THE RABBIT ROOM
A Hiding Place: Protection | Purpose | Deliverance
Ever feel overwhelmed by the noise of everyday life? Step away from the chaos. Come to a playful escape where creativity finds its freedom.
A Place for Rest, Reflection, and Renewal
We spend our days surrounded by noise and responsibilities, often starving our souls and suppressing our creativity. Inspired by the idea of a “hiding place,” The Rabbit Room is a sanctuary designed to help you reconnect with what stirs your soul.
Through immersive workshops, storytelling, mindful activities, and moments of quiet reflection, this residential retreat invites you to step away, reflect, and return renewed. Whether you seek rest, personal growth, or fresh inspiration, this is where your creative journey can begin again.
Four Pillars of the Retreat
Rediscover Rest
In the serenity of our retreat space, you will find plenty of time to pause, reflect, and just be. Step into a sanctuary away from your daily pressures.
Restore Creativity
Through hands-on activities, storytelling, and immersive workshops, you will find yourself creating from a place of genuine joy and freedom.
Rebuild Community
The program fosters group connection, deep conversations, and fellowship. Glean from collective wisdom and the joy of creating alongside fellow travelers.
Reframe Your Mind
With guided sessions bridging creative pursuits and emotional health, find the clarity and purpose needed to emerge renewed.
The 3rd Edition: A Three-Day Creativity Retreat
- Dates: November 6–8, 2026 (Starts 12:00 PM Friday, ends after lunch on Sunday)
- Venue: Visthar Campus, Kothanur, Bengaluru
- Commitment: Fully residential — 3 days, 2 nights
- Accommodation: Twin-sharing rooms. All meals are covered.
What to Bring
- Comfortable clothing for indoor and outdoor sessions
- Toiletries and personal essentials
- A mat for outdoor sessions
- A water bottle
- A journal or notebook
- Pack light — everything else is provided!
Our Journey So Far
The Rabbit Room began as an intimate gathering and has steadily grown into a trusted sanctuary for artists, thinkers, and seekers to recharge.
The First Rabbit Room
Our inaugural two-day creativity retreat was held at WINGS Elim, Whitefield, Bengaluru. This weekend laid the foundation for our “hiding place,” establishing a space for pure rest and renewal.
Story-Telling
We expanded into a three-day residential retreat at Visthar, Kothanur. This gathering dove deep into the theme of “Story-Telling,” exploring the narratives that shape our lives through dedicated workshops and hands-on activities.
Why “The Rabbit Room”?
“Not all those who wander are lost.”
— J.R.R. Tolkien
The Rabbit Room was the informal meeting space of the Inklings, a legendary group of writers that included J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis. From late 1933, they met at Lewis’s college rooms at Magdalen to read and discuss unfinished manuscripts, including Tolkien’s early ideas for The Lord of the Rings.
These meetings expanded into informal gatherings at a local Oxford pub, The Eagle and Child, in a private back lounge known as the ‘Rabbit Room’. Named after a metaphor from Lewis’s writing, the room symbolized a retreat from the pressures of life — a sanctuary for inspiration, creativity, and deep conversations that nurtured the creative spirit of its members.
Culture Unravelled
Culture Unravelled (an initiative of Life Focus Society) is dedicated to helping people engage meaningfully with the culture around them. Inspired by a mission to understand the deeper themes in our books, music, films, and online spaces, we believe that culture shapes our perspectives and lives.
Through blogs, videos, workshops, and live events, we explore the messages embedded in our world and encourage thoughtful, intentional responses.
Meet the Facilitators
Our facilitators bring together backgrounds in counselling, the arts, academia, and cultural reflection — united by a shared commitment to creating space for people to think, create, and breathe.
Sr. Stevana Lobo
Counselling Psychologist & Resource Person
Sr. Stevana Lobo is a Counselling Psychologist, PhD Scholar, educator, and resource person associated with the Peyton Institute for Families, Bangalore. She has conducted over 50 workshops on self-awareness, emotional wellbeing, and personal growth. Her sessions, rooted in psychosocial therapy, offer a unique dimension, enabling participants to bridge their creative pursuits with their emotional health.
Geo C Varghese
Storyteller & Content Developer, Culture Unravelled
A storyteller and Content Developer for Culture Unravelled. An ardent cinephile and former Assistant Professor at St. Joseph’s College of Law, Geo curates spaces for meaningful narratives and cultural reflection.
Prathibha Sara Jacob
Writer & Educator
A dreamer, writer, and educator who is on a quest to find out what truly brings her joy. A blogger, Prathibha writes at pratsaraj.wordpress.com every Monday. She buys and reads books purely based on vibes. Sketches and paints occasionally to bring back a sense of play in life.
Krithika
Research Associate, IIM Bengaluru
Krithika is a law graduate from St. Joseph’s College of Law and is currently a Research Associate at IIM – Bengaluru. She has diverse interests ranging from research, theater, and films. She is at her happiest with a book in hand, kids around and friends close by.
Bhaskar Simha LN
Assistant Professor of Political Science
Bhaskar Simha is a food and film enthusiast, currently perfecting his Hyderabadi biryani recipe. He has three years of teaching experience and two years working with youth on grassroots political participation. He works as an Assistant Professor of Political Science at St. Joseph’s College of Law, Bengaluru.
Step into the Room
Step into the Rabbit Room — where new beginnings emerge and creativity blooms. Seats are limited. Register now to claim your place at the 3rd Edition.
For more details, travel assistance, or clarifications, contact Ezekiel: +91 96199 08947