Help Us Expand Auchón: Build a Paradise for Our Rescues
Welcome to our campaign! If you have ever visited Hektor, you know that the spirit of our community is built on creativity, connection, and giving our beloved rescue animals the best home possible.
Right now, we have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: our neighbor is offering to sell us the perfect connecting piece of land, which will allow us to quadruple the size of "Auchón," our animal kingdom.
This expansion will give our majorero donkey Silvestre, our rescue sheep Stella, Loki and Malala, our pigs Tempeh and Tofu, and all our feathered friends (Blossom, Olga, Paloma, Penny, Gemma, Felipe, Isidro and Isa) the vast, safe space they need to truly heal and thrive.
But we cannot do this alone. We are funding this dream through a unique blend of art and activism, and we need your help to make it a reality.
Phase 1
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The Goal
To make this expansion happen, we have broken our costs into two crucial phases:
Phase 1 Minimum Goal (€9,500): This covers the absolute essentials to purchase the land, including the property cost, notary, registry, taxes, lawyer fees, and platform fees.
Phase 2 Stretch Goal (€19,000): If we hit our full goal, we can immediately make the land a home. This funds 102 meters of fencing, new mobile shelters, a water connection, and a bridge to cross the barranco, to make the land extra accessible for our heroes.
How You Can Help: Choose Your Tier
We have partnered with our Artists-in-Residence (AIRs) to offer exclusive, beautiful rewards in exchange for your support. Choose the tier that fits you best and claim your piece of Hektor history:
The Grassroots Supporter (Up to €19)
Every bit helps! You will be mentioned on our website and receive three exclusive updates per year specifically focusing on the rescues.
The Auchón Ally (from €19)
Become an official supporter of the sanctuary! You will be mentioned on our website, receive three exclusive updates per year on the rescues, and get a limited edition pin from the Hektor collection*.
The Hektor Collector (€50+)
Limited edition merch
Everything above, plus your choice of an exclusive item : a second limited edition pin, a signed copy of The Scruffy Chef Magazine, a limited set of Julian Benders postcards from Lanzarote, or a custom lino print (1)
The Shelter Maker (€100+)
Double limited edition merch and a certificate
Or limited edition merch, access to an exclusive song about Silvestre and a certificate
Choose a pin, and choose two items of merch or one item merch and exclusive access to a song Guglielmo Dalvit and Bert wrote at Hektor. You will also get a digital certificate representing a part of the land you helped fund (1)
The Guardians of the Premises (from €70)
Choose your unique art work whilst supporting the campaign
Leave a permanent mark on Auchón. Choose your unique artwork or workshop from our artists in residence below. (2)
You will also receive a digital certificate, and a physical name plate on the new land.
Workshop: Finding Poetry in Unlikely Places by Maša Seničić (€70 - only 15 spots)
The abundance of existing words invites careful rethinking. This workshop explores archival materials and found texts, approaching them with curiosity and reshaping them into new writing.
Online poetry workshop, for up to 15 participants.
Duration: 3 hours, with a break
Picture Nevena Lukic
Signed copy of Show Up by soso brafield (€70)
Signed book by 'Show Up' Soso Brafield, written while she was doing a residency at Hektor
more about soso brafield
Picture Nevena Lukic
Workshop: Private class drawing animals by Inge Koetzier van Hooff (€145 - only 2 available)
A private drawing class at Hektor, including materials.
You will learn how to sketch animals and their movements.
1,5 hours
More about Inge.
Unique piece: Calima III by Tanja Haraminčić (€250)
Calima III is a handcrafted unique ceramic sculpture created during an artist residency in Lanzarote, inspired by the island’s unique natural phenomenon known as calima—the atmospheric haze of volcanic ash, dust, and sand carried across the landscape by sweeping winds. Made from Lanzarote’s native red foraged clay, the piece embodies both the raw power and the ethereal beauty of the island.
This small sculptural vessel highlights the contrast between smooth flowing surfaces and rugged, textured areas, echoing the dual nature of Lanzarote—where soft hazy horizons meet the harsh edges of volcanic rock. Shaped using stretching, tearing, and kurinuki carving techniques, Calima I carries the energy of the land itself, translating atmospheric conditions into tactile form.
Each Calima piece is one-of-a-kind, carefully crafted through an extensive process of modeling, drying, bisque firing, and finishing, resulting in a durable, timeless ceramic work that embodies craftsmanship and the atmospheric soul of Lanzarote.
Ceramic sculpture | 2024. | H 16cm, W 10cm, L 10cm | Red earthenware clay from Lanzarote | Red slip from Lanzarote
More about Tanja
Unique piece: Petrichor by Grace Dixon (€ 250)
Acrylic & mixed media painting on canvas
Unique work: Begin Again (First Comes the Lichen) by Sophie Garwell (Hesper) (€ 250)
Details: 200mm x 200mm, oil paint on board with chalk pastel
More on Sophie Garwell
Unique piece: Dog’s street academy by Sophie Berliner (€ 250)
set of 4
pen, 15x15cm, sketch paper
Unique pieces: The Offering Bowl, The Pouring Body and Silent Figure by Constant Fazilleau (from € 350)
In Lanzarote, water hardly exists: it must be captured, invented, transformed.
It is from this absence that this project was born.
Within the context of his residency at Hektor in August 2025, Constant chose to pursue Théâtre Domestique by leaving his objects in a state of deliberate precarity: unfired, fragile, destined to disappear.
These pieces, conceived to contain water but unable to hold it, embody a metaphor for the territory: they speak both of the ingenuity born of scarcity and of the fragility of a common good essential to life.
More about Constant
The Offering Bowl (the elevated bow) - €350
The Pouring Body (the more traditional jug) - €500
Silent Figure (for the sculptural jug) - €650
Note: these works are currently not fired. Shipping them outside of Lanzarote will require firing, which will handle on request.
Unique piece: Mute Swan Hatches Eggs Surrounded by Human Negligence by Sylvietta (€ 350)
This painting is a mixed-media collage, created with my mix media technique using up cycled paper, plastic, and found materials. In this case, the materials were found in the same location where the artist photographed the swans—in the spring of 2023.
It was shocking to see the amazing nest the swan created for themselves . They looked so regal in it, yet surrounded by plastic and white foam. In England, swans are protected as property of the Crown, but they are not protected from human negligence. For me, this work is an act of pointing out that people will admire the swans in one breath, and with the next, drop their rubbish without a second thought.
Mix Media
51x40cm
Unique art work: Loving Neighbor, Speaking Lips by professor priskAMORger (€444)
Heartbeats Painted in Nail Polish
A cooking workshop by The Scruffy Chef (€ 500 - 3 available)
Immerse yourself in the vegan cuisine with our chef. A four hour cooking workshop for up to six people including tasting (of course!) in the new kitchen of our chef. Available from September.
Art work: Marlene by Lucas Lai (€650)
A4 (print size), framed
digital print of a hand manipulated darkroom print
Unique work: Bird Portrait on Grey Rose by Inge Koetzier van Hooff (€ 700)
Bird Portrait on Grey Rose
Acrylic paint on wallpaper
In passepartout, around 40 x 60 cm
A private shoot by Yves in Lanzarote (€ 750 - only 1 available)
Let Yves capture you. Our house photographer Yves Drieghe creates a series of portraits of you in Lanzarote. This reward includes a half day shooting on the island, and delivery of the pictures in HiRes and social media formats.
Unique piece: #crop14 by Glenn Sanders (€ 750)
6 x 1:1 compassion focussed coaching sessions for artists/ activists by Hana Walker Brown (€ 900)
What people say about Hana’s sessions
"Hana has an uncanny ability to distill your thoughts and feelings down into pearls of wisdom that help you better understand both what you need and what you want. She is a thoughtful and attentive listener, and her broad experience has given her deep insight into the creative process, which serves to soften you into a closer relationship with your own creativity. I highly recommend her as a coach, especially if you’re feeling at all stuck in your creative practices."
"“I was so exhausted by the state of my industry and had lost my sense of place and purpose. Hana guided me back to myself. I felt SEEN and empowered during her sessions. ”
"Hana held space for me in the most generous and thoughtful way during a period of heartbreak and unexpected change. Her somatic practices are so grounding - I leave every session feeling lighter, clearer, and more connected to myself.”
"Working with Hana has been transformative. She held a beautifully safe and warm space where I felt comfortable being fully open and sharing my innermost concerns. Hana has a gentle yet highly effective approach; she is fully present throughout our sessions, acknowledges my thoughts and feelings, and helps me find the best way forward each time. Her support has made all the difference.."
More about Hana Walker Brown
Unique art work: Silvestre by Maarten De Naeyer (€ 950)
An ode to Silvestre, our rescue majorero donkey.
Year: 2026
Material: Oilstick on paper
Size: A3
Unique art work: a small portrait of Silvestre which will be painted during her June 2026 residency by Nicola Tremain (€ 1000)
A surprise work of Silvestre, painted during her residency at Hektor (the picture is a reference of Nicola’s work)
More about Nicola
Unique art work: Paula Kühn - Roots of Lanzarote (€ 1250)
Two works that communicate, forming an ode to the roots of Lanzarote
Year: 2026
Material: acrylic on linen, embroidery
Size: app 35 × 45 and 10 × 15
Unique art work: Woman of the woods, Silvana by heidewinne (€ 1300)
Woman of the woods, Silvana
Wallpiece Size 20/15cm
Materials: variation of materials silk, cotton, polyester, glass beads, crystal beads, gold & silver threads, sequins, vintage plastic beads, vintage metal recycled ribbon
More about heidewinne
Unique art work: Panza de Burro - Lanzarote Rocks Series by Bert De Geyter (€ 1300)
One original piece from a 48 pieces series. Framed in smoked oak with art glass.
More about Bert De Geyter
Unique art work: Off Season by Sonia Rentsch (€ 2000)
A still life created by Sonia Rentsch at Hektor with harvests from the farm.
Size: 24” x 36”
Fine Art Print
For our major donors who want to change the lives of our animals forever. You will receive a website mention, a name plate on the land, and the official patronage of one of our rescues:
Pledge €1,000 (Only 6 available): a 3-day stay at Hektor including a three-course dinner by The Scruffy Chef (3)
Pledge €3,000 (Only 4 available): a 10-day stay at Hektor including a five-course dinner by The Scruffy Chef (4)
Pledge €7,500 (Only 1 available): Claim a massive 10-week stay at Hektor (including breakfast) for yourself or to give away! (5)
The Sanctuary Patron
(from €1,000)
Meet the Residents of Auchón:
Why We Need This Land
Every animal at Hektor has a story of survival, and every single one of them deserves the absolute best life we can offer. By helping us quadruple the size of our sanctuary, you aren't just buying land—you are buying freedom, space to heal, and a forever home for these incredible rescues. Here is who you are supporting:
The Pig Pen: Tempeh & Tofu
Tempeh (a Pietrain Duroc) came to us as a spare from a farm; if he hadn't been rescued, he likely would have been killed. Today, he is forever our "little kid". Tofu, a Canarian pig, was brought in to keep Tempeh company and quickly became the one in charge. As a breed that faces challenges coping with weight at full size, Tofu needs to stay active.
The Campaign Impact:
A massive new enclosure will give Tofu the space she needs to exercise and forage, while giving both pigs a vast area to explore.
Silvestre
the Majorero Donkey
Silvestre is one of our very first residents and acts as the "mental caretaker" of the sanctuary. Before he found us, he spent five long years living in complete solitude on a tiny 20m2 patch of land. He is also allergic to local plants and flies.
The Campaign Impact:
After years of confinement, Silvestre deserves endless room to roam safely. The expanded land means more carefully managed space where he can stretch his legs and live out his days in peace.
The Grazers: Loki, Malala & Stella
Our sheep have tough pasts. Stella, a Pelibüey sheep and one of our first rescues, was mistreated at a farm and can still be quite nervous. Loki, our gentle giant, likely escaped a sheep farm and was found wandering. Malala's mother was found pregnant in the same area, and Malala only gained confidence in humans after some necessary haircuts.
The Campaign Impact:
Loki and Malala were specifically moved to Hektor from another rescue so they could have more space. Expanding the land fulfills our promise to them, giving nervous rescues like Stella quiet, expansive grazing areas where they can feel entirely secure.
The "Royal Turkeys": Isidro & Isabella
Our three peacocks are the result of their mother secretly hiding a nest at another rescue spot. They love to wander up to the windows to look inside at what we are doing.
The Campaign Impact:
They don't call them "royal turkeys" for nothing—this land purchase will quite literally quadruple their royal kingdom!
The Feathers & Beaks: Gemma, Felipe, and the Chickens
Our birds are a beautiful, blended family. Gemma the goose is our newest resident; after her buddy died, she moved in from the neighbors with the pigs and has become our primary alarm system (and a huge cuddle bug!). Felipe the Muscovy duck was bullied by his brothers at his previous rescue and prefers to stay out of the sun. Our chickens include Penny (the daredevil leader), Paloma (a former outsider looking to blend in), and Olga and Blossom, who both came from an organic farm with physical issues like a tumor and injuries from being trampled.
The Campaign Impact:
The stretch goal of our campaign includes dedicated rehabilitation enclosures. This means safe, shaded areas for Felipe, a protected space where vulnerable birds like Olga won't be trampled, and plenty of room for Gemma and Penny to patrol!
The Guardians & Cuddlers: Frits, Carmen, Rofe & Namas
Hektor wouldn't be complete without our dogs and cats. Frits was given up for being a "difficult" dog, but here, he is the ultimate guardian of the premises and an absolute cuddle monster. Rofe and Namas are our inseparable big and little brother cat duo, while Carmen is a cat who views every new human guest as an opportunity to share a cozy bed.
The Campaign Impact:
While they might not need stables, expanding the sanctuary means a bigger, better Hektor for Frits to protect and more wonderful, animal-loving guests for Carmen to snuggle with!
Where Will the Funds Go? A Transparent Breakdown of Costs
We believe in complete transparency with our community. To make this expansion a reality, we have broken down our financial goals into two crucial phases, plus a look at our ongoing costs to care for the rescues.
Phase 1: Buy the Land (Goal: €9,388.31) Our primary goal covers the absolute essentials to secure the connecting property and officially make it part of Auchón.
Cost of the land: €6,374.00
Notary & Registry fees: €1,200.00 (€600.00 each)
Lawyer fees: €600.00
Taxes: €414.31
Platform fees: €800.00
Phase 2: Make It a Home (Stretch Goal: €9,960.00) If we reach our stretch goal, we can immediately start preparing the land so Silvestre, Stella, Frits, and the rest of the animals can safely move in.
Fencing: €5,260.00 (This covers 102m for the new field, 66m for Silvestre's field, and 36m of wire for Frits)
Mobile shelters: €2,000.00
Food storage: €900.00
Water connection: €500.00
Bridge to cross the barranco: €500.00
Platform fees: €800.00
Beyond the Campaign: Ongoing Animal Care Expanding the sanctuary also means we are committing to the continued, high standard of care for our rescues. For full transparency, our ongoing costs to care for the animals average €1,250 per month. Here is exactly how those monthly funds are distributed:
Maintenance of land and stables: 39%
Vet care: 28%
Food: 19%
Care products: 13%
Staff training: 1%
Some important information
(1) Don't worry about choosing your specific item right now; we will reach out to you later to get your merchandise preference! Since some of our exclusive merch is made to measure, please allow a few months for delivery—and remember, worldwide shipping is already included in your pledge.
(2) Shipping costs are not included, as artworks will be shipped directly from the artist. We will look for the most affordable solution.
(3) Please note that this pledge reward is valid for one year from the campaign's end and are not available during the Christmas holidays and is based on availability. However, in the highly unlikely event of a change of ownership of Hektor or the cessation of our hotel activities, the validity of these returns will immediately cease.
(4) Please note that this pledge reward is valid for two years from the campaign's end and are not available during the Christmas holidays and is based on availability. However, in the highly unlikely event of a change of ownership of Hektor or the cessation of our hotel activities, the validity of these returns will immediately cease.
(5) Please note that this pledge reward is valid for five years from the campaign's end and are not available during the Christmas holidays and is based on availability. The pledge reward can be split up into 10 stays of 7 days, or any multiples thereof. However, in the highly unlikely event of a change of ownership of Hektor or the cessation of our hotel activities, the validity of these returns will immediately cease.