The Gentle Barn Missouri | Sanctuary

Animal Farm Sanctuary in Missouri

Visit The Gentle Barn

Come Visit Us on Sunday!

You will get to meet the St. Louis Six. The Gentle Barn will be rescuing more animals in Missouri, so who knows who else you will get to meet?

Consider a Season Pass

We have passes for individuals, families and their guests, starting at just $60. You will also get a free bottle of water and a bag popcorn. Season passes can be purchased online or at the entrance on Sundays.

Come fall in love!

Help Fund The Gentle Barn Missouri

Tickets must be purchased in advance to visit.

Pricing: Adults $20, Kids $10
Hours: Sunday 11am – 1pm

• Program begins promptly at 11:00;
• Times are all CENTRAL times.

Please note that tickets are non-refundable.

The barn is located in Dittmer, Missouri. Additional information about barn location will be provided on the email you receive immediately following the purchase of your tickets. Please check your spam folder if it does not appear in your inbox. This email will act as your ticket. Please bring this email or a copy of your receipt on the day you visit. There will be no physical tickets mailed to you.

Out of respect for the animals, we kindly ask that you do not bring any dairy, egg, meat, poultry, or seafood onto the property. The Gentle Barn is an outdoor farm environment, therefore we strongly recommend all visiting guests wear long pants, closed-toe shoes, a hat, and plenty of sunscreen. Be sure to bring plenty of water for your group!

2 Hour Private Tour

You will get an intimate 2-hour experience. We will share the history of The Gentle Barn, personally introduce you to all of our animals, and share their stories of rescue and recovery. You will also get to brush and hug our cows, give our pig’s tummy rubs, hold the chickens and cuddle the turkeys. It is an experience unlike any other! Private Tours also make a great gift! Surprise someone special today!

• Donation: $400 (Due 1 week prior to booking date and is non-refundable)
• Maximum of 20 people
• All events are tentative until the full payment and signed confirmation are received at The Gentle Barn.

Contact us for more information on booking a Private Tour.
(Events canceled due to extreme weather may be rescheduled)

Let Us Host Your Next Field Trip!

A visit to The Gentle Barn provides children from any background a great opportunity to learn about farm animals with their unique features and personalities. Scout troops, home school groups, school classrooms, church groups or any other group of children are all welcome to have a field trip here.

Your group will get an intimate 2-hour experience as we share the history of The Gentle Barn, personally introduce you to all of our animals, and share their stories of rescue and recovery. You will also get to brush and hug our cows, give our pig’s tummy rubs, and hold the chickens. It is an experience unlike any other! We ask $10 per child with a minimum commitment of $200 per visit with a maximum of 25 kids. You can bring as many chaperones / parents as needed at no extra charge.

Cow Hug Therapy Back To Top

Need a hug? Feeling sad, lonely, stressed out and scared from the last year? Come heal with us! Get hugs and unconditional love from our therapy cows. Meditate with them, hug them, and let them reassure you, fill you up, and love you. Put your worries down and leave renewed. We and the cows are here for you.

Attention Caregivers! Cow Hug Therapy is not just for your clients, or the people you help, it is also for you! The last year has been extra challenging for all of you teachers, social workers, caseworkers, and caregivers who have been there for everyone else. Our cows and The Gentle Barn want to be here for you! Yes, even the healers need healing! Don’t suffer compassion fatigue, you are not alone!

Book a Cow Hug Therapy Session and let everything go when you hug a cow, close your eyes, breath in and out deeply, and feel grounded, centered, and recharged!

• Available at All GB Locations!
• 1 hour sessions
• 1 person private session [1][2]

We will meditate with the cows, spend time hugging them, and cuddle with them. By the end of our time together you will feel more hopeful, inspired, and deeply connected to yourself and the world around you.

Donation: $200 (Due prior to booking date and is non-refundable)
All events are tentative until the full payment and signed confirmation are received at The Gentle Barn.

Contact us for more information on booking.