Remembering Christmas
A week ago we didn’t know he existed as we went about our lives and routines; making the bed, cooking breakfast, feeding the dogs, and going to the movies, blissfully unaware. Then we got a call that…
Teaching People Kindness and Compassion to Animals, Each Other and our Planet.
My Gentle Barn Story - Nick
It's a hard day when an animal at the Gentle Barn passes... It's an even harder day when that animal has made such an impact on your life... Mr. Rojas, you were: a brave jersey cow; a ladies man; a cow that had terrific…
Tribute to a Gentle Giant
Gentle Ben was so enormous that he dwarfed even the tallest of men. Even when he was lying down, he seemed intimidating. But the minute we were engulfed by his sweet, Gentle spirit, it was clear that all he had to offer…
Memories
April marks the anniversary of several exciting memories and events at The Gentle Barn, and I cannot help but think about them as I move through my day. A year ago, we embarked on a turkey road trip from California to Tennessee, saved the lives of six cows who had escaped a slaughterhouse in Missouri,…
Our Golden Boy
This month we celebrated the seventh birthday of our cow Rumi. He lives at our Sun Chlorella Healing Center with his mom, Serenity. We…
In the Barnyard: May 18, 2017
Chico and his brothers are safe in a temporary foster home. In the meantime, we found the perfect property in St Louis for them. We put in an offer and it was accepted, but we have been given three weeks to raise the funds and show the seller that we can do this. We are off to a great start and have promises…
The Spirit of St Louis
Jay and I spent this week in St. Louis. I got to meet the cows who escaped from slaughter for the first time and I was blown away by their beauty, grace, strength, and courage. Chico is so clearly the leader and he is taking such great care of his now four brothers. I am so deeply in love with them and I am overwhelmed by a sense of responsibility for them. I want to help heal their hearts. I want…
In the Barnyard: April 27, 2017
Spring brings color, beauty, and song, but it also brings a lot of work for us. There are so many things we must take care of for our rescued animals, such as haircuts for the sheep and llamas, hoof trims for cows, goats and sheep, and tusk trims for our pigs.
This week we started on dentals for…
In the Barnyard: April 21, 2017
The six cows who escaped a slaughter-house in St. Louis are now safe and healing in the hospital. All of them had cuts, scrapes, and bruises from being rounded up by the authorities with cars. The worst off was Spirit who had a broken foot. His foot is now set and bandaged and veterinarians are saying he’ll heal…
Please Help Us Help the St. Louis Cows
I just came home absolutely exhausted from our turkey road trip. Leaving Adeline in Tennessee was excruciating! I've loved her for two years, but over the last ten days we've bonded so deeply. It's not about me, however, it's about Adeline. She's happy on the grass with all…
Upcoming Events
- Compassion Fatigue - A Talk By Ellie Laks
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St. Louis VegFest 2021
The Gentle Barn Missouri is excited to be participating in the "St. Louis VegFest 2021" on Sunday, October 24, from 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Smashing Pumpkins
Please check back for more info about our super fun family "Smashing Pumpkins" event in Missouri! Tentative date: November 6, 2021. More details to come!
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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.
Spotlight Sponsor of the Month
A message from Catie Wiggy, Vice President of Marketing for MyChelle Dermaceuticals and CRYSTAL:
It's unfortunate that animal testing is still such a problem in the beauty industry and personal care products. Throughout September, MyCHELLE and Crystal are proudly running cruelty-free campaigns featuring our sponsorship with The Gentle Barn to help spread awareness on animal testing. We believe in giving back to the people and places who need it the most and helping all find that bigger purpose in life that motivates every one of us to keep getting up, showing up, and making a difference whenever we can. We are proud to partner with like-minded, grass-roots organizations like The Gentle Barn, who are in the trenches, working hard to innovate, problem-solve, inspire, and uplift each other every single day. Are you ready to join us?
