Recourse
Part of speech: noun
Definition: The act of seeking assistance or advice.
Refuge
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A state of safety, protection or shelterA place providing safety, protection or shelterSomething or someone turned to for safety or assistance; a recourse or resort
Example sentence: My bedroom is my sanctuary. It's like a refuge, and it's where I do a fair amount of designing - at least conceptually, if not literally.