The Gentle Barn, an animal sanctuary in Christiana, Tenn, is hosting their annual Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, November 22nd. The Gentle Barn is honoring their “Cuddle” turkeys and inviting everyone to come out and experience the incredible intelligence and healing traits of these animals. The message of The Gentle Barn’s Thanksgiving event is to acknowledge and celebrate the commitment to making the world a more compassionate place for animals and to teaching children how to heal and grow beyond the challenges they face.

“I started the tradition of a gentle Thanksgiving when founding The Gentle Barn 19 years ago,” says Ellie Laks, Founder of The Gentle Barn. “Cuddling turkeys, eating gourmet vegan food, and playing in a drum circle is a taste of the gentle world we’re trying to create each and everyday. It’s a world where we celebrate life, and where we come together for love and gentleness. Please come be part of our gentle world and break bread at our gentle table, we’d love to have you!”

See photos from The Gentle Barn.

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