Matchmaking, by hand
Love isn't a numbers game. It's a picking game.
I meet every member in person, learn what actually makes you feel chosen, and introduce you to people worth clearing your calendar for.
- 1,400+
- members vetted
- 78%
- matched within a year
- 0
- algorithms involved
“I honestly thought I was too picky. Turns out I just needed someone asking better questions.”
Dani, matched last spring
Our belief
Everything good gets handpicked, the fruit, the friends, the person you build a life with.
How would you like to be handpicked?
- Signature→
Matchmaking
A dedicated matchmaker, hand selected introductions, and honest feedback after every date.
- Full service→
Dating Concierge
We run your profiles, screen the noise, and hand you only the conversations worth having.
- Coaching→
The Ripe Method
Six weeks to untangle your patterns and walk into dating clear about what you actually want.
- Free→
Join the Orchard
Our curated member network. No fee, no swiping, just the chance to be someone's match.
Get in touch
Let's just start with a conversation.
No forms to agonise over and no scores. Tell me your name, where I can find you online, and a little about what you're looking for. I write back personally, usually within a day.