The Lost Art of Summer Country Living

If you’ve never had the privilege of strolling under apple trees in bloom, it’s not too late. There are so many beautiful things about living in the country, but the flash and glitter of the city often overshadows the peace and quiet of rural living. You can rediscover the lost art of country living and claim that tranquility for yourself. Whether you’ve experienced the sultry summer nights of the south before or you’re thinking about pursuing a new country home, imagine a life filled with all of these things.

Honeysuckle on the Breeze

From the moment you step outside on a hot summer day to the very second you close your eyes in sleep, the scent of honeysuckle is in the air. A good breeze carries the fragrance and brings some relief from the heat, but it’s the humidity of summer that intensifies the scent and makes it the season’s official perfume.

Sweet Tea on the Porch

Whether you get the honeyed breeze or the thick perfumed air, you should experience with an ice-cold glass of sweet tea. Most southerners have a pitcher of it waiting in the refrigerator for serving to unexpected visitors or to the family at suppertime. The real joy is being able to enjoy a glass all by yourself as the sun sets in the distance.

The Song of the Tree Frogs

No song on earth could tug at the heartstrings quite like the sound of a tree frog. The song is one familiar to rural dwellers, as the music of one joins together with thousands of others for a true country chorus. Anyone who’s ever had a home among the beauty of nature knows the sound and remembers better days whenever they hear it.

The Flash of the Lightning Bug

Others may call it a firefly, but southerners know it’s a lightning bug. These natural night-lights illuminate rolling fields with glitter the city could never know. Kids may catch them for fun, but the grown-ups know the light fades when the lightning bugs lose their freedom. And freedom is what country living is all about.

Neighborly Conversation

Who stops to talk to their neighbors in the city? When you live in the country, you know everyone, and everyone knows you. Rather than a sense of nosiness, instead you get the feeling that all your neighbors are watching out for you and your family. You have built-in friends any time you want to have a party or light a bonfire.

Breathtaking Beauty

Of course, none of these things can outrank the sheer beauty you’ll experience every day with rural living. Rolling hills, waving grass, lush trees, and fragrant flowers. Broad blue skies or furious thunderstorms. Stunning mountains and golden fields. Some of the most beautiful paintings and photographs are created in the country, and you can live in the middle of it all.

If the art of country living sounds like something you’d love to experience, we’re here to help. You can own a piece of forever with a small down payment and very low monthly installments, and as soon as you make that down payment, you can become a part of the beauty.