I grew up in a major capitol city but have lived and worked in country areas for almost 10 years now. At first the country was a major culture shock for me! I have gotten used to it though and would not return to a city now for quids!

I currently live in what I consider to be a small country town and DP and I are taking it one step further and we have purchased acerage about 15 mins out of town. We plan to build etc over the next few years. I know that doesn't sound like much of a change but the only services to the block are electricity/phone line so our lifestyle out there will be totally different. We will not be on town water, or sewerage etc. I never thought I'd be a country girl but I totally can't wait!! I want to have chickens and even goats like Astrid. We plan to have lots of gardens and fruit trees and an eco friendly house. When I think about how great it's going to be out there, being in town now feels like we're too close to the rat race.

I reckon that if it "feels right" you should definitely go for it. I think there will be benefits that you can't even predict right now.