About

What is TGERR?

The Trans and Gender-Expansive Recovery Retreat (TGERR) is a 3-day retreat held in New York City started by and intended for the trans and gender-expansive recovery community. It provides a space for self-reflection, connection, and empowerment via panels, workshops, and fellowship events.

The dates for the 2025 retreat will be announced soon - the retreat will take place between March and April 2025 at the Trinity Lower East Side Lutheran Parish in New York City, USA. 

The 2024 retreat took place on March 8-10, 2024 at the Trinity Lower East Side Lutheran Parish. 

Our theme for 2024 is "Recovery is resistance; resistance is recovery."

How did TGERR begin?

In 2022, a group of trans sober alcoholics recognized the need for a recovery retreat specifically for trans and gender-expansive folks. 

In March 2023, we hosted our first retreat in NYC on Mohican land. 60 participants from across the US attended for a beautiful weekend of community, resilience, and hope. It was clear we needed to make TGERR an annual event.

Who can attend TGERR?

This retreat is open to all transgender and gender-expansive individuals in recovery. 

If you are cisgender, you can support TGERR by making a donation to help us cover our operating expenses.

Can I attend virtually?

Yes! While a lot of the fellowship magic happens in person, we also offer an online option via Zoom. Select the "virtual" attendance option when you register.

Is TGERR an official AA conference?

While our retreat is rooted in 12-step recovery principles and traditions, we embrace multiple modalities of recovery. However you define "recovery," you are welcome to attend.

What's TGERR Committee??

We are a group of folks who help make the retreat possible through service positions focused on programming, accessibility, outreach and more. 

How often does the Committee meet? 

Once a month on the XX Sundays at XXPDT/XXEDT

Can I join the 2025 TGERR Committee?

YES! There are service positions available. 

2023 Committee

A huge thank-you to Madison, Gabe, Esperanza, Larz, Josh, Katie, LB, Erah, Julia, and others who made our very first retreat in 2023 a reality.

2024 Committee

Chair: LB (they/them)
Co-chair: Brennan (he/him)
Secretary: Drew (they/them)
Registration: Tasha (they/them)
Content: Zayn (they/them)
By-laws: S.E. (they/them)
Co-By-laws: Cam (they/he)
Hospitality: Katie (she/her)
Outreach: Matias (they/them)
Accessibility: Rachel (they/themme)
Housing: Andy (he/ze)
Web: Alex (they/them)