Hi, We are the Douma Family! we are the faces behind Sola and are ready to welcome the 2023 hikers! We have been praying for this season and those we’ll meet, host, and help in some way. Maybe you?! Please reach out if you are a hiker and want to stay with us when you come through Unionville, or if you are interested in what we’re doing and have a desire to volunteer.
Psalm 121:1-2 “I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord who made heaven and earth.”

2024 Internship at Sola! (Maybe you should apply?)
General Description:Internship at a Christian hospitality ministry to hikers on the Appalachian Trail in rural New York (discoversola.com) closely involved with the small (30+ members) nearby Unionville Presbyterian Church (BPC). 10 week term, flexible timing but best...
Interview with Neil
Banzai interviews Neil, captain of the Africa Mercy Ship, on his hike across New Jersey and his walk with the Lord.
Interview with Gold Three
Banzai interviews hiker Gold Three, 1984 Olympic Gold Medalist in Women's Rowing, on her hike across New Jersey.
Interview with Spruce
Banzai interviews Spruce near the end of his multi-year thruhike, going strong despite family losses and injuries during his hike.
Interview with Katie-Did
Banzai interviews hiker Katie-Did on her 11th thru-hike.
New Artwork 🙂
Who knew there were so many artwork opportunities at SOLA? Our summer intern, Malia, has redone and added new signs for the hostel. And for church events: We have also received new paintings from hikers to add to our art wall 🙂
Requesting TEA for Hikers
Hello! Soon we will begin a 4 o'clock afternoon tea time with hikers in order to have more opportunities for meaningful conversations. God can use a single conversation to work mighty things in people's hearts. Please send us some of your favorite tea to share! And,...
Meeting Many New Hikers!
It has been a fruitful and busy season with meeting many new hikers - sometimes over eight a day! It is a gift to hear their stories and to encourage one another in the name of Christ. Praise God for the opportunities we have had for fellowship with Christian hikers...
Laundry, we’re on top of it.
Spiderman says …
"I was hiking last year under the trailname Spiderman and I just thought I would call and tell you I was looking at my map and I saw Unionville and I thought of you and your family. It was a wonderful stay. Thank you again. It was a really good time and just to give...
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