**Sunrise at Ka-Hoon Campground & Event Center: A Desert Awakening**
There’s something magical about waking up in the heart of the **New Mexico desert**—especially at **Ka-Hoon Campground & Event Center**. As the first light of dawn touches the horizon, the sky ignites in shades of **gold, pink, and deep orange**, casting an ethereal glow over the vast landscape.
**A Morning Like No Other**
Located just **40 miles south of Albuquerque**, **Ka-Hoon Campground** offers a peaceful escape from the noise of city life. Here, the sunrise isn’t just a moment—it’s an **experience**:
☀️ **Silence & Serenity** – The crisp desert air and the gentle rustling of the wind create a sense of tranquility.
☀️ **Breathtaking Views** – Watch as the rugged terrain transforms under the warm hues of morning light.
☀️ **Wildlife Awakens** – Catch glimpses of desert creatures starting their day, from jackrabbits to birds soaring against the sky.
☀️ **A Perfect Start** – Whether you’re sipping coffee by your campsite or stretching with a sunrise yoga session, the morning at Ka-Hoon sets the tone for an incredible day.
**Stay & Experience It Yourself**
Whether you’re here for a **short stay, long-term camping, or a members-only event**, every morning at Ka-Hoon brings a **new beginning**. Set up camp, enjoy the solitude, or gather with others around the **communal firepit** as the desert comes to life.
Don’t just imagine it—**experience the sunrise at Ka-Hoon Campground & Event Center**.
**Plan Your Visit or Become a Member Today!**
Www.plateauhamedecolquhoun.com
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Life at Ka-Hoon: Off-Grid Living, Music, and Community Updates
**Life at Ka-Hoon: Off-Grid Living, Music, and Community Updates**
**Daily Life and Projects**
We try to post daily videos, but there’s only so much we can show without becoming repetitive. As the weather warms up, we’re able to tackle more outdoor projects—but deciding which one to start with is always a challenge.
One big project we keep putting off is the **new solar setup**. The delays come down to a few things:
– We need several consecutive good weather days to build it.
– We’re unsure if we have all the necessary materials.
– We still haven’t settled on the perfect location.
Right now, our existing solar setup works fine, but expanding it would provide **more power for the studio**—something we definitely want. It’s not an urgent need, but it’s a project we’re excited to complete when the time is right.
**Advocatus Diaboli & Shamshini: Music & Rehearsals**
On the music side, **Advocatus Diaboli and Shamshini** continue live rehearsals, hanging out, and singing on **TikTok and Clapper**. Sound quality for live streams has been a challenge, but after lots of testing, we think we’ve finally found the right setup!
If you haven’t yet, follow us on **TikTok and Clapper** to catch our live sessions, interact, and be part of the experience!
**Camping & Membership at Ka-Hoon**
Camping at **Ka-Hoon Campground and Event Center** is more than just an overnight stay—it’s about **community, freedom, and off-grid living**. Our **Membership Program** has been growing, and it’s proving to be a **valuable addition** to what we offer.
**Why Is Membership Important?**
Our **Membership Program** was created in response to camper requests for **longer-term stays** and has grown into a **thriving off-grid community**. It provides:
✅ **Security & Stability** – Members have a **safe place** to camp, homestead, or use as a basecamp for their travels.
✅ **Learning & Teaching** – Members can **attend or host classes** on topics like **homesteading, off-grid living, and art**.
✅ **Community & Support** – A **like-minded community** that helps each other with projects, advice, and skills.
✅ **Financial & Business Opportunities** – Members can **sell their goods in our general store or set up a vendor booth** at events.
✅ **Exclusive Discounts** – Members receive **discounts on all Ka-Hoon hosted events** and other perks.
✅ **Voting Rights** – Members **help shape the community** by voting on rules, events, and regulations.
**Camping at Ka-Hoon**
If you’re looking for a **safe, private place to camp**, Ka-Hoon offers a **unique off-grid experience**. Whether you want to:
– Experience **off-grid living and homesteading** before committing to land ownership
– Find a **basecamp for travel and adventure**
– Stay long-term in a **community-oriented environment**
We have **daily, weekly, and monthly camping options**, with **membership benefits** available for those who want a deeper connection to the community.
### **Important Notice for Visitors & Campers**
Please **contact us before visiting** to help us maintain a **safe and private** environment for everyone. While members and campers are free to **come and go as they please**, we ask that you inform us about any guests for security reasons.
If you’re interested in **camping, homesteading, or just experiencing off-grid life**, reach out to learn more about what we offer at Ka-Hoon!
Plateau hame de Colquhoun aka Ka-Hoon Campground and Event Center
http://www.plateauhamedecolquhoun.com
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Limited Memberships Now Open: Join Our Desert Camping Community & Sponsor a Stay!
Membership Program at Ka-Hoon Campground
We’ve received a lot of interest in our membership program, but some concerns have been raised about the fees. While we understand that not everyone agrees with paying for a space, we’ve implemented these fees based on experience and a commitment to maintaining the land and providing a safe, welcoming environment.
### **Why Membership Fees Matter**
Over time, we’ve tried to help people by allowing free stays, bartering, or offering cheaper arrangements. Unfortunately, this often led to disrespect for us and the land. We’ve dealt with broken tents, large amounts of trash, and damaged property. Because of these experiences, we’ve decided that free stays are no longer sustainable.
However, we **do still offer bartering opportunities** and have discounted weekly and monthly rates for members.
Membership fees go toward:
– Maintaining and protecting the land
– Building and adding compost toilets, shelters, and amenities
– Trash removal as needed
– Purchasing additional land for expansion
Our goal is to provide a beautiful space where members can park RVs, vans, or tents and feel at home. Membership ensures that you won’t be asked to move unless you break the minimal rules, and all members have a voice in shaping these rules.
### **Preventing Overcrowding**
To maintain the peace and quality of the campground, we are **limiting the number of membership spaces**. As spaces open up, we will update the availability:
– **5 Spaces Available (as of 12/17)**
### **Sponsored Memberships**
We understand that not everyone can afford a membership but may still need a safe, welcoming space. To help, we’ve introduced **Sponsored Memberships**.
– If you’d like to sponsor someone, you can use the links below. Please **note it’s for sponsorship** when submitting your payment.
– Sponsored memberships are only valid as long as the sponsor continues to pay.
**Current Sponsored Membership Availability:**
– Sponsored Memberships Available: **0**
If you’re interested in applying for a sponsored membership, please **contact us directly**.
### **Why Join Ka-Hoon Campground?**
We offer more than just a place to stay:
– A sense of community in a beautiful, off-grid desert environment
– Input on the rules and growth of the campground
– Affordable rates with flexible payment options
While there are free options, such as nearby BLM land, our space offers stability, a home-like feel, and the opportunity to be part of a community.
**Join us, sponsor someone in need, or explore your off-grid desert home today!**
https://plateauhamedecolquhoun.com/membership/
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Taking a break and a rant
The last couple days have been windy out here on the mesa. We did have a couple campers come in during it all, very nice people and we enjoyed visiting and helping them to do few small repairs.
Last Saturday was the April Fool’s Open Mic, that morning Brent and I went out to put up signs, to help direct people out. Just about a mile from our place we found a tent set up on land owned by a neighbor we’ve become friends with, that lives in another state for now, but does come visit his land regularly.
Many people think the land up here is BLM land (This is what this person stated he thought it was). It’s not, it’s all privately owned. If you are looking for places to camp for a bit, come talk to us, we may figure something out. If you do plan to squat do some research first. Some land owners are very (rightfully) protective of their land. We did not run this tenter off, we just highly recommended that he move off that land, which he did.
Many towns people come up here to watch the sunset, see stars, catch the views or travel all the dirt roads. This is fine to do, but we have issues with a few 4wheeler operators going down private roads, cutting through private and marked property, dumping trash or household garbage and tossing beer bottles on the roads. This land isn’t a landfill, pack out your trash! Take your junk to be recycled or to a designated landfill! Come enjoy the views, drive your 4wheelers, picnic, but do it with respect. We don’t go riding through your yard and dumping our trash, or chase after your dogs (that’s rightfully on your property).
Well that’s my rant.. We might be a little quieter this week than normal. We are trying to take a few days off from projects, and events. We plan to enjoy Easter here and hang out with some friends and try not to think about events and projects. Next week we’ll be right back to getting ready for the Nomad Gathering in the Desert !
Until then make sure to visit our website, we still will be available to answer questions. We still have some availability for vendors..
We do have a slight schedule change/inclusion. Saturday May 20th, we may have BINGO. We are thinking of doing it at 1:30pm. Buy in per card is yet to be determined. Prizes to be determined by cards sold.
Let us know what you think a good cost per card is.
Also Saturday night the 20th will be live music by Jer Killinger Singer/Songwriter and J5th & the 77 Riders .
We hope everyone has a safe and wonderful week!!!
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April Fool’s Open Mic at Plateau Hame De Colquhoun off-grid Campground and Event Center
Now that the April Fool’s Open Mic is over we are sitting here out of the wind and relaxing a bit.
We thank everyone that came out, we had a wonderful time and enjoyed visiting, listening to music by JAFO Productions , Little Jasmine, Sam and Jannel, poetry, eating some good food thank you to Westland Meadows for cooking, we are happy that we were able to host an engagement party during the open mic, oh and seeing the calves, goats and Amigo getting loved up and playing with the children!!
We look forward to seeing everyone at the Nomad Gathering in the Desert in May!
Until then, enjoy the video of the April Fool’s Open Mic!!
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Petting zoo at April Fool’s Open Mic
We had a new addition to the April Fool’s Open Mic tomorrow; there will be goats and calves petting zoo! We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow. Make sure to follow the directions on the website!!
New Dusty Nail General Store
It’s already Tuesday. Only 4 more days until the April Fool’s Open Mic ! BYOB and 420 friendly event, be prepared to enjoy your day, listen, perform, and relax. All are welcome to attend, this event is kid friendly.
We have been slowly working on the Dusty Nails store. With the wind it has been hard to get much done.
But we are now to the point of loading the store up with products. We’ll be selling Art, Bottled Water, Glow sticks, LED Balloons, T-shirts, Charms, Build your own charm necklace, bracelet or keychain. Almost forgot We will be selling Registration for the Nomad Gathering in the Desert that will be held May 19th to 21st. A fun packed weekend with a Talent show, Outdoor movie, bonfires, live music by no other than Jer Killinger Singer/Songwriter and J5th & the 77 Riders . This will be the ONLY time you can purchase a registration in person. You can register online through our website until May 10th I think it is.
We look forward to seeing you on Saturday April 1st!!
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Meet Plateau Hame De Colquhoun kitties
Meet Fish and Hamster they are the Plateau Hame De Colquhoun kitties. During the April Fool’s Open Mic, in just 5 days or the Nomad Gathering in the Desert you just may see them both performing their security duties.
The April Fool’s Open Mic is Saturday April 1 starting at Noon, vendors are welcome to come anytime after 10 am.
Don’t forget to bring your talent, the directions ,chair/s, sun screen, plenty of water, your “other” drinks and bud.
***Vendors***
Tots Henna Tattoos
All organic, homemade henna, no harsh chemicals added. Priced $5.00 and up.
Plateau Hame De Colquhoun
**Tickets for the Nomad Gathering**
Help support Plateau Hame De Colquhoun by buying merchandise.” I survived Music in the Desert Tshirts, Charms, Art original and prints by Colquhoun’s own Melodie.
Westland Meadows
Homemade food vendor. Hamburgers and Hotdogs!
Jannel’s Jewelry
Handmade jewelry made right here in the desert.
Total Eclipse Jewelry
$5.00 Paparazzi jewelry
https://shop.paparazzipremiere.com/476088
Mystical Storm Meadows
Handmade items
One Touch Wellness
One Touch Wellness will be offering messages.
Inshane Art
Posters, prints, stickers, and cards. Style is an expressionistic pop culture artist which means there are pieces from Star Wars to Stranger Things.
Victoria Smith “The frybread shack “
We still have spots available contact us if you are interested in vending!!
Directions can be found on the website p. Please make sure to follow the directions and not GPS. There will be some signs out.
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One more week until April Fool’s Open Mic!!!!
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!
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2 more weeks until April Fool’s Open Mic
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!
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Ka-Hoon Campground and Event Center 