Cow Cuddling & Animal Sanctuary Tour

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About this adventure

The Gentle Barn, located in the vast fields of Christiana south of Murfreesboro, is described as a compassionate sanctuary farm dedicated to rescuing abused and retired animals. The farm's public open day is held weekly, featuring a "Cow Cuddling" experience designed to be healing for both children and adults. Children may be able to gently hug rescued dairy cows, described as weighing hundreds of pounds but having personalities as gentle as kittens, resting their heads on the cows' warm, soft bellies to hear them purr. They might also squat down to scratch the bellies of pink piglets, stroke tall turkeys, and feed rescued sheep and goats. Farm volunteers are said to share the rebirth stories behind each animal with children, fostering empathy and care for life. The farm features gentle grassy paths, and large-wheeled all-terrain strollers are recommended. Accessible flush toilets and a mother-and-baby handwashing and diaper changing station are available. Suitable for families with children aged 2 to 16, with a suggested duration of 2.5 hours.