The Council also meets regularly in Conclave to discuss important topics at length , and annually conducts what is colloquially referred to as its `` school excursion '' , a day trip to some attractions in the President 's home canton . The Council also meets regularly in conclave to discuss important topics at length , and annually conducts what is colloquially referred to as its `` field trip '' , a day trip to some attractions in the President 's home canton .