Count your kilometres from Kinvara, keep an eye on *all* signs roadside as you charge down the road towards Gort, and look for a glade cutting to the right. If you start to see signs for a yoga retreat, or if you've seen a football field, you've gone too far. Once you've made it here, you can expect privacy, serenity and tranquility. Ask Helen about the castle in front of you. Definitely try the muesli and coffee, and the soda bread. Night time, head back to any of the handful of hotels back in Kinvara for traditional (or otherwise) Irish music which starts late. The Merriman is known for its monster portions of food.