The Wind Lives Here (We Just Pay Rent)
The desert does not do gentle.
It doesn’t breeze.
It doesn’t drift.
It arrives — like it owns the place
and we forgot to check the lease.
The wind out here has a personality disorder.
One minute: postcard sunset.
Next minute: airborne lawn chairs,
missing dog bowls,
and me chasing a trash can across open land
like a low-budget western.
It rattles the RV so hard
you start mentally apologizing
to every bolt you’ve ever tightened.
I used to hate it.
I’d sit there counting gusts,
waiting for the walls to peel off
and my life to end on a weather report.
But somewhere along the way
the fear turned into rhythm.
The RV rocks at night —
not gently, not romantically —
more like a drunk uncle trying to dance,
and somehow… I sleep better.
Because the truth is:
Nothing fake survives out here.
The wind steals weak plans,
bad attitudes,
and anything not actually secured.
It’s basically nature’s personality test.
City life has locks.
The desert has proof.
The same wind that throws sand in your coffee
also cools a 105° afternoon,
carries music farther than speakers should reach,
and reminds you
you are very small
and somehow very alive.
We didn’t move here for comfort.
We moved here for honesty.
The wind isn’t trying to ruin us.
It’s just asking daily:
“You still sure about this life?”
Every morning we wake up
still here,
still stubborn,
still slightly covered in dust.
Rocked, not broken.
Turns out —
the wind lives here.
We’re just the weird people
it hasn’t managed to evict yet.
Tag: desert homestead life
The Hard Side of Off-Grid Living Nobody Talks About
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.
Why Our Campground Has a Membership (And Why It’s Not an RV Park)
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.
Learn more about becoming a member:
https://plateauhamedecolquhoun.com/membership/
And you can watch our events and shows free online on YouTube and TikTok through Colquhoun Entertainment.
Membership is limited
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