🎆 New Year’s Livestream With Advocatus Diaboli & The Grim Leafer Band – Dec 27th, 5 PM MST**
Get ready for a desert show like no other! On **December 27th at 5 PM MST**, Advocatus Diaboli and the Grim Leafer Band return with a full live performance — streamed exclusively on **YouTube at Plateau Hame de Colquhoun**.
This special New Year’s-season performance features **a mix of originals and parodies**, including **a few brand-new originals making their debut for the very first time**. If you saw our promo with our furry kids, you’ll recognize one of the songs that will be performed live during the show.
Join us **from home** or **in person** here at Ka-Hoon Campground for a night of desert humor, chaotic fun, off-grid storytelling, and the strange, unforgettable music style that only Advocatus Diaboli and the Grim Leafer Band can deliver.
### 🎥 **Livestream Details**
📍 **Watch on YouTube:** Plateau Hame de Colquhoun
📅 **December 27th**
🕔 **5 PM MST**
❌ **Not available on TikTok — this show will stream only on YouTube.**
### 🏕️ Attend in Person
Want the full desert experience? Book a campsite on our website:
👉 http://www.plateauhamedecolquhoun.com
### 🎸 Learn More About the Band
Band stories, lore, updates, and more:
👉 http://www.advocatusdiaboliandthegrimleaferband.com
Come laugh, vibe, and enjoy a night of music to help close out the year in true Ka-Hoon fashion.
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From Trailer to Toilet: Our Desert Campground Build from the Video Vault!
From Vault to Desert: Our Compost Toilet Adventure at Ka-Hoon Campground
Out here at Ka-Hoon Campground and Event Center, every project has a story—and some of those stories are hiding in our video vault! Throughout October, we’ll be sharing older videos from our **Plateau Hame De Colquhoun YouTube channel** to give you a peek at our journey moving to New Mexico.
You may also remember our older channel name, *Art of Tiny Living*. While that chapter helped define our beginnings, we’ve since grown into something bigger—rooted in music, events, camping, and desert life.
This featured video shows us moving the hut (our compost toilet building) from the trailer it was attached to, into its new place where it would eventually serve as the **compost toilet** for campers, visitors, and event-goers. It’s one of those “make it work” projects that shaped the campground as it is today.
If you’re curious about **off-grid living, unique camping experiences, or just want a to see some of our early projects**, you’ll want to watch this one!
👉 For more information about us, upcoming camping events, or our TikTok livestreams, make sure to visit our website:
* http://www.plateauhamedecolquhoun.com *
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How One Container Changed Everything at Ka-Hoon Campground!
When we had the Bluemoon container delivered, it changed everything! 🚛 This was our very first container, and since we didn’t have the equipment to move it where we planned, it became the deciding factor for how we set everything up at Ka-Hoon Campground.
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The Secret Spirit of Ladrón Peak 🌄 | The Lady of the Mountain Prayer Mystery
The Lady of the Mountain: Ladrón Peak & a Prayer at Ka-Hoon
A few years back, during one of our events at **Ka-Hoon Campground & Event Center**, a woman from a local Indigenous tribe blessed us with a prayer. She spoke to **“the Lady of the Mountain,”** honoring **Ladrón Peak** in her words. I regret not grasping the full legend then, but it’s held with me ever since — a reminder of spirits, respect, and stories rooted in the land.
I believe every belief system deserves respect. For me, there’s no “wrong” faith when it uplifts, heals, and connects us to the land. I tried searching for details of that prayer and the legend behind the “Lady of the Mountain,” but came up short.
Here’s what I found so far on Ladrón Peak, and some leads I hope someone reading this might help fill in:
* Ladrón Peak is in **Socorro County, New Mexico**, part of the **Sierra Ladrones** range. ([Wikipedia][1])
* Its name “Ladrón” means “thief.” The Sierra Ladrones were reportedly used as hideouts by raiding parties and rustlers over time, giving the range its name. ([Wikipedia][1])
* The peak is geologically an **igneous intrusion** of **Precambrian granite** — not a volcano — and rises sharply above the valley below. ([Wikipedia][1])
* In local folklore and treasure-tales, Ladrón Peak is associated with hidden treasures, “bad magic,” and spirit guarding. For example, one story involves a curandera marking a “X” on the peak, warning that evil spirits guard treasure beneath a boulder struck by lightning. ([Chronicles][2])
I would love to hear your versions: has anyone in your family or tribe ever shared a version of the “Lady of the Mountain” prayer or a related story tied to Ladrón? If you’ve heard details, please reach out — we’d be honored to record and share them (with permission).
Until then, when you look toward Ladrón from our land, know that people have walked here for millennia, seeing more than just rock and sky — seeing spirits, stories, and memory.
http://www.plateauhamedecolquhoun.com
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You Won’t Believe Camping Looks THIS Fun 😂 | Ka-Hoon Campground & Event Center Adventure!
Discover the Fun Side of Camping at Ka-Hoon Campground and Event Center
Looking for an off-grid getaway with a twist of fun? Welcome to **Ka-Hoon Campground and Event Center**, where camping meets creativity in the New Mexico desert. Our location offers wide open skies, star-filled nights, and unforgettable experiences for campers of all ages.
At Ka-Hoon, it’s not just about pitching a tent or parking your RV—it’s about laughter, memories, and unique events you won’t find anywhere else. From live music shows and karaoke nights to seasonal celebrations and creative community activities, we bring people together in an atmosphere filled with joy.
Whether you’re interested in off-grid living, meeting like-minded people, or just relaxing under the desert sky, Ka-Hoon Campground and Event Center offers the perfect balance of fun, community, and peace. Come for the camping, stay for the unforgettable experiences.
👉 **Plan your visit today and be part of the fun at Ka-Hoon Campground and Event Center!**
http://www.plateauhamedecolquhoun.com
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The Desert Comes Alive 🌵✨ Inspiring Nights at Ka-Hoon Campground You Have to See!
Finding Inspiration at Ka-Hoon Campground and Event Center
**“Out here in the desert, the silence becomes music, the stars become light, and every night is a story waiting to be written.”**
At **Ka-Hoon Campground and Event Center**, inspiration is found in every direction. Nestled on the West Mesa of New Mexico, our campground offers more than just a place to stay—it offers an escape from the noise of everyday life and a chance to reconnect with yourself, with nature, and with others who share the same love for the desert sky.
## Why the Desert Inspires
The desert holds a unique kind of magic. The wide-open spaces create room for reflection, while the endless horizon reminds us that there’s always more to explore. At night, the stars blanket the sky, brighter than most people have ever seen. It’s in these moments—when the world slows down—that inspiration flows freely.
## A Place for Community and Creativity
Ka-Hoon Campground is more than a destination—it’s a gathering place. From **live music nights** with Advocatus Diaboli and the Grim Leafer Band, to **karaoke, talent shows, and seasonal celebrations**, every event is crafted to bring people together. Campers find joy not just in the activities, but in the sense of belonging that grows around the campfire.
## Events that Spark the Spirit
Although we will **not be hosting the Hootenanny this year due to health reasons**, Ka-Hoon remains a space where creativity and community thrive. Our calendar still includes music, gatherings, and special camping experiences that keep the spirit of celebration alive.
## Escape, Relax, and Be Inspired
In today’s fast-paced world, finding stillness is rare. Ka-Hoon Campground offers that stillness—whether you’re camping under the stars, joining in laughter during karaoke, or simply watching the desert sunset paint the horizon.
Every visit is more than just a getaway; it’s a chance to find a little piece of yourself again.
## Plan Your Visit
Come see why so many leave Ka-Hoon Campground and Event Center not just refreshed, but inspired. Whether you’re here for a night of live music, a weekend of camping, or one of our unique community events, you’ll leave with memories that last a lifetime.
🌵✨ **Ka-Hoon Campground: Where the desert speaks, and the stars tell stories.** ✨🌵
http://www.plateauhamedecolquhoun.com
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Desert Floods Can’t Stop the Weird! Muddy July 4th & the Launch of a Booking Agency for Misfits
**Muddy Roads & Musical Oddities: A July 4th Update from the Desert**
We hope everyone had a fun, safe, and meaningful Fourth of July!
Out here in the New Mexico desert, it was a wet and wild one. We got just over an inch of rain, which might not sound like much—until you try to drive 11 miles of dirt roads in it. It was muddy, sloppy, and several sections flooded quickly. One camper transferred their stay, but a few brave souls still made the journey (thank you!). By evening, most of the **bypass routes** around the deep puddles had dried up, and things became much more manageable.
Life off-grid means always being prepared for the unpredictable—and rolling with it when the monsoon season hits.
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### Introducing: **Melodie’s Oddities Music Booking**
In other exciting news, I’ve officially launched **Melodie’s Oddities**—a small, independent music booking venture that was born from personal experience and necessity.
As many of you know, we have a very unique act: **Advocatus Diaboli and the Grim Leafer Band**, a darkly humorous live performance blending **animatronics, original songs, parodies, and theatrical storytelling.** It’s weird, wild, and unlike anything else out there.
The challenge? Most traditional booking agents didn’t know what to do with us. If you weren’t country, rock, or something they already understood, they didn’t bite. So after handling all the outreach myself for months—researching venues, building promo materials, and sending emails—I realized something important:
> *Maybe there’s a place for the “too weird” acts. And maybe I could help create it.*
I’m not a full-time agent. I don’t cold call. I’m not a music industry insider. But I *am* someone who saw a gap and decided to fill it. And that’s where **Melodie’s Oddities** began.
Right now, I focus on **email-based venue outreach** and support for artists who don’t fit the usual mold—acts that are **dark, unique, offbeat, or theatrical**, especially those who haven’t found traditional industry support. If that sounds like your band or project, reach out. I may not have all the answers, but I care deeply about helping strange, amazing music find its stage.
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### Building Something Different
So while the roads may be muddy out here, we’re still moving forward. Whether it’s launching an odd little booking project, planning upcoming shows for Advocatus Diaboli, or drying out the campground after another monsoon, we’re always building something a little different.
Because out here—weird is welcome.
http://www.plateauhamedecolquhoun.com
http://www.advocatusdiaboliandthegrimleaferband.com
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