Situated in Kiltegan village, Patthana is one of the best small secret gardens in the country. It is the garden of artists T.J. Maher and Simon Kirby. It comprises a lower cobbled courtyard with a potting shed and a sunken meditation room leading to the main courtyard with a small wildlife pond.
Granite steps lead to the Inner Garden. These areas house an extensive collection of plants – hardy, tender, exotic and rare. In 2020, the garden was expanded and a new exciting garden called the ‘Torc Garden’ was created and opened to the public in 2021.
FACILITIES: Tea/coffee and homemade desserts available to groups with advanced booking. Selection of antique and vintage tableware for sale. No wheelchair access. Patthana Gardens offer a garden course which features a three hour class once per month from March – November. Pre-booking essential, contact 086–1944547. Plants for sale.
HOW TO FIND US: Turn off the N81 in Baltinglass into the town centre and take the R727 to Kiltegan for 8km (approx. 10 mins). Upon entering Kiltegan village take the first left. Patthana (two storey granite house) is on the right, opposite the village green.
OPENING TIMES: Every Friday and Sunday 12 noon – 5pm, April to September. Groups by appointment at other times.
ADMISSION: €7 Fee applies for entry to garden.