presidential retreat

Executive escape residence

A presidential retreat is a secure location, typically a rural estate or compound, where a head of state can work and rest away from the official residence.

The term most often refers to Camp David, the U.S. president's retreat in Maryland's Catoctin Mountains: The leaders met at the presidential retreat to negotiate the accord.

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