From Solar Dreams to 5 Years Off-Grid: Celebrating Our Desert Anniversary 🌵🎶
In honor of our **5-year anniversary on the land** — October 18th, 2020 — we’re opening the **vault** to share a special look back at one of our biggest milestones: **building our 8k solar system**.
This system currently powers our **Greenroom and Music Studio**, and for now, it’s even keeping our **RV running** until the new **5k solar system** is complete. Every panel, wire, and connection represents a step toward complete self-sufficiency and freedom in the New Mexico desert.
We’ve come a long way since our first day out here, learning to adapt, grow, and create in the off-grid life. To celebrate these five incredible years, we’re hosting an **Open Mic & Karaoke Night** at **Ka-Hoon Campground and Event Center**!
🎤 **Join us Saturday, October 18th** — either **in person** under the stars or **livestreamed** on our **Colquhoun Entertainment TikTok profile**.
Come celebrate with us — five years of building, music, and off-grid living in the desert we call home. 🌙
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🎤 5 Years in the Desert! Join Our Open Mic & Karaoke Celebration at Ka-Hoon Campground 🌵
Celebrating 5 Years in the Desert! Open Mic & Karaoke Night at Ka-Hoon Campground 🎤🌵
We’re celebrating **five amazing years of off-grid living** here in the **New Mexico desert**, and you’re invited to join the fun!
Come out to **Ka-Hoon Campground and Event Center** on **Saturday, October 18th** for an unforgettable **Open Mic and Karaoke Night** under the stars. Whether you want to sing your heart out, share your talent, or just kick back and enjoy the show, everyone’s welcome!
🎤 **Event Details:**
* **Date:** Saturday, October 18th
* **Where:** Ka-Hoon Campground & Event Center
* **Cost:** Free to attend
* **Camping:** Available — book your site at https://www.plateauhamedecolquhoun.com
* **Livestream:** Watch live on our **Colquhoun Entertainment TikTok profile**
This night is more than just music—it’s a celebration of **five years of desert living, community, creativity, and connection**. Whether you join us in person or online, you’ll be part of the Ka-Hoon spirit that keeps the desert alive with sound and laughter.
Come celebrate the journey, the music, and the magic of living free beneath the New Mexico sky! 🌙
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First Snow in the Desert! Off-Grid Life Takes a Chilly Turn ❄️
Our First Snow on the Land – A Touch of Minnesota in the Desert
Our first snow here on the land brought back memories of Minnesota — the beauty, the quiet, and that familiar winter chill. While we don’t 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. It’s a reminder of how far we’ve come — 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, we’ll be hosting an Open Mic Night!***
Come celebrate with us — 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 😱
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 — 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 weren’t 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 didn’t belong to them! Thankfully, we had chained the axles of our trailer, and it was empty at the time — 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 — even the tough ones — 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 isn’t always easy — but every story, every lesson, and every bit of resilience makes it worth it.
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Desert Wind DESTROYS Our Shower & Kitchen — You Won’t Believe What Survived!
Desert Winds Take Out Our New Shower and Kitchen — But We Refuse to Quit!
Life off-grid isn’t always sunshine and stars — sometimes it’s high desert winds trying to blow everything down! In this vault video, the wind took out both our newly built shower and kitchen setup. Luckily, we managed to patch them up and keep things running a bit longer!
Every project teaches us something new about resilience, adaptability, and perseverance. Living off-grid at **Plateau Hame de Colquhoun (Ka-Hoon Campground and Event Center)** means embracing the elements and learning to rebuild stronger each time.
Join us as we celebrate **five years off-grid**! In honor of our 5th anniversary on **Saturday, October 18th**, we’re hosting an **Open Mic Night** — come out in person, camp a night (or more), or join live from home on our **Colquhoun Entertainment TikTok** profile.
Whether it’s music, laughter, or rebuilding after the wind, we keep moving forward — desert strong!
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Surviving Desert Winds: How Our Off-Grid Outdoor Kitchen & Shower Were Put to the Test!
When we moved to New Mexico, we knew challenges were ahead. Wind was one of the biggest. Before moving, we tried to plan for it, but nothing could prepare us for days of **30 mph desert winds**. Our first outdoor kitchen lasted only two months before it was ripped apart.
With no choice, we purchased what we hoped would be a stronger replacement. At the same time, we reused parts from the broken kitchen to build an **outdoor shower area**. Living off-grid means adapting and rebuilding when nature pushes back.
But will these new shelters hold up to the desert winds? Stay tuned for upcoming videos to see how our setup survived!
✨ In honor of our **5th anniversary on Saturday, October 18th**, we’re hosting an **Open Mic Night**! Come in person, camp with us, or join from home online on our **Colquhoun Entertainment TikTok profile**.
http://www.plateauhamedecolquhoun.com
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#OffGridLiving #DesertLife #OutdoorKitchen #HomesteadLife #OpenMicNight
Lost in the Desert? GPS Roads That Don’t Exist | Our Off-Grid Journey 🚧🌵
When GPS Roads Don’t Exist: Finding Our Way Off-Grid in New Mexico
Here’s another **video from the vault**! When we first started our off-grid journey, one of the biggest challenges wasn’t just the desert heat or the wind—it 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.
It’s just one more reminder that off-grid living isn’t always simple—it’s a constant journey of adapting and creating solutions.
📅 **In honor of our 5th anniversary** on **Saturday, October 18th**, we’ll 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 we’ve come!
👉 Learn more at:
http://www.plateauhamedecolquhoun.com
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#OffGridLiving #DesertLife #HomesteadJourney #KaHoonCampground #TinyLiving
From Wind & Snow to Sunsets & Sandstorms | Our First Week Off-Grid in the Desert 🌵
Our First Week Off-Grid: Wind, Snow, Sand & Lessons Learned
Looking back at our very first week on the land feels like stepping into another lifetime. It was October 2020 when we first arrived, ready to begin our off-grid journey in the New Mexico desert. Within just seven days, we were faced with a learning curve like no other—**intense winds, sudden snow, endless sand, curious cattle, and even the destruction of our first outdoor kitchen setup**.
But through it all, we had unforgettable sunsets, wide-open views, and the determination to keep moving forward. Every challenge became a lesson, shaping Ka-Hoon Campground and Event Center into what it is today.
Now, five years later, we’re celebrating that journey with something special:
📅 **Saturday, October 18th – 5th Anniversary Open Mic Night**
Join us in person, stay a few hours, book a campsite, or tune in live from home on our **Colquhoun Entertainment TikTok profile**.
We’ve come a long way from those first windy, sandy days, and we’re excited to share where the journey has taken us.
For more information, visit our website:
**http://www.plateauhamedecolquhoun.com**
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#OffGridLiving #DesertLife #TinyLiving #KaHoonCampground #HomesteadJourney
Desert Flood Chaos! Music in the Desert Canceled 🌧🐾 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 rain—enough to flood and wash out the roads. Out here, anything over ⅓ 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 reactions—Dreugan and Lurch thought it was fun, Vibria dashed across as fast as she could, while Persephone decided she’d 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 didn’t 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 nature’s extremes**—whether it’s 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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From Minnesota to New Mexico: How We Built Ka-Hoon Campground & Celebrate 5 Years Strong!
Video from the Vault: Our Journey to Ka-Hoon Campground 🌵
Back in **October 2020**, we made the big move from Minnesota to New Mexico. We packed up, downsized, and hit the road toward a new chapter of life. Just a few months earlier, in **January 2020**, we purchased the land that would become **Ka-Hoon Campground and Event Center**.
This vault video takes you back to those early days—when we were still figuring things out, still dreaming, and not yet knowing how much this land would grow into what it is today. From Minnesota winters to New Mexico deserts, it was a leap of faith that became a new way of life.
Now, our homestead is not just home, it’s a place for **campers, musicians, and event-goers** to gather under the desert sky.
✨ **Mark Your Calendars** ✨
In honor of our **5th anniversary of moving to New Mexico on October 18th**, we’ll be hosting an **Open Mic Night**! You can:
* Join us in person at Ka-Hoon Campground
* Stay a few hours, book a campsite, or even camp longer
* Or tune in online from home via our **Colquhoun Entertainment TikTok profile**
Come celebrate five years of adventure, music, and community with us!
🔗 Learn more about our campground, events, and livestreams at: http://www.plateauhamedecolquhoun.com
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#OffGridLife #HomesteadJourney #KaHoonCampground #DesertLiving #OpenMicNight
Ka-Hoon Campground and Event Center 