Inspiring Kindness and Compassion towards Animals, Our Planet, and Each Other
Inspiring Kindness and Compassion towards Animals, Our Planet, and Each Other
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Visit on Sunday, Tours & Field Trips

Come hug the cows, give the pig's tummy rubs, cuddle the turkeys, and enjoy a beautiful day at the Gentle Barn!

Cow Hug Therapy (Book)

How the animals at The Gentle Barn taught me about life, death, and everything in between.

Programs & Animal Therapy

Need a hug? Feeling sad, lonely, stressed out and scared from the last year? Come heal with us!

Sponsor Animals

Sponsor Animals

Sponsorships provide immediate funds that go directly towards animal care, making it possible for us to address the needs of some of the most vulnerable animals cared for by The Gentle Barn.

Shop Our eStore

Shop Our eStore

Visit our eStore to see our merchandise, inspired by The Gentle Barn's rescued animals. Browse our virtual aisles and explore an array of products. Every purchase contributes to our work.

My Gentle Kitchen

My Gentle Kitchen

Learn how to start and continue choosing a plant-based diet with easy, delicious recipes and stories from Jay L. Weiner, Chef, Cofounder & CEO of The Gentle Barn Foundation.

Join The Legacy Society

Legacy Giving

A meaningful way to give that will provide security for The Gentle Barn in the years to come. For people like you, who care deeply and want to ensure that The Gentle Barn is funded in perpetuity

Donate a Bale of Hay

Each of our animals need the same organic grass hay and organic fruits & veggies that keep them nourished and healthy all year long!

Spotlight Sponsor of the Month

We are honored to connect with The Gentle Barn and witness Ellie, her team, her animals, and their passion in real time. Our commitment to providing support and healing to those dealing with loss is something we both handle with great care. With personalized experiences that bring about emotional transformation, we stand with the Gentle Barn in our efforts to process grief in a nurturing environment. And at EverDear, we are rethinking the way that we honor those who have impacted our lives by creating memorial diamonds from ashes or hair, allowing you to forever hold your loved one close.

-A message from EverDear's team


EverDear is offering a discount of 5% off all fancy colored diamonds 0.5ct or larger, 10% off all colorless diamonds 0.5ct or larger and $25 off the cost of a Welcome Kit with code GENTLEBARN12.

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