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Upcoming Events Back To Top

• Compassion Fatigue - A Talk By Ellie Laks
• 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.

• 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!

• 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.

2021 Past Events Back To Top

• Celebrating John Lewis's Birthday During Open Sunday in California

  Happy Birthday, John Lewis Thunderheart

• New Year Spiritual Summit

  A six day-long program were we will learn to forgive and let go, awaken to our own intuition, take better care of ourselves.

• Even After They're Gone

2020 Past Events Back To Top

• Tour The Gentle Barn - Missouri with Steve-o!

2019 Past Events Back To Top

• A Gentle Thanksgiving '19 - Tennessee

  Thank you for another great year. We hope to see everyone again next year.

• A Gentle Thanksgiving '19 - Missouri

  Thank you for another great year. We hope to see everyone again next year.

• A Gentle Thanksgiving '19 - California

  Thank you for another great year. We hope to see everyone again next year.

• Halloween Bash @ The Gentle Barn's

  Sunday, October 27th (20th in TN)

• Oct. 26th, 2019 - Paint Brunch @ The Gentle Barn, MO

  ​Join us for an exclusive paint and brunch event at The Gentle Barn Missouri!

• Oct. 13th, 2019 - Join Us @ St. Louis Vegfest

  Join The Gentle Barn - Missouri @ St. Louis Vegfest 2019

• 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...

• Sept. 21st 2019 - Ellie is Speaking at Vegfest - Winnipeg Canada

  Ellie will be speaking at Vegfest - Winnipeg, Canada on September 21st 2019.

• June 30th 2019 - Join Steve-O @ The Gentle Barn - Tennessee
• June 16th, 2019 - The Brittany Foundation @ The Gentle Barn - California

  The Brittany Foundation will be visiting The Gentle Barn with 3 of their amazing adoptable dogs on June 16th, 2019 during our Open to the public event. The Brittany Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charity dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, care and placement of homeless dogs. We run a no-kill facility.

• June 1st, 2019 - Mindful Spring Planting (Season Pass Holders & Members Only)

  Please join us for a fun morning planting in our garden.

• May 4th 2019 :: SCV VegFest 2019

  Join us at SCV VegFest 2019 at Central Park on May 4th, 2019

• April 30th 2019 :: Tuesday Tuck In Facebook LIVE

  Please join us on April 30th at 6 PM PST on our Tuesday Tuck in Facebook live feed to celebrate our horses’, Whisper, Bonsai, and Addison’s 23rd birthday! Our Founder Ellie Laks will tell their stories of resilience while she gives them cake and sings them happy birthday. Thanks for loving them with us and helping us make them feel special!

• April 28th, 2019 :: St. Louis Six 2nd Rescue Anniversary Celebration

  We are so excited to celebrate the St Louis Six's 2nd Escape and Rescue Anniversary!

• April 21st, 2019 :: Piggy Party in California

  In this year of the pig, it’s Zeus’ 12th birthday, Honey Bear’s 5th birthday and Jellie is turning 15. 

• April 7th 2019 :: GB Marketplace - California
• April 6th 2019 :: Nashville Vegfest

  Join us at Nashville VegFest Saturday, April 6th! Ellie will be speaking and signing copies of her book.

• March 30th 2019 :: Ellie Laks at The Los Angeles Environmental Education Fair

  Ellie will be participating on a panel at the event on Saturday, March 30, 2019.

• February 24, 2019 :: Open House & Rescue Event at Bungalow 21

  Join Ellie Laks and Bungalow21 for an open house and amazing pet adoption event!

• February 23, 2019 :: Ellie Laks & Jay Weiner will be speaking at RescueCon

  RescueCon :: February 23rd & 24th 2019 | 11am - 5pm

• February 2, 2019 :: The Gentle Barn Presents - Animal Communication Class with Joan Ranquet

  Sat, February 2, 2019 - 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST

2018 Past Events Back To Top

• 8th Annual - Holiday Toy Drive
• A Gentle Thanksgiving - Missouri 2018

  Thank you to everyone who joined us, we could not do what we do without YOU!

• A Gentle Thanksgiving - Tennessee 2018

  Thank you to everyone who joined us, we could not do what we do without YOU!

• A Gentle Thanksgiving - California 2018

  Thank you to everyone who joined us, we could not do what we do without YOU!

• Animal Communication Class :: The Gentle Barn - Missouri

  Purchase your ticket today to reserve your spot. Tickets will not be sold at the door.

• Movie Night :: The Gentle Barn - Missouri

  Purchase your ticket today to reserve your spot. Tickets will not be sold at the door.

• April 15th, 2018 - Zeus is turning 11 in April!

  Zeus is turning 11 in April! Please join us for his birthday party on Sunday, April 15th, from 10-2. We will sing to him and there will be cake for everyone.

• April 7th, 2018 - Join Ellie & Jay at Nashville Vegfest

  ​Our Founders Ellie Laks and Jay L Weiner will be at Nashville Vegfest on April 7th

• March 25, 2018 - St Louis Six (Re)Birthday Party!

  Join us in St Louis Missouri on March 25th to celebrate the 1 year anniversary of the #stlouissix escape.

• The Gentle Barn's 3rd Annual Gentle CSR: Celebrating the Natural Industry's Commitment to Building a Gentler World Event at Natural Products Expo West
• Gentle Yoga for Every BODY - Oct. 6th, 20th, 28th in Missouri

2017 Past Events Back To Top

• A Gentle Thanksgiving - California 2017
• A Gentle Thanksgiving - Tennessee 2017
• A Gentle Thanksgiving - Missouri 2017
• Ellie speaking at Vegetarian Summerfest

  Ellie Laks speaking at Vegetarian Summerfest's Opening Ceremony

• An Evening to Celebrate Animals & Children

  A Benefit to Support The Gentle Barn & VegFest
  Friday. April 7th, 2017 • 7PM EST

• Nashville Vegfest

  Sat. & Sun. • April 8th-9th, 2017 • 10AM - 4PM

• Piggy Party

  April 23, 2017 from 10am to 2pm

• 7th Annual Holiday Giving Event (2017)
• The Gentle Barn's 2nd Annual Gentle CSR: Celebrating the Natural Industry's Commitment to Building a Gentler World Event at Natural Products Expo West

2016 Past Events Back To Top

• Portland Green Fest Expo
• Gentle Thanksgiving - Tennessee (2016)
• A Gentle Thanksgiving - California 2016
• July 6th to July 8th - Ellie Speaking at Veg SummerFest in Johnstown, Pennsylvania
• Holiday Giving Event
• June 18th - Vegan Beer and Food Festival, California
• May 1st, 2016 - Ellie Laks at VegFest, LA
• March 11th, 2016 - Gentle CSR: Celebrating the Natural Industry's Commitment to Building a Gentler World
• February 11, 2016 - A Plant-Based Cooking Experience with Jay L. Weiner

2015 Past Events Back To Top

• A Gentle Christmas (2015)
• A Gentle Thanksgiving - California (2015)
• Tofurky Trot (2015)
• The Gentle Barn - Tennessee - Opened June 6th, 2015
• CALLING ALL OREGONIANS - Vegfest
• Southern California Pet Expo - Pomona Fairplex
• Las Vegas Pet Expo - Cashman Center

  This was a great event and we had alot of success. Thank you to everyone who came out to see us.

2014 Events Back To Top

• A Gentle Christmas (2014)
• A Gentle Thanksgiving (2014)
• Veggie Grill Event
• Car Show

2013 Past Events Back To Top

• A Gentle Thanksgiving (2013)
• Gentle Barn - Gala