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Retreat
Retreat or re-treat may refer to: Common uses * Retreat (bugle call), a military signal for the end of day, known as "Sunset" in some countries * Retreat (military), a withdrawal of military forces * Retreat (spiritual), a time taken to reflect or meditate * Retreat (social), group co-travel experience such as remote work business employees meeting or working vacation with friends *Retreat (survivalism) In the survivalist subculture or movement, a retreat is a place of refuge. Sometimes their retreats are called a bug-out location (BOL), a bunker, or a bolt hole. Survivalist retreats are intended to be self-sufficient and easily defended. Gener ..., a place of refuge for survivalists Film and television * ''Retreat'' (2011 film), a film starring Cillian Murphy, Jamie Bell, and Thandiwe Newton * Retreat (upcoming film), an upcoming British thriller film * ''Retreat'' (2013 film), a short film featuring Sophie Stone * ''Retreat'', the working title of '' A Murder at the End o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Retreat (bugle Call)
Retreat or re-treat may refer to: Common uses * Retreat (bugle call), a military signal for the end of day, known as "Sunset" in some countries *Retreat (military), a withdrawal of military forces * Retreat (spiritual), a time taken to reflect or meditate * Retreat (social), group co-travel experience such as remote work business employees meeting or working vacation with friends *Retreat (survivalism), a place of refuge for survivalists Film and television * ''Retreat'' (2011 film), a film starring Cillian Murphy, Jamie Bell, and Thandiwe Newton * Retreat (upcoming film), an upcoming British thriller film * ''Retreat'' (2013 film), a short film featuring Sophie Stone * ''Retreat'', the working title of '' A Murder at the End of the World'', a 2023 American murder-mystery miniseries Music * " Retreat (Cries My Heart)", a 1952 song written by Nancy Farnsworth, Tommy Furtado, and Anita Boyer * ''Retreat'', a 2009 album by Vessels * "Retreat", a 2003 song by Hell Is for Heroes fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Retreat, Tasmania
Retreat is a rural locality in the local government areas (LGA) of Launceston and George Town in the Launceston LGA region of Tasmania Tasmania (; palawa kani: ''Lutruwita'') is an island States and territories of Australia, state of Australia. It is located to the south of the Mainland Australia, Australian mainland, and is separated from it by the Bass Strait. The sta .... The locality is about east of the town of George Town. The 2016 census recorded a population of 18 for the state suburb of Retreat. History Retreat was gazetted as a locality in 1964. The name was in use by 1915 but there is no record of its origin. Geography The boundaries consist primarily of survey lines. Road infrastructure Route C819 (Hextalls Road / Yondover Road / Retreat Road) passes through from south-east to north. References Towns in Tasmania Localities of City of Launceston Localities of George Town Council {{Tasmania-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Retreat (Buffy The Vampire Slayer)
"Retreat" is the sixth story arc of the ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight'' series of comic books, based upon the television series of the same name, and is written by television screenwriter Jane Espenson. The story returns the action to the central plot of vampire Slayer Buffy Summers and her friends in the fight against the masked person Twilight, alongside his followers Amy Madison and Warren Mears. This story arc features the character of Oz, a werewolf who is Buffy's schoolfriend and Willow Rosenberg's ex-boyfriend, who last appeared canonically in the television series' fourth season. Plot Part I (Issue #26) The arc picks up following from the story of "Predators and Prey", with Slayers on the run in the new pro-vampire society. The issue begins with Willow transporting Buffy to their new base, using heavy amounts of magic; a glamour makes the base invisible, and makes Buffy and Willow appear like a fish and a seagull, while layers of magical force fields and pro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Retreat (1801 Ship)
''Retreat'' was launched in 1801 and briefly sailed as a West Indiaman between London and Jamaica. She then made five voyages for the British East India Company (EIC) as an "extra ship", that is, under charter. She was broken up in 1814. Career West Indiaman (1801–1805) ''Retreat'' appeared in ''Lloyd's Register'' for 1801 with J. Alidish, master, Wigram, owner, and trade: London transport. On 7 February 1802 ''Retreat'', Shaw, master, ran into the barge ''Hope'' on the River Thames, sinking the barge. ''Retreat'' was on her way to Jamaica. Seven days later, ''Retreat'' had to put into Plymouth as she was leaking. ''Lloyd's Register'' for 1805 shows her master as J. Shaw, and her trade as London—Jamaica. On 9 January 1804 the EIC engaged ''Retreat'' for one voyage at £29 15 s per ton. Prior to engaging ''Retreat'', the EIC had Perry measure and examine her. EIC voyage #1 (1805–1806) Captain William Hay acquired a letter of marque on 9 April 1805. He sailed from Port ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Retreat, Wisconsin
Retreat, Wisconsin is an unincorporated community in Vernon County, Wisconsin in the town of Sterling. Notable people * Francis A. Wallar, Medal of Honor The Medal of Honor (MOH) is the United States Armed Forces' highest Awards and decorations of the United States Armed Forces, military decoration and is awarded to recognize American United States Army, soldiers, United States Navy, sailors, Un ... Notes External linksRetreat, Wisconsin and the Battle of Bad Axe Unincorporated communities in Wisconsin Unincorporated communities in Vernon County, Wisconsin {{VernonCountyWI-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Retreat, Texas
Retreat is a town in Navarro County, Texas, United States. The population was 410 at the 2020 census. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which, are land and (0.40%) is covered by water. History Retreat is located on Farm to Market Road 709, just south of Corsicana in south central Navarro County. The site was settled in the 1840s and originally known as Beeman's School House. For many years, the log school building, which was also used as a church, was the only church or school in the area. As a result of shifting population, the building was moved more than once. When someone consequently suggested calling the settlement Retreat, the name stuck. A public school was in operation by 1900, and in 1906, it had an enrollment of 50. In the mid-1930s, Retreat had a store, a gin, a cemetery, and a number of houses. After World War II, the store closed, but the population in recent years has increased because of the community' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Retreat, New Jersey
Retreat is an unincorporated community and former hamlet located within Southampton Township in Burlington County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The area consists of some residential houses grouped together along Big Hill Road and Retreat Road. A large cranberry bog exists to the southeast of the community while Leisuretowne retirement community is located southwest of here. Most of the remaining area consists of forestland. The community was originally named New Retreat during the American Revolutionary War by a Continental Army The Continental Army was the army of the United Colonies representing the Thirteen Colonies and later the United States during the American Revolutionary War. It was formed on June 14, 1775, by a resolution passed by the Second Continental Co ... soldier who used the site for a cannonball manufacturing. The site was concealed from the British army who at the time was occupying present-day Mount Holly. Retreat was later home to cotton mills ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Retreat (Port Tobacco, Maryland)
Retreat is a historic home located at Port Tobacco, Charles County, Maryland, United States. It is a one-story, clapboard-sheathed, frame house with a double chimney. The principal part of the house was built about 1770. Also located on the property is a frame, pyramid-roofed meathouse, dating from the early 19th century, and moved here from another historic property in the county known as "Brentland" in 1953. The home, approached by a private gravel road, is surrounded by cultivated fields, meadows, and woodland, preserving its original agricultural and rural setting. The house is one of the earliest known examples of the side-passage, two-room dwelling in Charles County. It is associated with Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer and Daniel Jenifer. Retreat was listed on the National Register of Historic Places The National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) is the Federal government of the United States, United States federal government's official United States National Register ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Retreat, Louisiana
Retreat is an unincorporated community in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, United States. History A post office A post office is a public facility and a retailer that provides mail services, such as accepting letter (message), letters and parcel (package), parcels, providing post office boxes, and selling postage stamps, packaging, and stationery. Post o ... called Retreat was established in 1940, and remained in operation until 1966. The community was so named on account of its idyllic setting. Variant names were "Retreat Plantation" and "Soldiers Retreat". References Unincorporated communities in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana Unincorporated communities in Louisiana {{Louisiana-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Retreat, Indiana
Retreat is an unincorporated community in Vernon Township, Jackson County, Indiana Indiana ( ) is a U.S. state, state in the Midwestern United States, Midwestern region of the United States. It borders Lake Michigan to the northwest, Michigan to the north and northeast, Ohio to the east, the Ohio River and Kentucky to the s .... History Retreat first grew around a sawmill which was built there in about 1850. References Unincorporated communities in Jackson County, Indiana Unincorporated communities in Indiana {{JacksonCountyIN-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Retreat Railway Station
Retreat railway station is a Metrorail station in Retreat, a suburb of Cape Town. It is a stop on the Southern Line and serves as the terminus of the Cape Flats Line. The station is located next to a terminus of Golden Arrow Bus Services and a large minibus taxi rank, forming a major transport interchange for the South Peninsula region. The station building is on the western side of the line, attached to Platform 1. Platforms 2 and 3 are on an island An island or isle is a piece of land, distinct from a continent, completely surrounded by water. There are continental islands, which were formed by being split from a continent by plate tectonics, and oceanic islands, which have never been .... The platforms are connected by two pedestrian bridges. In normal operation, Platform 1 is used for northbound trains (travelling towards Cape Town), and Platform 2 is used for southbound trains. Notable places nearby * Blue Route Mall * Retreat Central Recreational Area Rail ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Retreat, Cape Town
Retreat is a suburb in Cape Town, South Africa. Geography Retreat is bordered by Steenberg and Lavender Hill to the south, Tokai, Bergvliet and Kirstenhof to the West and Heathfield to the north. Retreat railway station is on the main line from Cape Town to Simon's Town. Main Road (which runs from Central Cape Town through to Simon's Town Simon's Town (), sometimes spelled Simonstown, is a town in the Western Cape, South Africa and is home to Naval Base Simon's Town, the South African Navy's largest base. It is located on the shores of Simon's Bay in False Bay, on the eastern s ...) runs along the west of Retreat. History The suburb of Retreat in Cape Town was so named because the Dutch retreated to that area when they were losing the Battle of Muizenberg. The Dutch landed there after the Retreat and declared the area to be 'Terugtrekking van de nederlandse 1795' or in English, Retreat of the Netherlands 1795. The signage with 'Terugtrekking van de nederlandse 1795' wr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |