Inspiring Kindness and Compassion towards Animals, Our Planet, and Each Other
Inspiring Kindness and Compassion towards Animals, Our Planet, and Each Other

Introducing the Gentle 12 Program

Since we started the Gentle 52 program in 2014, we have introduced you to over 150 natural product companies. Their shared core values are to support an eco-friendly, plant based and cruelty free lifestyle. After hearing feedback from you, we have decided to focus deeper into company’s product…

Our Founder was published in VegNews

Ellie Laks, Founder of The Gentle Barn, published an article on VegNew titled "The Ups and Downs of Running an Animal Sanctuary".

"Running The Gentle Barn isn’t always easy, but we wouldn’t have it any other way.

For 17 years, The Gentle Barn has been rescuing animals who are pregnant and who have suffered
unmentionable acts of cruelty. We bring sick animals home and watch as they…

Gentle Barn Concerns for Peace

A few years ago, we rescued many animals from a cruelty case. They were all terrified of people and it took us years till they stopped shaking when they saw us coming. The backyard butcher who had them would catch one in the…

In the Barnyard: January 6, 2017

This week we began construction on a new enclosure for the sheep, goats and llama to spend the night. There was a bobcat sighting in our neighborhood and we cannot take any chances with our babies. So we are making the area behind the barn taller and more secure. We will have a new roof to keep…

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Upcoming Events

  • Thermal Horizon - Windsong Retreat (Spring 2024)

    May 4th 2024 - The Gentle Barn California

    Let’s come together as a community as we support The Gentle Barn in their endeavor to enrich the lives of abused animals worldwide. Let’s bring our loving hearts, the spirit of opportunity and fill our cups emotionally, spiritually, and physically as we celebrate unity in community by helping these wonderful support animals.

  • Chakra Meditation and Sound Healing (Spring 2024)

    May 18th 2024 - The Gentle Barn California

    Clear, Balance and Align your 7 main Chakras through guided meditation, chanting, and Integrative sound bath. When your chakras are aligned, the energy moves through you more freely, and you can feel in harmony with all aspects of your physical, emotional and spiritual self.

  • Open Sunday in Missouri

    We are excited to be open to the public again on Sunday, at The Gentle Barn: Missouri.

  • Open Sunday in California

    We are excited to be open to the public again on Sunday, at The Gentle Barn: California.

  • Open Sunday in Tennessee

    We are excited to be open to the public again on Sunday, at The Gentle Barn: Tennessee.