Solstice 2026 ~ 19th – 21st June
Make with your hands. Move your body. Gather in the longest light.
Make Move Groove Solstice 2026 is a small solstice gathering held at Old Pound Smithy in North Devon. Around one hundred people come together for a weekend of hands-on craft workshops, outdoor movement sessions and evening music in a grounded, spacious setting.
This is not a commercial festival.
It is an intentionally small, carefully curated gathering shaped by making, landscape and community.
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Limited to around 100 people. Early access subscribers receive priority booking before public release.
A Small Solstice Gathering in North Devon
Make Move Groove is an annual solstice gathering hosted at Old Pound Smithy, a teaching smithy and rewilded site in the North Devon countryside.
Across one weekend in June, the grounds become a small village of activity — with craft workshops in the smithy, movement sessions in the stretch tent, and music and talks unfolding as the evening light lingers.
Workshops are properly taught.
Sessions are unhurried.
Evenings are warm and simple.
The scale allows for real conversation, shared meals and space to breathe.
The Weekend Rhythm
Friday — Arrival
Arrive slowly. Settle into the landscape. Opening circle and firelight gathering as the solstice weekend begins.
Saturday — Craft & Movement
Hands-on craft workshops across the site.
Outdoor and tent-based movement sessions.
Talks and acoustic music as the sun lowers.
Participants move between sessions at a human pace — no rushing between workshops, no overcrowding.
Sunday — Closing
Morning and afternoon sessions, a solstice walk through the North Devon landscape, and a closing circle before departure.
Make · Move · Groove
Make — Craft Workshops at Old Pound Smithy
Forging in the teaching smithy.
Natural materials. Wood. Print. Textiles.
Small group craft workshops designed for beginners and experienced makers alike. Real tools. Proper instruction.
If you are searching for craft workshops in North Devon, Make Move Groove offers a rare opportunity to learn in an intimate, hands-on setting.
Move — Outdoor Wellbeing Sessions
Morning mobility and yoga. Breathwork. Guided resets.
Movement sessions are designed to be accessible and grounding rather than performance-led. This is a wellbeing weekend rooted in landscape and nervous system restoration.
Groove — Music, Talks & Evening Gatherings
Acoustic sets. Fireside conversations. A solstice walk.
No big stages. No amplified chaos.
Evenings unfold gently as the longest light of the year lingers.
Held at Old Pound Smithy, North Devon
Old Pound Smithy sits in the North Devon countryside on land that once served as the village livestock pound.
Over recent years the grazed pastures have been rewilded into meadow and woodland edges, now thick with grasses, insects and native species unique to this part of Devon.
Everything during Make Move Groove Solstice 2026 happens within walking distance — smithy, stretch tent, hub spaces and meadow corners — creating a cohesive and human-scale experience.
Intentionally Limited to Around 100 People
Make Move Groove is capped at approximately 100 participants.
This ensures:
– Small workshop groups
– Space between sessions
– No queueing culture
– A gathering rather than a crowd
Tickets for Make Move Groove Solstice 2026 will be released in stages, beginning with early access subscribers.
Buy Tickets
Tickets for Make Move Groove Solstice 2026 are limited to around 100 people. If you would like to be part of the gathering, we recommend booking early.
Trader, Facilitator and Food Vendor Applications
We are inviting a small number of traders, workshop facilitators, and food and drink providers to be part of Make Move Groove. If your work aligns with the spirit of the gathering, we would love to hear from you. Please follow the links below to apply.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this suitable for beginners?
Yes. All craft workshops and movement sessions are beginner-friendly.
Are workshops included in the ticket?
Full details will be released with ticket launch, but the intention is that core sessions are included within the weekend pass.
Can I attend for one day?
A limited number of day passes may be available.
Is camping available?
Yes, camping options will be announced with ticket release. Accommodation at Old Pound Smithy is limited.
What happens if it rains?
Covered spaces and indoor teaching areas allow the programme to continue in typical British weather.
Many guests arrive looking for rest and leave feeling quietly restored.