Information for Couples
What is Marriage Getaway?
Marriage Getaways are designed to strengthen relationships of couples living with the disability of either a spouse or a child. These events help couples to refresh their relationships, renewing a Christ-centered basis for lasting love and partnership with one another. At Marriage Getaway you and your spouse will experience quality time with one another and rich community with other couples who understand the unique challenges of disability.
Joni and Friends Marriage Getaway offers a safe and accepting environment where you will find fellowship with other couples who are on similar journeys, build lasting memories, and renew your hope in God. This is a unique opportunity for Christ-centered encouragement through biblical teaching, worship, special dinners, activities, plenty of down time, and optional marriage counseling.
Although Joni and Friends does not provide a Personal Care Attendant, our team will assist in connecting you to support resources as needed.
Our team strives to meet the needs of each participant regarding any special accommodations, diets, and other requirements indicated on the application. Applicants may discuss any special requests during the application process.
Application and Pricing
You may apply to the Marriage Getaway of your choice. You may only attend one getaway per year so that we are able to serve as many couples as possible. We recommend attending the getaway closest to your home so you can connect with other couples, volunteers, and churches in your area.
Check out our upcoming Marriage Getaways to choose a getaway and apply online. Once your application has been received, you will get an email with next steps. We recommend applying as early as possible. Applications open on different dates based on when the getaway occurs.
Couples can add a Personal Care Attendant to their application when they apply for the event. Alternatively, the Personal Care Attendant can apply on their own later by providing the couple’s household information on their application.
An additional person can join your application by entering the couple’s household information on their application.
No, couples may only attend one Joni and Friends Marriage Getaway per year. This enables as many couples as possible to experience Marriage Getaway.
The cost of Marriage Getaway varies by location and includes lodging, meals, and program costs. The cost does not include transportation to and from the event. Many families attend Marriage Getaway with the help of their church, friends, family, or other organizations. Joni and Friends offers fundraising resources as well as partial scholarships.
Go to our Joni and Friends Portal by clicking the “Sign-In” button at the top of the page. Once you are approved to attend an event, your fundraising and payment page will be available within the Portal.
Go to our Joni and Friends Portal by clicking the “Sign-In” button at the top of the page. Once you are approved to attend an event, your fundraising and payment page will be available within the Portal. Share this page by copying and pasting this link to an email, text, or your social media platform.
Joni and Friends does not refund payments unless cancellation is caused by an extreme medical situation or if Joni and Friends cancels the event.
