The leisurely pace, everybody slowed down and quietened down a bit, the lack of commercials, the authenticity, the wealth of knowledge shown by those working there, no pushing or gimmickry. I have been coming here for years. My daughter loved it. The colours and textures from the natural dyes and materials used calm the spirit. Also the lack of 'safety obsessiveness'. The simplicity combined with real knowledge. If u think the admission price is too steep you can always park your bike further up the road and get in through the fields with a little wall climbing...nice wall...real wall...not concrete block or Styrofoam wall...but be sure to at least have some tea and scones in thanks. Now there's a quibble, the scones were not fresh and would have been lovely to have had bread and scones baked on the open hearth fire. Would be fantastic if it could be connected up with cullaun woods across the road....a free alternative for those less inclined to pay. My only other Concern was the lack of any language other than English on the signage, this really did lack authenticity given that irish/ gaelic would have been the spoken tongue for the greater part of the time frame covered. Finally, the place does need investment: rotten timber in spots etc. The Hunt family have given great gifts to the nation; here's one.