Where Inspiration Grows

Nestled in the heart of Celbridge, The Orchard is more than just a retail destination – it’s a place steeped in history, nurtured with passion, and rooted in a love of nature and design. Since opening our gates in 1987, we’ve grown from a humble garden centre into one of Ireland’s finest destinations for home, garden and outdoor living.

The Orchard stands on what was once part of the historic St. Wolstan’s estate. Originally a five-acre walled Victorian orchard, the site was cleverly designed to grow fruit and vegetables for the estate’s grand houses, featuring an ingenious heating system built into the brick walls to protect delicate plants from frost. Remnants of this innovation still remain today, linking our past with our present.

Our story began in 1983, when founder and Managing Director, Gerry Dooley, first laid eyes on the overgrown and long-neglected orchard. A horticulturist by trade and a plant lover at heart, Gerry saw not just what was there, but what could be. With vision, dedication and a passion for quality, The Orchard began trading in 1987 from a modest shop set within an old tomato house.

As our loyal community of customers grew, so did we. In 2004, we embarked on a major redevelopment, culminating in the opening of our stunning glass building in 2006 – a modern architectural gem inspired by the Victorian glasshouses of old. This computer-controlled, climate-managed space houses an ever-evolving collection of premium homewares, lifestyle pieces, and garden solutions.