Passing the Torch
Cows are a matriarchal society, led usually by the oldest and wisest female. For the last 12 years, the matriarch in our California barnyard has been Karma.…
Teaching People Kindness and Compassion to Animals, Each Other and our Planet.
Losing Mothers, Finding Family
Animals bond, love, and grieve just like we do, and the loss of a mom for an infant is just as jarring and scarring for animals as for any human. Whether animals…
Upcoming Events
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Celebrating John Lewis's Birthday During Open Sunday in California
Happy Birthday, John Lewis Thunderheart
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Modified #OpenSunday in Missouri
We are excited to invite you our COVID-safe, modified open Sunday experience at The Gentle Barn: Missouri.
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Modified #OpenSunday in California
We are excited to invite you our COVID-safe, modified open Sunday experience at The Gentle Barn: California.
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Modified #OpenSunday in Tennessee
We are excited to invite you our COVID-safe, modified open Sunday experience at The Gentle Barn: Tennessee!
Spotlight Sponsor of the Month
We have chosen to work with The Gentle Barn over the years because we have been able to personally see how much love, care and dedication Ellie and Jay’s team give to their mission. I really feel like they are kindred spirits, and I am always so proud to be a part of anything they do. It is rare for people to have an opportunity to look a cow in the eyes, give it a hug and see that this is a sentient being. It is meaningful work. --Brook Harvey-Taylor