It is, indeed beautiful, blue. I've wanted to live in this kind of environ since single-digit age boyhood. Its definitely not for everyone (power outages, slow internet 1/2hr round trip drive if you forgot a grocery item at the store). Bambi & friends in the yard, sound of gunfire, 4 seasons, but usually not severe, relations w/ neighbors are very important. Should your travels bring you near Portland - let me know.