Retreat (noun)

1. An act of withdrawing, especially from what is difficult, dangerous, or unpleasant.
2. A place of privacy or safety.
3. A period of time for rest and recovery.

Origin:

Middle english retreate, from old french retraite, from feminine past participle of retirer to withdraw, from latin retrahere.

Examples:

1. We need a retreat from the stress of daily life.
2. The cabin in the woods was a peaceful retreat for him.
3. The company offered a retreat for employees to recharge their batteries.
4. The soldiers made a fighting retreat.
5. The team held a retreat to discuss strategy.