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.
One more week until the April Fool’s Open Mic ! We have so much work to get ready for this event. The weather has slowed us down to a crawl on finishing the store.
Make sure to bring your talent next Saturday starting at noon.
The April Fool’s Open mic is open to all, it’s FREE. There will be vendors, food vendors, music, bonfire, camping is available by booking through our website or stop at NEW (hopefully finished) Dusty Nails store to purchase a campsite or buy tickets for the Nomad Gathering in the Desert . Nomad Gathering is $20.00 for the weekend. Kids 10 and under are FREE!!
Directions to Plateau Hame De Colquhoun can be found by following the links below!
Plateau Hame De Colquhoun is a family owned business. On top of a desert mesa overlooking the Rio Grande Valley. Ran totally off-grid using solar and generators to run any sound and lights needed for an event.
Our family had site managed, built other semi off-grid event centers for other businesses for many years. But our dream was to do something similar for ourselves. Our dream became a reality in 2020. We had been asked to come to New Mexico for the winter of 2019-20 and help clear, build an event center. During this time we saved all our money we could with hopes to make a down payment on a vacant piece of land in Minnesota.
But plans changed, we loved the New Mexico winter so much that we started looking for vacant land anywhere in New Mexico. when we came and looked at this piece of land we fell in love right away. The land was secluded, majestic, peaceful, raw, and a perfect place for our dream.. On January 3 2020 our dream started to become a reality. A dream of building a safe space that all are welcome. A place where you can find peace and relaxation (Dependent on mother nature) for a night, week or month, to be able to be yourself without fear of ridicule and judgement.
One of ore requirements when looking at land was that it be secluded, we wanted privacy, no issues with noise. This seclusion became our biggest fear, Will people be willing to travel the 11 miles of washboard dirt roads to be out in the middle of the desert. To test this we decided to try by opening a few sites for campers (at the time the land was untouched, no toilet, really rough road that was hard to get on to get in). To our surprise two days after posting we had a booking, a few days later we had yet another 7 day booking, and they kept coming. So we cleaned, mowed campsites, paths, built easier to travel road, compost toilet, and a communal firepit. This year we are working on finishing the community store front and a shower.
This is our 3rd year of campers. Each year we get more bookings and hope to continue to grow.
Last year we got to the point of opening the land for events. This has been a very scary jump for us. Some of the same questions we asked ourselves about campers. Will people come down these roads for unique event experiences?! The few events we held last year weren’t badly attended, those that did attend seemed to enjoy themselves.
April Fool’s Open Mic will be our first event this year. We have our fingers crossed that attendance will be better than last year.
The Nomad Gathering in the Desert is in May, this will be our first of such an event. The fear and anxiety are high for this one. There are so many questions: Will people show, will they like it, is the cost too high, is it too low, will we be able to cover costs, are we offering enough activities. Many of these are fears all hosts have. But especially for the first event, and at a place that is just starting out. A place many don’t know about, and some have fear that it’s a scam.
We try to ease fears by inviting individuals out, take a tour, talk with us, and hanging out. Come to the April Fool’s Open Mic which is free. We try to be as transparent as we can, it is what it is out here. Roads are passable for any vehicle (if you follow our directions and not GPS). Though the roads are washboards, dips. It’s really not bad for dirt roads, we’ve driven on interstates that are worse (umm I10).
I will cut this here. We wanted to share a little of our story. If you’d like to learn more visit our website, send us a DM, email or comment. We’d be happy to answer any questions you may have.
The April Fool’s Open Mic isn’t too far away! Come enjoy a day of music, poetry, comedy much more, vendors and a bonfire. All are welcome to this free event, bring your instruments, comedy, bands. Karaoke is available or bring your own tracks.
BYOB and 420 friendly..
Tickets for the May Nomad Gathering in the Desert can be purchased during the April Fool’s Open Mic at the Plateau Hame De Colquhoun store.
Nomad Gathering is a 3 day event with live music, outdoor movie, talent show, bonfires, meetings and a silent auction.
You can register online or during the April Fool’s Open Mic. We have room for RV, Schoolies, Vans, cars, trucks, campers, tents of all sizes…
Only 2 more weeks until the April Fool’s Open Mic ! We still have a few vendor spots available. Contact us to register…
April Fool’s Open Mic is a free event. Starts at noon on April 1st. Come try out the new stage! Share your talent! Comedy, Karaoke, play an instrument or read a story, or poetry, Bands/groups, single artists and, Dj’s are welcome !!
BYOB and 420 friendly. Camping is available book your site on the website!
We will be selling registrations for the Nomad Gathering in the Desert at the Plateau Hame De Colquhoun store!
Dreugan asks, “how much longer till the nomads come?” Come on out and play, and enjoy our piece of the land of enchantment. Nomad Gathering in the Desert on May 19-21. A fun packed weekend of Live Music, Vendors, Silent auction, Talent Show, Movie, Bonfire, Food Vendor. Live music by Jer Killinger Singer/Songwriter and J5th & the 77 Riders .
$20.00 for the whole weekend! Ages 10 and under are Free!
Pet Friendly. BYOB and 420 friendly.
You can register on the website or during the April Fool’s Open Mic on April 1. All size RVs, Schoolies, Vans, cars, pickups, tents are welcome!
The new stage, we figured out how to level the stage platform, but meant buying material. The base is finished, now we just need to add the platform, level and add the ramp.
Everything is looking good for the April Fool’s Open Mic ! A free event starts at noon.. BYOB and 420 friendly!
For the Nomad Gathering in the Desert we are hoping to have the shower finished by.
Nomad Gathering is a weekend event, with talent show, movie, bonfires, silent auction, live music, vendors, food vendors…
Registration can be found on our website. You can also register during the April Fool’s Open Mic.
Not finished yet, but most of the Dusty Nail General Store is painted.. The paint is mis tint paint from Lowes. Thing with mis tints sometimes the paint doesn’t match the paint dot on the can and you have no idea what colors really looked like. Still need to do some trimming, lettering then start on the inside.
The April Fool’s Open Mic is coming soon! A Free event here at Plateau Hame De Colquhoun . During the open mic you can purchase tickets to the Nomad Gathering in the Desert a 2 night 3 day event with talent show, movie “Off the Map”, Live music by Jer Killinger Singer/Songwriter and J5th & the 77 Riders , bonfires, stargazing, vendors, Westland Meadows will be serving food during both events.
We still have openings for vendors for both events. Contact us for information!
Nomad Gathering is in need of volunteers, check the website for more information!
Plateau Hame De Colquhoun (Plateau Home of Colquhoun) is a family owned off-grid campground and Event center, located in Socorro County just 45 miles south of Albuquerque, 13 miles off I25 on the Southern Point of the West Mesa.
The tiny store front is almost finished! Just need to get the building in place, and paint it before we can start getting the inside setup!
To stay with our Modern Pioneerism this building was originally a shipping box, that we have fixed up, reinforced it with osb, and redoing a few of the frame pieces.
Now we have to wait out today’s winds before we can do more. Until then it’s laying on the ground to help protect it from the winds until we can move it and get it staked.
I still need a name for this little store front. Post your suggestions in the comments!
Ka-Hoon Campground and Event Center 