Terri Everett (Farmer Terri) Co-owner/Servant to all
Terri has a quiet approach around animals which in turn and time brings any animal to accepting her as their equal. Terri often explains herself as being their servant, dedicating much of her time to improving their lives or working to afford their upkeep Terri's wish is for us all to work in harmony, with a purpose and hopes that some of the animals will give back by offering healing to humans who need it.Terri and her side kick Claire-crow have a crazy bond, which has turned into two funny charactors, with huge imaginations; Farmer Terri and Claire Crow. The first fundraising book is in circulation (Christmas 2023) with the second book poised for print (Easter 2024)
Jim Everett Co-owner/Hard Grafter
Terri's husband Jim provides the farm's practical needs such as fencing, water supply, tractor and digger work, you name it and he is there or working at his day job as a Project Manager in the Water Treatment Industry to keep the farm afloat.Jim is in his element in the Hidden Valley, watching the free range wild pigs, deer and goats, as well as the water pump to ensure there is plenty to drink at the bottom of the farm in all seasons.
Adoption possible LOL!
Claire Hutt (Claire Crow) Assistant of all kinds
Claire is one in a million, who has fallen in love with the dream and all the farm pets. Claire offers a lot of everything; admin, website management, social media, hands on the ground and loves to learn animal husbandry and handling when ever the opportunity arises. Claire often brings her son Roman & dog Lacy to enjoy the harmony on the farm.Claire and Terri have since developed a series of stories, based on the antics of the animals on the farm. These books are created to gain funds for the care and husbandry of all the animals trusted in our care.
Lacy is also a therapy dog in other areas and loves nothing more than to be herself out on the farm.
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Nadja Stoger Farm Assistant/Peters girlfriend
Nadja was on a working holiday visa from Grafenau in Germany. Her plan was to work her way around New Zealand but after her first work-exchange stay at Hidden Valley Farm in October 2023, she just came bouncing back, again and again.
Nadja is a valuable part of the team in the sanctuary, learning new skills and gaining confidence with our sanctuary and farm animals, as well as our human visitors. Her recent responsibility is Edwin our yard kitten, as seen here in her arms, introducing him to Pixy and Milly. Sadly we know her visa will come to an end in September. Nadja tells us this is her 'Happy Place' too! (Left in August 2024 but we know she will return as she is now in a relationship with my oldest son Peter.
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Nellie Lattman Volunteer/ HVF family
Nellie, from Sweden has been revisiting Hidden Valley Farm since 2023, after a two-week work exchange holiday turned into 4 months stay and numerous ongoing visits. Nellie agreed to look after the sanctuary while we dealt with family bereavement in England.
Nellie is now one of our family, we don't say "good bye", we say "see you later"
Nellie is pictured here with our little foal we named in honor of the human Nellie.
Nellie the human has now taken on part sponsorship of Nellie the pony
Natalie Ferguson Volunteer/ HVF family
Natalie found her way up our drive in 2024 and introduced herself as eager to volunteer. Natalie is a unique person who loves a challenge and would say, she was in need of help too, as life had been challenging for her. This relationship has been mutually helpful which works to the benefit of all our lovely farm pets in need.
Dave & Lucy his cat Volunteer
Dave approached me in March 2025 by email after hearing what we do. He decided in his 40's to leave the rat race and explore the country in his car and with his cat Lucy. Dave has become our handy man and enjoys the laughter and challenges we give him. Lucy is in her own little heaven in the grounds of Settlers Hut.
We have no idea how long Dave will stay with us, so as long as he is, we welcome him and Lucy.
