the sunset, see stars, catch the views or travel all the dirt roads. This is fine to do, but we have issues with a few 4wheeler operators going down private roads, cutting through private and marked property, dumping trash or household garbage and tossing beer bottles on the roads. This land isn’t a landfill, pack out your trash! Take your junk to be recycled or to a designated landfill! Come enjoy the views, drive your 4wheelers, picnic, but do it with respect. We don’t go riding through your yard and dumping our trash, or chase after your dogs (that’s rightfully on your property).
Well that’s my rant.. We might be a little quieter this week than normal. We are trying to take a few days off from projects, and events. We plan to enjoy Easter here and hang out with some friends and try not to think about events and projects. Next week we’ll be right back to getting ready for the Nomad Gathering in the Desert !
Until then make sure to visit our website, we still will be available to answer questions. We still have some availability for vendors..
We do have a slight schedule change/inclusion. Saturday May 20th, we may have BINGO. We are thinking of doing it at 1:30pm. Buy in per card is yet to be determined. Prizes to be determined by cards sold.
Let us know what you think a good cost per card is.
Also Saturday night the 20th will be live music by Jer Killinger Singer/Songwriter and J5th & the 77 Riders .
Now that the April Fool’s Open Mic is over we are sitting here out of the wind and relaxing a bit.
We thank everyone that came out, we had a wonderful time and enjoyed visiting, listening to music by JAFO Productions , Little Jasmine, Sam and Jannel, poetry, eating some good food thank you to Westland Meadows for cooking, we are happy that we were able to host an engagement party during the open mic, oh and seeing the calves, goats and Amigo getting loved up and playing with the children!!
We look forward to seeing everyone at the Nomad Gathering in the Desert in May!
Until then, enjoy the video of the April Fool’s Open Mic!!
The April Fool’s Open Mic was fun, the food was good, the goats and mini calves were so cute, we had good singing, poetry, art! Dusty Nails General Store had a good opening. We also added hand made washclothes to the list of products at the store! We thank everyone that came out!
We hope to see you all again at the Nomad Gathering in the Desert starts May 19th. Registration available on the website.
We had a new addition to the April Fool’s Open Mic tomorrow; there will be goats and calves petting zoo! We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow. Make sure to follow the directions on the website!!
Tomorrow is the April Fool’s Open Mic starts at noon, come relax have a drink, smoke some bud and enjoy. New stage and Dusty Nail General Store debut will also be tomorrow!!
Make sure to visit the Dusty Nail General Store and help support all we do here at Plateau Hame De Colquhoun . You can also purchase registrations for the Nomad Gathering in the Desert May 19th to the 21st. Weekend full of entertainment, live music of Jer Killinger Singer/Songwriter and J5th & the 77 Riders , outdoor movie “Off the Map, bonfires, meetings, vendors.
Campsites are still available for the Apri Fools open mic. You can register tomorrow at the Dusty Nail General Store or reserve your site through the website.
If you need to drive your vehicle to the stage tomorrow to unload please notify us ahead of time. No parking by the stage, circle or campsites. Please park in the designated parking lot.
Directions can be found on the website, signs will be up. Do Not follow GPS.
Dusty Nails General Store is a little store that you can visit during your visit at Plateau Hame De Colquhoun .
April Fool’s Open Mic a FREE event on April 1 starting at noon, will be the grand opening of the store. Bring a chair and drinks, talent and enjoy a day in the desert, with beautiful views of Ladrone, Rio Grande Valley, Sandia, clear days you can see Mt Taylor!
We do not encourage drinking, and/or high driving. You are welcome to sleep it off in your vehicle parked in the parking lot. We do have campsites available if you’d like to book a site contact us or visit our website to book.
We will be selling Registrations for the Nomad Gathering in the Desert in May. This is the only place you can purchase registrations without going online.
It’s already Tuesday. Only 4 more days until the April Fool’s Open Mic ! BYOB and 420 friendly event, be prepared to enjoy your day, listen, perform, and relax. All are welcome to attend, this event is kid friendly.
We have been slowly working on the Dusty Nails store. With the wind it has been hard to get much done.
But we are now to the point of loading the store up with products. We’ll be selling Art, Bottled Water, Glow sticks, LED Balloons, T-shirts, Charms, Build your own charm necklace, bracelet or keychain. Almost forgot We will be selling Registration for the Nomad Gathering in the Desert that will be held May 19th to 21st. A fun packed weekend with a Talent show, Outdoor movie, bonfires, live music by no other than Jer Killinger Singer/Songwriter and J5th & the 77 Riders . This will be the ONLY time you can purchase a registration in person. You can register online through our website until May 10th I think it is.
We look forward to seeing you on Saturday April 1st!!
Meet Fish and Hamster they are the Plateau Hame De Colquhoun kitties. During the April Fool’s Open Mic, in just 5 days or the Nomad Gathering in the Desert you just may see them both performing their security duties.
The April Fool’s Open Mic is Saturday April 1 starting at Noon, vendors are welcome to come anytime after 10 am.
Don’t forget to bring your talent, the directions ,chair/s, sun screen, plenty of water, your “other” drinks and bud.
***Vendors***
Tots Henna Tattoos All organic, homemade henna, no harsh chemicals added. Priced $5.00 and up.
Plateau Hame De Colquhoun **Tickets for the Nomad Gathering** Help support Plateau Hame De Colquhoun by buying merchandise.” I survived Music in the Desert Tshirts, Charms, Art original and prints by Colquhoun’s own Melodie.
Westland Meadows Homemade food vendor. Hamburgers and Hotdogs!
Jannel’s Jewelry Handmade jewelry made right here in the desert.
One Touch Wellness One Touch Wellness will be offering messages.
Inshane Art Posters, prints, stickers, and cards. Style is an expressionistic pop culture artist which means there are pieces from Star Wars to Stranger Things.
Victoria Smith “The frybread shack “
We still have spots available contact us if you are interested in vending!!
Directions can be found on the website p. Please make sure to follow the directions and not GPS. There will be some signs out.
We got the Dusty Nail build pretty much finished. Now we start cleaning and setting up the inside.
We are excited to have the new stage and Dusty Nail General Store ready for the April Fool’s Open Mic !
I have so many ideas on how I want to decorate the inside, I’m not sure I will be able to accomplish my ideas by the next event. I will probably put off these ideas until after the Open Mic.
The next projects
First will be a shower. We have everything to build the shower. We will be looking for a good 275+ gallon IBC tote, cheap, food grade with good tread on the spout. If you know of one please contact us
We are planning on adding another road, 2nd parking area (can be used for parking or campsites) and a few more campsites.
We also plan on moving our private residence area back. This will give more campsites. Give us and the dogs more privacy while having events and or campers.
But before we can move our spot back we have to build the 5k solar setup. This one will only be dedicated to the “Beast” class A. The big solar is for the Greenroom, Bluemoon, maybe shower, and sound/lights during events.
If you’d like to come visit and see what we are doing. We welcome you to attend one of our events. April Fool’s Open Mic on April 1st, Nomad Gathering in the Desert May 19 to 21, Haunted Hay ride in October, (more events coming soon)come camp, or contact us to come and visit a few hours.
Ka-Hoon Campground and Event Center 