How can I help the sanctuary?
Running a sanctuary requires a huge amount of resources and time. In order for us to continue, we truly need your support
There are all sorts of ways to help
Running a sanctuary requires a huge amount of resources and time. In order for us to continue, we truly need your support.
- Silent Partners
- Commercial sponsorships (Books)
- Volunteering
- Animal housing
- Joining our HVF Sanctuary club
- Donating items such as scrap food, blankets, hay, bailage, bedding and rugs
All these items are a large chunk out of our budget and every little bit helps.
To save ecommerce fees we prefer you join us direct and use our direct payment options.
Join a club
Half of the money raised each month will go to Hidden Valley Farm Sanctuary, while the other half will be for one lucky winner. The more members we have, the bigger the prize pot!
Supporters Club
Join our monthly draw and be in to win our monthly cash prize. Our draw is announced on Facebook and our monthly members newsletter. Winners will be notified. (Adults ONLY)
BNZ Motueka 02-0108-0103351-006
Reference: your full name plus phone or email
Kids Club
Join our kids club for as little as $5 a month to support the sanctuary animals. A quarterly Newsletter with activities, special offers and farm news will be sent to you.
Sign up by email or phone and we’ll set you up.
Join the Kids Club →Doggy Walkies Club
Dog walks are $10 for the first dog and $5 for each additional dog. Family membership is $5 per month.
BNZ Motueka 02-0108-0103351-006
Reference: your name and “Dog Walking”
The Friends of the Hidden Valley Farm Sanctuary Club (also know as *The Club) exists to support the ongoing care, wellbeing, and protection of the animals living at Hidden Valley Farm Sanctuary.
The club brings together people who share a love for animals, nature, and compassionate living. Through membership support, the club helps provide food, shelter, veterinary care, and safe lifelong homes for the sanctuary animals.
The club also offers members the opportunity to stay connected with life at the sanctuary and to be part of a community that values kindness, nature, and animal welfare.
- A regular Sanctuary “Seasons News” newsletter sharing stories from the animals and life on the farm.
- Inclusion in the monthly membership draw, where one member receives a cash prize from the monthly membership pool. (1 draw per person)
- Opportunities to attend sanctuary open days & events.
- A 10% discount on stays of two nights or more (subject to availability).
- Inclusion with other HVF activities that are not related to the Sanctuary itself.
- Updates and invitations to special sanctuary activities when available.
The sanctuary will do its best to keep members informed, connected, and appreciated as valued supporters of the animals.
More is a blessing! Extra contributions are seen as donations and help provide:
- animal feed, rugs, and care
- veterinary support & first aid
- general foot and teeth maintenance
- maintenance of shelters and paddocks
- improvements to the sanctuary environment
- ongoing needs of the sanctuary operations
- Each month, one member will be randomly selected to receive a cash prize with the remaining funds supporting the animals and sanctuary operations.
- The draw will be conducted fairly and announced in the monthly newsletter.
- Members are given the opportunity to bank the winnings or donate it back. This is kept confidential.
Members of the Club are asked to:
- Support the values of kindness, compassion, and respect for animals and nature.
- Treat the sanctuary environment and animals with care during visits.
- Follow any safety or animal welfare guidelines when visiting the sanctuary.
- Maintain your membership contributions if you wish to remain part of the monthly draw and member benefits.
Hidden Valley Farm Sanctuary thanks every member for their support and for being part of this special community. We would not be able to do what we do without you.
Other ways to help
Become a Silent Partner
By becoming a silent Partner of the sanctury, you’ll be making a meaningful contribution to the animals in our care, with a minimum yearly contribution of $50.00.
Your contribution will be used for the animals welfare needs, such as feeding, vet expenses, suppliments, rugs, dentist and hoof trimming.
Get in touch →Sponsor or adopt a farm pet
You get to choose which pet to sponsor giving you access to them, to enjoy on sunny days. We do the rest.
Choose an animal →Adopt a Rock
Choose a rock, decorate it with a message of hope, kindness or remembrance, and place it along our Kindness Walk. Whether you dedicate your rock to a loved one, a special animal, or simply leave words to brighten a stranger’s day, your gift will become a lasting part of the sanctuary.
The Kindness Walk →Donate items
Donating items such as scrap food, blankets, hay, bailage, bedding and rugs. All these items are a large chunk out of our budget and every little bit helps.
Offer something →Sponsor a book
Claire and Terri have created an early learning childrens book series called Adventures at Hidden Valley Farm. The books contribute to our fund raising efforts.
We are ready to publish book 2 but dearly need to find a commercial &/or financial sponsor to cover the production costs.
Our picture books →Shop at Vetpost
Dr Rebecca Walker, Veterinarian/Director of Vetpost has affiliated her company with Hidden Valley Farm and will be donating a percentage of any sales via this unique Link.
Shop vetpost →Visit the sanctuary
The sanctuary is open by pre-booking. Options range from:
- 1 hour
- half-day
- full-day
The cost will depend on your group requirements.
We offer wonderful farm holidays in our Hidden Valley Hamlet with camping-style huts and other camping options. It’s simple and fun! This holiday enables you to get up close with the friendly farm pets. Gumboots and rain coats essential.
We advise 3 to 7 night holidays to really appreciate the wilderness and local area, while also relaxing on the farm property.
We offer a personal therapeutic activity with the animals, with a hands-on workshop to immerse yourself in the rhythm of the horse’s heartbeat and enjoy other sanctuary animals.
Bank details
General donations
BNZ 02-0108-0103351-011
Reference: your name and the purpose of your donation
Supporters Club draw
Please let us know via email sanctuary.hvfnz@gmail.com that you have become a supporter, so we can add you to our monthly news updates.
BNZ Motueka
02-0108-0103351-006
Picture Book Project
Funds help us create and publish fundraising picture books, with all profits going back to the sanctuary.
BNZ
02-0108-0103351-003