đľ Resilient in the Desert: Life, Laughter, and Living Off-Grid at Ka-Hoon Campground and Event Center
Living in the New Mexico desert isnât easyâand thatâs exactly why we love it.
At **Ka-Hoon Campground and Event Center**, off-grid life is a daily lesson in resilience, adaptability, and humor. The sun is intense, the wind has opinions, and nature does not care about schedules. Yet somehow, between solar panels, dirt roads, music, and dogs underfoot, a deep sense of peace and purpose grows.
Desert living teaches you quickly that resilience isnât about toughness aloneâitâs about learning when to laugh, when to slow down, and when to simply roll with whatever the desert throws your way.
Being off-grid means solving problems creatively. Power comes from the sun, not a switch. Plans change with the weather. Convenience is replaced with intention. And while it can be challenging, itâs also incredibly grounding. Life feels real out hereâraw, honest, and stripped of unnecessary noise.
Our **Offgrid Talk** grew naturally from this lifestyle. Itâs not about pretending we have all the answersâitâs about sharing real conversations, real struggles, and real wins that come with choosing a different way of living. Some mornings itâs reflective, some mornings itâs humorous, and some mornings itâs simply about surviving the desert with coffee and determination.
Then thereâs **Music in the Desert**âbecause resilience also needs joy. Music echoes differently out here, carried by open skies and wide horizons. It brings people together, reminds us to celebrate, and proves that creativity thrives even in the harshest environments.
And of course, no desert homestead story is complete without dogs. They donât care about heat, dust, or broken plans. They play hard, rest harder, and remind us daily that balance matters. Their pack mentality mirrors off-grid life perfectlyâdifferent personalities, different energy levels, all coexisting and adapting together.
Living in the desert teaches you to be flexible, resourceful, and humble. It teaches you that resilience isnât loud or dramaticâitâs built quietly, day by day, through persistence, humor, and community.
At Ka-Hoon Campground and Event Center, resilience isnât just a concept. Itâs a lifestyle. And while the desert may test you, it also gives back clarity, connection, and a freedom thatâs hard to find anywhere else.
If you can laugh when the wind knocks things over, adapt when plans fall apart, and find joy under endless skiesâyou just might be desert-resilient too.
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Music by: Advocatus Diaboli and the Grim Leafer Band http://www.advocatusdiaboliandthegrimleaferband.com
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We Had to Redesign Our Entire 5K Solar Build at the Last Minute
đ Another Day Building Our 5K Off-Grid Solar System
Building off-grid infrastructure is never as simple as it looks on paper â and today was a perfect example of that.
We spent another long day working on our **5K solar power system**, a critical part of keeping our off-grid campground and event space running sustainably. While we were excited to finally get everything installed, the process came with an unexpected challenge right out of the gate.
The frame that was purchased with the solar panels turned out to be **missing several major components**, parts that were essential to assembling the system safely and correctly. Unfortunately, replacements for those components werenât available anywhere, which meant we had no choice but to **redesign the entire setup from scratch**.
Redesigning a solar system mid-build isnât ideal, but off-grid life teaches you flexibility fast. After reassessing the structure, sourcing alternative parts, and adjusting the layout, we were finally able to move forward.
By the end of the day â just before the sun dipped below the horizon â we successfully completed **one full solar unit and got it installed into place**. Seeing it standing and ready was a huge win after the setbacks earlier in the day.
Every step like this brings us closer to a stronger, more reliable **off-grid solar power system**, helping us reduce reliance on generators and keep our desert operation running efficiently. Progress may not always be fast, but itâs always worth it.
Stay tuned â thereâs much more solar work ahead as we continue building a resilient, sustainable future off-grid.
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Music by Advocatus Diaboli and the Grim Leafer Band http://www.advocatusdiaboliandthegrimleaferband.com
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Day 2 Off-Grid Solar Build + New Yearâs Music in the Desert LIVE Tonight!
**Day 2 of the Solar Build at Ka-Hoon Campground & Event Center**
Day 2 of our solar build is underway here at **Ka-Hoon Campground** and **Ka-Hoon Event Center**, and like most off-grid projects, planning hasnât been as simple as it looked on paper.
When we purchased our solar setup, it came with a metal frame designed to be bolted together. What it didnât include were the pipes needed to hold the frame upright. The challenge? We can purchase the pipe, but hauling **22-foot lengths** out to our off-grid location just isnât possible for us.
Our first solution was to buy shorter pipe sections, have them threaded, and connect them together. Unfortunately, the local pipe place doesnât offer threading services and doesnât carry the connectors weâd need. With limited options and no way to fabricate the parts ourselves, we had to pivot once again.
So **Day 2 became all about problem-solving** â rethinking the mounting system and figuring out a setup that works with our tools, transport limitations, and off-grid reality. Todayâs plan is to move forward with **building and assembly** now that we have a clearer direction.
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## **Music in the Desert â New Yearâs Party Update**
As we continue the build, weâre also finalizing plans for **Music in the Desert**. Weâre still dialing in the best start time for **tonightâs New Yearâs Party**, but right now itâs looking like **8 PM MST**.
Join us live on **TikTok and YouTube via Colquhoun Entertainment** as we ring in the New Year with music, creativity, and off-grid vibes. Hosted by **Advocatus Diaboli and the Grim Leafer Band**, with **Melodious** keeping things flowing, this will be a celebration you wonât want to miss.
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## **Join Us for Offgrid Talk â Every Morning**
Donât forget to join us **every morning at 8 AM MST** for **Offgrid Talk**, streaming live on **TikTok @ColquhounEntertainment**.
**Offgrid Talk** is a relaxed, open conversation space where you can:
* Ask questions about off-grid living
* Share advice or ideas
* Hang out with a welcoming community
Hosted by **Melodious**, everyone is welcome â whether youâre fully off-grid, just curious, or somewhere in between.
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### Stay Connected
Follow **Colquhoun Entertainment**, **Music in the Desert**, and **Advocatus Diaboli and the Grim Leafer Band** for updates on events, solar build progress, and daily livestreams from **Ka-Hoon Campground and Event Center**.
We look forward to seeing you live tonight and every morning on **Offgrid Talk** đľđś
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Solar Build Part One: Prepping the Trailer for Off-Grid Power & Energy Independence!
**Part One: Preparing for Our Solar Build â Cleaning Out the Trailer**
Before any off-grid solar system can be built, preparation is everything. **Part One of our solar build journey** begins with a task that isnât glamorousâbut absolutely necessary: **cleaning out the trailer and getting it ready for solar installation**.
The trailer had been serving as storage for months. Inside, we carefully stored **all of the lumber and building materials**, along with **tools and electrical equipment** needed for the upcoming solar build. Everything except the actual **solar panels** was kept safely inside to protect it from desert weather.
As we cleared the trailer, we took stock of what we had, organized materials, and made space for the next phase of the project. This step is critical in any off-grid solar build. A clean, organized workspace helps prevent mistakes, protects equipment, and makes the installation process smoother once the solar components arrive.
Living off-grid means every step counts. You donât just buildâyou plan, prepare, and adapt. Cleaning out the trailer wasnât just about making room; it was about setting the foundation for energy independence and long-term sustainability.
This marks the official beginning of our solar build series. In the next part, weâll move into staging materials, final layout planning, and preparing the trailer for mounting and wiring.
If youâre interested in off-grid living, solar power setups, or real-world preparation behind renewable energy projects, this is where it all starts.
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Off-Grid Desert Magic: Music, Campfires & Community at Plateau Hame De Colquhoun!
**Plateau Hame De Colquhoun: Where Off-Grid Living, Music & Community Come Alive**
Tucked deep in the New Mexico desert, **Plateau Hame De Colquhoun** is more than a destination â itâs a living, breathing off-grid community built on creativity, freedom, and connection. Home to **Ka-Hoon Campground** and the **Ka-Hoon Event Center**, this unique space welcomes travelers, musicians, artists, and free thinkers from all walks of life.
At the heart of Plateau Hame De Colquhoun is a passion for **Music in the Desert**, a growing movement powered by **Colquhoun Entertainment** and **JAFO Productions**. From intimate campfire sessions to full live performances, the desert comes alive with sound, laughter, and unforgettable experiences.
One of the most talked-about acts to grace the stage is **Advocatus Diaboli and the Grim Leafer Band** â a darkly humorous, genre-blending performance that pairs music with storytelling, animatronics, and pure originality. Their shows embody the spirit of Ka-Hoon: bold, different, and unapologetically authentic.
Beyond music, Plateau Hame De Colquhoun is a hub for conversation and curiosity. **Offgrid Talk** brings real discussions about alternative living, self-reliance, creativity, and community building. These conversations often spill over into late nights under the stars, where ideas flow as freely as the desert air.
Visitors can also explore **Melodies Oddities**, a space celebrating the strange, artistic, and handcrafted, or stop by the **Dusty Nail General Store**, a rustic desert staple offering essentials, curiosities, and a bit of old-school charm.
Whether youâre camping at **Ka-Hoon Campground**, attending an event at **Ka-Hoon Event Center**, or discovering the magic of Plateau Hame De Colquhoun for the first time, one thing is clear: this is a place where creativity thrives, judgment fades, and community matters.
Come experience **Music in the Desert**, off-grid living, and a community that welcomes you exactly as you are.
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http://www.advocatusdiaboliandthegrimleaferband.com
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Escape the Chaos: Discover Ka-hoon Campground Where You Can Finally Be Yourself in the Desert!
Itâs Okay to Be Yourself at Ka-hoon Campground and Event Center đľ
Here at **Ka-hoon Campground and Event Center**, we believe itâs okay to be yourself.
Out here in the open desert, thereâs no pressure to fit in, rush, or be anything youâre not.
The desert moves at its own pace. Wide skies, quiet land, and open space invite you to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with yourself. This is a place where you can step away from expectations and simply be.
Respecting others matters â but just as important is **showing yourself respect**.
Honoring your boundaries, your pace, and your truth is part of living authentically.
Whether youâre visiting our campground, attending an event, or experiencing off-grid living, Ka-hoon welcomes real people just as they are. Your voice belongs here. Your presence matters here.
Take the space you need. Be true to yourself.
Youâre welcome at **Ka-hoon Campground and Event Center**. đľâ¨
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Why Cattle Keep Visiting Our HomeâLife in a New Mexico Free-Range State Explained!
Why the Cattle Keep Visiting Our House â Life in a Free-Range State**
*(Off-Grid Talk from Plateau Hame De Colquhoun)*
If youâve ever watched our **Offgrid Talk** videos or tuned in to **Music in the Desert**, you already know that living out here at **Plateau Hame De Colquhoun** comes with some surprises. But one of the questions we get most oftenâespecially on TikTokâis:
**âWhy are there cattle at your house?â**
Fair question.
And the answer is simple:
### **We live in New Mexico⌠a free-range state.**
That means cattle are free to roam in their designated grazing areas, and unless *we* put up fencing (which we really donât want to), the cows are basically allowed to drop by whenever they feel like it.
And trust meâthey *do*.
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## **Why the Cows Love Our Place**
Weâre not a fancy resort.
Weâre not serving cow snacks.
We donât even have cow Wi-Fi (yet).
But the cattle absolutely adore the same things that bring you and me joy:
* Solar cameras
* Solar lights
* Motion sensors
* Anything with a blinky light
* Anything that beeps
* Anything that looks even slightly expensive
If it glows, flashes, or makes a sound⌠theyâre going to investigate it.
Some people fight off raccoons.
Some people fight off squirrels.
We fight off **solar-loving cows** who try to boop the cameras at **Ka-Hoon Campground** like theyâre testing out new technology.
Honestly?
Theyâre better security guards than any alarm system.
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## **Life at Ka-Hoon Campground**
Living beside free-range cattle is just part of the charm here.
Between the cows, coyotes, jack rabbits, the animatronic chaos of **Advocatus Diaboli** and the **Grim Leafer Band**, and the unusual acts booked through **Melodieâs Oddities**, thereâs never a dull moment.
Throw in the desert sound work from **Jafo Productions**, a few off-grid challenges, and nightly entertainment through **Colquhoun Entertainment**, and youâve got a life thatâs unpredictableâbut always full of stories.
So if the cattle walk by our cameras, nosing around like theyâre auditioning for a desert reality showâŚ
thatâs just life at **Plateau Hame De Colquhoun**.
And we wouldnât change it.
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Caught on Camera: Desert Trespassers, Midnight Bulls & Off-Grid Chaos at Ka-Hoon Campground!
Late-Night Trespassers at Ka-Hoon Campground⌠and Other Desert Drama**
Most nights at **Plateau Hame De Colquhoun** are peacefulâthe kind of quiet that makes you forget the rest of the world exists. Just desert skies, soft winds, and the occasional animatronic warming up for **Music in the Desert**.
Then there are nights like last night.
The nights where the desert decides to host its own reality show.
We caught **two trespassers** on camera.
Neither had permission.
Neither respected the âNo Trespassingâ signs.
Neither cared even a little.
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## **Trespasser #1**
* Height: about a foot
* Long ears: satellite-level reception
* Movement: Olympic-level hopping
* Attitude: high
It was, without a doubt, a **jack rabbit** on a mission.
This fuzzy renegade zipped across **Ka-Hoon Campground** like it was late for rehearsal with **Advocatus Diaboli** and the **Grim Leafer Band**. It didnât pause, didnât wave, and definitely didnât stop by the **Dusty Nail General Store** to contribute to the local economy.
Truly a rebellious spirit.
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## **Trespasser #2**
* Height: 2â3 feet on all fours
* Tail: maximum fluff
* Eyes: full âtry meâ
* Species: **Coyote**, desert troublemaker extraordinaire
This one walked past the camera like it owned the whole **Ka-Hoon Event Center**. It stopped just long enough to stare directly into the lens with the expression of:
> âI walk where I want. Donât interrupt my schedule.â
Coyotes donât break rules.
They ignore the concept of rules entirely.
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## **If Seen⌠Please Invite Them to Offgrid Talk**
We arenât trying to track them down.
Weâd just like to politely inform them:
**Offgrid Talk starts at 8 a.m. MST on TikTok.
All desert residents welcome.**
They already:
* Live off-grid
* Ignore boundaries
* Wander freely across **Plateau Hame De Colquhoun**
* And act like they’re long-term members of our **Membership program**
Might as well give them a voice.
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## **Meanwhile⌠the Bulls Returned (Because of Course They Did)**
Just when we thought the night couldnât get louder, the **free-range bulls** rolled in like they were scheduled entertainment.
They proceeded to:
* Holler
* Buller
* Wrestle
* Slam into each other
* And perform a full-contact dance battle
All.
Night.
Long.
At one point, it sounded like two dump trucks arguing over a parking spot. Even the coyote paused and went, âBro⌠chill.â
If you think desert living is quiet, you have never lived next to free-range bulls with personal problems.
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## **Desert Life Keeps Us Laughing**
Between the wildlife, the weirdness, and the 3 a.m. bull brawls, life at **Ka-Hoon Campground** is anything but boring.
Add in:
* the odd and unusual bands booked through **Melodieâs Oddities**
* the clean audio and reliable sound work from **Jafo Productions** (the unsung heroes behind many shows)
* the off-grid entertainment through **Colquhoun Entertainment**
* the animatronics of **Advocatus Diaboli** and the **Grim Leafer Band**
* and a few overly confident tumbleweedsâŚ
And youâve got a place where every day writes its own story.
We live off-grid, we laugh a lot, and we take the chaos in stride. Wildlife, music, communityâitâs all part of what makes this place special.
If you see the rabbit, the coyote, or the bullsâŚ
Tell them Offgrid Talk starts at 8 a.m.
Weâll save them a spot and hope they bring good stories.
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Desert Dog Drama! Dreugan Supervises While Vibria Zooms & Lurch Tries to Keep Order!
Desert Dog Drama: Dreugan the Supervisor, Vibriaâs Zoomies & Lurch the Butler**
Life at **Plateau Hame De Colquhoun** and **Ka-Hoon Campground & Event Center** isnât just about off-grid living, Music in the Desert, and paranormal momentsâitâs also full of hilarious dog personalities who run the place like their own desert kingdom.
Todayâs episode of âDog Drama in the Desertâ stars our three furry legends:
**đž Dreugan** â the couch commander and full-time supervisor.
**đž Vibria** â the tiny zoomie tornado with the voice of a little girl.
**đž Lurch** â the proper butler, keeping order⌠or trying to.
In this short, funny video, Vibria tries her best to get Lurch to play, zooming around with pure puppy energy. Lurch, in full butler mode, attempts to maintain âhousehold order,â while Dreugan oversees the chaos with the patience of a seasoned king.
These moments are part of what makes off-grid desert life at **Colquhoun** so special. Whether weâre livestreaming **Music in the Desert**, working around the campground, or dealing with random trespassers, the dogs always bring humor, love, and personality into the mix.
If you need a laugh today, this clip is for you.
Life is better with dogsâand even better with desert dogs who think they run the place.
For more off-grid updates, campground adventures, and upcoming events, visit:
** https://plateauhamedecolquhoun.com **
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They Drove Through Our Property at Night⌠AFTER Passing the No Trespassing Sign! (Caught on Camera)
**Respect in the Desert: What To Do If You Accidentally Drive Onto Private Property**
Living off-grid at **Plateau Hame De Colquhoun (Ka-Hoon Campground & Event Center)** means valuing safety, boundaries, and respect. Our desert home and campground are surrounded by open land, and itâs not unusual for people to get lost while exploring. But even in remote areas, **No Trespassing signs matter** â and respecting them keeps everyone safe.
Recently, a vehicle drove past our clearly marked **No Trespassing sign** and continued through our private road at Ka-Hoon Campground. Instead of stopping to speak with us, the driver sped off the moment they saw us. Incidents like this can be concerning, not only for our safety but for the peace of everyone who stays, camps, or participates in our events, including **Music in the Desert** livestream nights.
If you ever find yourself lost in the desert and accidentally turn onto someoneâs land, hereâs the right thing to do:
### âď¸ **Stop and talk to the property owner**
Most off-grid residents are friendly and understanding. If you made a wrong turn, just say so.
### âď¸ **Do not keep driving forward**
Continuing through private land raises safety concerns, especially late at night or when lights are shut off.
### âď¸ **Do not speed away**
Rushing off makes the situation appear suspicious, even if your intentions are harmless.
### âď¸ **Respect the signs**
When a sign says **No Trespassing**, itâs there for safety, liability, and privacy â not to be ignored.
At **Ka-Hoon Campground**, we welcome respectful visitors, campers, musicians, and community members for year-round events, Off-Grid Talks, Music in the Desert livestreams, karaoke nights, and our unique Halloween-inspired experiences. We value honesty, communication, and neighborly respect.
If you make a mistake, just stop.
Talk to us.
**Respect goes a long way in the desert.**
For more about our events, off-grid living, and memberships, visit:
đ **https://plateauhamedecolquhoun.com**
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