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

As 2020 Draws To A Close

Ellie & John Lewis Thunderheart

As the year 2020 draws to a close, I look back at all the challenges of this last year, and the blessings as well. Every cloud, no matter how dark, comes with a silver lining,…

Let’s Talk Turkey!

Turkeys 2020We have been rescuing turkeys at The Gentle Barn for over twenty-one years, and we have learned so much about their personalities, affections,…

A Tennessee Love Story

Rosey & Peppermint PattyRosey was originally thought to be a female, but when he was a little older and started to crow, we realized that she was a he. But…

Curling Up With John Lewis Thunderheart & unHide

John Lewis Loves His unHide Blanket

John Lewis Thunderheart is now three months old and growing bigger every day. He prefers to be outside but is not ready to join the cows by himself yet. So,…

People Healing Animals, Animals Healing People

People Healing Animals, Animals Healing People

When I was going through my most difficult times as a child, it was always animals who healed me and kept me going. Even when I tried to kill myself at seven…

Ferdinand

Ferdinand has gone through some big challenges and suffered much loss, but now as he’s turning three, he’s finally overcome, healed, and found himself. His story has much to teach all of us!

Ferdinand was…

Looking back at 21 years

Ellie, Jay & Vegan the cow

The Gentle Barn was officially opened on August 25th, 1999. We have so much we still dream of achieving that we don’t often acknowledge what we have already accomplished.…

Independence

Gus The Goat & Sun The Turkey

The animals at The Gentle Barn have earned their independence from the meat, poultry, and dairy industries and are now our family, friends, and loved ones for the…

Celebrating Animal Dads This Father's Day

Thumper

Fathers are strong, protective, and loyal. Fathers provide for their families and nurture their babies. They solve problems, keep us safe, and make sure we have all that we need. Horse fathers protect their…

Gifts

Lance The Horse, Andrew The Horse & Victory The Calf

This week we said farewell to three of our family members: Our horses Andrew and Sir…

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Upcoming Events

  • Chakra Meditation and Sound Healing (Winter 2024)

    March 2nd 2024 - The Gentle Barn California

    Clear, Balance and Align your 7 main Chakras through guided meditation, chanting, and Integrative sound bath. When your chakras are aligned, the energy moves through you more freely, and you can feel in harmony with all aspects of your physical, emotional and spiritual self.

  • Thermal Horizon - Windsong Retreat (Spring 2024)

    May 4th 2024 - The Gentle Barn California

    Let’s come together as a community as we support The Gentle Barn in their endeavor to enrich the lives of abused animals worldwide. Let’s bring our loving hearts, the spirit of opportunity and fill our cups emotionally, spiritually, and physically as we celebrate unity in community by helping these wonderful support animals.

  • Open Sunday in Missouri

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

  • 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.