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

Losing Mothers, Finding Family

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…

Love is forever!

As an animal communicator, I have talked to so many animals who can tell me exactly what their people say and do after they are out of their bodies. It has led me to be absolutely…

Trust The Magic Of New Beginnings

Trust The Magic Of New Beginnings

2020 has been a doozie and I think we are…

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…

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Upcoming Events

  • 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!

  • 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.