Our story
Bunny Haven Cafe began with a love for creating comforting spaces - the kind of places that instantly make you feel calmer the moment you walk in.
What started as a simple dream slowly grew into the vision for something truly special: a boutique bunny café experience designed to feel peaceful, cozy, and genuinely memorable.
We wanted to create more than just a place to see rabbits.
We imagined a space where people could slow down, unplug from the stress of everyday life, and experience small moments of joy through gentle animal interaction, warm atmosphere, and thoughtful design.
Every detail of Bunny Haven Cafe has been intentionally chosen to create that feeling — from the soft neutral interiors and calming lounge spaces to the carefully structured bunny experiences centered around comfort and wellbeing for both guests and rabbits.
Our hope is that Bunny Haven Cafe becomes a place people return to not only for the bunnies, but for the feeling the space gives them:
comfortable, peaceful, and a little magical.
Whether you’re visiting for a cozy session, celebrating something special, or simply stopping by for a quiet escape with a drink and snack, we’re so excited to welcome you into the world we’ve been dreaming of creating.
Our Values
Bunny Wellbeing First
The comfort, safety, and wellbeing of our rabbits guide every decision we make. We believe animal interactions should always be calm, ethical, and respectful.
Comfort & Calm
We designed Bunny Haven Cafe to feel like an escape from everyday stress- warm lighting, soft spaces, cozy details, and peaceful experiences that help people slow down and unwind.
Thoughtful Experiences
From our session design to our drinks, décor, events, and customer interactions, every detail is intentionally chosen to create meaningful and memorable moments.
Kindness & Respect
We believe in creating a welcoming environment where both people and animals are treated with patience, gentleness, and care.
Quality Over Chaos
We value intimate, well-managed experiences over overcrowded environments. Our goal is to maintain a boutique atmosphere that feels elevated, relaxing, and enjoyable for everyone.
Community & Connection
Bunny Haven Cafe is meant to be more than a destination - we hope it becomes a place where people gather, celebrate, recharge, and create happy memories together.
Meet the Team
CEO/Founder
As a mom, lifelong animal lover, and seasoned corporate executive, Christine created Bunny Haven Cafe with the hope of building something truly meaningful for both people and animals.
For years, animals have been a source of comfort, joy, and calm in her life. She dreamed of creating a welcoming space where others could experience that same feeling- whether spending quality time with family, catching up with friends, celebrating a special occasion, or simply stepping away from the stress and busyness of everyday life.
The vision for Bunny Haven Cafe grew even stronger after learning about the widespread issues surrounding rabbit abandonment, neglect, and misunderstanding. Despite being one of the most commonly surrendered pets, rabbits are often overlooked and misunderstood. Christine saw an opportunity to create a unique experience that not only brings people together but also helps educate the community, support rescue efforts, and shine a light on these incredible animals.
Drawing on more than a decade of executive leadership experience, including serving as a Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Compliance Officer for nationally recognized organizations, Christine combined her expertise in operations, strategy, and organizational leadership with her passion for animal welfare to bring Bunny Haven Cafe to life. She believes that creating a lasting mission requires both heart and thoughtful planning. Through Bunny Haven Cafe, she hopes to inspire compassion, encourage responsible pet ownership, and provide a safe, enriching environment where rescue rabbits can help create meaningful connections with visitors of all ages.
Christine's goal has always been to create something deeply personal and close to her heart- a place built around comfort, connection, education, and compassion, where every bunny has a story and every guest leaves with a smile.
Christine Hordeman
Director of Operations
Jess Marziliano brings a rare blend of corporate leadership, rescue‑world dedication, and heart‑forward vision to Bunny Haven Cafe. After spending her professional career running billion‑dollar businesses and leading retail teams across the U.S. and Europe, Jess felt a pull she could no longer ignore - a desire to step out of the corporate race and devote her life to the animals who have always been her true passion.
Today, Jess serves as the Director of Kind Heart Rescue, a domestic rabbit rescue in Central New Jersey, where she oversees the care, rehabilitation, and placement of rabbits in need. She also spends her time supporting the Low Cost Spay & Neuter Clinic at the Jersey Shore Animal Center, working hands‑on to improve the lives of dogs, cats and rabbits throughout the area.
In 2025, Jess was honored with the Unsung Hero Award from the American Veterinary Medical Association - a recognition of her tireless advocacy, compassion, and behind‑the‑scenes impact on animal welfare.
Now, as Director of Operations at Bunny Haven Cafe, Jess is thrilled to bring her experience, her heart, and her mission together under one roof. She is committed to creating a space where rescued rabbits have a soft place to land, where guests can enjoy meaningful, consent‑based interactions, and where education and empathy are woven into every visit.
For Jess, Bunny Haven Cafe isn’t just a business - it’s the culmination of a lifelong calling to make the world gentler for animals and the people who love them.