What does Papa tell ConaLee to tell her mother about where they are going?

Papa tells ConaLee what to tell her mother about where they are going. She is to tell her mother they are going to a great place that is like a castle and has a tower clock. It is built from stone. Inside, there are palm trees in pots and velvet sofas like in a city hotel. There is a great lawn with a fishpond, paths, and flower beds.