Grover Norquist, the political advocate best known for his anti-tax positions, was a surprising attendee at the annual Burning Man cultural event in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert.

Grover Norquist At Burning Man

Norquist’s attendance at Burning Man caught many by surprise, as Burning Man is thought to be an event for more liberal-leaning individuals than the founder and president of Americans for Tax Reform. However, Norquist frequently took to Twitter during the weeklong event to sing its praises and counter the stereotypes associated with Burning Man.

In fact, Norquist enjoyed it so much that he and his wife Samah Alrayyes Norquist are considering bringing their two children for the 2015 festivities.

Norquist also had complimentary words for Burning Man co-founder Larry Harvey, tweeting, “[Larry] has created a wonderful festival/movement/Brigadoon.” It is likely that Burning Man’s dedication to “radical self-reliance” appealed to Norquist’s more libertarian sensibilities.

“The Burning Man organization creates the infrastructure of Black Rock City, wherein attendees dedicate themselves to the spirit of community, art, self-expression, and self-reliance,” explains Burning Man on its website. “They depart one week later, leaving no trace. As simple as this may seem, trying to explain what Burning Man is to someone who has never been to the event is a bit like trying to explain what a particular color looks like to someone who is blind.”