Self-Care Lovers To Connect At This End-Of-Summer Fest

Taking place in Virginia, 2024’s Fully Bloomed Fest will be a warming and welcoming space to nourish yourself alongside like-minded souls.

Created by Jamaican-American author Distinee Gayle, the five-hour “end-of-summer self-care soiree” is all about blooming into “the full version of yourself.” In addition to group wellness activities, there will be giveaways and endless chances to build community with other self-care enthusiasts. Moreover, the gift bags attendees will receive will contain goodies from “top wellness brands.”

What’s Happening At Fully Bloomed Fest 2024?

Fully Bloomed is a mindfulness brand Gayle started in 2019. She’s hosted journaling workshops across the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia area, as well as in Atlanta and Los Angeles. In an April 2024 Instagram post, she said Fully Bloomed Fest was a culmination of her dreams to share mindfulness in a bigger way.

The event’s itinerary notes that the first two hours involve wellness activations and an introductory panel discussion. Following that warm welcome, journaling and breathwork meditations will seek to help “deepen self-awareness and reduce stress.”

After an hour-and-a-half break for lunch and snapping Instagram photos, the festival will return to its relaxing programming. A grounding sound bath and somatic stretching session will close the day.

This year, the event takes place on September 8 from midday to 5 p.m. in Leesburg, Virginia. Tickets are $150 and include a lunch selection of pizza, light bites, and refreshments. The founder said her upcoming festival will also have yoga and many more activities for attendees.

“The space is absolutely beautiful and I know you guys are going to love it. I’ve put my entire heart into planning this event and the time is finally here,” she stated on Instagram.

“It’s official — we’re leaving our mark in more ways than just one. Tickets now available (!!!) link in bio to secure your seat to the self-care event of a lifetime,” she added in the caption of another post.