I dream to live in the country and I have been looking into relocating. Recently my women's ministry went upstate NY to a town called Warick. It's so peaceful and not too far from NYC. (I want to close to my mother just in case) Over the summer I'm going to look into alot of small towns upstate NY. Hopefully by the new year, I'll have fresh new start. The book that inspired me to do this is Sarah Ban Breathnach's new book 'Moving On' (She wrote Simple Abundance) This is a great book about startiing a new home, inside yourself and somewhere else.
Too bad you don't live in MN, or me in NY state! I am looking for a roommate to join me in my big old farmhouse here in central MN. I wish you luck in your search - it's fabulous out here in the country.
Giovinnia - that sounds like a wonderful plan - and a good book, too. Looking for your dream place in the country...mmmmmmm.....what a great way to spend part of life! I hope you find it soon.