We’ve Come So Far
The last time I was at our Tennessee location, it was freezing. The barn had not been winterized and when we were hit with a very premature frost, we scrambled to make sure the…
Teaching People Kindness and Compassion to Animals, Each Other and our Planet.
What a Wonderful Summer
This week Jay and I spent time at The Gentle Barn Missouri, before finally going home to California. We have been gone for about two and a half months now, but our…
Nature Heals
As the week draws to a close, I am both elated about our grand opening and saddened that shortly after it'll be time for me to return to California. This time spent in Missouri has been so good for my soul! After the many goodbyes to senior…
Featured Video: The St. Louis Six Come Home
They're home, they're home, the St. Louis Six are home!!!
Featured Video: The St. Louis Boys Get Names
It was with great pleasure that we announced the new names for the boys on Tuesday, September…
Learning to Trust
Spending the last week with the St. Louis Six, now that they're home, has been an honor and a privilege. Many of their fans and supporters were worried that the transport would be traumatic or set them back, but it actually was quite the opposite. It was the very first time Chico and his…
Featured Video: Sand for the Cow Barn
We got sand for the cow barn today (9/5/2017) to make it soft and absorbent for the St…
Opening Missouri
We're back in Missouri, working on the last touches to the property, barns and fences to bring the St. Louis Six home, to rescue more animals, and to open our doors to the community. We accomplished so much in August, but have so…
Featured Video: Progress in Missouri
This weekend in St Louis, with the help of amazing volunteers, we fenced our largest…
Featured Video: Fence Project #2 DONE
Missouri fence project number 2 DONE!!! Thank you for enabling us to do this work!
Upcoming Events
- Sept. 21st 2019 - Ellie is Speaking at Vegfest - Winnipeg Canada
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Sept. 28th, 2019 - 20th Anniversary Celebration
Join The Gentle Barn Founders, Ellie Laks and Jay Weiner, staff, volunteers and supporters for an evening under the stars...
- October 13, 2019 - Join Us @ St. Louis Vegfest
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A Gentle Thanksgiving '19 - California
Join us for A Gentle Thanksgiving 2019
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A Gentle Thanksgiving '19 - Missouri
Join us for A Gentle Thanksgiving 2019
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A Gentle Thanksgiving '19 - Tennessee
Join us for A Gentle Thanksgiving 2019
Spotlight Sponsor of the Month
MyChelle formulates clean, advanced skincare products with peptides, plant stem cells, antioxidants and retinoids that enhance skin's natural appearance. MyChelle is proudly co-sponsoring The Gentle Barn 20th Anniversary Celebration along with CRYSTAL™
Martin Floreani - CEO and President of MyChelle Dermaceuticals and Crystal Deodorant “Our company was started based on the concept that we could develop better-for-you products. Products that help people make better choices for themselves, for their families, and society. There’s a contagious feeling of happiness when you are involved with an organization like the Gentle Barn who constantly does so much good. We are proud to be sponsors and supporters of this incredible organization.”
Spotlight Sponsor of the Month
CRYSTAL™ is the world’s original natural and number one selling mineral salt deodorant. Crystal aspires to provide a natural and safer alternative than traditional chemical-laden deodorants. Crystal is proudly co-sponsoring The Gentle Barn 20th Anniversary Celebration along with MyChelle.
Catie Wiggy - Vice President of Marketing & Product Innovation “Animal testing is still such a problem in the beauty industry and personal care products. We feel that it is our corporate mission to lead a different way, and that is something we are proud to have done for more than 35 years. Being a sponsor for The Gentle 12 Program is meaningful for us in so many ways. The Gentle Barn's missions align with our companies core values to go beyond cruelty-free, inspiring everyone to live happier, healthier lives.