We have the land!
Welcome to the next chapter of 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.
Last spring, we were able to secure the land thanks to your incredible support, now we have signed the paperwork. We are ready to develop the plot to make it a home for our - and more - rescues.
Before 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) can safely move in, we need to build the vital infrastructure. This expansion requires 150 meters of fencing, mobile shelters, a water connection, and a bridge across the barranco so the animals have the vast, secure space they need to truly heal and thrive.
We cannot do this alone. We are continuing to fund this dream through a unique blend of art and activism. As our campaign enters its open-ended second phase to build this infrastructure step-by-step, we still need your help to turn this empty land into a true animal paradise.
We have the animals!
Our current crew (majorero donkey Silvestre, our rescue sheep Stella, Loki and Malala, our pigs Tempeh and Tofu, and all our feathered friends (Madeleine, Paloma, Penny, Gemma, Felipe, Isidro and Isa and cats Rofe, Rosita, Namas and Carmen) are already waiting to move in.
But there is more. We will also welcome the sheep Pepito, Billy and Silo and a gang of feathered friends (approximately 7 flying newcomers).
Before our can safely move in, we need to build the vital infrastructure. This expansion requires 150 meters of fencing, mobile shelters, a water connection, and a bridge across the barranco so the animals have the vast, secure space they need to truly heal and thrive (more in the nitty-gritty details).
We cannot do this alone. We are continuing to fund this dream through a unique blend of art and activism. As our campaign enters its open-ended second phase to build this infrastructure step-by-step, we still need your help to turn this empty land into a true animal paradise.
The Goal
To make this infrastructure happen, we have to raise another €4,900
If we hit this goal, we can immediately make the land a home. This funds 150 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.
Phase A: Securing the Borders (€2,300) Before anyone can move in, the land must be safe. This phase covers the absolute necessity of fencing. It funds 142 meters of fencing for the expansive new field, including a division in the middle.
Phase B: Essential Infrastructure (€1,300) This phase unlocks the land's usability for the animals. Much needed shade and a bridge for Silvestre to cross the barranco.
Phase C: Food infrastructure and water (€1,300) It funds a crucial water connection to keep the animals hydrated and food storage and feeders for the animals.
2% of second phase
2 backers (94 backers supported us to purchase the land!)
We have the art
How you can help
Over the last months, the artists in residence have donated a series of work, all in display at Hektor, which you can purchase to support or gang. You can do this directly in the crowdfunding, or by booking an appointment to come and visit us.
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, or a custom lino print (1)
The Guardians of the Premises (from €250)
Choose your unique art work whilst supporting the campaign
Leave a permanent mark on Auchón. Choose your unique artwork from our artists in residence below. (2) You can book a visit to purchase the art in real life.
You will also receive a digital certificate, and a physical name plate on the new land.
Lanzarote Plants: Ellie Foreman-Peck (€250 - only 1 available)
Ellie Painted these works during her residency in May 2026. One of them is for sale, the other will stay in our collection. You can get to choose which one you take home!
More about Ellie
Magic instruments: Sara Dal Mas (€250 - only 1 available)
During her residency at Hektor in July 2026, Sara Dal Mas created a series of magical instruments. This shaker ball is for sale and will get you all the vibes you need.
more about Sara
Lanzarote Green: Meilin Fu (€ 250 per piece)
During her September 2026 residency, Meilin created this series of works inspired by the Lanzarote green. Two of them will be sold.
Unique piece: Lanzarote Village by Karolina Kruk (€ 450)
Water color painting of Lanzarote setting, created during her residency in June 2026.
More about Karolina
Unique pieces: 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 two consecutive residencies at Hektor in August 2025 and August 2026, Constant created these impressive vases and jugs.
They speak both of the ingenuity born of scarcity and of the fragility of a common good essential to life.
Two of them will be sold, one will stay in the collection.
More about Constant
The Pouring Body (the more traditional jugs) - €500
Silent Figure (for the sculptural jug) - €650
A cooking workshop by The Scruffy Chef (€ 500 - 1 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.
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: Pigments by Glenn Sanders (€ 1000)
During his residency at Hektor in May 2026, Glenn created a series of works made of pigments harvested in the garden. These works, of which one will be sold, are made from lavender and onion, which he then turned into oil sticks. He transferred them on the workshop table, creating a pattern only our artists - and now you - can see.
More about Glenn
Nicola painted this portrait of Silvestre during her residency at Hektor in June 2026. It speaks of his personality and emotional connection to all of our guests and visitors.
More about Nicola
Silvestre: a portrait of Silvestre by Nicola Tremain (€ 1000)
Unique art work: Paula Kühn - Roots of Lanzarote (€ 1250)
Two works that communicate, forming an ode to the roots of Lanzarote, created during Paula’s residency at Hektor in February 2026.
Year: 2026
Material: acrylic on linen, embroidery
Size: app 35 × 45 and 10 × 15
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)
We have the animals
Meet the current and future residents of Auchón
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 Madelein, who came from an organic farm with physical issues like a lack of plumes - which she makes up for by talking!
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, Rosita, 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, their mum Rosite lives here and at home with the neighbours, 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!
And there’s more
A team of professionals
We couldn’t do this on our own. That’s why the last years we’ve gathered a team of professionals around us, who help us with the care of the animals: David, our farrier, Esme, who shears the sheep, Pablo, our main vet and of course Vero, who helps us every day with tips of how to take care of the animals.
Local collaborations
Thanks to our neighbours and Huerto Canario, the shop to go to in Lanzarote for km0 vegetables and fruits, our animals have a diverse and healthy diet.
The farm does not only grow food for us
And on top of that, we continue to grow more greens like alfalfa ourselves, so we can provide for the animals even better.
Stories with the rescues
Chloe, Mathilda & Rosita
Our first evening at Hektor we walked up behind the farm at sunset and little Rosita* came with us the whole way before having a well deserved sleep. A very cheeky but welcome tour guide!
*Rosita is a neighborhood cat who happily hangs around and eats at Hektor all the time
Anne & Silvestre
At a breakthrough turbulent moment I found a safe harbour to recharge & breathe at Hektor . This place is magic and Silvestre was my special comforting friend, forever in my heart (I miss my daily talks with him).
Share your story
Did you have a special story with one of our rescues? Tell it here!
Paula & Silvestre
Silvestre and I found each other again like no time had passed - his greeting and excitement welcomed me back in a heart-melting way. Between daily cuddles and ear massages, I found a friend in this adorable, stubborn, playful little soul that I feel deeply connected to and truly miss. I am looking forward to seeing him again very, very soon!
Paula stayed at Hektor for the second time, and made a special connection with Silvestre the first time around…
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.
Many thanks to:
Marius Jopen, Guglielmo Dalvit, Julian Bender, Julie Vanoverberghe, Veerle Helsen, Francis Loye, Fien Quivreux, Stefaan De Croock, Elfi De Bruyn, Kitti Karaszi, Els Van Roey, Lot Vandekeybus, Baele, Constant Fazilleau, Sophie Vogt, Sarah Effenberger, Patrick and Gerda, Marie Jeanne and Jef, Gaby, Yolanda Fernández, Eline & Isaac, David Pérez, Pascale Ayoub, Marijn Willems, Gauthier Van Ñalderen, Emily Moore, Patricia and Mario, Simone Bergonzi, Gemma Escalera, Jorge Alcover, Jan Deboutte, Lukas and Gerold, Mouche Van Hool, Tim Lefevre, Iker Bellon Blanco, Matt Tips, Latitud Fuego, Karinne, Rhonda Drakeford, Olivia Kate Carroll, Yasmin, Mirko, Steve Drieghe, Johan Vercruysse, Annemarie Keizers, Kristina Busch, Ruben Bourgeois, Shaunah Buyens, Fermetti, Lutz Pontoppidan, Minze Franzen, Ewaut Van Gerrewey, Catherine Roelant, Astrid Van den Broeck, Anne Carola Leithäuser, Laurien Van den Broeck, Karolien Van Nerum, Thomas Boullé, Bianca Rech, Christine Covas, Alena Barnes, Lilly von Treuenfels, Gala von Treuenfels, Maja Wegrzynowska, Luis and Jinke, Wim Buitenhuis, Anne Vandorpe, Victor.