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Intimate Barnyard Encounters at The Gentle Barn — Family Tour in Christiana
A two-hour, donation-based small-group session where families brush, pet and hear the resilience stories of rescued farm animals—useful for planning a close-knit visit to The Gentle Barn in Tennessee.
Intimate Barnyard Encounters at The Gentle Barn — Family Tour in Christiana.
Set amid The Gentle Barn’s farm in Christiana, Tennessee, the Family Tour is a deliberately intimate, two-hour barnyard experience for 1–10 guests that pairs hands-on animal time with simple, humane storytelling. Over the course of a session you’ll groom and pet a variety of rescued animals, learn the animals’ stories of resilience and compassion from a guide, and move through the barn at an easy, family-friendly pace.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Close, Calm Animal Time
Brush cows, meet horses, cuddle turkeys, hold chickens and interact with goats, sheep and pigs in a barnyard set up for safe, gentle encounters with rescued animals.
Small-group, Two-hour Sessions
Sessions are designed for intimate groups—up to ten guests and typically for one to two households—so the experience is paced for connection rather than crowds.
Stories of Resilience and Compassion
Beyond hands-on time, guides share the animals’ stories and what they teach about forgiveness, unconditional love and living in the moment.
What the day feels like
How the Family Tour Feels
The Family Tour unfolds like a slow, affectionate walk through a storybook farm: guests move through animal areas with a guide, engage in grooming and petting sessions, cuddle or hold smaller birds and mammals, and listen as the animals’ histories and lessons are shared. It’s structured to maximize calm, meaningful contact while keeping the animals’ routines and comfort first.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this visit suits — and clear limits to keep the experience intimate and safe.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Two-hour sessions run on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday with time slots at 10:00–12:00 or 14:00–16:00.
Closed-toe shoes are strictly required to enter animal areas; sturdy closed-toe footwear suitable for a farm environment is recommended.
Sessions accommodate 1–10 guests (recommended for 1–2 households). The listed donation for a Family Tour session is $400.
The Gentle Barn prioritizes animal welfare: animals eat on a schedule and may not always be available for interaction during every tour.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Family Tour?
Each Family Tour is a two-hour session.
What days and times are tours held?
Sessions are held on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday with time slots at 10:00–12:00 or 14:00–16:00.
How many people can attend?
Tours are for 1–10 guests and are intended for one to two households.
What does the donation cover and how much is it?
The Family Tour is donation-based with a listed donation of $400 for the session.
Are children allowed?
Yes—the Family Tour is described as for all ages.
What footwear is required?
Closed-toe shoes are strictly required to enter animal areas; sandals or open-toed shoes are not permitted for safety reasons.
What if an animal is not available during my visit?
Animals live on a schedule and may not always be available; the operator designs tours around animal welfare and routine.