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Our History
In 2001, owner Will Butler had a vision when he purchased the original 550 acre plot of land in Gadsden County from the St. Joe Land Company. For the many years prior, the acreage had been used strictly for timber farming, leaving much of the property overgrown. Slowly but surely, he began to implement extensive forestry management for the betterment of the wildlife population. Now, Sosalla Solew is a property where native species not only live, but thrive. In 2013, the first wave of major improvements came, with the addition of the original Pondside Cabin and Bullet Pond Compound. Then in 2018, the Hilltop Complex, consisting of 2 ranges and 2 barns, and Creekside Cabin were constructed, doubling the overnight capability and adding another dimension to Sosalla Solew.
Over the years, this beautiful land location in the plantation belt, has been known to others as the "quail capital of the world.” Once the home to fields of cotton, peanuts, tobacco, pecans and grains, it has become a haven for all types of wildlife. When the leaves fall and the summer heat fades to northern winds, you'll find us here. In 2002, we began opening our lands to family and guest, keeping rich family traditions alive. Today, our focus is on the development and management of our substantial quail habitat and natural Florida lowlands. Truth is that Sosalla Solew is a paradise for adventurous visitors seeking wilderness steeped in human history.
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