THE BLOOMING ALL OVER RETREAT
The Soft Spot:
A sweet surrender to healing
Welcome to the soft part of your healing journey.
Welcome to the soft part of your healing journey. There is a Buddhist concept that describes the liminal space as the soft spot — a place as vulnerable and tender as an open wound. This is where true healing can occur. Here, we create a sanctuary for you to lean into the softness needed to heal your most vulnerable emotional wounds. Through mindfulness practices, compassionate self-reflection, and nurturing community, we will embark on a transformative journey towards deep healing and profound self-discovery. Join us as we surrender to the sweetness of this journey, finding solace and renewal in the embrace of The Soft Spot.
A note from your guide, Danielle
holistic womb worker, Spiritual midwife, postpartum HEALER, ROOT WORKER, teacher.
Close your eyes and let me take you on a journey to a place where your soul finds solace and your heart begins to mend. Imagine yourself in a hidden oasis nestled among the lush greenery of Thailand, a sanctuary inviting you to shed your burdens and simply breathe. In this sacred space, surrounded by majestic mountains the symphony of nature's whispers, you can surrender to the healing embrace of the present moment. As you inhale the warm fragrant breeze, imagine it carrying away the weight of your troubles, leaving only peace and tranquility.
In this haven of healing, you are embraced. Here, you will find sanctuary where you can finally exhale, releasing the weight of the world from your shoulders. As you inhale deeply, the pure, crisp air fills your lungs, cleansing every fiber of your being. It's time to breathe freely again, or perhaps for the first time.
Here, in the embrace of this healing place, time slows down, allowing you to reconnect with the essence of your being. Open your eyes and envision yourself in this sanctuary of serenity. This is where I will meet you It's time to breathe freely, to heal, and to embrace the boundless possibilities that await you - In the liminal space, where all things, including you, are holy.
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September 15 - 20, 2024
6 days, 5 nights
We believe in ease and elegance. The retreats are a portal of luxury where we get to meet ourselves, experience self-reflection, and joy without feeling the urge to tend to anyone else. Instead, you will be waited on hand and foot.
We as black women deserve to exist and heal within beautiful spaces.
In the words of Warsan Shire, "If we're going to heal, let it be glorious."
This is a space where you don't have to worry about the laundry, or what’s for dinner, or the kids, or homework, or that job you want to leave. This is a space where all your needs are met so you can focus on getting into the deep work of meeting yourself again.
Experience state-of-the-art accommodations, first-class service, fresh and nourishing meals, and dynamic sisterhood sessions as you prioritize your healing. So we will do just that. Enjoy spa treatments, the river views from your terrace, and the best sleep you've ever had on plush bedding. Everything about your accommodations are intentionally designed to create a connection with nature's healing energy.
In this space, you can expect to find:
Self-discovery is God-discovery. Journey back into your womb and your heart to explore the depths of your thought-patterns and core beliefs as you are held safely in the wisdom of the Riviera Maya. The possibilities for what you’ll look like on the other side of your growth are endless. As my teacher, Aadil Palkhivala, once asked, “What are you willing to do or give up so you could become who you could become?”
Discovery
Stillness
Take a dip in one of the infinity pools, meditate near the river, gaze at the moon peering over the lush green jungle, order room service or completely unwind with medicine practices and ritual. Whatever you choose, we are creating space designed for stillness, reflection, and divine restoration. Hear the whispers of your soul with intentionally carved out time to quiet down, listen in, and breathe. Reconnect here.
Harmony
Balance is a myth. Expecting a perfectly equal outpouring from and to every area of your life is neither sustainable or realistic. Instead, harmony allows us the grace to move ease-fully in and out of the spaces that require our priority in each moment. Choose for yourself a truly imaginative, authentic and meaningful wellness experience so you may continue to heal, unfold to the Truest of yourself, and learn to tools for bringing more harmony into all areas of your life.
Airport Transfers – Shuttle service to and from the resort and Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
Accommodations – Single occupancy in private, state-of-the-art rooms with stunning nature views
Meals, Drinks, Snacks – Holistic nourishing meals, excluding alcoholic beverages
Resort Gratuities – All tips and gratuities for included services have already been covered
Programming – All sessions are curated and highly tailored to those in attendance
Surprise Excursion – The excursion itself and everything needed for your success
Ceremony and Ritual – Soulful sister circles to begin and complete the experience
Roundtrip Airfare – You must book your own flight to/from Chiang Mai International (CNX) Airport
Travel Insurance – Required. Please send your proof of insurance prior to trip departure
COVID-19 Testing – Negative rest results for COVID-19 are required within 3 days of the retreat beginning
Add-ons – Items of personal nature/souvenirs, additional spa services, and alcoholic beverages are not included
All participants in the retreat must complete an application and a chemistry call with Danielle Lyles Barton. This is to ensure that we are sharing space with like-hearted women who are committed to the emotional safety of the collective. If you receive acceptance into the retreat, you will be given a private, unique link to secure your space. At that time, you will have the option to pay in full or make a deposit of $333. The installment option is to make payment more accessible for you; You will have the option to make payment sooner, if you'd like, or in smaller increments in between.
Pay in Full:
$4000
Pay in Installments:
Deposit of $333.33
+ 12 monthly payments of $333.33
You may cancel your participation in The Blooming All Over Retreat at any time, but please be aware of the following cancellation policy:
It is an extraordinary commitment to bring this immersive experience to our guests and, therefore all payments are non-refundable. This includes registration fees, late fees, full payments and installment payments. Unforeseen situations may present themselves to our guests and for that reason, travel insurance is required.
If the retreat must be cancelled in its entirety for any reason, all guests will be notified immediately and given instructions for a refund.
We require proof of a negative Covid test taken within 3 days of arrival. This is to ensure the safety and peace of mind of everyone in attendance.
Especially given these times, troubles and/or change can happen to anyone, including you, and they often occur when you least anticipate them, forcing you to cancel or interrupt your trip, lose your investment, and incur unplanned expenses. We now require you to purchase travel insurance to cover unexpected events such as loss of income, medical emergencies for you or someone dear to you before and during the trip, a death in the family, natural disasters, and other unforeseen events. In fairness to our passengers who purchase travel insurance, we strictly abide by the Transfer, Cancellation, and Refund Policy contained herein regardless of personal circumstances or circumstances beyond your control that prevent or delay your participation. Travel insurance may be purchased from a national insurer. Some airlines offer travel insurance, but please be aware that such insurance rarely covers more than just the air fare. We suggest that you seriously consider purchasing from a direct travel insurance carrier, which usually covers the entire investment.
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.
