Mother/Teenager Daughter 6-Day Retreat
With Ruth Barbie
June 25 - 30, 2026
A mother–daughter retreat at Mi Kiva is a chance to connect with your teenage daughter (14-18 years old) while experiencing a new country and culture—without the stress of planning it yourself.
This is a thoughtfully designed five-day experience that blends adventure, rest, and meaningful time together. From a shared river rafting adventure to slower days exploring local markets, cooking together, and visiting a premium chocolate maker, each day is intentionally curated to create space for both new connections and deeper ones. Entrance fees for excursions/tours are included along with transportation to off-site events. Price is per mother/daughter pair!
With over 10 years of living in Costa Rica, we guide you through the places and experiences we genuinely love—offering the feeling of being welcomed into a home, not just visiting a destination.
There’s a natural rhythm to the days: yoga, hikes, time in nature, and shared meals that bring everyone together, balanced with enough space to rest and recharge.
It feels like a vacation—but with the ease of traveling in a small group, the depth of a shared experience, and the comfort of being somewhere that feels like home while still having your own space.
You arrive, settle in, and everything is taken care of—so you can focus on what matters most: being together.
About the Leader
Ruth Barbie
Ruth is the founder and host of Mi Kiva, a private family estate in Costa Rica that has evolved over three decades into a place for meaningful gathering, connection, and renewal. Raised between cultures and now based between Costa Rica and the U.S., she brings a deeply personal understanding of what it means to create […]
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