Information for Couples
What is Marriage Getaway?
Marriage Getaways are designed to serve couples affected by the disability of a spouse or child. Couples will enjoy time with other couples affected by disability who understand the unique challenges they face. These memorable events offer encouragement and fellowship through biblical teaching, worship, dinners, activities, and optional marriage counseling.
Joni and Friends Marriage Getaway offers a safe and accepting environment where you will find fellowship with other couples who face similar challenges, build lasting memories, and renew your hope in God. Couples will enjoy small group discussions, relaxing activities, and practical seminars that address marriage, family life, and living with a disability. During free time, there will be a variety of fun, accessible activities to enjoy as a couple that may include entertainment or date night!
Marriage Getaways are typically 2-3 days although length varies by location.
No, volunteers do not provide personal or medical care. If your family requires such care, it may be necessary to arrange for a Personal Care Attendant to attend Marriage Getaway with you. Your family’s Personal Care Attendant will need to fill out their own application.
Although Joni and Friends does not provide a Personal Care Attendant, our team will assist in connecting families to support resources.
Our team strives to meet the needs of each family regarding any special accommodations, diets, and other requirements indicated on the application. Applicants may discuss any special requests during the approval process.
Application and Pricing
You may apply to the Marriage Getaway of your choice. You may only attend one getaway per year so that Joni and Friends can serve as many families as possible. Joni and Friends recommends attending the getaway closest to your home to build friendships with other families, volunteers, and churches nearby.
Visit the Upcoming Retreats page to choose a retreat and apply online. Once your application has been received, you will receive an email with the next steps. We recommend applying as early as possible once applications are made available.
Families 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 name of the family they are attending with.
Yes, there is an option for additional applicants to join your family or group application. The additional applicant will need to apply as a new applicant or login with their existing account. The new applicant should not be added via the primary family member’s account. To get started, access your Retreats & Getaway event page.
No. Families may only attend one Joni and Friends Marriage Getaway per year. This enables as many families as possible to experience Marriage Getaway.
The cost of Marriage Getaway varies by each location and includes all lodging accommodations, 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.
Payments can be made through your Joni and Friends account. Click the “Sign-In” button at the top of the website and select the name of your event on your homepage. Then click “Make a Payment” on this page and submit your payment information.
They can search for your fundraising page under our Sponsor a Participant page under our Support Us drop-down on our website. This search box will take them to your fundraising page when they can click “Donate Now” to give.
Joni and Friends does not refund payments unless cancellation is caused by an extreme medical situation or if Joni and Friends cancels the event.
