Turkey Cuddle Therapy

A Turkey Cuddle Therapy session give you one hour to spend with pigs, sheep, goats, chickens, turkeys, llamas, emus, and peacock.

At The Gentle Barn we are not only here for animals, but once the animals are ready, we partner with them to heal people going through the same stories of trauma, or for those simply wanting to experience a greater sense of joy in their lives.

Get The Most Out Of Animal Therapy

We have three animal therapy modalities, Cow Hug Therapy, Horse Therapy & Turkey Cuddle Therapy. For best results we highly recommend you choose Cow Hug Therapy for your first visit to center yourself and then return for horse or turkey cuddle therapy.

Each of the three healing modalities has something different and truly remarkable to offer anyone searching for hope and healing. You can book as often as you need to, we are always here for you.

Need To Find Joy?

Have you lost your smile and forgotten how to laugh? Are you stressed out and need to feel like a kid again? Do you just need to forget about your responsibilities for a while and just have fun? Our barnyard animals can help!

Leave your life at the door and come spend time with our pigs, sheep, goats, chickens, turkeys, llamas, emus, and peacock. They too have been through hard times, but they have found joy in our barnyard and would like to help you do the same. Give the pigs tummy rubs and feel how soft and sweet they are. Hold the chickens in your arms and hear them purr. Cuddle our turkeys while they fall asleep in your lap and feel wanted. Spend time with our goats and sheep and feel needed. Laugh as they play. Cuddle up with them and feel loved. You will find your smile, your laughter and your joy! Remember how it feels to be a kid again!

Session Breakdown

• Donation: $200
• 2 people max (Only ages 14+ allowed)
• 1-hour sessions are held on Tue., Wed., Thu., and Sat.
• Time slots: 12p-1p or 1p-2p
• This visit DOES NOT include time with any other animals on the property.

Session Description

Each Turkey Cuddle Therapy session is for one hour and work best for one individual at a time, although we do allow guests to bring a spouse or older child when requested. It is for people ages fourteen and older. Horse grooming Therapy is not just for fun; we have private tours and are open to the public on Sundays for animal lovers who want to meet our animals. Turkey Cuddle Therapy is intended for those who are looking for freedom from grief, laughter and joy, and healing from whatever you are going through.

We Are Not Therapists

Turkey Cuddle Therapy is a therapeutic experience in which you can spend one-on-one time connecting with the pigs, sheep, goats, chickens, turkeys, llamas, emus, peacock at The Gentle Barn, allowing you to hold chickens, give pigs tummy rubs and have a turkey cuddle while finding joy and becoming one. The Gentle Barn's staff or volunteer are there to facilitate the connection and provide safety between you and the cows but they are NOT therapists, and in no way offer medical or mental health advice themselves. In the event that additional mental health support is needed, The Gentle Barn recommends reaching out a licensed mental health clinician.

Footwear Requirement (Strictly Enforced)

Closed-toe shoes are required to enter animal areas.
Guests wearing sandals, flip-flops, or any open-toed shoes will not be permitted into animal areas for safety reasons.
In addition we recommend sturdy closed toe shoes suitable for a farm environment.

At The Gentle Barn, our animals always come first. Our animals get to live their very best lives, eat on a schedule, and spend time with their friends. Our tours and guests get to enjoy the animals, while the animals are enjoying their natural lives and may not always be available. Thanks for the understanding and for loving animals with us.