Some people think that their way is the only way. These people should be avoided. Traditionally there was both a Gradual Path and a Sudden Path. But these days everyone just wants to take the Sudden Path. Having a quiet, natural setting is nice.
Some people like to dress up in exotic costumes and even perform esoteric rituals when they do it.
Hey, don't knock it if you haven't tried it. For some reason it seems that the people who talk the most about it often seem to know the least.