When Lightning Strikes
Throughout the 21-year history of The Gentle Barn, our animals have come and gone in waves. Sometimes we have many rescues, one after another,…
Teaching People Kindness and Compassion to Animals, Each Other and our Planet.
As 2020 Draws To A Close
As the year 2020 draws to a close, I look back at all the challenges of this last year, and the blessings as well. Every cloud, no matter how dark, comes with a silver lining,…
Let’s Talk Turkey!
We have been rescuing turkeys at The Gentle Barn for over twenty-one years, and we have learned so much about their personalities, affections,…
A Tennessee Love Story
Rosey was originally thought to be a female, but when he was a little older and started to crow, we realized that she was a he. But…
Curling Up With John Lewis Thunderheart & unHide
John Lewis Thunderheart is now three months old and growing bigger every day. He prefers to be outside but is not ready to join the cows by himself yet. So,…
People Healing Animals, Animals Healing People
When I was going through my most difficult times as a child, it was always animals who healed me and kept me going. Even when I tried to kill myself at seven…
Ferdinand
Ferdinand has gone through some big challenges and suffered much loss, but now as he’s turning three, he’s finally overcome, healed, and found himself. His story has much to teach all of us!
Ferdinand was…
Looking back at 21 years
The Gentle Barn was officially opened on August 25th, 1999. We have so much we still dream of achieving that we don’t often acknowledge what we have already accomplished.…
Independence
The animals at The Gentle Barn have earned their independence from the meat, poultry, and dairy industries and are now our family, friends, and loved ones for the…
Upcoming Events
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New Year Spiritual Summit
A six day-long program were we will learn to forgive and let go, awaken to our own intuition, take better care of ourselves.
Spotlight Sponsor of the Month
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