It provides facilities for retreats, seminars, and educational conferences. He also travels for various speaking engagements, such as seminars and retreats. Ian retreats from domestic life, preferring to write poetry in solitude. It is a tourist destination and a place for spiritual retreats. Once again defeated, he retreats and vows to become stronger. Lee began acting in middle school, doing skits at church retreats. The couple retreats to a private room. The mountain would become one of his favourite retreats for prayer. He retreats deeper into the Cathedral, feeling heartbroken and betrayed. Ravaged by grief and guilt, Victor retreats into the mountains. She retreats and attempts unsuccessfully to abort the self-destruct. As she enters, Kate retreats to the garden, so that she will not be seen. Later, Odd retreats to Stormy's apartment to enjoy uninterrupted time with her. John retreats to the Continental to heal his injuries. The group retreats to the NEB bunker, pursued by "Davids".