A Sanctuary Inspiring Kindness and Compassion toward Animals, Our Planet, and Each Other
A Sanctuary Inspiring Kindness and Compassion toward Animals, Our Planet, and Each Other

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Upcoming Events

  • Drag Story Hour

    June 27th 2026 - The Gentle Barn California

    Join us Saturday, June 27 for Drag Story Time in the Upper Barn Yard with the wonderful Miss America Prays. Guests will gather in a warm, welcoming setting to hear delightful animal stories read alongside our rescued chickens, turkeys, pigs, goats, and more. After story time, enjoy a chance to meet and mingle with some of your favorite Gentle Barn animals.

  • Open Sunday in California

    The Gentle Barn California is located just outside of Los Angeles. It is open to the public once a week for guests to hug the cows, give the pigs tummy rubs, cuddle the turkeys, feed the horses, hold the chickens, and learn their stories of resilience. During the rest of the week The Gentle Barn is available for private tours, VIP all day tours, school field trips, birthday parties, groups of at risk, inner city, and special needs kids, and special events.

  • Open Sunday in Tennessee

    The Gentle Barn Tennessee is located just outside of Nashville. It is open to the public once a week for guests to hug the cows, give the pigs tummy rubs, cuddle the turkeys, feed the horses, hold the chickens, and learn their stories of resilience. During the rest of the week The Gentle Barn is available for private tours, VIP all day tours, school field trips, birthday parties, groups of at risk, inner city, and special needs kids, and special events.