A rural setting (such as the countryside or a remote desert) could represent: An actual place that shares characteristics with the rural dream setting.
A feeling of peace or serenity.
Distancing yourself from chaos or unpleasantness (or a desire to do so).
A feeling of isolation or escape.
Nature, God, or spiritual beauty.
A place, region, characteristic, feeling, or mood you associate with the rural dream scene.
See Also: Field, Forest, Desert
[1]1. Rusticity, simplicity, not cosmopolitan, usually an aspect of life or environment.
2. A need or desire to simplify life.
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