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

Larger Than Life

Some of our animals have gone through so much trauma before coming to The Gentle Barn that there is always an underlying quietness about them, always fearing the worst. Some rescued animals are angry and act out. And some go through a transformation here when they finally let go of the past and are healed. But then some are just larger than…

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Upcoming Events

  • A Gentle Thanksgiving '26 - Tennessee

    We are ecstatic to announce that this year, on November 26th, 2026, we will have our gentle thanksgiving-- with a twist!

  • A Gentle Thanksgiving '26 - California

    We are ecstatic to announce that this year, on November 26th, 2026, we will have our gentle thanksgiving-- with a twist!

  • 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.