THE BLOOMING ALL OVER RETREAT
Claiming a Re:naissance Within -
Naming ourselves free
Welcome to your renaissance.
Welcome to your renaissance. In the language of the heart, renaissance means rebirth. In the context of this work, it is a rebirth, a return to self, a reunion with self, a reimagining of self, a reclamation, and a release. All at the same time.
It is you, choosing wholeheartedly and authentically, what and who you are stepping into. It is you having complete agency and aliveness in your life.
In short, it is liberation. And freedom for you may look different from what freedom is for me. That’s the point. It is about you naming and claiming what’s true for you. And living in full accordance with that.
As you set
free, you will
become
The good girl is the one who people pleases. She seeks external validation and has trouble making decisions for herself. She outsources her intuition to the thoughts of her friends, family, and the internet. She chooses politeness and keeping the peace over her own peace.
the good girl
free
There is a cost to getting
the good girl
And there is a cost to keeping
free
There are very real, life long debts that you continue to pay when you do not step into a more liberated expression of womanhood. Retiring the good girl is for you and for her. She is tired, too because she is working overtime in the name of “protecting you”.
But there is no real protection in bondage, Sis.
You have a choice to make.
EITHER WAY,
The burden of
Decision making is paralyzing when we're afraid of making a mistake. So what happens? We start to outsource intuition for input from everyone around us – the inherent thought behind that is, “They know better than I do.” We become afraid of not getting the “perfect outcome” for fear of disappointing other people and possibly threatening the sense of belonging in those familiar spaces. Perfectionism is an illusion that becomes a reality of performance. Overtime, the toll is the erosion of self-worth.
The struggle for
This cost manifests as a chipping away of your inner sanctuary, leaving you vulnerable to emotional exhaustion and mistreatment. This shows up on the job, in friendships, in family dynamics, and romantic relationships. It really just starts to leak out everywhere. But here's the thing, that leak keeps the water bill high.
The perpetual
You bend and break to meet the rigid needs of others. Overtime, you silence your voice and suppress your desires, dreams, and needs just to fit neatly into the mold society (or family or whoever) has cast for you. The cost is a profound disconnection from your inner voice and your truest desires, leaving you in a life that doesn't align with your soul. In the breakdown of your self-identity, you become a mere reflection of others' expectations.
perfection
YOU HAve been taught to chase perfection relentlessly, to live up to unrealistic standards
boundaries
How often have you prioritized other peoples comfort over your own, sacrificing your wellbeing to avoid conflict or disappointment?
Society has placed expectations on you without ever asking for your input.
people-pleasing
During our time together on retreat, and over the next year, you will finally have spaciousness to answer this for yourself.
Where does the world stop,
and where do you actually begin?
SEE HOW EASILY THE LINES GET BLURRED?
A SPACE JUST FOR YOU
I see you, Sis. I created this for you.
This is for you, if —
You are ready ready for a deepening.
You want to belong to yourself and know that choosing yourself is a necessary next step.
You have an inner knowing that there is more.
You have been praying for a space quiet and safe enough to receive greater.
You are inviting expansion into you heart, and therefore your entire life.
You are reimagining yourself, and your life. You are ready for the internal shift.
You are ready to come home to a place where you can boldly say, “I am who I say I am."
You are a spiritual woman, a praying woman.
You are moving towards liberation.
You daydream of a place where you can just be, existing and belonging exactly as you are.
You are ready to birth yourself anew, and name yourself free.
Come, unfold. Meet yourself again, and laugh loudly. Skip around, and dance, and sing. This space is an invitation for you to swim in your overflow. Destiny is calling, boo. She wants you to choose the most full and free expression of yourSelf. She remembers. Come move and walk with grace, as you design a life centering harmony and joy and wellness. A life centering you. A life of your own. This space will call you to release the inner good girl and remember how to live as a super grown and free woman. Come, walk with your feet to the earth, ten toes down in your reclamation of self and liberation. The medicine is in you — and this space, this retreat, will call it out of you.
THIS IS AN INVITATION
Liberation is an unending experience.
COLE ARTHUR RILEY
The Inspiration
HIPPOLYTA
FREEMAN
BEYONCE' GISELLE KNOWLES CARTER
RACHEL
CARGLE
THE BIRTHING
WOMEN
It's the Black women.
It's always been us.
It's all for us.
It's the Black women.
It's always been us.
It's all for us.
Yes, like many of us, I too have been inspired by Queen Bey and the concert of the year. As I stood in that stadium and sang and danced my heart out to every song, I was affirming myself. Affirming the woman in me who is emerging. The one who's always been there, but I didn't necessarily have the language or the courage to meet her fully. The woman who has been calling to me, saying, “I'm ready.”
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I’ve thought a lot about Hippolyta Freeman in episode 7 of Lovecraft Country and her journey of becoming more of herself – her journey of becoming whatever she named herself to be. As a writer and lover of words, I was deeply inspired by this language. I knew that I, too, could become whatever I named myself to be. I have done it many times before. My life and answered prayers are evidence of that.
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I'm inspired by Rachel's gumption to dream up something that didn't yet exist for her life – and by how she lives in that once dream, now reality. Her book, "A Renaissance of Our Own" is about choosing the Self that may not have made herself known yet – but choosing her right now, without knowing much or even anything at all about her. It's about claiming the part of ourselves that we know is there, but perhaps haven't met yet.
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I think of my postpartum clients. There's (re)birth, and then there is postpartum. As a result of the (re)birth, the change is so monumental and so ongoing, that there is no return to who she was before. And because the body is so soft and squishy after birth, a skilled postpartum practitioner or understands the opportunity for the body to be put back together in a better position than even before the birth. This is what a re:naissance within offers to us all – A place where you can be reshaped.
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When you join the retreat before 11:59pm ET on November 27, you’ll get to join a private, smaller group coaching session with me! This will be a personalized mastermind, hot seat style! Dive deep into the core of your journey before even setting foot in Bali! This serves as a powerful prelude to the retreat, offering valuable insights, breakthrough moments, and a roadmap for the transformation that awaits you.
This is only available to those who say YES quickly, so sign up early!
Start The Work now! Begin 2024 with a self-guided 6-week course packed with modules for you to reflect and prepare for the inevitable rebirth. The teachings are practical, thorough, and presented in bite-size pieces for you to easily chew on and digest throughout the week. The self-study and companion guides are designed for you to make the practices and the work sustainable. Inside the course, I will also leave you well-equipped with additional resources for continued learning beyond our six weeks together.
My retreats sell out, and they sell out quickly. Because of the location, this retreat will sell out even faster.
There are only 18 spots, and some of them have already been claimed at the time of me writing this.
I can not add any more spots because there are only so many rooms available in the villa.
The added benefit of being on the waitlist is that you get an early chance to secure your spot before the general public! Use it wisely!
A love letter from your guide, Danielle
holistic womb worker, Spiritual midwife, postpartum HEALER, ROOT WORKER, teacher.
Close your eyes and receive a breath. Picture yourself in a haven of peace, surrounded by the lush embrace of Bali's rice paddy landscapes. Feel the gentle caress of the breeze on your skin as you enter a space crafted just for you — a sanctuary where the air sings a melody of your liberation. Go ahead, let go of the constraints that have tethered you to the 'good girl,' and step into a world where you become the architect of your own guidelines, the weaver of your own story.
Imagine a place where authenticity blooms effortlessly, and the echoes of self-discovery ripple through the vibrant tapestry of your being. Here, Bali invites you to exhale, surrender, and breathe in the sweet nectar of the most unbound version of you. This is what I'm creating for you, Beloved. This is what I'm inviting you to.
Here, in the embrace of this healing place, time slows down, allowing you to reconnect with what's really true for you. Open your eyes and envision yourself in this sanctuary of serenity. This is where I will meet you — In the rebirth portal, where all things, including you, are holy.
Sisterhood to me has always been presented sort of in the religious context, and I was always seeking for something beyond that. I wanted to seek something that would connect us as humanity. And I believe that was entirely achieved here in a way that’s completely shifted my own desire to be much more intentional and deliberate about bringing myself into spaces like this. I remember clearly in the moment where I was just looking around the room and seeing all these beautiful faces, but also feeling their energy, and just not wanting to leave because I knew that I was safe here. I knew that I was loved here, and I knew that we could all share what we were experiencing and be present with that person fully. And that’s not an experience that we get too often anymore, so that’s something that I’ll hold onto and carry on after the retreat. And I truly truly believe in the mission of sisterhood transforming how humanity interacts with one another, and I believe that women will be leading that charge. I’m in the presence of brilliant, knowledgeable, wise women, and I hope that I will continue to have opportunities to be in a space like this.
What I’ve experienced in the past three days is an immense and profound gratitude towards the ability to connect with other women in this space like this.
— Shafaq Choudry, Chicago, Illinois
The retreat gave me the space to listen to what the universe has been telling me all along. The retreat gave me the space to continue to heal and the tools to do that work. Blooming All Over was exactly what I needed, to reconnect with myself.
The Blooming All Over retreat helped me to rediscover my soul work.
— Maya Robertson, Dallas, Texas
that if you seek it, you will find community, and you find the support that you need to create the life that you want to. [These were] beautiful experiences. I loved doing the yoga. I felt like I released a lot of pain that I’ve been experiencing. I felt that I was tackling different experiences in my life: loneliness, depression, anxiety. This group of women is amazing. I think that if you’re looking for community, if you’re looking to transform your life to not seek certain experiences but be able to manifest them for yourself, I think this retreat is perfect for you.
What I got from this retreat is confirmation that I’m on the right path spiritually and that there is power in manifesting your goals and your dreams from the womb as a woman;
— Gabrielle Arrington, Washington, DC
It almost just reminds you just being a kid...how easy forming those relationships were, how necessary they are to the core, our core, and our inside. So I’m just so grateful for everything that facilitated this experience, for everyone that joined in, opened themselves to me, and made it so that I could open myself to others.
I think a really amazing thing about this retreat was it felt like a giant sleepover, just the way we were all able to come together, share stories, laugh, cry, and be so open with each other in four days is amazing.
— Akudo Mez, Elk Grove, California
From the first time she called me after I submitted my retreat application, I knew this was where I was supposed to be. Throughout the entire process, Danielle has been warm & welcoming. Yet, challenging me to grow more than ever before. Blooming All Over gave me the strength & courage I needed to fully step into my soul’s work. I am grateful for the healing that took place. I am forever grateful for my sunflower sisters.
My experience with Danielle was truly remarkable.
— Moriah Smalls, Baltimore, Maryland
I could feel her sincere dedication to my well-being, as not only a newly gained friend, but also, as a sister. She has an incredibly unique ability to pour from her own wisdom. She has a beautiful and intuitive ability to teach and connect with women, and she does so by vulnerably and authentically sharing from her own narrative of healing. I felt inspired by her, led by her, and loved by her. I am forever grateful for the rituals she gifted us sisters with in Bali. I have been to several immersive experiences before I met Danielle in Bali, and not one of those experiences or interactions with the facilitators of these events has reached out to me afterward. My experience with Danielle has been incredibly different. She is a woman of intention, and I feel her support as she continues to pour out unconditional love and support beyond Bali, not only for me, but for other sisters, too. She and I have healing checks and updates for each other, every once in a while! By this intentional sisterhood she has continued and these relationships she still nurtures outside of the retreat, I know that helping women to heal is not only her passion; it is her sacred Work.
My experience with Danielle was powerful.
— Bethany Cherry, Salt Lake City, Utah
I learned so much about myself while in Bali and Danielle held space for me to peel back the layers and continue the healing process. Under Danielle's guidance, I engaged in womb healing, forgiveness (of self and others), and deepened my yoga practice beyond the mat. Danielle dropped so many gems and I left Bali knowing that I have the power to heal myself. Danielle is amazing in the way that she is open and vulnerable with her journey, while holding space for others to share their experiences. After Bali, I knew my life would never be the same. I couldn't remain tight and closed, it was time for me to bloom.
My experience with Danielle was truly inspiring.
— Ife Hampton, New Orleans, Louisiana
It was the first moment I took a trip for me, the first time I decided spending a week focusing on my growth was worth it and the first time being 100% real and transparent 100% of the time I was in Bali. It was terrifying to step into the group not knowing the exact plan or who would be attending, not to mention trusting that I would be "enough", but it was also so freeing to laugh, smile, dance, cry and grow with all of the women in the group. Being able to see our varied experiences, but our shared love and desire to grow, created a unique opportunity to find the core of who I am and allow her more space to share with the "real world". There is a lot of growth still needed, but it's also incredible to walk away from this experience knowing that I am enough. That I am unconditionally loved and supported. That even if I never change from this point forward, I am still worthy of love and acceptance and a joyful life. And that in and of itself is a priceless gift to carry forward into my future.
Blooming in Bali felt life-changing.
— Christina Weiberg, Ann Arbor, Michigan
From my first conversation with Danielle she has continuously amplified the parts of me that are rooted in love and challenged the parts of me that have roots in fear. I was blessed to be able to attend the Sow the Seeds Retreats in both Chicago and Bali. When I first met Danielle I was a 22 and learning to navigate my post graduate life. Danielle was one of my first examples of a young Black spiritually grounded woman, seeing her, and taking in her story and knowledge allowed me to see my own potential in ways I never had before. My time spent with Danielle encouraged me to start and to build on my journey as a meditation coach. Inside and outside of the retreat context, Danielle has been a faithful source of inspiration, a source of sisterhood, and a source of unconditional love and for that I’m forever grateful. Danielle introduced me to spiritual and emotional tools that have significantly increased my wellness and ability to show up as the best fullest version of myself. Some examples of these tools are forgiveness techniques, self compassion techniques, and future gratitude exercises. I fully recommend working with Danielle whether it be on purpose or trauma, the compassion and drive that she will ignite is priceless.
My experience working with Danielle Lyles Barton has been one of literal empowerment.
— Jasmin Weaver, Chicago, Illinois, 3x Retreat Attendee
I loved the blackness. It was a trip that was in alignment with God because it was so love filled. The experience was really immersive. You are literally getting four days to do this healing work in an actionable state. Blooming all over means to me, shedding the old layer in order to exhibit this new beauty. The work also includes luxury and a self care regimen to nurture what you’ve unnerved. I developed a greater sense of softness for myself & I learned so much from the other girls. Danielle does her due diligence and is able to help guide you because of her preparedness.
My experience with Danielle’s Blooming All Over retreat was phenomenal.
— Miriam Neal, Los Angeles, California
It is me healing and revealing the unique spark of Divinity that I alone carry. As a result of the retreat, I feel like I've just started blooming...authentically. I have always been a gifted performer, putting on the masks I perceive others wanted me to wear. But at the retreat, I started to bloom to myself, authentically, for the first time in my adult life. It's incredible.
