Joe & Joyce Hottenstein

Joe & Joyce were born and raised in conservative churches in Lancaster County. They first heard of Mennonite Your Way when they were looking for ways to travel with their 3 young children, on their budget, and meet local people. They also hosted others in their home, which helped create a passion in Joe & Joyce as well as all their children, to know and appreciate other people from all cultures and backgrounds. Joe is an Artist and Photographer, and after recovering from a serious accident in 1983, he has been self-employed as the PA Senate Photographer, and restores antique motorcycles for collectors around the USA. Joyce has a degree in Travel & Tourism and has owned Travel Visions since 1990; specializing in small groups to Europe. Joe works with the Men's Motorsports Ministry and volunteers at their church, and Joyce worked with the Youth Group for 18 years, and also volunteers wherever needed at church. They became "parents" to several teens who needed a home, and are still part of their family. Four summers were spent in Czech helping the local Czech church with an outreach to their youth through English Camps. When not traveling, Joe spends most of his time working on unusual motorcycle projects for his collection of old and rare motorcycles. Joyce enjoys cooking, gardening and sewing. Together, they enjoy hiking and spending time with their children, grandchildren and "adopted" families. After taking time off to care for parents until their passing, Joe & Joyce are again looking forward to helping others see new places and meeting new people.