Haunted Hayride Memories: A Look Back at Our Spooky Community Fun at Ka-Hoon Campground šš
This **Vault Video** takes you back to one of our favorite community events ā the **Haunted Hayride** hosted right here at **Ka-Hoon Campground and Event Center!**
The hayride wasnāt just about spooky fun ā it was about **bringing people together**. All hayride proceeds went right back into the community, helping fund **projects and improvements** that everyone could enjoy together.
Alongside the hayride, we filled the night with **live bands**, **campsite-to-campsite trick-or-treating**, **games**, **bonfires**, **potlucks**, and more. Every year brought something a little different ā new faces, new frights, and new memories.
Whether you were here for the music, the laughter, or the screams echoing through the desert night, each Haunted Hayride was a reminder of what makes this community so special ā people coming together under the stars.
š» **Each yearās events vary**, and the Hayride may or may not return, so **stay tuned for our 2026 schedule!** You never know what spooky surprises might be waiting in the desertā¦
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Solar Chaos to Success! 5 Years Off-Grid & Our Biggest Lesson Yet ā”š¤
5 Years Off-Grid: Solar Troubles, Triumphs & Celebration at Ka-Hoon Campground šš¤
Today marks **five incredible years** of living off-grid on our land ā October 18th, 2020! To celebrate, weāre hosting a special **Open Mic Night** at **Ka-Hoon Campground and Event Center**, livestreamed at **6 PM MDT** on our **Colquhoun Entertainment TikTok profile**.
In honor of our anniversary, weāre opening the **vault** once again with **Part 2 of our 8k solar build** ā a real story of challenges, lessons, and victory.
During the build, we ran into major issues when **two solar controllers stopped working**. At first, we thought weād done something wrong, but after bringing in a **certified solar technician**, we discovered that **everything was wired correctly**.
The real culprit? The **manufacturer had wired the combiner box backwards**, which caused it to **feed back into the controllers**, burning them out! Thankfully, **Shop Solar Kits** stood behind their products, sending us a **new combiner box and controller** and even covering the **technicianās cost**.
Once everything was replaced, the system ran perfectly ā finally bringing power to our **Greenroom and Music Studio**, and temporarily powering our **RV** until the 5k solar setup is complete.
This project is a reminder that **living off-grid isnāt always easy**, but every challenge makes the reward that much brighter. Come celebrate our 5-year milestone ā **music, laughter, and community under the desert sky.**
š¤ **Open Mic Night ā October 18th, 6 PM MDT**
š **Ka-Hoon Campground & Event Center**
šŗ **Livestream: Colquhoun Entertainment on TikTok**
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First Snow in the Desert! Off-Grid Life Takes a Chilly Turn āļø
Our First Snow on the Land ā A Touch of Minnesota in the Desert
Our first snow here on the land brought back memories of Minnesota ā the beauty, the quiet, and that familiar winter chill. While we donāt miss the extreme cold or the long months of snow from back home, this short visit from winter gave us a moment to pause and enjoy the peacefulness it brings.
Living off-grid in the desert, snow is rare but magical when it happens. Itās a reminder of how far weāve come ā from Minnesota winters to off-grid living in New Mexico. Even when challenges arise, moments like these remind us why we love this life.
***In honor of our 5th anniversary on Saturday, October 18th, weāll be hosting an Open Mic Night!***
Come celebrate with us ā join in person, stay a few hours, camp for the night (or longer!), or tune in live on our **Colquhoun Entertainment TikTok profile**.
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Caught on Camera! Our First Off-Grid Intruder at Ka-Hoon Campground š±
Caught on Camera: Our First Months Off-Grid and an Unexpected Visitor!
When we first moved to the desert, every day was a new challenge ā and a lesson in staying prepared. During our early months at **Plateau Hame de Colquhoun (Ka-Hoon Campground and Event Center)**, we installed a security camera before heading into town, knowing that trips werenāt quick and our belongings were left vulnerable.
Not long after, that camera paid off. We caught a visitor on video trying to walk off with something that didnāt belong to them! Thankfully, we had chained the axles of our trailer, and it was empty at the time ā that same trailer later became what we now call **The Hut**, our compost toilet.
It was one of those off-grid moments that reminds you why preparation matters. Every experience ā even the tough ones ā helped shape who we are today.
Now, as we celebrate **five years off-grid**, we invite you to join us for our **5th Anniversary Open Mic Night** on **Saturday, October 18th**. Come in person, stay for a night or a weekend, or tune in live from home on our **Colquhoun Entertainment TikTok** profile.
Life off-grid isnāt always easy ā but every story, every lesson, and every bit of resilience makes it worth it.
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Lost in the Desert? GPS Roads That Donāt Exist | Our Off-Grid Journey š§šµ
When GPS Roads Donāt Exist: Finding Our Way Off-Grid in New Mexico
Hereās another **video from the vault**! When we first started our off-grid journey, one of the biggest challenges wasnāt just the desert heat or the windāit 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.
Itās just one more reminder that off-grid living isnāt always simpleāitās a constant journey of adapting and creating solutions.
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**In honor of our 5th anniversary** on **Saturday, October 18th**, weāll 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 weāve come!
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Desert Flood Chaos! Music in the Desert Canceled š§š¾ 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 raināenough to flood and wash out the roads. Out here, anything over ā
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 reactionsāDreugan and Lurch thought it was fun, Vibria dashed across as fast as she could, while Persephone decided sheād 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 didnāt 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 natureās extremes**āwhether itās wind, heat, or sudden floods.
Stay tuned for more updates, stories, and our livestreams as we continue to share this adventure with you.
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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, thereās 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
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Our Last Visit Before Moving Off-Grid | Starting Life on 5 Acres in New Mexico!
From Dreams to Reality: Our Last Visit to the Land Before Moving to New Mexico
Back in January 2020, we purchased our 5 acres of land here in New Mexico. At that time, we knew the journey wasnāt overāwe still had to return to Minnesota, finish working at the center for the summer, pack up our lives, and prepare for the big move.
This video from our vault captures our very last visit to the property before heading back north. Looking back now, itās fascinating to see the land before anything was set up, before the campground and event center, before the community that has grown around Ka-Hoon.
In the video, we mention the mountains in the areaābut since then, weāve learned we were mistaken about which ones we were looking at. Itās a reminder that this whole adventure has been a learning experience, step by step.
Throughout October, weāre sharing more of these āvaultā videos, each one a snapshot of our journey. Some are from before we made the move, and some from after. Itās our way of showing the progress, the challenges, and the growth that brought us to where we are today.
Whether youāve been following our journey from the beginning or just discovered us now, we invite you to join us each day as we share more from our archive. And if youād like to see where we are today, make sure to follow our TikTok livestreams, YouTube channel, and check out our website for camping and event info.
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Desert Floods Canāt 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 muchāuntil 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 unpredictableāand rolling with it when the monsoon season hits.
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### Introducing: **Melodieās Oddities Music Booking**
In other exciting news, Iāve officially launched **Melodieās Oddities**āa 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 didnāt know what to do with us. If you werenāt country, rock, or something they already understood, they didnāt bite. So after handling all the outreach myself for monthsāresearching venues, building promo materials, and sending emailsāI realized something important:
> *Maybe thereās a place for the ātoo weirdā acts. And maybe I could help create it.*
Iām not a full-time agent. I donāt cold call. Iām not a music industry insider. But I *am* someone who saw a gap and decided to fill it. And thatās where **Melodieās Oddities** began.
Right now, I focus on **email-based venue outreach** and support for artists who donāt fit the usual moldāacts that are **dark, unique, offbeat, or theatrical**, especially those who havenāt 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, weāre 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, weāre always building something a little different.
Because out hereāweird is welcome.
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We Drove Through a Flooded Desert RoadāWater Over the Doors!
**Monsoon Season Hits the Desert With a Vengeance: Our Flooded Road Adventure**
Living off-grid in the New Mexico desert means you’re always at the mercy of natureāand monsoon season doesnāt show mercy. This year, it came in swinging.
We had heard the monsoon was headed our way, so we made a quick run into town to grab water and essentials. What we didnāt expect was just how fast the roads would flood. Eleven miles of dirt road turned into a wild riverbed, and by the time we hit mile five, we were deep in itāliterally.
The water rose fast and high, at points reaching the bottom of the car doors. We had the pedal to the floor and still barely crept forward. The carās exhaust bubbled under the surface of the flood water as we pushed throughāhoping not to stall out.
And just like that, we reached homeāwhere it hadnāt rained at all. The land was dry. Not a single drop. Thatās the strange beauty of monsoon season in the high desert: one area can be underwater while another stays bone dry.
š„ **Watch the video** of our wild journey back home and see for yourself what life off-grid in the desert really looks like during a monsoon.
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