A Hero Turns 50
I believe heroes are people, or animals, who give us the motivation, support, strength, encouragement, and a role-model to discover our best selves, to make plans to achieve our dreams, to work through struggles and obstacles,…
A Sanctuary Inspiring Kindness and Compassion towards Animals, Our Planet, and Each Other
We Decide
Some animals take a lifetime to heal and recover, and some take one look at The Gentle Barn and realize that they have won the lottery and relish every single new and shiny moment. Our cow Oliver in California, our miniature horse Princess Pebble in Tennessee, and our goat Baron Von Goat in Missouri have been living large and in charge since…
Upcoming Events
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Spaghetti & Bingo
August 1st 2025 - The Gentle Barn California
Start the evening by helping us tuck in our cows and horses with some special bedtime treats, then head over for a night of bingo, prizes, and a delicious spaghetti meal! Join us for an evening full of laughter, good food, and friendly competition. Bring your appetite, your game face, and your favorite people. It’s a fun, feel-good night for the whole family!
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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.
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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.