--- title: City Slicker to Self-Sufficient Guide description: A Beginner’s Guide to Greater Self-Reliance in the Country image: https://info.raydientrural.com/hubfs/City_Slicker_Thumbnail.jpg --- [Skip to main content](https://info.raydientrural.com/cityslickerguide#Main) [![RR_Hubspot_Landing_Logo](https://info.raydientrural.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RR_Hubspot_Landing_Logo.png?width=259&height=169&name=RR_Hubspot_Landing_Logo.png)](https://rethinkrural.raydientplaces.com/?hsLang=en) # From City Slicker to Self-Sufficient A beginner's guide to greater self-reliance in the country ![City_Slicker_Mockup](https://info.raydientrural.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Buying%20Designing%20Owning%20Recreation%20Property%20Guide/City_Slicker_Mockup.png?width=442&height=640&name=City_Slicker_Mockup.png) ### Are you interested in becoming more (or entirely) self-reliant while living in the country? While the self-reliant lifestyle has endured in modern society, it has, up until recently, been considered a more “counter-culture” way of living. Not so anymore, with today’s individuals, families and retirees “opting out” of urban and suburban life for a more self-sufficient country lifestyle. Whatever your reason for seeking greater self-reliance in rural America, you are in good company and this guide can help. ![](https://info.raydientrural.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Rethink-Rural-2024-Website-Templates/images/Grass_Separator.png?width=59&height=38&name=Grass_Separator.png) ### In this e-guide, you'll learn how to: ![](https://info.raydientrural.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Rethink-Rural-2024-Website-Templates/images/Grass_Column.png?width=52&height=30&name=Grass_Column.png) Master the basics of food and sustenance ![](https://info.raydientrural.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Rethink-Rural-2024-Website-Templates/images/Grass_Column.png?width=52&height=30&name=Grass_Column.png) Work on your financial self-reliance ![](https://info.raydientrural.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Rethink-Rural-2024-Website-Templates/images/Grass_Column.png?width=52&height=30&name=Grass_Column.png) Widen you skill set ![RR_Hubspot_Landing_Footer_Logo](https://info.raydientrural.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RR_Hubspot_Landing_Footer_Logo.png?width=80&height=110&name=RR_Hubspot_Landing_Footer_Logo.png) We are Raydient Places + Properties, a subsidiary of Rayonier, a timber real estate investment trust (REIT). More Links - [Rethink:Rural Blog](https://www.google.com) - [About Us](https://www.google.com) - [Privacy Policy](https://www.google.com) Contact Us [1-844-877-LAND](tel:1-844-877-LAND) [info@raydientplaces.com](mailto:info@raydientplaces.com) 1 Rayonier Way Wildlight, FL 32097 [![Follow on Facebook](https://info.raydientrural.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Rethink-Rural-2024-Website-Templates/images/Icon_Facebook_Landing_Page.png?width=12&height=21&name=Icon_Facebook_Landing_Page.png)](https://www.facebook.com/pages/Rethinkrural/421805577985766) [![Follow on X](https://info.raydientrural.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Rethink-Rural-2024-Website-Templates/images/Icon_X_Landing_Page.png?width=22&height=21&name=Icon_X_Landing_Page.png)](https://twitter.com/rethink_rural) [![Follow on Instagram](https://info.raydientrural.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Rethink-Rural-2024-Website-Templates/images/Icon_Instagram_Landing_Page.png?width=21&height=21&name=Icon_Instagram_Landing_Page.png)](https://www.instagram.com/rethinkruralblog/) [![Follow on Youtube](https://info.raydientrural.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Rethink-Rural-2024-Website-Templates/images/Icon_YouTube_Landing_Page.png?width=22&height=16&name=Icon_YouTube_Landing_Page.png)](https://www.google.com) Copyright © Raydient Inc. 2026