Inspiring Kindness and Compassion towards Animals, Our Planet, and Each Other
Inspiring Kindness and Compassion towards Animals, Our Planet, and Each Other

24 years - The Gentle Barn Anniversary

Ellie & Jay - Early Years of The Gentle Barn

As we approach our twenty fourth anniversary, I am flooded with gratitude for the people across the globe who have supported our efforts and enabled us to get this far. Behind every beautiful…

Road Trip for Marley

Ellie, Jay & Marley

Jay and I were contacted by a lovely couple in Colorado Springs who asked us to take in their horse. Marley had a back injury that rendered him unrideable, and he needed the sort of rehabilitation that we offer here…

Grief

Ellie with Magic the HorseAs Jay and I are now moving through our own grief, I’m noticing the many different stages of sorrow. When Magic first passed away, the grief was so heavy in my body…

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Upcoming Events

  • A Gentle Thanksgiving '24 - California

    We are ecstatic to announce that this year, on November 28th, 2024, we will have our gentle thanksgiving-- with a twist!

  • Winter Wonderland - California

    Get ready for an unforgettable Winter Wonderland! In collaboration with The Gentle Barn, we’re bringing families together to share in the magic of the season! Enjoy snow, warm drinks, vegan lunch, music, meeting Santa, and time with the animals.

  • Open Sunday in California

    We are excited to be open to the public again on Sunday, at The Gentle Barn: California.

  • Open Sunday in Tennessee

    We are excited to be open to the public again on Sunday, at The Gentle Barn: Tennessee.


Spotlight Sponsor of the Month

We are honored to connect with The Gentle Barn and witness Ellie, her team, her animals, and their passion in real time. Our commitment to providing support and healing to those dealing with loss is something we both handle with great care. With personalized experiences that bring about emotional transformation, we stand with the Gentle Barn in our efforts to process grief in a nurturing environment. And at EverDear, we are rethinking the way that we honor those who have impacted our lives by creating memorial diamonds from ashes or hair, allowing you to forever hold your loved one close.

-A message from EverDear's team


EverDear is offering a discount of 5% off all fancy colored diamonds 0.5ct or larger, 10% off all colorless diamonds 0.5ct or larger and $25 off the cost of a Welcome Kit with code GENTLEBARN12.