Falling in Love
Our phones ring constantly with pleas for help for animals. Some are from people who can no longer care for their pets, some are from the authorities who pull animals from cruelty cases,…
Inspiring Kindness and Compassion towards Animals, Our Planet, and Each Other
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…
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…
Witness
They played for the first time! Bouncing, leaping, wrestling, running, tussling with each other, they didn’t mind us standing there and they had no fears. Their…
Three Weeks In
We have been in Nashville for three weeks now. When we first arrived, we had a mad rush to build fences and prepare barns and pastures so we could bring the animals home. Then we transported the animals and packed…
Sanctuary
When I was a child, my sanctuary was the woods and lakes near me. And all the magical creatures who lived there were my friends. When painful things were happening to me,…
Building Dreams in Nashville
Jay and I are in Nashville preparing the property for the animals coming in at the end of July, and our grand opening at the end of August. We’re working extremely hard, but…
In the Barnyard: June 22, 2017
We lost the greatest ambassador The Gentle Barn has ever had. His light was so bright, his impact was so great, and his reach was so far that he has left all of us in morning. We will be holding a memorial service for him at The Gentle Barn Tennessee and we will also live stream it for those who are unable to attend.
In the Barnyard: May 25, 2017
In California this week, the sheep got sheered. It is so hot, and in their summer wear, they are much cooler and more comfortable. Please come out and see how gorgeous they look!
In Tennessee, Dudley is having trouble with his residual limb again. I think he might have outgrown his prosthesis.…
Inside Scoop: Andrea in Tennessee
One year ago today my life changed completely. I was given the opportunity to work for an organization who I had admired for so long for all the love and light it puts into this world. The Gentle Barn Tennessee has taught me to slow down and appreciate…
Upcoming Events
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Open Sunday in Missouri
We are excited to be open to the public again on Sunday, at The Gentle Barn: Missouri.
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Open Sunday in California
We are excited to be open to the public again on Sunday, at The Gentle Barn: California.
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Open Sunday in Tennessee
We are excited to be open to the public again on Sunday, at The Gentle Barn: Tennessee.